Gear review

Salomon's Newest Boot Goes From the Trail to Town With Comfort & Style

The all-new, waterproof hiking boot is a comfort-driven, single-quiver footwear solution for fall and beyond

Backpackers, Get Peace of Mind While Off-Grid With Garmin's New inReach Mini

This ultralight GPS + emergency SOS device is a must carry for solo adventurers & families looking to stay connected beyond the limits of cell service

The All-New Danner Overlook Urban Hiker Is Trail Tested and City Approved

A hands-on test of the sleek new urban-outdoor crossover in and around New York City (spoiler, it does it all, and in style)

Chaco Chillos: High Style, Low-Tech Footwear for Indoor & Outdoor Chilling

Maximize support, comfort, and positive vibrations with the new lightweight slide from everyone's favorite adventure sandal brand

The Redesigned Oru Beach LT Kayak Is a Water Loving City Dweller's Dream

A watercraft that transforms from box to boat in minutes, now updated for easier assembly, more comfort, and increased accessibility

In the City and on the Trail with the New Danner Logger 917 Boot

A sleek, versatile boot for men and women inspired by the brand's forestry heritage, styled for the streets of New York City

In Search of the Illusive One Ski Quiver: The Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13

A thorough test of the illusive setup, from inbounds at Alta to the backcountry of Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains

The Union Expedition Binding Shakes Up the Status Quo in Splitboarding

The Seattle-based binding brand challenges Karakoram & Spark for the splitboard binding throne with boardfeel and familiarity

A Brief History of Splitboarding and Our Favorite New Board, Reviewed

Cliff notes on the emerging snowboard subgenre plus a hands-on gear test in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The Latest Arc'teryx Alpha SV Update Introduces GORE-TEX Pro 2: The Best Yet

A thorough review of the flagship jacket’s 2020 update, set to introduce GORE-TEX Pro 2.0, from the snowy mountains of New Hampshire

Cannondale Introduces Treadwell, a Tech-Driven EDC City Bike

The performance specialist sidesteps traditions with a casual, go-anywhere bike for daily adventures in the city and out

Best 3-Season 3-Person Tent for Backpacking & Camping

Testing the sleek, ultralight design in variable conditions deep in the Pacific Northwest

Gear Review: Custom Chaco Z Sandals

Navigating 450+ colorway options to design and test two pairs of Michigan assembled sandals in New York

Gear Review: HOKA Tor Ultra Hi WP Maximalist Hiking Boot

Thoughts on the maximalist hikers after a 25 mile test on the Pacific Crest Trail

The Best Designed Two Burner Stove for Car Camping

An aesthetically superior car camping stove accented with oak laths and brass finishings

Gear Review: All-New 2018 Specialized S-Works Diverge

A full carbon, adventure-ready bicycle that's a dream on pavement and a beast off it

Gear Review: Women's Kala Shirt From Icebreaker

The ultimate three-season travel companion from New Zealand's premier wool apparel maker

Gear Review: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Incline Windbreaker

A lightweight, breathable top layer ideal for running around town, and the trail, this spring

Why This $5000 E-Bike May be the Future of Commuting

Going 28mph up hill past traffic without breaking a sweat is pretty sweet

Gear Review: Timbuk2 Rift Tote-Pack

The perfect lightweight, unisex bag for running around town this spring

Gear Review: North St. Davis Daypack

A lightweight, minimal roll top rucksack made in Portland, Oregon for use by boys and girls alike

Gear Review: Icebreaker Women's Quantum LS Zip Hood

A practically pure Merino mid layer perfect for chilly spring runs

A Hands-On Review of the All-Purpose Danner Light Hiking Boot

From exploring cities in Colombia to hiking through jungles in Peru, we put the American-made boot to the test

Gear Review: New NeoAir XLite Max SV from Therm-a-Rest

A lightweight, 3-season pad capable of being inflated in mere seconds