Review

Vasque’s New St. Elias Is a Minimalist Boot Made for Maximal Trail Time
Vasque’s New St. Elias Is a Minimalist Boot Made for Maximal Trail Time

Hands-on with the all-new St. Elias hiking boot, a sleek modern update with a nod to the heritage hikers the Minnesota-brand built its reputation upon

Minimalist Sandal Brand Bedrock Introduces Redesigned Cairn Evo Line
Minimalist Sandal Brand Bedrock Introduces New Comfort Focused Designs

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Smith Squad Imprint 3D Review: Is Old Tech the Future of Snow Goggles?
Trying Smith's 3D Printed Ski & Snowboard Goggles to See If They're Worth the Hype

A hands-on test of Smith's recently expanded line of custom-made, 3D printed goggles with the Squad and Squad XL

Redwood Outdoors Review: What It’s Like to Build a Sauna Kit in My Backyard
Sauna Kit Review: What It’s Like to Build a DIY Backyard Sauna

First hand experience of what it’s like to build a Thermowood Mini-Cube 2-Person Sauna in my backyard in coastal Maine.

Super Pacific X1 Switchback Truck Camper Review: A Very PNW Weekend
Testing Out Super Pacific's X1 Switchback Truck Tent for 48 Hours

A hands-on look at the dual truck topper-and-tent taking the camp loving world by storm

Kane Revive Recovery Shoe Review: Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going
Kane's Revive Recovery Shoe Is Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going

After a month of testing, we dive into the pros and cons of the Kane Revive, the bio-based "active recovery shoe" leading the category

KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: Redefining Adaptive Performance
KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: A Sleek Softshell for Daily Wear

Testing body mapping synthetic insulation and a tailored build against NYC’s rugged streets and unpredictable fall weather

New Plunge All-In Is an Aesthetic Answer to Ugly Ice Baths
New Plunge All-In Is an Aesthetic Answer to Ugly Ice Bath Barrels & Tubs

With a chilling/heating unit and clean water circulation system integrated into the tub, this sleek at home cold plunge becomes a premium hot tub too

An Off-Grid Field Test with Amundsen, Deep in the Rugged Maine Backcountry
An Off-Grid Field Test with Amundsen, Deep in the Rugged Maine Backcountry

Exploring the North Woods by float plane, canoe and on foot to discover the Norwegian spirit of friluftsliv and turn a weekend in nature into eternity

Biolite's New AlpenGlow Mini Camp Lantern Is Cute, Colorful & Functional
Biolite's New AlpenGlow Mini Camp Lantern Is Cute, Colorful & Functional

The palm-sized light is easy to use, rechargeable, and remains bright for up to 40 hours, making it great for camping, picnics, and off-grid living

Ridge Titanium Field Watches, Affordable & Durable Everyday Timepieces
Ridge Expands Its EDC Line With All-New Affordable Titanium Field Watches

The lightweight field watch balances form and function with distinct design elements and lightweight features

CamelBak's Adventure Travel Pack Might Be the Best Bags for Daily Exploring
CamelBak's New Adventure Travel Packs Might Just Be the Best Bags for Daily Exploring

Made of 100% recycled materials with 26L and 20L options, these sustainable daypacks feature all one needs for town, trail time, and general wandering