Review

VEJA Fitz Roy Review: Testing the French Footwear Brand's First Hiking Shoe
Testing the All-New VEJA Hiking Shoe in New York's Catskill Mountains

The trendy Parisian sneaker brand made a hiking shoe, so we took it to the Catskills to see how it fares on the trails north of NYC

Danner's Best-Selling Mountain 600 Leaf Boot Is Now Recraftable
Danner Reintroduces Its Best-Selling Mountain 60 Boot, Newly Recraftable

Newly redesigned to be resoled and recrafted, this modern hiker with deep PNW roots is now ready for even more long days on the trail and around town

Garmin Alpha 200i Review: Made for Hunting, Perfect for All Adventures
This Hunting GPS Is Actually Really Great for Adventuring With Your Dog

Our reviewer doesn't hunt but Garmin's dog GPS has become crucial for hiking, mountain biking, and splitboarding with his dog Remy

Nixon’s Heat Watch Is Here to Help You Send Harder, in the Water & Out
Nixon’s Heat Watch Is Here to Help You Send Harder, in the Water & Out

Waterproof to 100m with a super slim yet rugged design and capability to run multiple pre-programed timers, this sleek “surf watch” is so much more

FERAL Wetsuit Review: I've Finally Fallen in Love With Winter Surfing
The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of

The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC

Pakafill Lightweight Puffer Review: Unexpectedly Warm & Sustainable
This Lightweight Puffer Jacket Is Light, Warm & Sustainable—Thanks to Alpacas

A new alternative to down insulation made from alpaca fiber makes this puffy jacket from the small Peru-based brand function at the top of its class

A Weekend Away at Offsite's Upstate New York Prefab Cabin Escape
A Weekend Stay at Offsite Camp's New Prefab Cabin Outside of NYC

With their first cabin just 2 hours north of NYC, the remote work oriented cabin rental startup offers outdoorsy lodging without the need to unplug

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point & Shoot Film Camera
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point & Shoot Film Camera

First released in 1997, this fully automatic film camera still shoots above its class in nearly any condition we tested it in

Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bag Review: Odd But Ultra Cozy
Patagonia's Sleeping Bags Look Weird for a Few Very Good Reasons

Inspired by a prototype founder Yvon Chouinard made himself 50 years ago, this odd duck of a down bag shows promise in a "new" category for the brand

Loki Icarus Review: A Premium Truck Camper for Winter Adventures
The Loki Icarus Is a Rare Truck Camper Built to Handle Winter Adventures

Most truck campers aren't weatherized for winter use, but premium insulation and hybrid heating make Loki's Icarus primed all-season exploration

Nikonos V Review: The Ultimate Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure
Why the Nikonos V Is the Ultimate Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure

Developed by Jacques Cousteau and introduced in 1963, this iconic waterproof Nikon has a lot to live up to, so we took it to Costa Rica for a test

Nixon Embraces Recycled Ocean Plastic for Updated Rival Surf Watch
Nixon Embraces Recycled Ocean Plastic for Updated Rival Surf Watch

Waterproof to 100m with pre-programed tide reports for 550 beaches around the world, this slim watch is both functional and stylish for everyday wear