Review

36 Hours at the New Snow Peak Campfield, a Dream PNW Campground Compound

A first hand look at the Japanese outfitter's debut North American campground, featuring campsite and micro cabin rentals, an onsen-like spa & more

Make Backyard Pizzas with Cooking Pizza Over a Solo Stove with the Pi Fire Pizza Oven

Our hands-on test of the new wood-fired pizza oven, which seamlessly works with Solo's smokeless fire pits to convert flames into cook fuel

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

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 Sauna 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.

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'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: 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 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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

onX Backcountry GPS App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness

Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more