Gear review

Best GPS Hiking Watch Guide: 8 Gear Tester Standouts of 2024
The 8 Best GPS Watches for Hiking, Cycling, and Everyday Wear

Our team of gear testers took these GPS smartwatches for months of testing in Southern Oregon to determine which is best for a range of users

The Jasper Zionic Adapts KEEN's Iconic Approach Shoe for Modern Life
The Jasper Zionic Adapts KEEN's Iconic Approach Shoe for Modern Life

Hands-on with the all-new outdoor sneaker, built with a climbing style upper inspired by the Jasper and the Zionic's rugged performance outsole

I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie
I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie

How one gnarly cross-country trip with this rugged rolling duffel bag changed my perspective on checked bags after a lifetime of carry-on-only living

DOD Outdoors Review: Japanese Camping Gear Made for Comfort
A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear

The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?

From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath
From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath

A hyper functional style with sustainable roots, the adventure-ready shoe blends technical design with classic style—and all-day comfort

Danner Mountain 600 Evo Review: A Best-Selling Boot Updated for Backpacking
Testing the Danner Mountain 600 Evo, a Backpacking-Specific Update to an Icon

Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look

Bedrock Mountain Clog Review: An Adventure-Ready Mule for Daily Wear
Bedrock Sandals Updates the Cult Hero Mountain Clog With New Colors for Fall

How the cult sandal brand's comfy new clog stacks up against daily wear in town, while. traveling, and of course, on the trail

Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design
Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design

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

Danner Joseph Sandal Review: Testing the Bootmaker's First Adventure Sandal
Legendary Bootmaker Danner Now Makes a Sandal. Here's How It Performs

We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up

Solo Stove Pi Fire Review: Turn Your Backyard Fire Pit Into a Pizza Oven
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
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

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