Gear review

Chaco Chillos: High Style, Low-Tech Recovery Slides for Everyday Wear
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

Oru Kayak Beach LT: The Original Origami Kayak Get's an Update
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

A Hands-on Look at the New, Lightweight Danner Logger 917
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

The One Ski Quiver: Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13 Review
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

Gear Review: 2021 Union Expedition Splitboard Bindings & Skins
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

What Is Splitboarding and How Does the New FJELL MT1542S Ride?
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

Testing the Updated Arc'teryx Alpha SV with GORE-TEX Pro 2 in New Hampshire
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 Ultimate Urban Cruiser Bike, Treadwell
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

Gear Review: MSR FreeLite 3 Backpacking Tent
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
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 ONE ONE Tor Ultra Hi WP
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

Gear Review: Primus Tupike Two Burner Stove
The Best Designed Two Burner Stove for Car Camping

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