Product Reviews
Bike
Evil the Following Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Evil the Following Review…a super fun bike to ride on the trails…bottomless feel to the suspension…super modern geometry…
Orbea Occam Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Orbea Occam Review…redesigned rear suspension for 2021…lots of travel compared to the rest of the list
Marin Rift Zone Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Marin Rift Zone Review…The Best Budget Short Travel Bike of 2021…modern geometry with a carbon frame for a great price…
Yeti SB 115 Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…built to climb and to climb quickly…Yeti SB 115 vs the Yeti SB 100…not too different from the 100…
Yeti SB150 Review
The Best Long Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Yeti SB150 Review..Best Climbing Long Travel Bike of 2021..the newer geometry has made it more aggresive downhill as well
Trek Top Fuel Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Trek Top Fuel Review…down country build for marathon days in the saddle…dual suspension lock out switch
Norco Optic Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Norco Optic Review…built for long days in the saddle…a great all arounder for the climbs and downhills…
Specialized Stumpjumper ST Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Specialized Stumpjumper ST Review…completely redesigned for the coming season…bottom bracket storage
Orbea Rallon Review
The Best Long Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Orbea Rallon Review…excellent enduro bike…MyO paint customization is a great feature on the higher end bikes…improved rear linkage
Ibis Ripley Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…The Ibis Ripley is the best short travel mountain bike of 2021…with 120mm of travel and modern geometry…this bike is built for it all
Alchemy Arktos ST Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Alchemy Arktos ST Review…excellent suspenion set up for the amount of travel…snappy handling and good build options
Canyon Strive Review
The Best Long Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Canyon Strive Review…Shapeshifter technology…is the technology a positive or negative…
Climb
Black Diamond Solution Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Black Diamond Solution Review…the best sport climbing harness of 2021…great value and performance
Edelrid Jay and Jayne III Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Edelrid Jay and Jayne III Review…an excellent beginner harness…with a rotating waist belt for centered gear loops
Black Diamond Momentum Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Black Diamond Momentum Review…overly padded and quite comfortable…the Momentum is a good beginner all-around harness
Petzl Corax Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Petzl Corax Review…dual adjustment on the waist belt for a perfect fit…comfortable leg loops for a comfortable fit
Mammut Sender Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Mammut Sender Review…a new performance sport climbing harness…lightweight and designed for hard sport climbing
Mammut Ophir 3 Slide Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Mammut Ophir 3 Slide Review…Best beginner harness of 2021…great for climbers just getting started
Petzl Aquila Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Petzl Aquila Review…Petzl Sitta versus the Petzl Aquila…the Aquila is an all-around harness for every style of climbing…
Petzl Sitta Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2020…The Petzl Sitta is a high performance harness…using Petzl’s WIREFRAME technology to keep the weight down and the comfort high…with great gear management systems…
Arc’teryx 395A Review
The Best Climbing Harness of 2021…Arc’teryx 395A Review…Best Harness for Mountaineering in 2021…excellent for alpine and glacier travel…full of features for the high alpine
Hike
Marmot Tungsten 2P Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… Marmot Tungsten 2P Review… budget-friendly two-person tent for frontcountry or car camping adventures… impressive fly and water protection
NEMO Dragonfly 2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… NEMO Dragonfly 2 Review… NEMO Dragonfly is the best backpacking tent of 2021… Big Agnes vs NEMO… Nemo has more vestibule space…
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review… top pick for best backpacking tent of 2021… NEMO Dragonfly vs Big Agnes Copper Spur
NEMO Dagger 2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… NEMO Dagger 2 Review… NEMO Dagger versus the Dragonfly… NEMO versus Big Agnes…
Kelty Dirt Motel 2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… Kelty Dirt Motel 2 Review… a budget friendly tent… budget tent… Kelty Dirt Motel vs REI Trail Hut…
NEMO Hornet 2P Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… NEMO Hornet 2P Review… a semi-freestanding tent that doesn’t quite match up to the Big Agnes Tiger Wall… NEMO vs. Big Agnes…
Hilleberg Anjan 2 GT Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… Hilleberg Anjan 2 GT Review… Best backpacking tent for extreme weather… still only a 3-season but ready for it all… semi-freestanding…
MSR Access 2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… MSR Access 2 Review… MSR Access is a 4-season tent that is very versatile… MSR vs Hilleberg vs NEMO…
REI Co-op Trail Hut 2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021…REI Co-op Trail Hut Review… Trail Hut versus the REI Half Dome…best budget tents of 2021… heavy but affordable
REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Review… Half Dome versus the Trail Hut… Best 2-person tent by REI… best frontcountry tent of 2021
MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Review… a classic in the tent world… MSR vs. NEMO vs. Big Agnes… Hubba Hubba is an all around 3-season tent
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Review
The best backpacking tents of 2021… Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 Review… Best Semi-Freestanding Tent of 2021… Big Agnes Tiger Wall vs. NEMO Hornet
Snow
Amazon Mittens: Tough Outdoors Review
Best Skiing Mittens of 2021…Amazon Mittens: Tough Outdoors Review…low cost mittens…not the best performance…soft interior
Kinco Lined Pigskin Ski Mitts Review
Best Skiing Mittens of 2021…Kinco Lined Pigskin Ski Mitts Review…Best Budget Mittens…Great for warmer temperature…Not waterproof but can be treated
Black Diamond Spark Mitts Review
Best Skiing Mittens of 2021…Black Diamond Spark Mitts Review…BDDry Waterproofing…Goat Leathershell…Black Diamond Spark vs Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor
Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor Mitten Review
Best Skiing Mittens of 2021…Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor Mitten Review…Gore-Tex laminate…Arcade straps…amazing warmth to weight…Best Mitten for cold weather
Oakley Mod5 MIPS Review
Oakley Mod5 MIPS Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..Oakley Mod5 MIPS vs Smith Quantum MIPS…Brings Oakley’s Modular Brim system…
Smith Vantage MIPS Review
Smith Vantage MIPS Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..Smith Quantum vs Smith Vantage…The Smith Vantage MIPS ski and snowboard helmet…
Smith Variance MIPS Review
Smith Variance MIPS Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..Smith Variance vs Smith Vantage…The Smith Variance MIPS ski and snowboard helmet…
POC Auric Cut Backcountry Spin Review
POC Auric Cut Backcountry Spin Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..The POC Auric Cut Backcountry Spin is one of the most innovative…
Salomon MTN Lab Review
Salomon MTN Lab Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..The Salomon MTN Lab is a great ski and snowboard helmet for back country adventures and…
Travel
GoRuck GR1 Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…GoRuck GR1 Review…GoRuck has built an impressive…Military and rucking ready EDC Backpack…
Tom Bihn Synapse Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…Tom Bihn Synapse Review…built for trails and the city…very impressive organizational design…an EDC backpack that has a pocket for everything…
Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack Review…one of the most cost effective EDC backpacks on the market…
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…Peak Design Everyday Backpack Review…this EDC Backpack is designed for photographers…this is the best EDC backpack for photographers
The North Face Borealis Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…The North Face Borealis Review…The Borealis is made for the college student…best EDC backpack for college
Tortuga Setout Laptop Backpack Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…Tortuga Setout Laptop Backpack Review…Best EDC Backpack for Carry-on…one of the best laptop pockets of the backpacks in the review
Aer Flight Pack 2 Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…Aer Flight Pack 2 Review…Best Everyday Carry Backpack for Travel…built for use in plans as a carry-on…
Mission Workshop Fitzroy 40 Review
The Best Travel Backpack of 2021…Mission Workshop Fitzroy 40 Review…built for the streets of San Fransico…top loading but military tough
Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Bag Review
The Best Travel Backpack of 2021…Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Bag Review…a very smooth design for a travel bag…great features which a large price tag