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
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
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…
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
Revel Ranger Review
The Best Short Travel Mountain Bikes of 2021…Revel Ranger Review…Smooth riding with the Canfield Brothers Formula…great on the downhills…Revel’s first short travel bike
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
Altra Timp 1.5 Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Altra Timp 1.5 Review…Altra Timp 1.5 versus the Brooks Caldera 4…doesn’t feel highly cushioned even with a large stack height…
Brooks Caldera 4 Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Brooks Caldera 4 Review…Brooks Caldera 4 versus the Hoka One One Speedgoat 4…plush midsole helps to cushion the foot impact…
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail Review…A great shoe for the road and the trail…
Brooks Cascadia 14 Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Brooks Cascadia 14 Review…Brooks Cascadia versus the Brooks Caldera…
Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Review…Best Maximalist shoe of 2021…there isn’t a rock plate but the massive midsole is engineered for efficiency…
Salomon Speedcross 5 Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Salomon Speedcross 5 Review…Best Grip for a trailrunner in 2021…Salomon Speedcross 5 versus Salomon Supercross
Altra Lone Peak 4.5 Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Altra Lone Peak 4.5 Review…one of the most popular zero drop shoes on the market…
Salomon Supercross Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Salomon Supercross Review… Salomon Supercross versus Salomon Speedcross…packed with technology but cheaper than the Speedcross…
Asics GEL-Venture 7 Review
The Best Trail Shoes of 2021…Asics GEL-Venture 7 Review…Most affordable trail running shoe on the market…uncomplicated trail shoe with a perfect outsole….
Arc’teryx Bora AR 63 Review
The Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2021…Arc’teryx Bora AR 63 Review…Arc’teryx Bora AR vs Osprey Aether…The most innovative hipbelt on the market…
Kelty Coyote 65 Review
The Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2020…Kelty Coyote 65 Review…Kelty Coyote vs REI Trailbreak vs Mystery Ranch Sphinx…Kelty is the best budget backpack this season…
Gregory Stout and Amber Review
The Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2021…Gregory Stout and Amber Review…Gregory Stout vs Gregory Baltoro…The Gregory Stout is a budget concious powerhouse…
Snow
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…
Giro Nine MIPS Review
Giro Nine MIPS Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..Giro Range vs Giro Nine…The Giro Nine MIPS ski and snowboard helmet…
Giro Range MIPS Review
Giro Range MIPS Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..Giro Range vs Giro Nine…The Giro Range MIPS ski and snowboard helmet…
Smith Quantum MIPS Review
Smith Quantum MIPS Review…Best Ski Helmet 2021 Review.. Best Snowboard Helmet 2021 Review..Smith Quantum vs Smith Vantage…The Smith Quantum MIPS ski and snowboard helmet…
Oakley Airbrake XL Review
Best Snowboard Goggles Review..Best Ski Goggles Review..Oakley Airbrake XL Review.. Oakley Airbrake XL vs Oakley Flight Deck…The Oakley Airbrake XL…one of the most unique looks…
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