Product Reviews
Bike
Crank Brothers Candy 7 Mountain Bike Pedal Review
Crank Brothers Candy 7 Review…Best Clipless Mountain Bike Pedal Review…Crank Brothers Candy 7 vs Shimano XT M8020 vs XTR M9120…Best All-Around Clipless MTB Pedal Review
Evil the Following Review
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 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
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 2021…Orbea Occam Review…redesigned rear suspension for 2021…lots of travel compared to the rest of the list
Marin Rift Zone Review
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 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
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 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
Best Long Travel Mountain Bike Review 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
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 2021…Trek Top Fuel Review…down country build for marathon days in the saddle…dual suspension lock out switch
Norco Optic Review
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 2021…Norco Optic Review…built for long days in the saddle…a great all arounder for the climbs and downhills…
Specialized Stumpjumper ST Review
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 2021…Specialized Stumpjumper ST Review…completely redesigned for the coming season…bottom bracket storage
Orbea Rallon Review
Best Long Travel Mountain Bike Review 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
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 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
Best Short Travel Mountain Bike Review 2021…Alchemy Arktos ST Review…excellent suspenion set up for the amount of travel…snappy handling and good build options
Climb
Black Diamond Vapor Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…expensive and kind of fragile…the Black Diamond Vapor is very lightweight but can be scarred easily…great for the alpine
Black Diamond Vector Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…the Black Diamond Vector is good…slight egg-shaped but provides all around protection…lightweight for the price…great if you want a lighter helmet than the Half Dome
Grivel Stealth Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…crazy lines make the Grivel Stealth stand-out…it is expensive but every lightweight…will sit low on a climbers head which is rare…very cool design
Mammut Wall Rider Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…also available with MIPS…very similar to the Black Diamond Vision…great price and highly versatile
Petzl Sirocco Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…Petzl Sirocco is the runner-up for Best Climbing Helmet of the 2021…incredibly lightweight…excellent design…may not fit everyone’s head
Mammut Skywalker 2 Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…the Mammut Skywalker is a very inexpensive helmet…the padding is quite comfortable…not too much room for adjustments…very heavy
Edelrid Madillo Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…a foldable climbing helmet…will pack down to 50% of original size…good for alpine when the helmet is only on for short periods of time…expensive…not that adjustable
Petzl Boreo Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…a budget friendly, highly durable climbing helmet…excellent for beginners…slightly smaller than black diamond helmets
Petzl Meteor Review
The Best Climbing Helmets of 2021 Review…a versatile and value forward rock climbing helmet…very lightweight for the price…excellent accessories as well
Hike
Kelty Dirt Motel 2 Review
Best Backpacking Tent Review 2021… Kelty Dirt Motel 2 Review… a budget friendly tent… budget tent… Kelty Dirt Motel vs REI Trail Hut…
Keen Venture Mid WP Review
Best Hiking Boot Review 2021…Keen Venture Mid WP Review…KonnectFit heel-capture system…KEEN.ALL-Terrain+ non-marking rubber…budget-friendly boot with several creature comforts
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…
Jetboil Flash Review
Best Backcountry Canister Stove Review 2021…Jetboil Flash Review…an excellent integrated camping stove…fast boil times…Jetboil Flash vs MSR WindBurner
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…
MSR WindBurner Review
Best Backcountry Canister Stove Review 2021…MSR Windburner Review…MSR WindBurner vs Jetboil Flash…Best Integrated Canister Stove of 2021…high performance in windy conditions
Merrell Moab 2 Mid Ventilator Review
Best Hiking Boot Review 2021…Merrell Moab 2 Mid Ventilator Review….Merrell Moab 2 Mid WP vs. Merrell Moab 2 Mid Ventilator…EVA midsole and a molded nylon arch shank
NEMO Dagger 2 Review
Best Backpacking Tent Review 2021… NEMO Dagger 2 Review… NEMO Dagger versus the Dragonfly… NEMO versus Big Agnes…
La Sportiva Pyramid GTX Review
Best Hiking Boot Review 2021…La Sportiva Pyramid GTX Review…premium waterproofing and breathability, durable construction and excellent traction…Vibram XS Trek compound
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…
Altra Lone Peak 4 Mid RSM Review
Best Hiking Boot Review 2021…Altra Lone Peak 4 Mid RSM Review…more like high-ankle trail runners…ZeroDrop sole…Altra Lone Peak 4 Mid RSM vs. La Sportiva Pyramid GTX
Asolo Falcon GV Review
Best Hiking Boot Review 2021…Asolo Falcon GV Review…lightweight/day hiker boot utilizing…Lite 2 footbed…Vibram Megagrip…Gore-Tex Extended Comfort
Snow
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…
Kinco Lined Pigskin Ski Mitts Review
Best Winter Ski Mitten Review 2021…Kinco Lined Pigskin Ski Mitts Review…Best Budget Mittens…Great for warmer temperature…Not waterproof but can be treated
Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor Mitten Review
Best Winter Ski Mitten Review 2021…Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor Mitten Review…Gore-Tex laminate…Arcade straps…amazing warmth to weight…Best Mitten for cold weather
Black Diamond Spark Mitts Review
Best Winter Ski Mitten Review 2021…Black Diamond Spark Mitts Review…BDDry Waterproofing…Goat Leathershell…Black Diamond Spark vs Outdoor Research Carbide Sensor
Amazon Mittens: Tough Outdoors Review
Best Winter Ski Mitten Review 2021…Amazon Mittens: Tough Outdoors Review…low cost mittens…not the best performance…soft interior
Travel
Cotopaxi Allpa Review
The Best Travel Backpack of 2021…Cotopaxi Allpa Review…Cotopaxi has incorporated internal organzation that is excellent
GoRuck GR3 Review
The Best Travel Backpack of 2021…GoRuck GR3 Review…the GoRuck GR3 is the best travel backpack for hiking…hydration compatible and great supports
Peak Designs Travel Backpack Review
The Best Travel Backpack of 2021…Peak Designs Travel Backpack Review…The Peak Designs Travel Backpack is the best travel backpack for photographers…the addition organization is world class
Osprey Farpoint and Fairview Review
The Best Travel Backpack of 2021…Osprey Farpoint and Fairview Backpacks Review…Osprey has made the most comfortable travel backpacks yet again
Tortuga Outbreaker Review
The Best Travel Backpacks of 2020…Tortuga Outbreaker is the Best Travel Backpack of 2020…Outbreaker vs Setout
Tortuga Setout Review
The Best Travel Backpacks of 2021…Tortuga Setout is the runner up for Best Travel Backpack of 2021…Outbreaker vs Setout
Eagle Creek Wayfinder Review
The Best Travel Backpack of 2021…Eagle Creek Wayfinder Review…Eagle Creek Wayfinder is the Best Budget Backpack of 2021
Dayfarer Backpack Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2020…Dayfarer Backpack Review…built for someone tackling the urban jungle…an EDC backpack with a pocket for shoes…Best EDC Backpack for Gym Goers in 2020…
Osprey Daylite Plus Review
The Best Everyday Carry Backpack of 2021…Osprey Daylite Plus Review…Osprey Daylite EDC is ready for the city or the trails…built to be compatible with other Osprey packs…