The Fenix CL23 is Summer’s Best Camping Lantern
Headlamps and handheld flashlights are great when on the trail, but around the campsite? You want something bigger, brighter and with a hook to hang it from.
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Walmart Makes High-End Bikes? Viathon Carbon Bikes
We were impressed when Walmart rolled out a carbon fiber bike for under $500 (even if the build quality is a little questionable). But now we’re really impressed, because they’re just revealed a new high-end bike line with models ranging from $2,300 to $6,000, and they're calling it Viathon. Oh boy.
Best Steel Will Knives: Ultimate EDC Knives for the Enthusiast
We all talk about how important it is to have a will of steel in your mental tool kit, but we’re to tell you that a Steel Will EDC knife is also a pretty good addition to your physical tool kit.
Is the Outdoor Answer Really The Answer to Our Water Filtering Prayers?
It’s not that there aren’t “any good water filters” out there, it’s just that many are difficult and time consuming to use. We really like Sawyer’s Squeeze, as well as the LifeStraw and even the Grayl. But the Outdoor Answer? That was new to us.
ZipStitch Is the Easy Alternative to Giving Yourself Stitches
Sort of. Knowing proper first aid is an essential outdoor skill. You need to be able clean and dress wounds and other injuries when medical attention can’t get to you, and in some cases, that could even require giving yourself stitches. A chore, which, to put it mildly, absolutely sucks. ZipStitch can make it easier.
These are The ESEE Knives (and Axe) We Want This Spring
The dawn of spring and the promise of an upcoming summer mean we’re dusting off some of the gear getting back out there. They also mean it’s time to upgrade some old pieces of gear to improve the kit for the upcoming season.
Our Search for the Best Damascus Straight Razor
Is that Damascus razor you saw at the flea market really Damascus? There may be no way of knowing.
The iFreezer is a High-End Refrigerated Cooler Plus Freezer
IceCo calls their new iFreezer the “Future Car Cooler.” It’s not the first smart cooler out there, but if you can afford the hefty asking price, is one of the “coolest”.
Subaru’s VIZIV Adrenaline Concept Is Aggressively Hot
Subaru has been teasing VIZIV concepts for a few years (the name comes from the phrase “vision for innovation). Concept models varied widely through this time, though each was built around built around some existing hybrid/crossover model, such as the Hybrid Tourer.
These Are The Best Foldable Phones of 2019
Over in the tech world, 2019 is shaping up to be the Year of the Foldable Phone – and when we say foldable, we don’t mean like your old flip phone.
Why Did Saucony And Dunkin Make A Shoe? Saucony x Dunkin’ Kinvara 10
Dunkin Donuts (Or Dunkin’, as they now call themselves) may not make the finest coffees, but they sure know how to collaborate to create fun stuff - whether that’s a unique coffee porter or a pair of donut-themed running shoes
Want To Try Some Yogurt Liqueur? Bols Can Oblige
Have you ever in your life thought to yourself – man, wouldn’t a yogurt flavored liqueur taste really good? I could really see serving that at the next party. Well somebody in Amsterdam apparently has, because Bols actually does make a Yogurt Liqueur.
This is the World’s First Super Magnesium Bike
Last year, Ohio-based Allite announced what could be the next big thing in bikes: Super Magnesium, the alloy that’s 33% lighter than aluminum and as strong as carbon fiber. With bikemakers always seeking to make their frames lighter without compromising strength, a material with those properties could be a winning recipe.
Track Your Sleep: Withing/Nokia Sleep Tracking Pad
Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for just about everything in life. Most of us have no problems sleeping the night through when we hit the hay, but there are those find getting their rest a bit more difficult.
This Ingenious “Rolling Grill” Rolls Up When Not In Use
Backpackers and campers seeking a lightweight, compact, portable grill have their pick of a number of options, from disposable bamboo grills to more conventional choices. But few are quite as ingenious and portable as BISON GEARS’ Rolling Grill.
The Best Food From Patagonia Provisions: Backpacking Food Fit For Everyday Meals
If you missed the fact that Patagonia sells camping food, we’ll give you a pass; most people aren’t aware that Patagonia Provisions was launched in 2012, and the line of camping provision and now everyday food seems to keep flying under the radar.
The Canyon Strive ‘29 Converts From Downhill To XC
Bikes that can convert from one use to another, already exist. But few do it as nimbly and easily as the Canyon Strive – which requires nothing more than the flick of a lever to let you instantly convert it from a 150mm downhill dweller to a 135mm XC racer.
The Kammock Mantis Sets Up in 60 Seconds Flat
For those who find sleeping on the ground rough, hammock camping can be a sublime experience; it gets you off the ground and into the air, and there’s something satisfying about falling asleep as your hammock rocks gently in the night breeze.
The X Rocker Video Gaming Chair Is Crazy
As you know, we’re big fans of unusual stuff – especially unusual stuff that serves at least some kind of purpose and comes with some cool features. The X Rocker video gaming chair is the perfect example.
Range Rover is Bringing Us A New Velar for 2020, and It’s Got a V8
For 2020, Range Rover’s offroad king is getting a (mostly internal) makeover, dubbed the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition. They’re adding a turbocharged, 5.0-liter V8 engine that promises to pump out a non-insignificant 550 HP and 502 pound-feet of torque.
Winter Bike Essentials: Northwave Wool Jersey, Bike Shoes, Arctic 2 Gloves
Just because the mercury has dropped below comfort levels doesn’t mean you have an excuse to stay inside where things are warm and cozy. No – a little cold weather isn’t enough to stop you from getting out on your bike and chewing up some concrete, or even hitting up the trails.
Skratch Labs Makes All-Natural Hydration Mixes and Energy Bars
When you’re on the go – whether on a 30-mile hike or 80-mile bike ride - you need the right fuel in order to keep yourself up and running. And when you’re hungry or thirsty during one of those activities, you need that fuel to come quickly and conveniently – and without the junk found in so many energy bars and the insane amount of sugar in most sports drinks.
These are the Weatherproof Jeans We’re Getting This Winter
Jeans are often thought of as hot and heavy, but we all know that is no longer the case. Stretch jeans are all the rage – as are stretch pants of all kinds. But no one ever accused jeans of being weatherproof, at least until DUER introduced their new weatherproof jeans.