REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Travel Backpack Review

Last Updated: March 31, 2025

For trips with a lot of moving around, I've found travel backpacks to be more convenient than rolling suitcases. I've been testing travel packs for the past few years, and the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is far and away my favorite. With a similar weight...

Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W Ski Boot Review

Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Tecnica's Zero G Tour Pro has become an almost iconic orange boot among committed, hard-charging backcountry skiers. Its stiff 130 flex—that skis as advertised—along with a comfortable 65-degree range of motion are hard to beat for those who go far but...

Black Diamond Alpine Light Pants Review

Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Any climbing pant worth its salt has to hold up to a world of torment—and the Black Diamond Alpine Light Pants rise to the task. After testing scores of technical climbing apparel, we have pretty strict guidelines for what makes a solid pair...

Best Women's Winter Boots of 2025

Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Winter weather calls for capable footwear, whether you're working outdoors, snowshoeing, or commuting to work. The good news is there's no shortage of women's-specific designs to keep your feet warm and dry no matter the conditions. Our team of female...

iRocker All Around 11' 7.0 Stand Up Paddle Board Review

Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Florida-based iRocker has been in the stand up paddle board game since 2013, and their latest All Around 11’ 7.0 is just the right amount of board for casual paddlers and beginners looking to dip their toes into the sport. While neither the most stable...

Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 Ski Review

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

A climbing brand at its core, it’s no surprise that Black Diamond would make a ski purpose-built for long skin track missions. With a paulownia core and carbon fiber layup, the Helio Carbon 88 is competitively lightweight. And while many narrow skis...

Nemo Dagger Osmo 2P Tent Review

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

Nemo’s Dagger has long been considered one of the most livable lightweight backpacking tents on the market, and Nemo recently updated the design with a revamped pole structure that really maximizes the interior. With more headroom, larger vestibules...

REI Co-op Flash 55 Backpack (Women's) Review

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

REI Co-op entered the world of ultralight backpacking in a big way with the release of their Flash 55 pack. The combination of price, ample storage, and low weight made it a quick favorite, and the second...

Best Wheeled Coolers of 2025

Last Updated: March 27, 2025

If your cooler must-haves include easy portability, large capacity, and maximum ice retention, a wheeled cooler is the way to go. Like standard hard-sided models, many of today’s top wheeled coolers can keep ice frozen for several days with the added...

The North Face Chilkat V 400 Winter Boot Review

Last Updated: March 26, 2025

If you've been on the hunt for a quiver-of-one winter boot, the Chilkat V 400 from The North Face may end your search. This boot is well constructed, and the 400-gram (g) Heatseeker Eco insulation and sealed seams mean you're protected from most...

Saucony Triumph 22 Running Shoe Review

Last Updated: March 26, 2025

I've been an on-and-off road runner since college and have gotten back into it over the past few years. I love a good trail run as much as the next mountain townie, but something about leaving my front door for a run (and skipping the drive to a...

REI Co-op Trailmade 60 Backpack Review

Last Updated: March 25, 2025

REI Co-op’s Trailmade 60 pack initially caught our team's interest with its $179 price tag and has since won us over with its performance on a range of multi-day treks across the western United States...