Hilleberg Niak Tent Review

Last Updated: July 12, 2016

Until this year, the Anjan was Hilleberg's lightest 2-person tent model at 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) packed weight. Enter the Niak, a new 2-person tent that weighs 3 pounds 12 ounces (1.5 kilograms), yet still offers impressive weather...

Best Lenses for Nikon D500

Last Updated: July 12, 2016

The D500 is Nikon’s fastest DX camera ever, shooting a whopping 10 fps. It’s the company’s top crop sensor camera for sports and wildlife, and even has the same advanced autofocus as the high-end, full-frame Nikon D5. Below we break down...

Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Max SV

Last Updated: July 12, 2016

In the same way that the words “Velcro” or “Kleenex” are used to describe categories of products, “Therm-a-Rest” has become synonymous with lightweight sleeping pads...

Salomon X Ultra 2 Review

Last Updated: July 11, 2016

New for 2016, the X Ultra 2 continues Salomon’s popular line of trail shoes that are lighter and lower cut than hiking boots. We put the X Ultra 2s to the test on steep, technical terrain and came away...

Review: Montane Minimus 777

Last Updated: July 8, 2016

UK-based outdoor gear maker Montane hits the mark with its Minimus 777 Pull-On Jacket (also made as a full-zip jacket). What immediately stands out is its 4.7-ounce weight and incredibly compact size, but we were also impressed...

Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy Review

Last Updated: June 27, 2016

For a number of years, I’d thought of replacing my two-person tent that often serves as my home on solo adventures, with a bivy sack. The idea of reducing weight, saving space, and having a shelter with...

Granite Gear Kahiltna 29 Review

Last Updated: June 26, 2016

In recent years, Granite Gear has built a solid reputation as ultralight pack specialists with a knack for knowing where to cut weight without sacrificing functionality and comfort...

Review: Columbia Compactor

Last Updated: June 26, 2016

Columbia Sportswear is an outdoor industry veteran with decades of experience and a high level of brand trust. You learn to expect quality at a reasonable price from the folks in Portland, Oregon. Their products...

Review: Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Sweater

Last Updated: June 26, 2016

Comfortable, warm and competitively priced, the Outdoor Research Transcendent is a great first-timer’s down jacket...

Evolv Shaman Review

Last Updated: June 22, 2016

Chris Sharma is one of the greatest sport climbers of all time, if not the greatest. It goes without saying that he could choose any shoe company, and any shoe in their lineup that he wanted, and get paid to wear...

Granite Gear Lutsen 55 Review

Last Updated: June 15, 2016

Best known for their ultralight gear, Granite Gear has changed its tune lately with a series of innovative but not necessarily paper thin backpacks. First, the Trace Access hit the market with its gorgeous...

Scarpa Boostic Climbing Shoe Review

Last Updated: June 13, 2016

Combining Italian craftsmanship with an aggressive, downturned shape, the Scarpa Boostic is a solid performance shoe. Priced at $179, it does fall into the extremely competitive high-end of the market...