Review: Outdoor Research Realm

Last Updated: October 3, 2016

An epic fat biking and packrafting adventure through the wet and rugged coast of Southeast Alaska served as ideal proving grounds for the Outdoor Research Realm. This new lightweight...

Best Lenses for Canon Rebel T5i

Last Updated: September 27, 2016

Canon’s Rebel series of DSLR cameras has been extremely popular for years, and the Rebel T5i ($749) is the latest version to hit the market. This camera is great for beginners with easy-to-use functionality and produces impressive...

Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T2

Last Updated: September 5, 2016

We love the X-T1, but the new Fujifilm X-T2 has received major improvements that make it a serious contender to just about any mirrorless camera on the market. Most notable are the increased...

Adidas Outdoor Terrex Agravic Review

Last Updated: August 23, 2016

The new Terrex Agravic is further proof that Adidas can crossover from track and road running to the trails. Featuring their proprietary Boost midsole, the shoes are well cushioned and...

Review: Mammut Infinity

Last Updated: July 20, 2016

I’ve been climbing for close to 16 years and have owned more than 20 different ropes, not to mention the countless other ropes borrowed other climbers. So it was not exactly a shot in the dark for me...

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...