In-depth mountain bike, ski, trail running and outdoor gear reviews from trusted experts who actually use the gear.
Black Diamond’s Firstlight tent series, torchbearer of the venerable Bibler lineage, has been a mountain…
Sage Bikes is a boutique brand based in Oregon and they are turning out high-end…
Swiftwick has long been a player in performance socks arena. With a strong following in…
Having a go-to pair of shorts is a trail runner’s dream. You know, that one…
Blisters are the pits. Nothing ruins a new pair of shoes or a long run…
Last year, just after the Cirque Series race at Alta, I was sent the all-new…
There are kits and then there are Italian kits. With a reverence for cycling and…
Large shapes have really taken off for all types of cyclists. The benefits are easy…
Rain can feel inevitable when hiking in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the early summer…
Trail running in hot weather requires the right gear. Luckily, Patagonia knows this and has…
As one of the first body/wind interfaces, the humble bike helmet can do a lot…
Arc’teryx doesn’t yet have the storied history of trail running shoes as they do with…
These days, much of the innovation in the gravel scene is in the form of…
Trail running and Arc’teryx go hand-in-hand. With a nod to summertime performance, the Arc’teryx Cormac…
Almost every mountain biker got their start on a hardtail. The simplicity makes it easy…
Bontrager’s wheel program is strong — very strong. Over the years, we’ve tested numerous versions…
Let’s face it… Shimano’s traditional understem Di2 junction box is unsightly. Yes, it’s functional and…
Of the many ridiculous crazes to sweep over performance outdoor gear, the giant lens-style sunnies…
When it comes to power measurement, Stages has long been on the forefront of training…
Fast hiking, fastpacking, light hiking, trail running — whatever you want to call it, the…