It’s hard to imagine McDonald’s reformulating its milkshake or Converse giving its iconic All Stars a makeover—but by redesigning the women’s Black Pearl skis, Blizzard dared to tinker with a blockbuster. Will women be as wowed by the new and improved versions? From 2016 to 2020, the Black Pearl reigned as the world’s bestselling women’s Read more ›
If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to ski season for some time now. And while this year has been a real downer, a quality ski season could fix a lot of the things right about now. However, it’s not quite time to ski yet and it’s not even clear what this season will Read more ›
Everyone likes to get a bonus helping of the good stuff, and with the 2021 SB115, Yeti indulges cross-country riders that want a little more plushness, a little more pop in the terrain park, a little more tiger in the tank. This new model isn’t aiming to be an enduro rig or even a trail Read more ›
Hustle in the Desert Do you enjoy mountain biking copious miles? How about in the Sonoran Desert? Try the “24 Hours in the Old Pueblo” mountain bike race. Does 24-hour racing sound like hell? I agree and was (sort of) happy when the trend collapsed years ago under its weight, yet this race continues – Read more ›
As a year-round cyclist in a four-season state, I have suffered through many a cold ride with inadequate gear, or worse, overdressed and pouring sweat once the ride got started due to oppressive layers. Thankfully, there is an abundance of new gear available for riding in the cold- be that your morning commute or a Read more ›
Effective strength training usually involves high loads; reaching momentary muscle failure elicits adaptive responses that result in increased strength in the exercised muscles. Athletes and others search for methods to produce an anabolic effect more efficiently, quickly, and safely. The B Strong Training System promises such an outcome through a safe and natural manipulation of Read more ›
The stove that self-powers its forced air combustion and battery pack BioLite states its corporate mission as bringing energy everywhere, achieving this through a business model called Parallel Innovation. BioLite develops technologies that appeal to the outdoor market that simultaneously benefit almost half of the planet that lacks affordable household energy. Bringing this power to Read more ›
Understand the hardware that guards your life Climbers usually clip bolts and glue-ins without much thought; many climbers I’ve questioned at the cliffs don’t understand the structure or function of the hardware that lies behind the hanger. The goal of this Fresh Gear installment is to provide a cursory look at sport climbing anchors to Read more ›
For a real knife and tool-hound like myself, the anticipation for the new Leatherman “Free” series of multitools was almost too much to bear. After all, I’ve known “a new and revolutionary” tool series was coming from Leatherman for three years now, but was given very little detail. Then, in January, when SHOT show came Read more ›
Hoka One One launched its new like of mega-fat hiking shoes and boots this spring, and we got an advance peek. The three models—a proper backpacking boot, a flashpacking low-cut shoe, and a mid-cut scrambler—all feature Hoka One One’s signature extra-thick midsole. That extra-thick foam certainly works to lessen the impact on your legs while Read more ›
Following up on their outstanding Mirage series of saltwater reels, Orvis launched a new Mirage LT designed for lighter lines. The lightweight reel has been in development for more than a year, and our team of testers has been using pre-production samples since early last summer. The Mirage LT – like its stouter sibling – Read more ›
Coolers have come a long way since the big green Coleman cooler that my family once had when I was growing up. Family reunions, barbeques, picnics, and even fishing trips featured that steel-clad cooler. When it was loaded, this green beast was heavy and awkward to carry solo but honestly one of the only choices Read more ›