Gregory Savant 48
The Savant is a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ pack that maintains impressively high performance throughout its wide range of potential uses.
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Out There! AS-2
This is a carefully designed and solidly built pack that performs at a very high level for its flexible structure and light weight.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2400 Southwest
The 2400 Southwest is a remarkable alloy of ultralight form and all-mountain functionality.
Osprey Kestrel 48
Tanner Jackson says the Kestrel was one of this pack test's standouts for versatility, but he also graded how features were designed.
Vibram FiveFingers EL-X
The lightest and lowest shoe in Vibram’s already light and low FiveFingers lineup, with a stretchy thin mesh upper and durable rubber outsole, suitable for a wide variety of uses.
inov-8 Trailroc 150
The most minimalist trail shoe to date from a company known for specializing in low and lightweight performance shoes.
Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove 2
A refinement of Merrell’s wildly successful debut trail running and general-purpose outdoor activity shoe, with a zero-drop midsole and moderate protective features.
Merrell Barefoot Road Glove 2
The second generation of Merrell’s flagship minimalist road running shoe, built on a zero-drop platform with moderate cushioning and protection for high-mileage or high-intensity use.
2014 Subaru Forester XT
Smart use of space and a fuel/power-efficient drivetrain upgrade turn the 2014 Subaru Forester XT into a nimble 5-passenger, off-road/interstate transporter.
2013 BMW X1 XDrive35i
A luxury compact SUV stuffed with a turbo 6-cyl engine, AWD, and enough space to haul dogs, skis or a bike.