Gear Reviews & Tech

OUTDOOR LIFE — When it comes to picking the right hiking daypack, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some folks want ultralight minimalism while others are chasing the full setup with padded hip…

MEN'S JOURNAL — Whether rocking out while tossing back a few cold ones with your buddies on a sunny afternoon or paddling solo and enjoying a serene sunset with your favorite podcast, listening to music on your SUP, kayak, or canoe has, until now, been risky business. Fusion’s...

DIGITAL TRENDS — As the industry of stand-up paddleboarding continues to enjoy a rise in popularity, so, too, does the market for inflatable boards. Easier to pack around and capable of performing…

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR OUTDOOR GUIDE — Thousands of years ago, our ancestors crafted primitive capes out of wolverine fur to keep warm in the winter—there weren’t a lot of options, after…

DIGITAL TRENDS — Snowboard bindings have come a long way since the days of nylon straps and Sorels. Technology which began as a glorified water ski setup has since enjoyed various…

BUSTLE — YETI coolers are extremely popular and widely considered an industry standard as far as quality and cooling abilities go. They keep your food and drinks ice cold for…

DIGITAL TRENDS — When it comes to sleeping outside, some people want to get down and dirty in the gritty outdoors. Others, however, prefer a little bit of comfort. If you’re…

ELITE DAILY — When it comes to winter boots, looks can be deceiving — just because a shoe has fuzzy trim or a faux-fur lining doesn't mean it will keep…

DIGITAL TRENDS — In the years that followed, other brands hopped on board. Adidas released a pair of toe shoes for gym use called the AdipureTrainers. Fila launched a four-toed…

DIGITAL TRENDS — Ski gloves have gotten innovative in recent years with hi-tech features such as battery-powered heating units, infrared fleece, touchscreen-compatible finger pads, insulating reflective strips, convertible glove-to-mitt features…