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Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons of 2020

Your loved ones your partners and your potential SAR responders want you to have excellent communications from the field. Do what it takes to determine your personal risk tolerance and to choose an option that fits your budget.

Electronics

Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons of 2020

Choosing suitable satellite communication equipment and service is equally mystifying and crucial. We’ve done the heavy lifting and summarize our findings, comparing various...

Best-in-Class Reviews

The Best Camping Stoves of 2020

Camping Kitchen 17 hours ago

The Best Camping Stoves of 2020

Love to cook? Searching for the best camping stove for you and your crew? Then, you've come to the right place. We...

The Best Mountain Bike Shoes

Biking Shoes 18 hours ago

The Best Mountain Bike Shoes

Looking for the best clipless mountain bikes shoes to suit your needs and budget? We researched the top models on the...

The Best Camping Cots of 2020

Camping 21 hours ago

The Best Camping Cots of 2020

Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 8 best camping cots currently available...

The Best Softshell Jackets of 2020

Jackets - Men's 8 days ago

The Best Softshell Jackets of 2020

Our review tests the top softshell jackets and lets you know which ones are the best for the activities you regularly...

The Best Bike Racks for Hitches, Cars, and SUVs

Car Racks 3 weeks ago

The Best Bike Racks for Hitches, Cars, and SUVs

Do you need a new rack to haul around your shiny new bi-wheeled fun wagon? We researched dozens of the most intriguing...

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2020

Shoes - Men's 3 weeks ago

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2020

Looking for a new pair of trail runners? We're here to help. We researched over 100 of the most popular models before...

Product Reviews

Sidi Trace 2

Biking Shoes 19 hours ago

Sidi Trace 2

The Sidi Trace 2 was one of the best all-around performers in our test. It didn't stand out as the best in any single...

Fi'zi:k Terra Ergolace X2

Biking Shoes 19 hours ago

Fi'zi:k Terra Ergolace X2

The Terra Ergolace X2 claims to be a do-it-all trail shoe, but we found it a bit lacking during testing. The sole...

Specialized Rime 2.0

Biking Shoes 19 hours ago

Specialized Rime 2.0

Riders looking to tackle rugged terrain will find everything they need in the Rime 2.0's durable-yet-lightweight...

Garmin inReach Mini

Editors' Choice

Electronics 4 days ago

Garmin inReach Mini

A tiny device that enables, when paired with your smartphone, all the communication that most will need to and from...

BlueCosmo Zoleo

Editors' Choice

Electronics 4 days ago

BlueCosmo Zoleo

The BlueCosmo Zoleo is a full-function two-way satellite communicator. It is new but emerges mature and ready to go...

Garmin inReach Explorer+

Electronics 4 days ago

Garmin inReach Explorer+

The Explorer+ takes the cake for messaging and tracking, scoring high across all metrics. However, its pint-sized...

How-To Articles

How to Choose a Camping Stove

Camping Kitchen 17 hours ago

How to Choose a Camping Stove

With so many different products on the market, it can be hard to decide which camp stove is best for you. Never fear...

How to Choose a Cot for Camping

Camping 21 hours ago

How to Choose a Cot for Camping

Confused about camping cots? We go over all the different types currently available, what they are used for, and what...

How to Choose a Personal Locator Beacon or Satellite Messenger

Electronics 4 days ago

How to Choose a Personal Locator Beacon or Satellite Messenger

What device should you buy and for what application? Below we break it down. Once finished, however, do read our...

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