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The Best Multi-Tools of 2019

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The Best Multi-Tools of 2019

We do the tests and make careful measurements to provide comparisons and ratings of the best multi-tools on the market for 2019. We identify those that work best for a whole...

Best-in-Class Reviews

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2019

Shoes - Men's 5 hours ago

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2019

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

The Best Climbing Belay Devices of 2019

Belay & Rappelling 5 hours ago

The Best Climbing Belay Devices of 2019

If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We took 15 popular models on a...

The Best Portable Grills and Travel BBQs of 2019

Camping Kitchen 6 days ago

The Best Portable Grills and Travel BBQs of 2019

Grilling is one of the most simple and pleasurable ways of preparing food. Why not make your equipment selection...

The Best Camping Stoves of 2019

Camping Kitchen 8 days ago

The Best Camping Stoves of 2019

On the hunt for the best camping stove for you and your crew? You've come to the right place. We tested 14 of the most...

The Best Pocket Knives of 2019

Camping 2 weeks ago

The Best Pocket Knives of 2019

Choosing a pocket knife can be a casual afterthought. It shouldn't be that way. We’ve done the hard work of...

The Best Hiking Boots of 2019

Boots - Men's 2 weeks ago

The Best Hiking Boots of 2019

We’ve done your homework on men’s hiking boots – buying the 15 most popular models, hiking many miles on varied...

Product Reviews

Inov-8 Roclite 290

Shoes - Men's 5 hours ago

Inov-8 Roclite 290

The Roclite 290 has been updated to include G-grip graphene enhanced rubber in its outsole, drastically improving the...

Petzl GriGri

Editors' Choice

Belay & Rappelling 5 hours ago

Petzl GriGri

The GriGri, newly updated for 2019, and ditching the “2” in the name, is even better than the previous version...

Black Diamond ATC Guide

Belay & Rappelling 5 hours ago

Black Diamond ATC Guide

The ATC Guide won our Top Pick award for Multi Pitch climbing. It is our favorite option for long routes thanks to its...

Salomon S/Lab Ultra

Editors' Choice

Shoes - Men's 1 day ago

Salomon S/Lab Ultra

The S/Lab Ultra is the highest scoring shoe in our review and thus wins our award for the Best Overall Trail Running...

Inov-8 Terraultra G 260

Shoes - Men's 1 day ago

Inov-8 Terraultra G 260

The TerraUltra G260 is a revolutionary shoe both for the burliness of its Graphene infused rubber, but also because it...

Napoleon TravelQ 285

Editors' Choice

Camping Kitchen 6 days ago

Napoleon TravelQ 285

This is an excellent model that travels well. For its size, it rivals even backyard grills. Get ready to impress your...

How-To Articles

How to Choose a Belay Device for Rock Climbing

Belay & Rappelling 5 hours ago

How to Choose a Belay Device for Rock Climbing

In the early days 'climbing' meant mountaineering and a 'belay device' was simply your body. Throw a loop of rope...

How to Choose a Portable Grill

Camping Kitchen 6 days ago

How to Choose a Portable Grill

Whether you are grilling in the park, on an expedition, or just want a space-efficient grill for your home, we have...

How to Choose a Multi-Tool

Camping 7 days ago

How to Choose a Multi-Tool

Choosing a multi tool from the multitude of options is dizzying. We have years of experience for you to call on. Read...

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