I learned this the hard way three winters ago. I tossed my Klim helmet into the back of my truck, drove 400 miles to a backcountry cabin, and pulled it out with a hairline crack across the visor channel. The cost of a new helmet made me want to throw the old one harder. That … Read more
I remember the first time I tried loading my sled into my pickup truck without a proper ramp. It took three guys, a lot of swearing, and a scratched tailgate. That was the day I started researching snowmobile ramps for trucks, and honestly, it changed everything about how I transport my gear during the season. … Read more
Leaving your sled exposed to sun, rain, snow, and critters is the fastest way to destroy a several-thousand-dollar investment. I learned this the hard way after one season of using a cheap tarp on my Arctic Cat. By spring, the seat was faded, the track had rust spots, and mice had turned the engine bay … Read more
Running out of fuel miles from the nearest trailhead is every snowmobiler’s nightmare. After testing dozens of storage solutions over three winters, our team found that the right snowmobile fuel tank bags can extend your riding range by hours while keeping essentials within arm’s reach. The best snowmobile fuel tank bags combine smart mounting systems, … Read more
I have been riding sleds for over a decade, and the moment I realized I needed real mirrors came on a packed Saturday in February. A group of seven riders was moving down a fast trail when a slower sled drifted unexpectedly. My head swivel caught it, but I almost lost line in the powder. … Read more
After our team cooked over 320 meals across 23 different camping trips in the past year, we ranked the best two burner camping stoves for every kind of outdoor cook. We tested each model in real conditions: alpine wind, summer humidity, late-season rain, and high-elevation basecamps above 8,000 feet. Two burner camping stoves split into … Read more
I have spent more nights cooking outdoors than I can count, and I have learned one thing the hard way: a flimsy stove turns a great trip into a frustrating one. After burning through dozens of burnt dinners and a few chilly breakfasts, our team put the best camping stoves on the market through a … Read more
I’ve been hiking with trekking poles for over a decade now, and I’ve broken, bent, and worn out more pairs than I care to admit. After testing 12 of the best trekking poles across six months on trails ranging from Rocky Mountain day hikes to 200-mile section hikes, I can tell you that the right … Read more
I’ve logged more than 800 trail miles over the past two years testing every kind of terrain shoe you can imagine, from slick granite slabs in the Sierra to root-choked singletrack in the Pacific Northwest. That experience taught me one thing clearly: the right trail running shoe can save your feet on a 50K and … Read more
Finding the right pair of hiking shoes can make or break a day on the trail. I have spent the last several months testing dozens of options across rocky scrambles, muddy forest paths, and scree-covered ridgelines to bring you this guide to the best hiking shoes for . Whether you are a weekend day hiker … Read more