Mammut just launched the Aenergy Trail Vest 12, a 12-liter trail running vest engineered around a structured 3D mesh back panel that puts real separation between the vest fabric and the runner's skin. The capacity number is honest, the back panel is the technical story, and the t

A new bike-bag brand just opened its doors out of Bellingham, Washington, and the debut drop is the kind of small, specific thing the bikepacking community pays attention to. Friend&Fiend's On-Tube Storage is a pair of accessory-mount bags, handmade in five colorways each, sized

The Black Diamond Cirque 25 is the smallest-volume pack in BD's redesigned technical Cirque line, and it sits in a narrow, useful lane. Light enough for ski mountaineering training days and recreational rando races. Featured enough for real backcountry days with full avy kit, ice

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We tested our sample to see how waterproof these popular, bargain dry bags really are. Quick Review: The Bear Outdoor Dry Bag is a cheap and effective way to keep your gear dry, as long as you use it as intended and don't submerge it. Pros: It's very cheap. There are many different size options. It's fully waterproof when not submerged. It's light. Cons: The light material might not hold up well to rough use. It isn't waterproof when submerged so you'll need to weigh your nee

Fast to set up and cheap, this is a great pick for backyard camping or camping trips in decent weather. Quick Review: The Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup is best used for backyard camping or shorter camping trips in decent weather. Living up to the name, it sets up very quickly and easily. Pros: The setup is extremely easy. It’s a bargain. Cons: Not a ton of headroom. The quality is in line with what you’d expect from a cheaper tent. There’s no rain fly include

Mountain bike upgrades can get very expensive, very fast, but they don't all have to. Here are 9 of our favorite cheap mountain bike upgrades. 1. Guard your chainstay Most mountain bikes come with either no chainstay protection or a minimal clear piece of tape. Why is that important? If you’re going over drops or jumps, your chain will often slap against the chainstay. Along with producing an annoying sound, this will damage your chainstay over time. There are a ton of ways t

A great all-around recreational kayak, as long as you keep your expectations (and limitations) in check. Since our search for a good recreational kayak under $400 kept pointing back to the popular Pelican Mustang 100x, we decided to get one and try it out. We’ve been out on the kayak several times and so far we’re loving it. With a recreational kayak, it’s important to keep expectations (and limitations, as we’ll talk about later) in check. Recreational kayaks are best for th