3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (260+ words) Black Diamond Deploy 3 L Features: The standout feature of the Deploy 3 L is just how light and packable it is. At around 8 ounces it disappears into a running vest or day pack and takes up just the right amount of…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (442+ words) For me, a GPS sports watch needs to offer versatility. I don't want one that's only focused on running or cycling " for that, I have a Wahoo or Hammerhead. The COROS Apex 4 was launched in late 2025 and I've had it…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (521+ words) Heading into 2026, there are a number of endurance/all-road bikes that are on my radar. One of the top bikes is the new sixth-generation Cannondale Synapse. As luck would have it, I was able to arrange the Goldilocs Synapse Carbon…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (343+ words) Nate Fearer is an outdoors enthusiast based out of Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Southern California, became entranced by Sierra Nevada alpine trips, and now finds that same sense of wonder in the North Cascades. Whether it's rock climbing,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (269+ words) La Sportiva is on a roll with their latest crop of trail running shoes and the new Prodigio 2 further raises the bar. They are no-nonsense, straightforward trail runners that just plain work. If versatility is your jam, join the masses…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (299+ words) The Smith Optics Truss excels as a versatile mountain biking sunglass for variable forest light conditions. I'm a fan of the Chroma Pop photochromic lens, which transitions efficiently between shade and sunlight while maintaining excellent contrast and clarity. Comfort, ventilation,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (256+ words) Rouvy's realistic platform has improved more and more since I originally tested it. So much that Zwift has now acquired them " reinforcing their stronghold on their position as the best augmented reality training platform because nobody else even comes close....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (241+ words) Petzl Actik CORE Headlamp Features: Petzl isn't new to the lighting game. As one of the foremost players in the space, they have been innovating for years. Like, all headlamps, they too have been packing brighter and brighter bulbs into…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (417+ words) Versatile, breathable layers always come in clutch. The Outdoor Vitals Hybrid Fleece Hoody is one of those layers that can be worn as a mid or outer layer " depending on conditions and activity. It has been my cold-weather trail running…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (172+ words) Black Diamond Distance Shorts Features: Fit: I'm 5'11" and a lean 170 pounds with a 31" waist. 31" is always an awkward size on the charts, and for the Distance Shorts, it sat right on the line between Small and Medium. I sized up…...