Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Backpacking Gear
A practical look at ten notable backpacking and hiking releases, from sub-14-ounce shelters and a five-ounce puffy to a grizzly-resistant food bag and a motorized exoskeleton.
Backpacking Gear
Nine lightweight backpacking items for long summer hikes, from titanium traction cleats and a padded hip belt to water filters, a larger bladder and two ultralight sleeping pads.
Backpacking Gear
Six new backpacking pieces, from a Dyneema single-wall tent to a redesigned sleeping pad, with the strengths and trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Backpacking Gear
Eight backpacking items being added to a summer thru-hike kit, from pocket traction cleats and squeeze filters to ultralight sleeping pads with updated valves.
Backpacking Food
Eight brand new backpacking meals for 2025 ranked from a standout Indian vegetarian scramble to a mild chickpea stew, with calories, protein, price, and cooking method for each.
Outdoor Gear
Ten new additions to a long-distance bikepacking and backpacking kit, from a charcoal water filter and a compact power bank strategy to a custom elephant foot sleep system.
Electric Bikes
A practical look at the NG EP2 Pro, a folding electric mountain bike with a 750W motor, a removable 48V 13Ah battery, fat 20 x 4 tires, and a claimed 50 km range.
Camping Tents
An early hands-on look at the Nightcat Cot Tent, a one-person cot and tent system for car camping, with strong airflow, real trade-offs, and one stitch worth sealing.
Camping Gear Care
A practical guide to the Nikwax Tent & Gear two-step routine, covering how Solar Wash cleans tents, backpacks and ground mats and how Solar Proof restores protection afterwards.
Outdoor Cooking
A compact electric grill with a built-in pellet smoker, quick repeatable cooking, and a cooking area worth checking before you buy.
Power Banks
A practical look at the Nitecore NB10000 Generation 2, covering the carbon fiber build, real world reliability, and how it differs from the first generation.
Backpacking Tents
A close look at the Nordisk Telemark 2, a four-season two-person backpacking tent that prioritises strength, weather protection, and interior space over low weight.
Camping Tents
A detailed look at the Stormbreak 2, covering build quality, weather protection, interior space, airflow, weight, warranty, and whether $200 is the right price.
Camping Tents
A focused look at the North Face Stormbreak 2 Person Tent after an extended rain test, covering waterproof performance, strengths, and what to weigh before buying.
Camping Tables
A practical look at the Odoland Outdoor Folding Table with Mesh Storage, covering setup, frame stiffness, mesh storage, weight capacity, and who it suits best.
Sleeping Bags
A lightweight synthetic two-season sleeping bag with a generous cut, a very small packed size and a realistic comfort limit of around 10°C.
Sleeping Bags
A practical look at the OEX Evolution Fathom EV300, a three-season mummy sleeping bag with a small packed size, a comfortable foot box, and value that improves sharply once it is discounted.
Backpacking Tents
A close look at the OEX Fox 2 V2 10 tunnel tent, covering its weather protection, internal space, packed size and where it makes the most sense to buy.
Flashlights
A compact everyday carry torch with a 1,200-lumen beam, a 166-meter reach and magnetic charging, plus the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Flashlights
A practical look at the Olight Seeker 4 Pro, from its 4,200-lumen output and 250-metre beam to its rotary control, sensor protection, and the trade-offs worth weighing first.
Sleeping Pads
A four-inch insulated backpacking pad with an R-value of 7 and a $110 price tag, plus the one limitation that matters most for cold-weather campers.
Sleeping Pads
An $80 cold-weather sleeping pad with a 5.2 R-value, a compact packed size, and a few trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Duffel Backpacks
A 63-liter duffel-style bag with a deployable shoulder harness, sold as a bushcraft backpack. Here is what works, what does not, and who should buy it.
Camping Tents
A practical look at the OneTigris Black Tiger Nebula, a very large shell tent built for overlanding and motorcycle camping, covering its materials, setup demands, and the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Camping Tents
A two-person, four-season tent with a fabric inner, a 3,000 mm hydrostatic head rating, and a $189 price. Here is what to know before buying.
Camping Tents
A first look at the OneTigris Cosmito 2.0, a redesigned two-person, two-door tent with door-mounted vents, a roomier structure, and a claimed 2,000 mm water resistance that still needs a real rain test.
Camping Tents
A close look at the OneTigris Kamita, a two-person four-season tunnel tent with a fly-first pitch, a large side awning, and a price that stands out in its class.
Camping Stoves
A practical comparison of the OneTigris Rocky Boy and the Bushbox wood stove, covering weight, assembly, fuel flexibility, and which one suits which kind of camper.
Camping Tents
A practical review of the OneTigris Stella, a fabric-bodied four-season tent under $200, and how to judge when winter camping really calls for a four-season shelter.
Camping Tents
A practical look at the OneTigris Tetra 130, a 2.4 lb square tarp tent for two with a smart rear vent, a versatile door, and a few details worth planning around.