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EcoFlow River 2 Pro Review: A fast-charging power station with lots of polish

The EcoFlow River 2 Pro is a great power station that charges up really quickly. Is that speed really necessary, though?
A Geneverse HomePower Two Pro power station is plopped down in the snow.

Geneverse HomePower Two Pro review: all the power you can lift

Huge capacity and generous output make the Geneverse HomePower Two Pro an ace up your sleeve when the power goes out.
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EcoFlow Delta Mini review: Small package, big battery

The EcoFlow Delta Mini provides 882Wh of battery power in a package small enough to carry with one hand, and it can run everything from laptops to hairdryers.
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EcoFlow River Mini review: Portable power and wireless charging

The EcoFlow River Mini provides 300W from a 210Wh battery in a very small package, and it can even charge your phone wirelessly.
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Anker PowerHouse II 800 review: A camper’s best friend for the great outdoors

The Anker PowerHouse II 800 is a big battery pack that you may want to toss in the trunk on your next camping trip.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 basically gives you unlimited power.

Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station review: Almost unlimited power

The Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station is a solar-powered powerhouse that will keep you charged and ready for days.
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2020 Juiced Bikes Scorpion review: The Cadillac of e-mopeds

Add mirrors and panniers and the versatile, smooth-riding Juiced Bikes Scorpion is ready to be your primary around-town transportation.
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Canyon Grail:ON review: Rule roads and turn heads

The Grail:ON is a great gravel bike with an e-bike motor. It isn't for the faint of heart, but its top-tier tech and insane range are worth attention.
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Vanmoof S3 review: Affordable electric style

Want a stylish electric bike without a crazy price? At $2,000, the Vanmoof S3 will fill your needs. It packs in the features while undercutting the competition.
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Rad Power Bikes RadRover Step-Thru review: Carry all the things

The RadRover Step-Thru lives up to the RadRover's reputation as a solidly constructed all-purpose electric bike. It never faltered, shook, or disappointed.
Propella 3.0 electric bike

Propella 3.0 ebike review: Cheap thrills

The Propella 3.0 ebike is an evolutionary upgrade to an affordable ebike designed for urban commuters. The bike retains its signature styling and exceptoinal price, while upgrading its front fork for a smoother ride. Other changes include a new battery pack, LCD screen, and an optional suspension seat.
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Shimano’s trail-ripping eMTB tech will make you ditch analog bikes altogether

Shimano makes some of the best electric bike tech in the world, and its new MTB components flex that technological muscle in a big way. Between the intelligent motor, the electronic shifting, and the incredible amount of rider data, the company has everything you’ve ever wanted on the trail.
Crescent Moon Eva All-Foam V2 Snowshoe

Crescent Moon Eva All-Foam V2 Snowshoe review

Crescent Moon threw out the book when it designed its latest snowshoe. The one-piece teardrop snowshoe has no moving parts and is made of EVA foam, the impact-absorbing material in your sneakers. How does this unique snowshoe compare to a traditional snowshoe? Read on to find out.
Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20 review

Therm-a-Rest Parsec 20 sleeping bag hands-on review

We tested the Parsec 20 from Therm-a-Rest's new line of Fast & Light sleeping bags on a two-week foray into the backcountry. A combination of warmth, light weight, and unique features make the Parsec 20 an ideal three-season sleeping bag that is perfect for alpine endeavors.
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Getting lost (and found) with a Land Rover phone built for the woods

No-one wants to get lost in the wilderness, but with a regular smartphone by your side for navigation and safety, you’re leaving things to chance. Not so with the Land Rover Explore, a highly capable outdoor phone with better GPS, a big battery, and the right software. Did we get lost when we tried it out?
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Kelty Journey PerfectFIT Elite hands-on review

For fathers that are serious hikers, dealing with a struggling, upset child when you’re still miles from the trailhead can be a moral dealbreaker. A great backpack child carrier is investing in your own happiness and there are few better options than the Kelty Journey PerfectFIT Elite.
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Kumo balance board review

Safe, durable, and kid-friendly, Kumo's inflatable balance board allowed us to get in snow shape without risking a preseason injury.
Red Paddle Tandem Voyager

Red Paddle Tandem 15-foot Voyager series stand-up paddleboard hands-on

A sleek, yet stiff, beast of a board, the new Red Paddle Tandem 15-foot Voyager series stand-up paddleboard is a blast in the water.
Altra Torin IQ review

Altra Torin IQ hands-on

The Altra Torin IQ smart running shoe provides real time analysis of a runner’s technique, making suggestions on how to improve their form.
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Genesis Tomahawk electric skateboard review

It's loud, bumpy, and sometimes a bit scary, but the Tomahawk electric skateboard from Genesis is just too fun to pass up.
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There’s plenty of warm wiggle room in Nemo’s Jam 30 sleeping bag

We go hands-on with the 800-fill down Jam 30, Nemo's first sleeping bag to combine its Thermo Gill cooling technology and spoon-shaped cut.
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Vasque Breeze III Hiking Boots: Our First Take

Vasque refreshed its popular Breeze model of hiking boots. We went feets-on to see how it stands up to its competition.
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Oboz gives the women’s hiking boot game a boost with the Bridger Mid BDry

Comfortable and fit to take a beating, Oboz's Bridger BDry boot is a solid addition to anyone's quiver of weekend hiking gear.
UV Paqlite Mule Light V2

We took the Mule Light V2 on an overnighter in the woods to put its illumination to the test

A unique multi-functional flashlight that touts a package of functionality and energy efficiency with nontoxic strontium aluminate crystals.
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Ino Technologies Weather Pro lightning detector review

Ino Technologies has produced a handheld device that combines weather data with lightning detection, as an all-in-one way to be prepared for rough weather.
G-Form Armor: Our first take

G-Form Armor for Snow Sports: Our first take

G-Form is a low-profile but effective base layer body armor that’s flexible under normal use, but stiffens up upon impact to protect you from the falls and collisions.
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Priority Continuum bicycle: Our first take

We battle tested a Priority Continuum bicycle on the streets and frozen lakes of Minneapolis, and came away impressed with its innovative power train.
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Under Armour Athlete Recover Sleepwear: Our first take

Officially termed Athletic Recover Sleepwear, these jammies incorporate bioceramic particles into the special pattern on the fabric itself to stimulate cells and tissue recovery. They’re also super comfortable.
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Drift Stealth 2 review

With a very compelling price and a collection of features that impresses, the Drift action cam should be well poised to corner the market. So what’s holding it back? Lots.
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Hands on: Bosch eBike Systems

We took Bosch’s high-end ebike system for a ride last week, and after whipping it around downtown Portland for a couple hours, we’re not sure we can go back to regular bikes again.
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Sony 4K Action Cam review

Although Sony’s 4K Action Cam shoots ultra-high-definition videos, 4K is more of bonus than a must-have feature.
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Sony Action Cam Mini HDR-AZ1 review

Sony managed to downsize its Action Cam without degrading image quality or usability, making it one of the best POV models alongside GoPro.