I have worn compression shirts through deadlift PRs, 10K training runs, and a 12-week Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu course. After years of testing, I can tell you the best compression shirts share one thing: they disappear on your body while doing the hard work of keeping you dry, supported, and moving freely. The challenge is that the … Read more
I have spent the last decade chasing waves, diving reefs, and racing open-water swims in everything from budget 3/2mm fullsuits to $500 chest-zip premium suits. Picking the best wetsuits for your water temperature and sport saves you from cold sessions, sore shoulders, and a suit that falls apart after two seasons. Our team logged over … Read more
When water temps drop below 60F, a wetsuit stops being enough. I learned this the hard way on a March kayak trip in Lake Superior when I spent three hours shivering so badly I couldn’t grip my paddle. That weekend sent me down the rabbit hole of testing the best drysuits on the market, and … Read more
Your feet take the first hit in almost every motorcycle crash. I learned this the hard way when a car pulled out in front of me two years ago, and my boots took the slide instead of my ankles. That experience pushed our team to test dozens of pairs and put together this guide to … Read more
Finding the best snowsuits for your kids used to mean spending hours at three different stores, guessing at sizes, and hoping the thing would last more than one season. I know this because our team tested 12 snowsuits over a full winter with three kids ages 6 months to 8 years old. Some of these … Read more
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been soaked to the bone while fishing because I trusted the wrong jacket. After 14 years of chasing stripers, bass, and trout in conditions that ranged from light drizzle to full-blown coastal squalls, I know one thing for certain: the best fishing jackets are the difference between … Read more
Looking for the best barn coats to add to your fall and winter rotation? I’ve spent weeks wearing, hauling, and layering through these jackets to see which ones earn their spot in your closet. A barn coat is a rugged, lined workwear jacket built from heavy cotton canvas or waxed cotton, finished with a corduroy … Read more
I spent the last 90 days installing and testing 8 of the most popular car stereos in my garage. I drove my 2017 Toyota Tacoma 4,200 miles across highway commutes, weekend road trips, and grocery runs to find which ones actually deserve your money. After burning through three dash kits and one very frustrating wiring … Read more
After weeks of testing and comparing the most popular quilted jackets on the market, our team has narrowed down the 9 best quilted jackets that actually deliver on warmth, style, and value. We wore them on morning commutes, weekend hikes, and dinners out to see how each one held up in real life. If you … Read more
I have logged more than 4,000 trail miles across the Pacific Crest, Appalachian, and Colorado Rockies, and I have packed far too many mistakes into far too many miles. During alone, our team tested 23 different hiking backpacks across three continents, weighing every model on a calibrated scale, timing load transitions on real climbs, and … Read more