Mar 7, 2012
Our Kind of Crazy
Our Kind of Crazy
Alicia Carr
Published
Nov 1, 2010
Brunton Polaris - Lanterns & Headlamps: Reviews
Thanks to an orange filter, the three-watt-LED Polaris creates a warm, natural glow. Only drawback: It'll undoubtedly be the only gadget at the camp powered by (heavy) C batteries. 15 oz; brunton.com
Nov 1, 2010
Brunton Lamplight 360 – Lanterns & Headlamps: Reviews
Extend the body of this two-in-one flashlight and it converts into a lantern with a 360-degree LED bulb that casts a warm orange glow. Plus, it conveniently takes four sizes of alkaline batteries (...
Nov 1, 2010
Rossignol Angus - Snowboards: Reviews
Good for Resort Beginners, take note: This is the most forgiving board in our lineup. If you're wondering whether rockered boards are really all that (and they are), know that the Angus is the most...
Nov 1, 2010
Sigg Om Bottle - Camping Accessories: Reviews
Quench your thirst with a PVC- and BPA-free bottle like this one, with its just-the-right-size opening to avoid spills. mysigg.com
Nov 1, 2010
Dansko Chris - Footwear: Reviews
Credit Dansko's signature contoured insole and roomy toe box for making these boots the most comfortable we tested. The shearling lining was cozy but not suffocating, even for testers with sweat-...
Nov 1, 2010
Thule T2 - Car Racks: Reviews
This easy-loading hitch rack keeps two bikes—of any shape or size—secure and separated. And it folds out of the way for hatchback access. thule.com
Nov 1, 2010
Mammut Lucido X-Zoom – Lanterns & Headlamps: Reviews
A quick twist of the X-Zoom's barrel-like lens focuses the beam—spot mode threw the light 450 feet—but it can be dialed back for a diffuse, longer-lasting glow. 7 oz; mammut.com
Nov 1, 2010
Nidecker Megalight - Snowboards: Reviews
Good for Resort Our favorite big-mountain board this year, the reverse-camber Megalight is all about hucking and floating. "I would drop off a cliff on it," one tester said. "It was amazing in powder...
Nov 1, 2010
Carve Designs Catalina Top and Bottom - Wet Suits and Bathing Suits: Reviews
Throw this sporty bathing suit on for surfing or volleyball. Then, to thwart tan lines, swap the top out for the Bali Bandeau ($40; not shown) in the matching print. carvedesigns.com
Nov 1, 2010
Black Diamond Cosmo - Lanterns & Headlamps: Reviews
With seven angle settings and eight brightness modes, the tiny Cosmo is ideal for everything from washing dishes to scavenging for more firewood. 2.9 oz; bdel.com
Nov 1, 2010
Park Tool RK-41 - Tools: Reviews
A bike shop on your back. Park's RK-41 Portable Race/Ride Kit packs 41 tools—from common wrenches to specialty items—into a 16-inch-wide backpack that unfolds into a freestanding work...
Nov 1, 2010
Burton Feelgood V-Rocker - Snowboard: Reviews
Good for All Mountain A new take on a classic all-mountain board. With a wider shape, more forgiving flex, and rocker both between the feet and just outside them, the revamped Feelgood impressed...
Nov 1, 2010
Gnu Carbon Credit Series BTX - Snowboards: Reviews
Good for Resort As with the Rossignol Angus (left), the true-twin Carbon Credit impressed testers with how confident it felt on every part of the mountain. "This board does the work for you," one...
Nov 1, 2010
Merrell Amelia Coat - Urban Wear: Reviews
Testers raved about how smoothly this waterproof trench coat transitioned from hikes in the woods to art galleries. Plus it was pineapple-size in our suitcase. merrell.com
- Page 1
- ››