Looking for the best off road electric scooters to actually handle dirt, gravel, and steep trails? I spent the last three months riding 8 different models on Midwest forest trails, gravel fire roads, and grass hills to find out which ones hold up and which ones fall apart. I logged over 240 miles of testing, … Read more
I still remember the first time I rode an electric skateboard down a long hill near my house. The wind hit my face, the deck hummed underneath me, and I never wanted to push with my foot again. After that day, our team spent three months testing eight of the most talked-about e-boards on the … Read more
Finding the best longboards for adults means looking past flashy graphics and focusing on what actually matters under your feet: deck stability, wheel quality, truck responsiveness, and how the whole setup handles after a long day of riding. I have spent months testing dozens of boards across commuting routes, campus paths, bike trails, and weekend … Read more
I have spent the better part of two years riding, thrashing, and commuting on more cruiser skateboards than I care to admit. Some sat collecting dust after a week, while others became my go-to boards for daily trips to the coffee shop, the park, and everywhere in between. Finding the best cruiser skateboards in means … Read more
Backcountry skiing is skiing outside resort boundaries on ungroomed, unmarked terrain where you handle your own avalanche safety, navigation, and descent. It is a completely different sport from resort skiing, and the gear needs to match. After putting miles on 10 different models across varied snow conditions, our team compiled this guide to help you … Read more
If you are reading this, you probably know the pain of rental ski boots. That dull ache across the top of your foot, the numb toes by lunchtime, and the shin bang that makes you question why you paid for a lift ticket. I have been there, and after spending three seasons testing beginner-friendly boots … Read more
Finding the best ski bindings can feel like navigating a maze of DIN numbers, boot sole standards, and brake widths. After testing seven top models across everything from groomer laps to backcountry powder days, we sorted through the marketing to find what actually matters on the snow. Whether you are stepping into bindings for the … Read more
I still remember the first time I flew with skis. I wrapped them in a garbage bag, duct-taped the ends, and watched helplessly as the baggage handler flung my $900 setup onto the conveyor like a javelin. My bases looked like a cheese grater when I landed in Salt Lake. That was the day I … Read more
I have been skiing for over fifteen years, and if there is one piece of gear I never compromise on, it is the helmet on my head. After testing dozens of models across resorts in Colorado, Utah, and the French Alps, our team put together this guide to the best ski helmets you can buy … Read more
Our family took our first serious snorkeling trip last summer, and I learned pretty quick that the old two-piece mask and snorkel setup I grew up with just does not work for everyone. My youngest spent half her time choking on saltwater, and my husband kept complaining about fogging. That is what sent me down … Read more