Reviews
Hands-on with the latest innovative gear.
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Unique boots are more than a "hybrid of a sleeping bag and boa constrictor"
If you suffer from any leg discomfort – temporary or chronic – you'll know how hard it can be to treat, beyond frequent sessions on the physiotherapist's table. Now, US company Ublives wants to give you the same relief – whenever you need it. -
Review: Micro-camping the Idaho wilds in Escapod's monocoque teardrop
Escapod teardrops have come a long since we reviewed the original Topo trailer back in 2019. Does the handsome fiberglas-composite Topo2 hold its own on a trip through some of the rawest terrain in the US Lower 48? Only one way to find out. -
Review: New 2025 Can-Am Outlander
The Outlander 850 and 1000R, the largest of Can-Am’s ATVs, are new for 2025, with changes from headlights to tail lamps. I traveled to the rocky high elevations of British Columbia to climb mountains on these new Outlander models. -
Review: Formovie's Theater Premium ultra-short-throw smart projector
If you're looking to replace your living room TV with something that doesn't dominate your space until it's powered on, Formovie is hoping that its flagship Theater Premium ultra-short-throw projector will fit the bill. We've been sent one to try out. -
Review: Going spatial with the Go portable "holographic" photo frame
Last year, the Looking Glass Factory launched a Kickstarter for a portable "holographic" display that shows three-dimensional imagery without requiring the viewer to don funky glasses. Now the Go is in the wild and we've been sent one to try out. -
Review: 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 nails the modern vintage vibe
The 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 motorcycle – revealed at EICMA – offers classic styling, affordability, and comfort. It's not perfect, especially when pushed beyond its remit, but if you like the look, you'll probably love the ride. -
Review: Pint-sized Thermal Master P2 gives your phone Predator vision
Compact electronics have become the norm, but there's still room for surprise. The Thermal Master P2 certainly fits in that category. It's one of the smallest thermal imaging cameras on the market, but it packs a lot of functions into its compact volume. -
Review: 2024 Nissan Ariya is a fitting replacement for the Leaf
The Leaf, long the everyman’s EV, was small, practical, and low priced. The Ariya is a good replacement, though it’s neither as cheap nor as small. -
Review: Volkswagen camper vans are making their US comeback
The Volkswagen Microbus is finally making a return to the US market, and with it comes the VW camper bus. We had the chance to test the world's first ID. Buzz camper van ahead of its US launch, enjoying a taste of the dawning era of VW van life. -
High-tech brain computer interface trains you to relax and sleep better
As we're increasingly plugged-in to a 24/7 cycle of news, entertainment and social media, it is becoming harder to find time to switch off to practice self-care. This smart device, with the help of AI, aims to get any brain on the right track. -
Review: HoverAIR X1 ProMax delivers the 8K goods – but one of the extras is iffy
Imagine an 8K-shooting camera drone that fits in a pocket, costs under $700, and can be used with or without a remote. That's the HoverAIR X1 ProMax, and while the drone itself is great, one of its optional peripherals is still a work in progress. -
Review: Taxa micro-camping gear trailer is what we've needed all along
My family spent a week with the Taxa Outdoors Woolly Bear Overland camp trailer, and we loved it. Camp trailers like this are an off-road-ready camping option with a lot of storage, organization, and other useful features.
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