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Quechua Arpenaz 0° Ultim Comfort review: The comfiest cotton sleeping bag for car campers
The rectangular Quechua Arpenaz 0˚ Ultim Comfort is a top choice for spacious cosiness when the temperature drops
By Derek Adams Published
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Trailberg’s new Thermore jackets turn plastic waste into serious winter warmth
Lightweight warmth meets recycled tech in Trailberg’s new Vision and Canyon jackets
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin Bounce 2 review: a pricey but clever smartwatch for younger kids
Garmin brings its fitness know-how to the playground with a watch that kids actually enjoy wearing
By Matt Kollat Published
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Decathlon made a space suit no one saw coming – and it takes under 2 minutes to put on
A consumer sports brand helping shape Europe’s next-generation astronaut equipment wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card for 2025, yet here we are
By Matt Kollat Published
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Best under-$150 REI Black Friday deals – 12 outdoor apparel bargains from Patagonia, The North Face and Arc’teryx
REI's Holiday Sale is on, and I selected the best deals under $150
By Matt Kollat Published
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Arc’teryx Beta AR (2025) Jacket review: Iconic mountain shell gets a major upgrade
Arc’teryx’s flagship mountain shell returns with a new membrane, smarter patterning and serious all-weather performance
By Matt Kollat Published
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The new Saucony Peregrine 16 gets a long-awaited upgrade trail runners have begged for
Saucony’s flagship trail shoe finally gets Vibram Megagrip, plus more cushioning and a tougher upper
By Matt Kollat Published
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I did 100 lateral tube walks every day – here’s how they improved my running
Don’t sidestep these side steps
By Lucy Miller Published
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The Patagonia jacket that "feels like a hug" and handles the cold is now 40% off at REI
Save over $100 at the retailer's pre-Black Friday sale
By Matt Kollat Published
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Porsche and Norrona quietly dropped the most exclusive ski gear of the season
A performance-first collab brings Porsche design cues to Norrona’s big-mountain staples
By Matt Kollat Published
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Two dumbbells, a bench and these four exercises to add strength and muscle to your entire body
This workout from a top fitness coach keeps things simple
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
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Best rowing machine 2025 for a full-body workout at home
The best rowing machines to buy today, from top brands including NordicTrack, WaterRower, Hydrow and more
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Last updated
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The best workout shoes 2025 to squat, leap and lift your way to fitness
The best workout shoes provide more support for lifting weights and improved grip for greater HIIT intensity
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Last updated
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Best camping mat 2025: inflatable and foam sleeping pads ranked
We select the best camping mats for every occasion, from self-inflating pads to cheap and cheerful roll mats
By Matt Kollat Last updated
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Best under-desk treadmills 2025: work yourself fit
The best under-desk treadmills to keep you fit when you’re at your desk
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Last updated
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WHOOP just gave every member access to lab-based health insights for free
Advanced Labs Uploads feature lets all members link their blood test results with biometric data for AI-powered coaching insights
By Matt Kollat Published
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I can't believe how much Peloton slashed the price of its latest treadmills and exercise bikes for Black Friday
The brand’s barely a month-old machines yet are getting their first-ever discounts, and the savings are seriously impressive
By Matt Kollat Published
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Brompton Electric T Line review: The reinvention of a commuter icon
The lightest electric Brompton ever built proves the brand can still innovate, but refinement comes at a cost
By Matt Kollat Published
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A mobility expert says these three bodyweight exercises can help undo that nagging pain in one side of your lower back
And they’ll take you just under 10 minutes
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
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YETI's latest colourway brings coastal calm to your bottles and mugs
Striking new hue lands in the UK alongside sought-after ceramic-lined drinkware
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin said it wouldn’t copy Apple, so why now a rotating crown on its watches?
New leak suggests Garmin is testing crown-based controls and could be softening its stance on Apple-style smartwatch design
By Matt Kollat Published
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Fitbit getting a major Android redesign – and you might even have it already, if you're lucky
There's an uplift coming to Fitbit bringing closer integration to Android
By Chris Hall Published
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Oakley Meta Vanguard review: stylish, capable, and not quite ready for prime time
Oakley’s latest collaboration with Meta fuses premium sports eyewear with smart-glasses tech, complete with voice control, camera, and app integrations – but is it worth the price?
By Matt Kollat Published
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A top personal trainer says this Pilates workout works every muscle in the best way possible
Work your core, lower body and upper body muscles with this bodyweight Pilates session
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
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Coros Pace 4 (yet again) proves you don’t need a bulky smartwatch for pro-level training power
The brand's latest wearable brings AMOLED clarity, longer battery life and voice-logging smarts to an ultralight 32g design
By Matt Kollat Published
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Lightweight synthetic puffy ‘that punches like 800-fill down’ is now 29% off at REI
Outdoor Research’s best lightweight winter jacket is now under $165
By Matt Kollat Published
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Patagonia R1 Air Jacket review: Lightweight fleece built for warmth and performance
The updated R1 Air Jacket delivers warmth, versatility and sustainability in one lightweight, adventure-ready layer
By Matt Kollat Published
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"Running has become one of our biggest engines. We’re winning half of the major races now.” Adidas CEO hails record quarter and promises “an even bigger 2026”
The sportswear giant hits the highest sales quarter in its history as its performance running shoes power double-digit growth and new technology takes shape for an Olympic-charged year ahead
By Matt Kollat Published
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Best pre-Black Friday Fitbit deals to beat the sales rush in late November (and stock up on gifts for Christmas)
Are there any good Fitbit deals about? Here's what I found
By Matt Kollat Published
