Food / Hydration

BeerJunkie: Sipping a Shiner Shandy to Close Out Summer ’24

We’re on a mission to taste and review every beer in the world. This week, the BeerJunkie tries the Shiner Lemonade Shandy from Spoetzl Brewery…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 30, 2024

The Best Camping Stoves of 2024

We tested the best camping stoves from Coleman, Camp Chef, Primus, and more for this review. Check it out to see how each performs and…

Written by Mary Murphy and Nick Belcaster August 26, 2024

The Best Insulated Water Bottles of 2024

We tested the best insulated water bottles for 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include YETI, Hydro Flask, and more!

Written by Mary Murphy, Meg Carney and Katie Griffith August 26, 2024

BeerJunkie: Oskar Blues Brewery ‘Dale’s Pale Ale’ Review

Paul Pabst heads west to try one of Colorado’s staple independent brews — the first craft beer ever put in a can!

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 23, 2024

The Best Coolers of 2024

We tested the best hard coolers of 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include RTIC, YETI, and more!

Written by Mary Murphy and Miya Tsudome August 20, 2024

BeerJunkie: Zero Gravity Brewing ‘Little Wolf’ Pale Ale Review

Perhaps one of Burlington, Vermont’s finest beers, ‘Little Wolf’ Pale Ale by Zero Gravity Brewing gets the full BeerJunkie treatment.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 16, 2024

The Best Water Bottles of 2024

We tested and ranked our favorite water bottles for 2024, with options from YETI, Nalgene, and more.

Written by Will Porter August 16, 2024

Cooking With Isopure: Adding a Protein Boost Has Never Been Easier!

From a refreshing Isopure Infusion to prepping a hearty meal with the brand’s Zero Carb Unflavored Protein Powder, Isopure can support your daily protein needs.

BeerJunkie: Bissell Brothers Brewing ‘The Substance Ale’ IPA Review

‘This is the kind of beer you don’t let your dumb brother-in-law have.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 09, 2024

BeerJunkie: Port City ‘Optimal Wit’ Review

Episode 2 has to be one of BeerJunkie’s best yet — and we’re proud to taste test Port City Brewing’s Optimal Wit.

Written by Adam Ruggiero and Paul Pabst August 02, 2024

BeerJunkie: Whalers Brewing ‘RISE’ Pale Ale Review

BeerJunkie kicks off in the Ocean State with Rhode Island’s own Whalers Brewing and its flagship brew, RISE Pale Ale.

Written by Adam Ruggiero and Paul Pabst July 26, 2024

‘BeerJunkie’ Kick-Off! GearJunkie Debuts Weekly Brew Reviews

Tour America’s best craft beers and breweries — including when, where, and how to visit — with BeerJunkie’s (sort of) celebrity host.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 26, 2024

Cooler With Built-In Lunchbox: Ninja FrostVault Review

Ninja enters the cooler fray with ‘FrostVault’ — a high-performance cooler with dedicated dry storage for snacks or a lunch.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 16, 2024

YETI vs. RTIC: Rotomolded Cooler Breakdown

We compare the bestselling coolers from RTIC and YETI to help you find the best cooler for your next outdoor adventure.

Written by Rhea Jha and Will Brendza July 10, 2024

Ode to an Ugly Water Bottle

Water bottles are modern-day outdoorsy fashion accessories. But when fashion fades, we should aspire to have an ugly water bottle.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 01, 2024

The Best Soft Coolers of 2024

We tested the best soft coolers with styles for every budget and adventure. Top picks include YETI, RTIC, Hydro Flask, and more!

Written by Morgan Tilton and Makena Gross June 14, 2024

The Best Backpack Coolers of 2024

We tested the best backpack coolers of 2024 with styles for every budget. Top picks include ICEMULE, YETI, and more!

Written by Morgan Tilton and Kylie Collins June 13, 2024

YETI Flask, Shot Glasses Are a Toast to the Brand’s Core

Tough, functional, and slightly expensive, YETI’s newest product is a no-brainer for the brand built on over-building.

Written by Sean McCoy June 06, 2024

14 Years Old and Still the King of Coolers: YETI Tundra 45 Review

While the Tundra doesn’t come cheap, it may be the last cooler you need to buy.

Written by Miya Tsudome May 28, 2024

Free Beer: Athletic Will Buy Your First Brew on May 16

NA craft beer pioneer Athletic Brewing wants to make a splash to mark the first-ever ‘Ask for Athletic’ day.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 14, 2024

Purify, Cook, Drink: Grayl ‘Geopress Ti’ Do-All Camp Bottle Review

Grayl’s titanium model of its popular water purifiers is more than extra durable — it also doubles as a Jetboil-style cook pot.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 13, 2024

The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2024

We tested the best backpacking water filters and purifiers for your next trip into the great outdoors.

Written by Chris Carter, Mary Murphy and Will Brendza April 23, 2024

The Best Running Hydration Packs & Vests of 2024

We tested the best running hydration packs and vests of 2024, including top picks from Salomon, Nathan Sports, Arc’teryx, and more.

Written by Ilana Newman, Chris Carter and Matthew Medendorp April 17, 2024

The Best Backpacking Stoves of 2024

The right stove makes life on the trail better. From ultralight canisters to four-season and multifuel options, we’ve found and tested the best backpacking stoves.

Written by Mary Murphy and Chris Carter March 25, 2024

MTN Dew Launches ‘Outdoor Gear’ Rewards — You’re Gonna Have to Drink A LOT

How many points, cans, and dollars will it take to score this MTN Dew gear? Find out!

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 22, 2024

Good To-Go Stove-Free Meals Review: A Day Hiker’s Snack, Ultralighter’s Hack

This ain’t just oatmeal. Good To-Go is making unique strides with its new, nutritious, and ultralight cold-soaked meals.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 01, 2024

Big, Beautiful, Backyard Beast: Breeo ‘Live Fire’ Pizza Oven Review

Build on your backyard fire setup — Breeo’s Live Fire oven attaches to a variety of the brand’s fire pits to add fun and food to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 22, 2024

Valentine’s Day Sucks, but These Outdoorsy Gifts Show Love

Forget about roses — nothing says love like a well-stocked gear closet and a weekend spent outdoors.

Written by Mary Murphy February 09, 2024

Distance Runner’s Dream: Salomon Sense Pro 10 Vest Has All the Storage & None of the Sag

The ultra-soft, ultra-stretchy Salomon Sense Pro 10 running vest expands to hold enough for ultra-distance events. But it packs down flat enough to be a…

Written by Lucie Hanes January 31, 2024