I logged more than 200 trail miles this season with ten different packs strapped on, from sweaty Phoenix ridgelines to misty Cascade switchbacks, to find the best hydration packs for hiking in . Our team weighed every model on a digital scale, timed how long each kept water cold, and deliberately abused the bladders to […]

Finding the best food dehydrators for jerky changed how our team approaches weekend cooking projects. After testing 15 different models over 90 days and running more than 40 pounds of beef, venison, and turkey through each one, I can tell you with certainty which machines deliver consistent results and which ones leave you chewing on […]