Sammy

My hands used to go numb on every lift ride. After 15 days of lift-served skiing in Colorado and 4 days of backcountry touring in the Wasatch, I finally figured out what separates the best ski gloves from the cold hands. I tested 10 pairs across temperature ranges from 18F to -12F, and these are … Read more

There is nothing quite like the rush of flying down a snow-covered hill on a solid toboggan. Our team spent weeks researching and comparing the best toboggans on the market to help you find the right one for your family this winter. We looked at 6 top-rated models, digging into construction quality, weight capacity, rider … Read more

I spent the last three winters testing snow tubes on everything from gentle backyard slopes to commercial-grade tubing hills across the Midwest. I dragged eight of the most popular models through powder, packed snow, ice patches, and a few unfortunate encounters with tree roots. I measured how fast they slid down a measured 200-foot hill … Read more

Our team spent the last three ski seasons logging roughly 240 hours on the mountain testing every pair of best snow goggles we could get our hands on. We logged 23 different models, swapped lenses in freezing lift lines, and let three testers with prescription glasses work through every OTG option. This guide distills what … Read more

I learned the hard way what happens when you skip good boat fenders. Three years ago, I pulled into a tight slip at Lake Powell with nothing but a pair of bargain-bin cylindrical fenders that were two sizes too small. One awkward gust and my hull kissed a concrete piling hard enough to leave a … Read more

I still remember my first time getting yanked up on a kneeboard. I face-planted into the lake, swallowed half of it, and popped up only after my arms felt like overcooked spaghetti. The next weekend, my cousin handed me her kneeboard with a tow hook, and I stood up on the first pull. That single … Read more

I have spent the last three summers on the water testing water skis with our team, and I can tell you that choosing the wrong pair turns a perfect lake day into a frustrating battle. The best water skis balance stability, control, and forgiveness so that you spend less time falling and more time gliding. … Read more

Choosing the best boat anchors for your vessel is one of the most important safety decisions you will make as a boat owner. After testing 10 different anchors across sand, mud, and rocky bottoms in , our team compiled this hands-on guide to help you find the right anchor for your boat size, water type, … Read more

If you have ever stood on the dock and watched your kids cannonball off the platform while your dog paddles in circles, you already know the appeal of a floating water trampoline. I have spent the last three summers hauling inflatables to a small lake house in northern Michigan, so I know exactly how much … Read more

Nothing beats the feeling of hitting the lake on a summer afternoon, dropping a towable tube in the water, and watching your friends and family launch into fits of laughter the moment the boat starts pulling. I have spent the last three summers testing towable boat tubes on lakes across the Midwest, and I can … Read more