Opinions & Essays

Wood chopping is in timbersports athlete Matt Cogar’s DNA. Here’s how he trains to be number one.

Eventually, car dashboards will disappear completely.

Tech specs aren’t all that’s important in a piece of camping gear.

Never doubt the merit in buying really — really — nice shampoo.

Is it the best of the best, or the best of the rest?

Simple product, low price, impressive results.

The Twain Weekender by Korchmar.

An interview with spearfisher, environmental activist and overall badass Kimi Werner.

More glasses are better than one — or none.

I travel semi-frequently, mostly for work, which is a complicated endeavor.

Think waterproof down is cool? You ain’t seen nothing yet.

Beat the system and save some cash.

Leather’s got great handfeel. The whole “better with age” thing is nice too.

How a disposable paper cup simplified my mornings, saved me money and taught me to relish the quiet hours with family.

This is Sam Calagione’s seventh consecutive nomination for a James Beard Award.

Would anyone not want to work in such a glamorous Oz?

Sell your gear; you can’t fit it.

Can Apple live up to its own expectations?

To kick off 2017, we compiled our predictions in the wide world of product innovation and culture in 2017.

The photographer, made famous for his work on posters for the X-Men and Iron Man movies, has moved on to the ocean’s top predators.