No-Nonsense Gear Reviews: Real talk about water sports, beach and outdoor equipment
Aqua Marina Air-K Tomahawk 440
The Aqua Marina Air-K Tomahawk 440 has good speed and tracking, is comfortable, has an open cockpit design and is easy to set up and pack down. Its fins are prone to damage in shallow water, though, and the footrests are awkward to adjust. Plus, it lacks built-in storage options. Overall, it’a a great inflatable kayak for casual paddlers, offering a good mix of performance and comfort.
Aqua Marina Memba 390 2P
The Aqua Marina Memba 2P has a stiff drop-stitch floor, great tracking, tough construction and comfortable seats. The customer support is lacking, though, and it’s not for whitewater use. It’s a kayak with hardshell-like performance without the bulk. While it's not meant for rapids, it's a fantastic choice for flatwater adventures.
Sea Eagle 370
The Sea Eagle 370 comes as a complete package, has adjustable seating and comfortable seats, and is stable and tracks well. It comes with an awkward paddle bag and basic paddles, though. It’s a reliable, fun option for lakes and calm rivers, just don’t expect it to handle choppy waters like a hardshell kayak.
Sea to Summit Trek Down
The Sea to Summit Trek Down is roomy and has a great warmth-to-weight ration, as well as great zippers. It’s not the most compressible for ultralight backpacking and it does have some breathability issues in mild/humid conditions, though, but overall, it’s great for comfort-focused people, but not perfect for ultralight or high-humidity conditions.
Top 5 Best Sleeping Bags USA 2025
After a long day on the trail, there are few things as important as a warm, comfortable sleeping bag. Here are our top five picks for best sleeping bag 2025.
The North Face Blue Kazoo
The North Face Blue Kazoo is a mummy-shaped bag that offers a great balance of warmth and quality at a reasonable weight and price. It has great water repellency and uses soft, breathable fabrics with good warmth distribution. Read more in our Blue Kazoo review.
Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20
At a mere 1lb 4oz, the Therm-a-Rest Hyperion is INSANELY light for a sleeping bag of this quality. It's been specifically engineered to be light weight so it's perfect for longer hikes — but keep in mind that does mean some compromises. Read more in our detailed sleeping bag review.
Kelty Cosmic Ultra 20F
The Kelty Cosmic Ultra 20F is a quality bag at a great intersection of warmth, weight, comfort and cost. Though mummy shaped, it has a slightly wider foot box so there was a reasonable amount of room to move, the zips worked well and the internal pocket was conveniently placed.
Big Agnes Sidewinder SL 20
The Big Agnes Sidewinder SL 20 Sleeping Bag is perfect for side sleepers and is warm and roomy. It only has down shedding, though, and is not for back sleepers. Overall, it’s a backpacking tent for cold conditions.
Best Kids’ Wetsuits 2025
Want to know how to choose the best kids wetsuit? We take you through our top five, with pointers on what to look for.
Coleman Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler Review
The Coleman Oversized Beach Chair with Cooler is a winner on almost every front. We review all its features.
KingCamp High Mesh Back Beach Folding Chair Review
The KingCamp Mesh High Backed Beach Folding Chair is a comfortable, versatile and cost-effective option. Read more in our review.
Nice C Low Beach Camping Folding Chair Review
The Nice C Low Beach Chair is a simple, very portable option that offers a good balance between durability and price. We take you through it.
Ostrich OYB-1003S Back Chair Review
The Ostrich OYB provides a really interesting solution for hardcore back-sunbathers. We share our thoughts in our review.
Cascade Mountain Tech Camping Chair Review
The Cascade Mountain Tech Camping Chair is a simply-designed, well-made option that suits various uses. Read our review to find out what our experience was like.
Tommy Bahama Beach Chair Review
Tommy Bahama’s Beach Chair approaches perfection in almost every aspect. Read our review to find out why this is our pick of beach chairs.
RIO Brands Folding Beach Chair Review
The RIO BEACH Folding Beach Chair is a stylish, comfortable and relaxing option for lazy beach hangs. Read more in our review.
YETI Trailhead Camp Chair Review
In the Trailhead, YETI has produced an extremely high-quality, durable chair that provides a ‘real chair’ experience.
SONGMICS Portable Beach Chair Review
The SONGMICS Portable Beach Chair is lightweight and easy to carry, as well as well-priced, but it’s suited for small people only. It’s a basic but well-made option.
Dometic GO Compact Chair Review
The Dometic GO Compact Chair is lightweight, compact, made with good materials and has a stylish design. It does, however, lack common features, has a low seating position and only moderate back support. It’s a durable and portable camping chair with a sleek design, best for those who value aesthetics and compactness over added features.