Ethan Caldwell

Ice traction cleats are removable devices that slip over shoes and boots to give you grip on ice, snow, and slippery surfaces through metal spikes, coils, or traction beads. I tested 10 of the best ice traction cleats for shoes over a brutal 8-week winter, walking on glare ice sidewalks, packed snow trails, and frozen … Read more

Finding the best snow gaiters for hiking changed how our team handles winter trails. After testing 12 pairs across deep powder, slushy spring conditions, and sub-zero overnighters, we narrowed down the top performers worth your money this year. Snow gaiters are waterproof or water-resistant fabric covers that strap over your hiking boots and lower legs. … Read more

If you are hunting for the best stability balls for home workouts, you are in the right place. Our team spent six weeks inflating, sitting on, planking on, and even bouncing around on ten of the most popular exercise balls you can buy right now. We wanted to know which ones actually hold up under … Read more

Finding the best fitness trampolines for adults in means sorting through dozens of models that look almost identical online. Our team spent 90 days testing 12 different rebounders in home gyms, apartments, and garages to find which ones actually deliver on the promises printed on the box. We measured noise levels with a decibel meter, … Read more

Cold feet end more rides than cold hands, and I learned that lesson the hard way during a 40-mile loop last March. By mile 22 my toes had gone numb, my coffee stop turned into an early bailout, and I spent the drive home swearing I would not get caught out again. That is exactly … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing, assembling, and yes, occasionally getting bounced off of trampolines with my own kids and a handful of neighbor families. Weights were measured, springs were counted, pad thicknesses were pinched between fingers, and the kids gave their honest reviews between squeals. This guide is the result: ten trampolines … Read more

I rode more than 2,400 miles testing the best arm warmers for cycling over the past two shoulder seasons. Our team logged rides in 38F coastal fog, 58F spring drizzle, and 82F summer sun to find out which pairs actually keep you warm, which grippers refuse to slip, and which you can stuff in a … Read more

I still remember the first time I jumped on a rebounder in my physical therapist’s office. My knees had been aching for months from running, and I was skeptical that bouncing on a mini trampoline could feel any different. Ten minutes later, I was sold. The mat absorbed roughly 85% of the impact shock, my … Read more

I remember the first time I slipped into a sauna suit before a workout. Within five minutes on the treadmill, my shirt was completely soaked. By the end of 30 minutes, I had dropped 3 pounds on the scale. That night, I drank two liters of water, and by morning, I was right back where … Read more

Finding the best mini trampolines for exercise changed how I train between triathlon seasons. After logging 23 years of road mileage, my knees started filing complaints every time I pushed the pace. A coach suggested I add rebounding to my recovery days, and within six weeks I noticed my legs felt fresher on hard track … Read more