Guide

After three months of testing weighted vests in our home gym and on the local trails, I can tell you one thing: not all weighted vests are built the same. I wore eight different models through hundreds of push-ups, miles of rucking, and one very sweaty HIIT block to find the best weighted vests for … Read more

I have spent the last few months testing speed chutes with our local track club, and I can tell you one thing right away. The right resistance parachute turns a slow, lazy sprint into a fight between you and the air behind you. Our team ran through eight of the best resistance parachutes on the … Read more

When I shattered my left ankle two years ago, my physical therapist handed me a rocker board on day three of rehab and said, “This is going to be your new best friend.” I rolled my eyes at the time, but eight weeks later I understood exactly what he meant. The right balance board rebuilds … Read more

I remember the first time I crawled off a 20-mile long run with calves that felt like concrete. A training partner handed me a pair of compression boots, strapped them on, and 30 minutes later I was walking like a normal human being. That moment sold me on pneumatic compression, and I have been testing … Read more

I spent the last three months testing portable ice baths in my garage, backyard, and even inside my home gym to find out which ones actually deliver on cold plunge therapy. After sinking my own money into 10 of the most popular tubs on Amazon, I learned that not every cold plunge tub holds temperature … Read more

I tested cold plunges for 30 days straight, and the difference in my recovery and sleep was undeniable. After eight years of recommending wellness gear on Spencer Locke, I knew the right home cold plunge could replace expensive cryotherapy chamber visits and deliver similar benefits in your garage or backyard. The best cryotherapy tubs for … Read more

I have spent the last three years testing roof top tents across the deserts of Utah, the rain-soaked forests of the Pacific Northwest, and the snowy trails of Colorado. When our team started planning this guide, I knew I wanted honest field experience behind every recommendation, not just catalog copy. After logging more than 80 … Read more

Last spring, I watched a 22-pound tom commit to a breeding hen decoy from 80 yards out, and it changed the way I hunt. After a decade of chasing longbeards across the Midwest, I’ve learned that the best turkey decoys aren’t just about looks. They turn a hung-up tom into a committed shooter, cut down … Read more

I have been testing ultralight backpacking shelters on weekends and thru-hikes for years, and the difference between a 4-pound tent and a 1.5-pound one is something you feel in your knees on day three. Our team spent the last three months rotating eight ultralight tents through rainstorms in the Cascades, gusty ridge camps in the … Read more

I have spent more weekends than I can count loading bikes onto hitch racks, swapping between mountain bikes, road bikes, and a couple of e-bikes. After testing the best bike hitch racks across SUVs, trucks, and minivans, I can tell you the right rack saves your back, your bikes, and your paint. This guide covers … Read more