Kai Burkhardt

1 week ago | cnn.com | Kai Burkhardt

Kai Burkhardt/CNN Underscored Compost bin quick picks A small compost bin to get started: Oxo Good Grips Easy-Clean BinA large compost bin for busy kitchens: Exaco Eco 2000-NP 2.4-Gallon PailCertified compostable liner bags: BioBag The Original Compostable Bag Composting at home is a fantastic way to reduce your impact on the planet, and with the best compost bins, you can start turning your food scraps into compost and reduce your waste.

2 weeks ago | cnn.com | Kai Burkhardt

Kai Burkhardt/CNN Underscored The Altra Lone Peak series has long been one of the best hiking boots on the market and a fan favorite. However, I swore off the trail running shoes after testing a pair a few years ago that broke down in mere months. That is, until now. Altra released a new version — the Lone Peak 9+ — that has sticky Vibram soles and (supposedly) better durability. So, to find out if these shoes are truly worth it, I put them to the test. Here’s how they did.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Kai Burkhardt

NowDreaming of that perfect poolside glow? If you're dealing with this skin condition, summer might have other plans for your skin. But don't worry, gorgeous—we've got you covered! Not everyone gets to get their glow on during the summer. Because between the scorching heat and sticky humidity, the …

3 weeks ago | cnn.com | Kai Burkhardt

Kai Burkhardt/CNN Underscored The best rain pants we tested Best rain pants: Outdoor Research Foray 3L and Aspire 3LBest budget rain pants: Marmot PreCip Eco Full-Zip Rain Pants When the weather gets rough, the best rain jacket will keep your torso dry, but what about your legs? If you’re spending lots of time commuting or hiking in the rain, wet pants and legs can lead to a miserable experience, which is why a pair of the best rain pants is a critical piece of your outdoor gear kit.

1 month ago | treelinereview.com | Kai Burkhardt

The Organic Full and Simple pads (the Simple is our budget pick and the same as the Full, minus some features) were our favorites to use in nearly every climbing scenario, thanks to their stellar performance. The Full pad felt extremely comfortable to land on, was easy to haul from our car to the crag, and once it was at the bottom of the boulder, it wasn’t too tough to move around either. The biggest reason why the Organic Full Pad stood out so much was for its fall comfort.