Mostly, professional athletes are…kind of boring. Not because they’re fundamentally uninteresting. Rather, they’re too polished and are trained to spout canned and cliched nothing burger answers. But not professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy has a remarkable way of distilling her snowboarding adventures into lessons she uses to navigate challenges in life we all face, like becoming a parent and dealing...

　　When I was 16 years old, my father’s mother, whom we called Meemaw, gave up the ghost. We all flew down to Fort Worth, where, per her wishes, my dad hosted a wake filled with live music, stiff cocktails, and loose stories. (Meemaw was, among other things, a former vaudeville performer and the sister of a legendary jazz drummer.) 　　The...

　　I’ve been roller bag carry-on curious for years. But until now, I just couldn’t find a piece robust or convenient enough to justify switching away from my tried-and-true backpack. Then I saw Pelican’s new ATX range of hard-sided luggage, and it’s already saved my bacon. 　　Going into this review, I was planning to try and demonstrate just how tough this...

　　Backcountry riders know how essential ski backpacks are for carrying avalanche rescue tools. Whether youre a skier, splitboarder, snowmobiler, or a resort hound, you know the value of a well-made winter pack. Other times, these packs carry a few energy bars and a water bottle or an extra pair of mittens. Picking the right ski pack for your day on...

　　It had been snowing for over 24 hours, but the storm was set to clear out just in time for first light. My friend Jordi Tenas, who is a professional skier, and I had spent four days skiing and camping under the towering Cerro Torrecillas near Las Leñas Ski Resort in Argentina. It had been a dry winter in the...

　　A folding knife in your pocket is a cornerstone piece of preparedness for many folks outdoor adventures. It’s one of a handful of necessities no one should be without. 　　But as your time spent outdoors increases, the more likely youll be to find value in a fixed-blade knife. The simple fact is that, by design, a good fixed blade will...

　　Not sure what youre looking at in that lead image? Dont worry — were not entirely sure either. Its a 44 that goes beyond stripped down or *blank* kart. Its called the Reboot Buggy, and this is the least amount of equipment you need to go off-roading. Its designed and built to be a functional automotive work of art. 　　Its...

　　Rubber hunting boots aren’t exactly known for their nimbleness. Nor do they stand out as especially breathable or lightweight. Even the best ones generate a lot of sweat and feel like bricks after you log a mile or so. 　　However, Chêne’s Floodline Velo boot looks to have solved these issues. The streamlined and snug lowers fit like a glove, yet...

　　The modern world of increasingly digitalized vehicles presents new challenges for the security industry. I recently drove an armored Audi RS 7 built by U.S. Armor Group, which featured plenty of James Bond gadgets for protection. 　　Learning about how U.S. Armor Group integrates bulletproof glass, pepper spray, a smoke machine, and electric shocking door handles took up plenty of my...

　　Bear canisters are essential when youre hiking, backpacking, or otherwise traveling on foot through bear country.You might also hear them called bear safes, bear cans, or bear vaults. But those all describe the same piece of gear, serving the same important purpose: keeping your food and snacks out of Yogis paws. And the standard bear canister design hasnt changed much...

　　Fox is among the most well-known and respected suspension brands across several off-road categories. From Baja trophy trucks to gravel bikes, Fox Factory has been in the suspension game since 1974, starting with motocross. So when Fox announces that it has totally revamped a long-standing and successful mountain bike fork line, I pay attention. 　　PR in cycling is predictable. For...

　　Longer days. Warmer weather. Finally, a dry track. For the Brooks Beasts Track Club, all signs point to spring training. These professional runners are kicking their workouts into high gear for the upcoming season—and making sure their nutrition keeps up. 　　Wherever you are in your running life, you can learn something from the Brooks Beasts. The team includes Olympic medalists,...