A late fall tradition for many motorists who live north of the 45th parallel is swapping out street tread under their vehicles for tires designed for winter driving conditions. This is to maximize safety when roads are frequently covered with snow and ice. 　　I’m one of those motorists. Every year around Thanksgiving, depending on the weather, the floor jack and...

　　Ever since we bought a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, my wife, Mercedes Lilienthal, and I wondered about finding a way to comfortably camp inside it. After all, being inside a vehicle offers extra protection from the elements, a quieter environment, and additional comforts. 　　Enter Sleep Ride Solutions, a new company located in Portland, Ore. It offers compact wooden platforms to let...

　　Sometimes I raise an eyebrow at “house brand” goods. Like the nondescript canned tuna in the grocery store, you wonder if the quality drop is worth saving a little scratch. Thankfully, REI Co-op has a long history of making affordable outdoor goods that compete with the big names without sacrificing details or quality. 　　The REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket is no exception,...

　　The lead-up to the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, is heating up — especially for ski fans. Lindsey Vonn, 41, just scored a major win for the first time since announcing her comeback tour last fall. 　　In the snowy Alps of St. Moritz, Switzerland, Vonn edged out Austrias Magdalena Egger by nearly a full second. The win was Vonns first...

　　Montana Knife Company is stepping into Damascus for the first time, and doing it with help from bladesmith Will Stelter. The Damascus Blackfoot ($1,000) drops as a limited run on Dec. 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. MST. 　　This new release from MKC is built from Stelter’s forged woodgrain Damascus and finished with desert ironwood burl scales. The result is a...

　　Rivian will increase the number of miles its current fleet of EVs can drive hands-free from 150,000 to 3.5 million miles before the end of the year. And, it plans to take things to the next level when it launches its new R2 SUV next year, said CEO RJ Scaringe, making it possible to drive hands-free and “eyes off.” 　　The...

　　You’d be hard-pressed to make a pack that appeals to me more than an abrasion-resistant, water-resistant, external frame pack that leverages lightweight materials to actually haul and haul well. It’s an approach to pack design that I like to call ultrahauling. And there are few companies I trust more to tackle that approach to pack design than Seek Outside. 　　So,...

　　Hyperlite: 20% Off Accessories 　　 　　(Photo/Erika Courtney) Small changes to your backpacking setup can make a big difference on the trail, and Hyperlite makes some of the best accessories on the market. This season, you can save 20% on ultralight phone pockets, camera cases, and water bottle attachments. 　　Shop Hyperlite Sale Black Diamond: Up to 70% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Elk Raven...

　　Battery power is no doubt a necessity today, especially for folks like hunters, who are well separated from wall outlets while in the field. Smaller charging banks like the Dark Energy Poseidon Pro are great for keeping our phones up and running throughout a trip. But what about things like a laptop? Or even a fully functional workstation, for that...

　　Among outdoor tools, knives offer the widest range of choices — intimidating for some, opportunity for others. If you rely on a knife every day, having one tailored to your needs is a real advantage. 　　Flytanium, a Blade HQ brand originally known for its titanium aftermarket scales, began making its own knives in 2021. Since then, the brand has found...

　　The original version of this article appeared on BikeRumor. 　　The Italian motorcycle brand Ducati is certainly best known for producing some of the most lust-worthy motorcycles on the market. The brand has been dabbling in the bike market for years. Back in 2018, it began producing a lineup of electric mountain and e-road bike models, which Ducati continues to sell to this...

　　Product design is an art form — something thats clearly on display in this weeks gear drops. Brands relied on artists, nature, and retro vibes to make new gear thats equal parts aesthetic and functional. 　　Brompton promises a folding commuter bike that breaks the mold. G-SHOCK unveils a watch inspired by animals in the Galapagos, and VALLON leans hard into...