Backcountry skiers who use onX are now better equipped to navigate techy terrain all over the U.S. On Nov. 17, onX announced that it had significantly expanded the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) mapping layer for its Backcountry app. It also added a new safe zone rating. 　　“As backcountry skiing and snowboarding participation continues to grow, onX is on a...

　　At first blush, one might be tempted to dismiss the Hyundai CRATER Concept debuting at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show as little more than a fantasy. That would be a mistake, GearJunkie has learned. 　　While there are some obvious show car novelties, like the flashlights built into CRATER’s sideview mirrors, senior Hyundai officials confided they are looking to dramatically...

　　Back in 1980, Pete Gerber teamed up with knifemaker Blackie Collins to rethink the classic lockback folder. Their goal was simple: build a lighter, more useful everyday knife. The result was the Gerber LST — a synthetic-scaled, lockback pocketknife that helped define modern EDC. 　　The LST quickly became an American staple, right alongside the Buck 110s and Case slipjoints favored...

　　We know Thanksgiving isnt even hereyet,but you may have already noticed a chill in the air. Colder weather is rolling in fast, and one way to brighten incoming dreary days is with a splash of color in your winter wardrobe. 　　Cotopaxi fans know the brand is big on colorful gear and giving you a cozy, warm feeling, not just from...

　　Avid adventurers know that Montana is much more than just Glacier and Yellowstone. Ever wanted to fly fish a remote river, stay at a real-deal dude ranch, or head out on a multiday backpacking expedition without a soul in sight? The Treasure State’s got you covered. 　　With so much on offer, it’s the ideal state for car-camping road trippers and...

　　Mystery Ranch turns 25 this year, and to celebrate, it relaunched one of the most popular packs its ever made. On Nov. 21, Mystery Ranch announced the limited-run made-in-the-USA Hip Monkey 25 and launched it on its website. 　　The pack, which has been sold on and off since 2001, has been upgraded with new materials, a retro heritage patch, and...

　　If theres one thing that can get us excited about new gear, its cute dogs. Put them in Carhartt jackets and were sold. Theres a novel collaboration with the vaunted blue collar brand were officially coining barkwear. 　　Elsewhere, a new e-bike looks to change the game in transportation as a sub-brand of the hot electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. 　　And for...

　　For seasoned outdoor athletes, the brand GORE-TEX has become synonymous with top-tier performance in the gnarliest weather conditions. Everyone from ski guides to climbers and rescue crews relies on its durability and next-level waterproofing for safety in the mountains. Now, the storied company is elevating its gear and textiles to the next level with the announcement of the all-new GORE-TEX...

　　The search for a missing California fisherman came to a tragic end this week. Mikey Rijavec, a San Diego–based angler with a large following on social media, went missing on Nov. 11 while fishing alone off the coast of Southern California. That led to a massive rescue effort that included both U.S. and Mexican authorities. 　　But the search ended when...

　　The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has stopped work on a nationwide gray wolf recovery plan that it instituted just last year. The agency says the two wolf groups that remain listed under the Endangered Species Act no longer require a federal recovery roadmap. 　　USFWS released an exception finding that removes the requirement for a federal recovery plan for...

　　Shoe company R.A.D (Rally Against Destruction) is breaking into the fitness apparel market with shirts, tights, and shorts. Standing out in an already crowded market isn’t easy, but R.A.D has already done so with its excellent ONE V1 and ONE V2 training shoes (check out my review of the R.A.D ONE V2 training shoe), and it looks like the company’s...

　　Pre-season waxing parties are fun and all, but lets admit its more of a preamble to what wed rather be doing. And nobody enjoys midseason maintenance. 　　Ditch the torment of needing to constantly apply wax all season, and go with Phantom Gide to improve the overall performance of your bases. 　　Through Dec. 15, Backcountry offers Phantom Glide as a free...