The bad news is that with each passing year, your dollar buys a little less. The good news, however, is that the team at GearJunkie makes its living researching, testing, and talking with manufacturers about the latest and greatest in outdoor gear. And we have never lost sight of the value our readers place on scoring a really great deal....

　　Holiday shopping for the ultimate angler is pretty great. There are so many options for great gifts, and if the fishermen on your list are anything like the fishermen on mine, they can always use more gear on the water. 　　Luckily for all of us, some cool new products came out this year. 　　Whether your angler is of the fly,...

　　To give you a jump start on the season, we’ve kicked the rubber on a lot of soles to find the best winter boots for men. Because winter varies so much around the country — from slush and mud to deep powder — we included a variety of boots from puddle-stomping to hell freezing over. 　　Our recommendations arent given unearned,...

　　Finally, Mazda has a conventional hybrid. Mazda has just plugged a big hole in its lineup by adding some hybrid tech from Toyota. The Mazda CX-50 is now easy on fuel, so we put it to the test to see if that new engine makes the CX-50 lose its fun-to-drive character or if the experience is enhanced by the meeting...

　　The best fly fishing rods are timeless pieces of equipment. With simple care and safe storage, they can last a lifetime or more. Yet the technology keeps improving, rods are becoming more refined, and there’s always that one rod you’d like to add to your quiver. 　　In our annual hunt to find the best fly rods on the market, we...

　　Once in a while, two brands collaborations just fit, and things get exciting. The Atomic x Arcteryx collaboration on the Maverick 115 Cti is a perfect example — and you can win one of only two pairs of these skis that are coming to the U.S. 　　The two alpine sports brands created a new super-limited-edition version of the Atomic Maverick...

　　The best headlamps are a hotly contested item here in the GearJunkie office. We each have our favorites, and the arguments get hot over the most important headlamp features, specs, and user interfaces. 　　So every year, we take them to the field and put them to the test head-to-head. We compare their modes and light up distant rock walls. We...

　　A sizable chunk of land within Grand Teton National Park may finally become the property of the federal government. For years, Wyoming officials have debated what to do with the Kelly Parcel, a 640-acre portion of the park that has remained state property. Some of them argued that the land should be auctioned off to the highest bidder, potentially resulting...

　　Presented by 　　 　　For some, lifes journey is defined by the pursuit of a singular passion. For Ian Compton, it has been about evolving that passion into something new. As a former professional skier turned carpenter, Ian’s story is a testament to embracing change and finding fulfillment in unexpected places. 　　Before I was a carpenter, I was a professional skier,”...

　　A Stinner Custom Carrizo all-road bike frame starts at an MSRP of $3,599, well within the realm of made-to-order custom bike frames. You can get a complete Stinner Select Carrizo bicycle for less than $300 more — yes, the bike is ready to ride. This includes wireless electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes. 　　For many cyclists, a custom-fabricated frame is...

　　Our travel activities are diverse, and we need pants that can cover all the bases. Thankfully, weve legged it just about clear across the country in the best travel pants for women and settled on this wardrobe of winners for your next trip. 　　While comfort and mobility are essential for an active traveler, we also looked for versatile styles that...

　　Most polyester products live a single glorious life — as a moisture-wicking shirt, hard-wearing daypack, butt-flattering leggings — before likely making their way to the garbage. There is some recycled polyester, but according to the nonprofit Textile Exchange, 98% of it produced in the world last year did not come from discarded clothes. 　　Former Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk said...