Hitting the market at just the right price, ESEEs offer good alternatives to KA-BARs BK series. They are a bit more refined with nicer touches, and they come in a million different varieties, all with the same bones. 　　From the Candiru to the Junglas, there is an ESEE in every size range with coated 1095 steel, Micarta or G10 for...

　　I was skeptical about the Topoak Galaxy 1.0 given that similar aluminum hardshell wedge-style models, like the popular Roofnest Falcon 2, cost over $3,000. Ive seen and used budget rooftop tents (RTTs) that were janky and felt super flimsy. They reminded me of cheap lawn furniture. 　　However, when I received the Topoak Galaxy 1.0, it was immediately obvious that it...

　　Golden, Colorado, is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures and small-town charm, and influencer Dasha Afanaseva knows exactly how to make the most of it. 　　In her recent weekender excursion, Dasha set out to explore the beautiful landscapes, historical spots, and vibrant downtown of Golden while putting the KEEN Targhee IV Hiking Boot and KEEN Newport Sandal to the test....

　　In a lineup of women’s water shoes, finding the right pair to match the outdoor activities has never been easier. In a game-time decision about which shoes to bring on an overnight river trip down the Colorado River, I knew the Astral Brewess 2.0 would be the perfect choice. 　　They’re rugged enough to wear while paddling in my whitewater kayak,...

　　If you live somewhere cold, insulating your feet in the winter is essential. Sure, you could drop a few bucks on a pair of house slippers, but if youre looking for truly reliable warmth in a light and portable package, down booties are the way to go. 　　Whether youre taking your first ski hut trip, ski mountaineering, road-tripping to the...

　　The Lectric XPress 750 is powerful and fast. And right now, it costs about $1,300. Could this value-forward e-bike be a solution to your commuting woes? 　　I set out to answer that question with a short test. Over the last 2 weeks, I put the Lectric XPress 750 through a fast test to see how this value-priced e-bike measures up....

　　As the winter holidays commence and we approach the most wonderful time of the year, the outdoor industry is focused on one thing: getting you ready for cold adventures. Youll see that clearly from the extra emphasis this week on winter gear, with lots of cool releases (pun intended) from brands big and small. 　　But even if you cant make...

　　Climbing the worlds 14 highest peaks —all located in the Himalayas —has long represented the ultimate objective in alpinism. From K2 to Annapurna, these mountains present some of the toughest mountaineering challenges in the world. 　　And now theyve been climbed by a teenager. 　　When Nima Rinji Sherpa reached the summit of Tibet’s 8,027m (26,335-foot) Shishapangma on October 9, he completed...

　　They’re gusseted, with articulated knees for mobility and freedom of movement, and you can roll and secure them with tabs at the calves or knees. 　　A zippered fly, button closure, and waistbelt with belt loops make these look and feel like traditional hiking pants. And a midrise fit ensures they don’t ride down underneath your backpack’s waist straps. 　　Patagonia Quandary...

　　Texas is getting its very own long-distance cross-state thru trail thanks to one ambitious outdoorsman with a vision. The Cross Texas Trail (xTx) would extend 1,500 miles from Orange to El Paso, winding along some of the Lone Star States most scenic landscapes, passing towns and many historical sites, gaining roughly 56,000 feet in elevation along the way. 　　The nonprofit...

　　I picked up my 3-year-old from daycare in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition, and she summed it up in the first 5 minutes as a passenger. Her series of comments went like this: “This truck is so cool,” “It’s very fast,” and, “It’s so wobbly.” 　　In short: The latest four-door, V8, off-road-focused Jeep Wrangler is a loud,...

　　Even in this technology-filled world, a good outdoors person knows the importance of having the best compass possible when adventuring outside. 　　The GearJunkie team is composed of arctic explorers, competitive orienteers, and accomplished long-distance thru-hikers. Weve ventured far beyond the bounds of well-traveled trails and 5G-LTE. We rely on compasses to maintain our bearings and remain in touch with our...