After spending much of the last year testing EDCs that push the limits of how small and light a pocket knife can be, I felt like I needed a changeup. So when Benchmade sent a sample of the Crooked River, a classically styled folder made for hunting and serious outdoor adventure, I was ready for it. 　　With fishing season in...

　　Trends often dictate a brand’s next product, but not always. Over the last year, a slew of small pocket fixed-blade knives dominated the knife market. Generally less than 6 inches, they’re designed to be discreet and effective. 　　But even as this sub-segment continues to grow and thrive, Leatherman opted to design its new line of Built Different fixed-blade knives as...

　　Bow sights really have come a long way since I first shot a bow. Back then, I remember having pins that were painted different colors. My sight more resembled a bear trap than an actual bow sight. These days, we are beyond lucky with access to top-of-the-line engineered bow sights. And there are a lot of them to choose from....

　　New baits are one of my favorite categories of products. They fill anglers with dreams of finding the lure that will result in a fish on every cast. Is that realistic? No, but its fun to dream. And while you may not have the coin to spring for a brand-new rod or reel, baits are relatively cheap, allowing virtually every...

　　More than a week after lightning ignited wildfires, thousands of acres of Colorados Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park are still ablaze, and massive portions of the canyons South Rim have been destroyed. 　　On the morning of July 10, lightning strikes started fires in both the north and south rims of the park. Officials safely evacuated visitors and staff,...

　　“What’s the best do-it-all pant?” I get asked this often, and it’s not an easy question, but I have an easy answer: the Western Rise Evolution 2 Pant. 　　Most of us aren’t traveling 80 days a year or spending 200 nights a year in the field. While we like these opportunities and want more of them in our lives, gen...

　　Coleman: Up to 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Coleman) During its peak summer sale, Coleman is offering up to 40% off tents, coolers, grills, and stoves. The 1900 Collection Stove, which includes multiple cast iron attachments perfect for backcountry chefs, is $80 off. 　　A revamped version of the brands classic Skydome Tent, with Dark Room Technology to block sunlight and reduce heat,...

　　The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek now comes as a hybrid. For the 2026 model year, Subaru is dumping the old 2.0 engine, going with a larger 2.5 as standard and combining it with a hybrid system as the upgrade. 　　Subaru is also adding more standard features like rear seat airbags and keyless access, with more extra features coming to some of...

　　While in Montana, attending a demonstration with Warn Industries’ Justin Walker, he asked what the most important piece of equipment for winching was. Although his answer was a pair of gloves, someone chimed in with, “Your mind.” I can’t argue with having a good set of work gloves on hand, but I also believe the participant was spot-on. 　　This miraculous...

　　More on Smartwool Founded in 1994 in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Smartwool was the first outdoor company to create performance merino wool ski socks, revolutionizing the category and forever changing the way outdoor enthusiasts viewed their feet. Since then, the brand has continued to innovate and perfect its craft, pushing the boundaries of whats possible with merino wool. 　　Merino wool is...

　　Its a good year to be into gear! GearJunkie editors canvassed the Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA) in Lakewood, Colo., for 2 days. And while the biannual show has been going strong for years, we came away particularly impressed. 　　We each met with as many brands as we could and then sorted through our collective notes. The list below was whittled...

　　Even in 2025, the primary methods for communicating with recreational scuba divers remain crude, at best. When its time for divers to return to their charter boat, the operators usually bang a metal pipe against the underwater hull, hoping that the clanging is loud enough to reach submerged clients. And the divers themselves still mostly rely on hand gestures to...