In the outdoor world, one thing we can’t seem to shake is people looking to lighten their load by cutting ounces on the things they carry. It’s gotten so bad that people are carrying lighter EDC knives with them, if they carry knives at all. Though I don’t agree that an EDC knife should be less than 3 ounces, that’s...

　　Eight years ago, runner and proud Bronx, New York, native Miguel Hernandez learned that the Bronx was the most unhealthy county in the state. This knowledge altered the course of his life: The already enthusiastic runner founded the Mile Style Run Club with the goal of showing others, as he says, the wealth of health. In the years since, he,...

　　Huh? What did you say? What was that? I found myself repeating these and similar phrases way too often while at the gun range and hunting with my friends. 　　My buddies didn’t like repeating themselves, and I didn’t like yelling at them to hear myself through my old earplugs. I was ecstatic when given the chance to upgrade to the...

　　This week, Ikon Pass holders got some good news. On Oct. 21, the company announced nine new locations across Asia. Full Ikon and Ikon Base Pass holders now have access to seven new mountains in Japan, joining Niseko United and Arai Mountain Resort, which were already included on the pass. Ikon is also adding one new mountain in China and...

　　I’ve always been the cook at home. Even as a kid, I liked making meals for my family that extended past the chicken nuggets and boxed mac and cheese that 90s kids grew up eating. This extended into my outdoor life, where I would bring camp potatoes and chicken or steak with me for long hikes and overnight adventures. 　　Most...

　　From backpacks and apparel to shoes and trekking poles — lots of outdoor gear has become lighter and more durable in recent years. But those advancements are often the result of synthetic materials, which can break down into microplastics that impact the health of both humans and the environment.  　　New research suggests that this harmful pollution is increasingly finding its way...

　　Salomon’s Adv Skin 12 has long been one of the most recognized running vests on the trail. Back in 2019, GearJunkie’s Sean McCoy lined up for the Leadville 100 with the vest strapped on. 　　One hundred miles later, he finished without a single hot spot or hint of chafing: high praise for a pack worn through one of the toughest...

　　While the sixth-generation RAV4 isn’t a radical departure from the crossover that came before, it has enough going for it that it’s certain to win back loyal owners while also “conquesting” buyers from the competition. 　　That starts with a cleaner, more appealing design, inside and out, an assortment of new features, and upgraded technology. Toyota has also upgraded the off-road–oriented...

　　Goodyear is shaking up its Wrangler truck and SUV tire lineup. The trio of off-road–ready rubber offerings it has just announced includes one second-generation tire and two completely new ones. 　　The replacement delivers more for working trucks and vans, while the two new tires should give drivers of electric pickups and drivers who want a little more adventure in their...

　　What if you could get an e-bike with automotive-grade electronics and software? Thats the promise made by mobility startup Also. 　　Its a company that was created as a spinoff of electric truck and SUV company Rivian. Like Rivian, it has developed its own motors, batteries, and software. The Also TM-B e-bike has features you expect from a car, not something...

　　Picture this, rockhounds: You walk up to a popular climbing crag, tap your watch, and immediately get a list of possible routes near you. Then you can select Outdoor climb, and head up a multipitch route while the watch clocks your approach, total pitches, and descent. 　　Thats the climbing experience that Coros is aiming for with the Apex 4, the...

　　The sun rises late in Octobers autumn gloom, and 5:30 a.m. wakeups to run my tireless German shorthaired pointer are pitch-dark affairs. Over the last month, Ive been looking to check the glowing face of the Vaer C4 Tactical watch on my nightstand to verify that, yes, my alarm is about to go off. Time to swing those legs over...