There was a time when overly cushioned athletic footwear reigned king (I’m looking at you, New Balance). In recent years, footwear trends have seen a shift toward barefoot designs. Out with overly padded, high-arched running and hiking shoes, and in with wide toeboxes, thin soles, and nonexistent arches. But Luna takes the barefoot hiking shoe one step further with its...

　　OK, I finally get the hype. Ever since I was a kid, I have seen retro-style Fjällräven backpacks everywhere. From classrooms and coffee shops to international airports, I always saw the “hip kids” rocking these colorful cubic packs from the famous Swedish company. 　　I was surprised to learn that the iconic Kånken has been around since its genesis in 1978,...

　　Combine the likely most well-known overland travelers on the globe, an epic 500-acre property in Montana, and big aspirations. What you get is the XOverland Ranch. This facility will likely develop into one of the epicenters of overland training in North America. 　　I was lucky enough to be there for the grand opening, along with about 300 other overlanders. Heres...

　　Bowtech is celebrating 25 years with a bow that raises eyebrows. The brand has created the Honor, an incredible limited-edition bow, and it has a great cause in its crosshairs. 　　I had the chance to check out the Honor in person at The Rally in Cave City this year. As an arrow-flinging tool, its a fine piece of engineering prowess....

　　Dropper posts allow us to adjust our saddle height with the push of a lever, helping to enhance comfort, efficiency, and, most importantly, control while out on the trail. Many people would argue that dropper posts are one of the most important innovations in mountain bike technology, essentially transforming the way we ride. 　　The ability to adjust the height of...

　　Long before a pro cyclist shreds their way down a mountain, trail builders have spent hundreds of hours preparing the path. That work isnt cheap, either. In fact, creating trails for mountain biking can cost $10,000-45,000 per mile, according to Shimano. 　　The money pays not only for the materials, tools, and labor but also for costly environmental impact studies that...

　　My climbing partners and I trudged into camp around noon on Mt. Rainier, and I immediately tore off my boots. We’d been on the move since 9 p.m. the night before — a 15-hour push to the summit and back from a low camp. I dragged myself into my Western Mountaineering Alpinlite sleeping bag and plunged into what felt like a...

　　There have never been so many choices for seven-seat SUVs. Gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric — you can get real room for seven with rugged capability and more style than any minivan could ever offer. 　　Forget about keeping the best seats for the driver and front passenger. Some of our picks offer even more comfortable and feature-rich rear seating. You...

　　Sometimes comfort trumps weight, and while the Mica Basin Chair from Big Agnes might not be the lightest, it sure beats the hell out of sitting on a stump any day. With a luxurious 22-inch-wide seat, pre-bent poles for superior weight distribution, and a 300-pound capacity, this chair is a great choice for taller and heavier folks or those who just...

　　I rounded the corner, hitting a patch of ice quicker than I’d like. I’m either going to tumble or catch myself — hopefully, the latter. To my elation, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles caught me, with just enough flex to conform to my weight while retaining enough support to keep me upright.  　　I was running around Durango, Colo.,...

　　As I jogged along the trail, I could hear the sound of gravel beneath my feet and Maynard James Keenan singing clearly in my ear. If my friends (ahead or behind) shouted at me, Id still hear their voices through my chugging metal playlist. But when we stopped and I asked, they couldnt hear my music unless they focused and...

　　We’ve all been there — you’ve just finished your warmup laps, youre done stretching, and its time to check your laces, turn up the volume on your headphones, and pick up your tempo. Then, 2 minutes into your first lap, tragedy strikes. An earbud has slipped out and gone rolling, and you were so in the zone that you couldnt...