Its only been a year since SRAM broke the rear derailleur paradigm with its direct-mount Transmission. The evolutionary design caused commotion, speculation, and a flurry of both fanatics and naysayers. Mounted to the rear of some of the slickest bikes in the business, the Transmission ushered in a new standard for SRAM groupsets and the cycling industry. 　　The Chicago-based brand...

　　Finding womens hunting pants that actually fit and perform can be a nightmare. With even minor shifts in weight, many women are left scrambling to figure out what new pair will fit where their former pair no longer does. This is the path that led me here. 　　Enter the DSG Bexley 3.0 Ripstop Tech Pants: The Bexley is the most...

　　Recently, I decided to count the four-wheel-drive vehicles I’ve owned over the last 45 years. The total came to 13, beginning with a 1973 FJ40 Land Cruiser (which I still have) and continuing on through other Toyotas, several Land Rovers, and a Ford or two. 　　I’ve used those vehicles to explore, hunt, and fish on BLM, National Forest, and National...

　　On Friday, March 22, skiers in Colorado were greeted by eye-popping news. Arapahoe Basin, a ski area that has long cultivated an anti-corporate and renegade reputation, has enacted a paid parking reservation system for the 2024-25 season. Visitors driving to the mountain on peak days next year will need to pay $20 and reserve a parking spot prior to arrival,...

　　Traveling to see Taylor Swifts Eras Tour in 2024? Luckily, shes headed to a bunch of badass places that happen to be outdoor-adventure meccas, too. Make the most of your fan-filled trip by adding these must-dos to your itinerary, all synced up with international and domestic dates on The Eras Tour’s 2024 schedule. 　　My wife and I flew to Chicago...

　　A fleece jacket is a warm, protective layer that retains warmth and boasts stellar next-to-skin comfort. Functional year-round in cool or cold weather, a fleece simultaneously retains the heat our bodies give off while providing airflow. From the skin track to the chair lift or a stroll around town — these cozy jackets are essential elements of your layering system...

　　“If you take care of your feet, your feet take care of you,” the drill instructor screamed. It was 1982, and Steve Ammon was on the first of many forced marches as part of his training to become a Marine. True to that sentiment, for over 20 years the Timberland PRO AFT Design Director has been making feet more comfortable with...

　　It’s hard to beat the fun of adventuring with your four-legged friend. But the extra gear requirements can add up. This is where a good dog backpack comes into play. Backpacks for dogs are more than cute accessories — they allow your pooch to haul necessities like food and water. 　　From dog saddlebags to dog backpack harnesses, there is a...

　　If I were asked what knife brands were known for their tactical knives, I would blurt out Spyderco and Cold Steel without even having to think about it. 　　Spyderco has knives named Military 2, Para Military, and Police 4 Lightweight where Cold Steel likes to fly a little more under the radar with knives like the Warcraft Tanto, Double Agent,...

　　Spring is right around the proverbial corner: the bend in the river, the arête on the cliff, the switchback on the trail. Outdoor adventure soon turns from sliding on snow to playing on water, rock, and dirt. So, go ahead and daydream. Get out and get active, but don’t let your desires overlook the need to gear up smartly and...

　　While trawling the infinite wares on display at Kickstarter, buried deep down the scroll, a campaign caught my eye. Not only did it bear an unusual thumbnail image — a mans torso apparently floating over the horizon —  but its simple, unmistakable product name left me speechless: Invisibility Shield 2.0. 　　My first thought, theres an invisibility shield? was quickly replaced by,...

　　Whilefoam rollersare great, it’s hard to beat the healing power of a massage.Over the past five or so years, percussive therapy has changed how gym-goers and physical therapists treat soreness and chronic pain and relieve the buildup of lactic acid. Best of all, quality percussion massagers (a.k.a. massage guns) are a portable, powerful, one-time investment. 　　Percussion massagers are a staple...