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...

　　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...

　　You heard that right, the iconic FJ nameplate is back next year. Toyota plans to launch the Land Cruiser FJ in the Japanese market in mid-2026. 　　What is unknown at this time, is where else on the globe we might see this new little off-road capable SUV. Only time will tell if we get it here in North America, but...

　　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,...

　　How do you make a better travel backpack? If youre Matador, you team up with Pack Hacker, the site that is all about backpack and luggage reviews. Together, the two brands worked together to design the ReFraction Pro Packable Backpack ($85). 　　Most packable bags fall into two camps: bulky bricks that don’t compress, or flimsy sacks with no organization, and...

　　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...

　　Since taking office in January, President Trumps administration has fired nearly a quarter, or 24%, of the National Park Services workforce. 　　Now the White House is planning to shed even more parks workers. 　　The U.S. Department of the Interior will “imminently abolish more than 2,000 employees across the agency, including hundreds of people working at the National Park Service (NPS),...

　　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...

　　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...

　　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...

　　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...

　　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...