BMW has never really been about off-roading. Even though it was one of the first German brands to launch a modern SUV, it called it a sport activity vehicle instead of using the sport utility vehicle description everyone else was using. 　　Since then, its competition has embraced the dirt. Porsche has offered the Cayenne with locking differentials and low range,...

　　Combine trials, flat land, and urban freestyle skills, and you get a fun bike film with city benches as a theme. 　　Gabriel Wibmer is an internet sensation and extremely talented mountain biker. His latest video, How Much Do You Bench? is a bit different than his normal action epics. But, it keeps with his themes of showing off next-level skills...

　　Like it or not, Black Friday should be circled on every gearheads calendar. Theres no better time to stock up on holiday gifts, fill that gap in your closet, or add a pair of skis or a new snowboard to your quiver. But the sheer volume of Black Friday gear sales can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the digital...

　　I bought my first high-quality down sleeping bag in the late 1990s while working as a salesperson at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis. That sleeping bag, a Marmot Pinnacle with 600-fill down, took me nearly 6 months to save for, even with a substantial discount. 　　Nearly 30 years since, do I regret the investment? Hell, no! That sleeping bag is in...

　　No matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, its not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it. Weve tested the spread for years now, and found the best options to kick back in on your next overnight trip into the hills. 　　Our lead tester, Miya Tsudome, took these models on camping trips in California, climbing trips into...

　　A few days after hiker Nick Fowler completed the Arizona Trail—the 800-mile trek across deserts, mountains, and yes even the Grand Canyon—he had a pedicure. 　　The nail technician took a pumice stone to Fowlers blisters and calluses, and she dug into exposed nail beds. She rubbed. She massaged. But even after the tender love and care, Fowlers feet still throbbed....

　　The coalition of brands known as Women-Led Wednesday isnt just mindful shopping. These are some darned nice brands offering great prices. 　　The growing Women-Led Wednesday movement first launched in 2018. It offers the chance to buy discounted gear from companies led by women entrepreneurs. Like Black Friday, its technically focused on a single day — Wednesday, Nov. 27. But also...

　　The Edelrid OHMEGA, announced today, is a new type of belay assistance that reduces the load on the belayer in a fall while providing other advantages. The OHMEGA defines a new category of belay assist devices. Placed on the first piece of protection, it actively reduces the load on the belayer in a lead fall. 　　It also reduces rope drag...

　　When you combine funding from Red Bull, a legendary exploratory kayaker, a world-class photographer, a tight group of the very best whitewater paddlers on the planet, one of the top storytellers in kayaking, and a remote, little-explored river in Africa, you get one epic adventure. 　　This adventure is showcased in the free online film Gabon Uncharted: Sending Ivindo Falls. And,...

　　Bowtech Archery has unveiled two new additions to its lineup for 2025, and these bows promise to deliver exceptional performance tailored to different archery styles and different archers. 　　Whether youre chasing pinpoint accuracy in competitive settings or seeking versatility on a hunt, the Solution LS and Proven 34 both offer cutting-edge technologies. These bows should be more than capable in...

　　Minimizing, optimizing, and simplifying your hunting gear kit is a goal of most backcountry hunters. Theres no reason to carry more than you have to, and its flat silly to carry two tools if you only have to carry one. 　　Leupold has long been a trusted name in the optics industry, renowned for delivering high-quality products tailored to the needs...

　　If it weren’t for travel, Margie Goldsmith, age 80, says she would have died at least three times by now. Ten years ago, the globe-trotting author and travel writer endured a risky surgery for pancreatic cancer. Two years later, the cancer returned. A few years after that, Goldsmith was diagnosed with lung cancer. She survived it all, she is sure,...