Archery hunting with a hinge-style release aid isn’t anything new, but the popularity of doing so is definitely on the rise. Hinges don’t fail and provide nice, clean shots time and time again. 　　With that said, hinge releases have been at a bit of a standstill in terms of innovation and often fall short in terms of practicality for hunting...

　　In a surprise announcement today, German outdoor gear brand Jack Wolfskin confirmed it will wind down its operations in the U.S. and shut down its U.S. retail site by July 1. 　　A brand representative said that Jack Wolfskin will refocus all resources towards its robust European, EMEA [Europe, Middle East, Africa], and Asian business operations. 　　GearJunkie reached out to the...

　　I’m 42 and began skiing when I was in kindergarten, so I’ve spent a lot of time at Colorado ski resorts wearing a variety of ski kits. In all of my years on the slopes, I’ve never been stopped as much as I have while wearing the Rossignol Rallybird Ski Jacket. And as someone who lives and skis at Aspen...

　　The windshield wipers are slapping as hard as a happy Labrador retriever’s tail. Still, I can barely see through the muck and mud on my windshield as I slide sideways around a corner at the Dirtfish Rally School. 　　It’s a good thing I’m driving the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally edition. That’s the latest version of the Detroit automaker’s all-electric...

　　A ski and snowboard helmet with double the antimicrobial tech means this safety accessory should endure multiple seasons. No matter how much you like hike-to terrain or how much you road trip to get to the chair lift, you likely wont need a snow helmet replacement due to grunginess. Two technologies are incorporated into the foam and the liner of...

　　Toyota issued a voluntary recall of approximately 102,000 2022-23 model-year Tacoma pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUVs on Thursday due to an issue that may pose an increased risk of a vehicle crash. 　　There is a possibility that certain machining debris may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced. In the involved vehicles, this can lead...

　　Rich Batcheller describes the inception of his experimental fishing boat as a classic pandemic story. Like many Americans, Batcheller watched all his business suddenly evaporate when Covid-19 shut the world down in March 2020. 　　Unlike most of us, Batcheller used the opportunity to embark on an ambitious plan. Instead of building displays for events and museums, he would use his...

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　　Theres no wrong way to cope with rising temperatures. For many of us, a cold body of water is the way to go, whether its an adrenaline-fueled day of wakeboarding or a lazy paddle along a winding river. 　　But if its just too dang hot where you live (were looking at you, Phoenix), the best plan might be to get...

　　Cruising down a riverfront boulevard east of Detroit, I set one-pedal drive to high and lift my right foot. Suddenly, my head flings forward and the Equinox quickly rolls to a stop about 100 feet ahead of the stoplight I intended to reach. 　　At what feels like more than 0.4G of deceleration, Chevrolet manages to extract energy from movement and...

　　Two women have gone on the record to accuse famed mountaineer Nirmal Nims Purja, of serious sexual misbehavior, according to reporting by The New York Times. 　　While the story mentions several cases of women who have suffered from sexual abuse in outdoor sports, it presents Purjas case in the most detail through the testimonies of experienced climber and former Miss...

　　When the forecast calls for rain, but your job doesn’t offer rain checks, staying dry and comfortable becomes a challenge. Working in the rain doesnt just challenge your comfort, it also tests your resilience and productivity. 　　Whether you’re in construction, landscaping, or any outdoor trade, having the right gear is essential to not just endure the elements, but also perform...