Finding a solid puffy for less than 200 bucks is like finding a needle in a haystack. But, Decathlon has made this somewhat daunting task actually quite easy. At less than $99 (sometimes on sale for $40), the Forclaz Womens MT100 Hooded Puffer is a well-made down jacket for women needing something budget-friendly and warm. 　　I wore this jacket while...

　　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...

　　Six years later, Ride1Up has established itself with 12 unique bikes, including folders, cruisers, commuters, mopeds, fat-tire bikes, and performance-focused models, all selling for affordable MSRPs ranging from $995 to $2,500. 　　 　　Ride1Up has cut prices on several of its most popular bikes, offering hundreds in savings for a short time; (photo/Ride1Up) Ride1Up says it knows that its bikes are not the...

　　Yusei Ikariyama grew up in the Akaogi village, Tatsugo-cho, Amami, Japan — right next to the Pacific Ocean. He started surfing as a young teen, got into trouble, dropped out of high school, had encounters with the police, and generally lived the true, authentic life of a Japanese punk surfer. Much of his world has revolved around the ocean since...

　　The e-bike craze is reaching a fever pitch. People of all ages use them to get outside and stay active, no matter their skill or fitness level. Now, were seeing the rise of e-hike equipment. It was only a matter of time. 　　Case in point: Arcteryx and wearable robotics startup Skip have teamed up to design and bring to market...

　　Few recent products have had as big an impact on the American car market like the compact Ford Maverick. Now ready for its first midcycle update, Ford is making some welcome changes to the little pickup, among other things, adding a new all-wheel-drive version of the hybrid powertrain, along with a larger touchscreen, and other new features. 　　Ford made a...

　　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....

　　The first time Brent Firkser, founder of GOSO Cookware, showed up at a communal potluck, I knew we would be friends for life. He loves to cook; I love to eat. It was a match made in heaven. 　　On that rainy December night on the West Coast, Brent had biked over in the freezing rain, never one to let a...

　　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...

　　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,...

　　A free REI vacation never tasted so good. Clif Bar just launched a summer sweepstakes with the chance to win thousands of prizes. That includes two grand prizes of an all-expenses-paid REI Co-op Adventure Travel trip. Launched on July 30, the sweepstakes only requires the purchase of any Clif Bar multi-pack. 　　The event — called Take a Trip with Clif...