Mystery Ranch: Up to 25% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Mystery Ranch) Mystery Ranchs Independence Day Sale runs from July 2 to July 5, offering 25% off the brands excellent packs for outdoor adventure. 　　The discount applies to a broad selection of backpacking and hiking packs on the site. Shoppers can take advantage of this promotion by using the promo code TAKEAHIKE at...

　　It was the middle of May in Colorado. The snow line had melted up to 9,500 feet, giving way to the lush green understory of coniferous forests and budding aspens. My ski partner and I were grunting up a rocky pitch of a Forest Service road on our bikes deep in the mountains. But that was just a means to...

　　Vans can be some of the most versatile vehicles out there, but most are two-wheel drive. The addition of a 4WD system can transform a van from a family runabout or package hauler to an all-terrain escape pod. The best 4×4 vans bring a whole other level of capability to the vans already cavernous storage capacity. 　　For years, 4WD vans...

　　The sixth annual National Forest Week is from July 8 to 14 this year. Hosted by the National Forest Foundation (NFF), the week includes several community events, volunteer opportunities, and a photo contest. It is a great time to get out and explore the national forests near you — or go on a trip and visit one youve always wanted...

　　Factory off-roaders just keep getting better. Every year, we get more and more extreme off-road packages that deliver performance on and off pavement that we could only have dreamed about just a few years ago. 　　Even better, they do it with a factory warranty. There are so many it can be hard to keep track, but dont worry. Weve got...

　　The 626-horsepower Octa is the ultimate Land Rover Defender. The company packed a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 under the hood, added its most advanced suspension system, and even fitted better seats to create an any-terrain monster. 　　Heres the rundown. 　　Most Powerful Defender Ever 　　 　　(Photo/Land Rover) Its 4.4L twin-turbo V8 makes this the most powerful Defender the company has ever built....

　　Whitewater rushed against my legs up to my knees as white noise thundered in my ears. With a bridge out early in the Tour du Mont Blanc season, I was forced to ford a rushing torrent or turn around. Ford it was. 　　Fortunately, my feet and legs were well-outfitted with waterproof Trango Tech GTX boots and Fjallraven Keb trousers. Thirty...

　　Whats the best way to see how well a brand-new brake system for e-bikes works? Get a pro like Danny McAskill set up with the new system and set them loose on their favorite slab MTB trails. 　　Thats why Magura, the performance bike part manufacturer, sent McAskill a brand-new Gustav E-bike Brakes set. It wanted the Santa Cruz-sponsored MTB and...

　　Mark Cavendish is generally regarded as road cyclings all-time greatest sprinter. He was set to break the all-time record for Tour de France stage wins in last years race, his 14th and last planned appearance. But disaster struck, and he had to abandon on the eighth stage with a broken collarbone. 　　Cavendish delayed retirement for another year, and his Astana-Qazaqstan...

　　When the going gets hot, weve all got to be a little more creative. If daytime temperatures feel overwhelming, why not have some outdoor fun in the cooler moments at night? That was my first thought when gazing at the beautiful night photography for Knogs new MTB bike light. 　　It made me reflect on night climbing in Central Texas to...

　　I’ve worn Kenetrek boots on and off for years. Despite trying different brands and styles of boots, quality and dependability always bring me back to a pair of Kenetreks. 　　The new Bridger High offering fills the gaps in the straight leather heavy-duty hunting boot market. While every boot fills a different need, the Bridger High will surely be a go-to...

　　Today, the running shoe brand On launched its latest super shoe, the Cloudboom Strike. The shoe has just been announced, but it already has a major win under its belt with a pre-release win at the 2024 Boston Marathon on the feet of runner Hellen Obiri. Obiri took the hyper-fast shoes over the finish line in 2:22:37. 　　I had the...