Many years ago, during a high-angle rescue course, I was introduced to the KISS principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid. The idea is that systems tend to function best when they’re kept simple rather than made unnecessarily complex. It’s a design philosophy rooted in practicality, and it applies surprisingly well to gear. 　　The REI Co-op Trailmade Pants ($70) are a great...

　　In 2023, kayaker Andy Nevitt proved he had the stamina — and the guts — to paddle the length of the Wisconsin River by himself. Crossing all 424 miles of the states longest river was no easy task, but Nevitts months of preparation and training paid off. 　　He emerged from the experience with a new fastest known time for a...

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　　Running your fastest marathon is about making small adjustments to make gains, whether in training, with your gear, or with your race-day shoe. It involves iterations upon iterations of testing, training, and planning to achieve the peak level of optimizations. It’s about finding the variables you can control to gain maximum advantage. TheHOKA Rocket X 3is a key piece of...

　　For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. 　　Every ounce you cut from pack weight will make you faster and more comfortable on a backpacking trip. But switching to a lighter setup can be daunting, and commercially made...

　　An adult female black bear has been lethally removed from Yellowstone National Park after becoming conditioned to human food, marking the first bear euthanized in the park for this reason in 5 years. 　　According to a press release from the National Park Service (NPS), the bear first caught the attention of Yellowstone staff on June 7 when it crushed an...

　　GearJunkies Jeremy and Cori head to Catalina. But it wont be a day of glass-bottom boats and beachside cocktails for these two. Instead, the pair takes on a single-day challenge to ride across the entire island by e-bike. Their planned route takes them through the islands rugged interior. On the agenda: 　　✅ More than 4,000 feet of elevation gain 　　✅...

　　A small plane crash on Tuesday in the Quinault region of Olympic National Park in Washington left one person dead and two seriously injured. Rangers learned of the crash on July 15 around 6:50 p.m., park officials said in a news release. The plane, a Murphy SR3500 Moose, crashed on a steep, forested slope near the Irely Lake Trailhead. 　　The...

　　Mitsubishi is giving both versions of its Outlander some big upgrades for 2026. Just a year after getting a complete makeover, the gas Mitsubishi Outlander gets a new engine. 　　The Outlander PHEV picks up the cabin upgrades the standard model received last year. It also adds a new, larger battery pack that will give the three-row SUV more electric range....

　　Yellowstone National Park has always been a hotbed of geologic chaos. Now, it has a fresh wound to prove it. In the Norris Geyser Basin, a series of hydrothermal explosions carved out a new 13-foot-wide, light blue hot spring. Park scientists discovered the feature on April 10, 2025, during a routine temperature survey. 　　Yellowstone is far from dormant. Beneath the...

　　This weeks Emerging Gear column features several cross-brand collabs that deliver on style and substance. AllTrails and Topo Designs teamed up for a travel-ready capsule collection, while HOKA and Australian cycling brand MAAP dropped a sleek new shoe. Even Marvel got in on the action, teaming up with Citizen for a watch inspired by the new Fantastic Four film. 　　Theres...

　　Adventure is for everyone. Thats the driving belief behind Retrospecs high-quality, yet affordable gear — including a full line of e-bikes — built to encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors. 　　With durability at the core of its designs, Retrospec delivers a wide range of adventure-ready e-bikes that don’t compromise on performance or style. From familiar...