My camping life has really changed since I met my partner. He loves being outdoors, but since he used to be in the military, he’s had enough of roughing it. He likes enjoying creature comforts like a Keurig, LED mood lighting, and a portable toilet — all of which (well, sans toilet) require portable power on our travels. 　　It’s been...

　　Skate skiing is a workout, but it’s also one of the most enjoyable workouts you can get with the right equipment. The Salomon RS 8 Skate Skis with Prolink Pro Skate Bindings ($370) are a joy to ski on through mid-winter powder all the way through spring crust. The skis are comfortable on the feet, have an exceptional glide, and...

　　The Arva EVO BT is a three-antenna digital avalanche transceiver (beacon) that stood out in our testing. It takes the best of many other beacons and wraps it into a high-performance, affordable package. 　　This beacon has long range, fantastic performance in single and multiple burials, great ergonomics, an easy-to-read screen, detection of electromagnetic interference, and useful special features like a...

　　With so much accuracy in performance and mechanical adjustments related to cycling, its curious that the same isnt true for the volume of tire sealant. There are suggestions on sealant bottles. But at best, they are very rough estimates of what amount of sealant will cover the entire interior surface of the tire and have enough left over to seal...

　　Earlier this fall, the running industry converged in Austin, Texas, for its annual pilgrimage to The Running Event. This trade show gives journalists, retailers, influencers, and more a peek at the future of footwear — and gear! 　　It’s also a chance to speak directly with the designers, managers, and CEOs of the companies that continue to push the sport forward....

　　Earlier this fall, GQ’s Global Style Director, Noah Johnson, wrote an obituary for gorpcore: “[gorpcore] as a trend… is dead. Let it be known.” For the uninitiated, “gorpcore” uses an acronym for trail mix (“good old raisins and peanuts,” although that meaning is contested) to describe a style that involves wearing outdoorsy clothes as streetwear. The term, which has its origins in...

　　What does Germany smell like? If you just have to know, hit play and hear the aromatic explanation as the BeerJunkie himself, Paul Pabst, cracks open a Munich-style dark lager, brewed specifically for winter enjoyment. 　　Today, Pabst continues his five-part series on winter beer, this time sampling from Massachusetts Jacks Abby. The brewerys Extra Layer dark lager boasts notes of...

　　The Park City Ski Patrol, as part of the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA), went on strike on Friday morning, with 204 mountain safety personnel and ski patrollers not signing in for work and going on strike. The mountain remained open on Friday as Vail Resorts leveraged experienced patrol leaders from Park City Mountain and our other mountain...

　　Whether youre capturing breathtaking landscapes, wildlife shots, or the northern lights, the best camera tripod for your specific needs is an essential addition to your photography kit. 　　Our lead testers, Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar, took these tripods on countless adventures in the Tetons, Yellowstone, Alaska, Colorado, and more to capture images of grizzlies, moose, sunrises, sunsets, the Milky Way,...

　　The REI Stormhenge Down Hybrid Parka comes very close to top-notch performance while costing around half of what you can expect from some of its more venerated competitors. The REI Stormhenge Down Hybrid Parka isn’t the lightest backpacking or expedition-style puffy. 　　It doesn’t have a breathable GORE-TEX membrane, and it doesn’t come down past your knees like a more stylish,...

　　If I had to sum up the last 12 months, it would be with a question: Does time move faster with more news? Admittedly, many people may not feel the intensity of current events like a journalist toiling away at the keyboard every day. But Id wager Im not the only news junkie who felt something akin to an overdose...

　　This week, one lucky winner will receive a Segway eKickScooter ZT3 Pro. As Segways first off-road scooter, the ZT3 Pro ($1,300) has a powerful motor, full suspension, rugged tires, and 6 inches of ground clearance for speed and performance on all terrains. 　　Learn more about this advanced line of Segway scooters, and enter for your chance to win one! 　　More...