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...

　　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...

　　Two surfers. Five towns. One electric ride. Welcome to the South Bay Surf Showdown — part surf competition, part relay, all in the name of glory. 　　Local favorite Hunter Jones and NorCal contender Dane Anderson face off in this one-of-a-kind competition. Riding two of Segway’s new Xyber e-bikes, the contestants race more than 11 miles up the coast from Torrance...

　　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....

　　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...

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　　If you spend much time around anglers, youll notice one thing fast: We love gear almost as much as we love fishing. Nowhere is that more obvious than at ICAST, the place where shiny new toys and serious innovations collide. 　　One of the highlights of any show is the on the water day. That means casting rods and messing around...

　　My paddleboard was deflating, and the waves were getting bigger. As I navigated the whitewater of the Roaring Fork River, my feet wobbled and bounced on the unstable surface. I turned a corner, my eyes growing wide as the next swell came into view. 　　I felt my board being pulled into it, turning sideways, and I knew I was going...

　　While design has always been important, in an age of virtually perfect machining and do-everything steels, design is the single most important part of knives, and all consumer products in general. 　　The Dako, an Eddy Martinez design produced by Kansept Knives, is superb, with very solid fundamentals. It marks his first collab with a company, though he does sell his...

　　Craving a vacation that gets your heart pumping and your jaw dropping? From iconic trail races and once-a-year wildflower hikes to surreal bike routes through desert canyons and alpine lakes, these outdoor adventures offer more than just a workout — they also deliver full-on woah moments. 　　Whether you’re chasing finish lines, summits, or sweeping switchbacks, these run, hike, and bike...

　　Craving a vacation that gets your heart pumping and your jaw dropping? From iconic trail races and once-a-year wildflower hikes to surreal bike routes through desert canyons and alpine lakes, these outdoor adventures offer more than just a workout — they also deliver full-on whoa moments. 　　Whether you’re chasing finish lines, summits, or sweeping switchbacks, these run, hike, and bike...

　　I’ve spent a lot of time over the years lugging my bikes up flights of stairs, shifting around elevators to give confused colleagues more space, or struggling to find a place in a building to park them where I wouldn’t have to worry about theft or damage. 　　So if you’re anything like me, you’ve looked at Brompton folding commuter bikes...