As the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day Weekend usually has outdoor lovers scrambling to soak in the last of the season with one more big hike, camping trip, or other favorite warm-weather activity. Living in the moment and checking off those end-of-season adventures is a must. But don’t forget to look out for your future self, too, by snagging...

　　For years, I thought a two-wheel-drive (2WD) van wasn’t capable of getting me to the places I like to camp the most: dispersed sites at the end of long, rough forest service roads somewhere in Northern New Mexico. But last summer, I spent a month driving one on backroads and was pleasantly surprised by where it could go. More importantly,...

　　When 21-year-old Lincoln Knowles spoke with GearJunkie this week, he had (of course) just finished another morning of climbing without a rope. He was attempting a two-pitch climb in Salt Lake Citys Little Cottonwood Canyon, but decided to bail halfway up after a hornet stung his hand. 　　I realized I wasn’t mentally prepared, so I came back down, he said. I...

　　A good shotgun is a long-term investment. Ive personally been carrying one shotgun in my lineup, a Remington 1100 Special Field, since the early 1990s, and its still going strong with minimal maintenance. 　　So when you decide to close the deal, youre cementing a relationship with a tool that you may have for the rest of your life and pass...

　　The summer temps are winding down, and its time to start planning for those cooler outings among the fall foliage. Even if youre not a leaf-peeper, fall is a great time for just about any outdoor activity. 　　And with REIs Labor Day Sale off and running, youve got a jump start to save on any gear you want for upcoming...

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　　The pumpkin spice is already flowing, but there are weeks of summer left. Its also the time of year when REIs Labor Day Sale discounts tons of in-season apparel and gear. 　　This sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gear to use until it gets cold, and it will still feel fresh when you bring it out of...

　　There are very few affordable performance sedans left on sale today. There should be absolutely no surprise that the 2026 Honda Civic Si is one of them, because for nearly 40 years, the Si has been one of the best. 　　Even though there arent as many competitors as there once were, the Si remains excellent — not content to be...

　　The days of making do with men’s gear are long gone. Women hunters now have serious choices when it comes to technical jackets that fit, function, and perform in the field. Whether you’re layering for a late-season rifle hunt, pulling on a softshell for early-season elk, or reaching for a waterproof shell when storms roll in, the right jacket can...

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