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...

　　More on Smartwool Founded in 1994 in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Smartwool was the first outdoor company to create performance merino wool ski socks, revolutionizing the category and forever changing the way outdoor enthusiasts viewed their feet. Since then, the brand has continued to innovate and perfect its craft, pushing the boundaries of whats possible with merino wool. 　　Merino wool is...

　　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...

　　More than a week after lightning ignited wildfires, thousands of acres of Colorados Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park are still ablaze, and massive portions of the canyons South Rim have been destroyed. 　　On the morning of July 10, lightning strikes started fires in both the north and south rims of the park. Officials safely evacuated visitors and staff,...

　　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...

　　Coleman: Up to 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Coleman) During its peak summer sale, Coleman is offering up to 40% off tents, coolers, grills, and stoves. The 1900 Collection Stove, which includes multiple cast iron attachments perfect for backcountry chefs, is $80 off. 　　A revamped version of the brands classic Skydome Tent, with Dark Room Technology to block sunlight and reduce heat,...

　　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 　　✅...

　　It never hurts to ask for some help from your friends. And it’s certainly paying off for Subaru. 　　One of the last major automakers to enter the EV market, it will soon have three battery-electric vehicles in its U.S. lineup thanks to some assistance from Japanese giant Toyota. 　　Subaru just pulled the wraps off its latest entry, the 2026 Uncharted,...

　　“What’s the best do-it-all pant?” I get asked this often, and it’s not an easy question, but I have an easy answer: the Western Rise Evolution 2 Pant. 　　Most of us aren’t traveling 80 days a year or spending 200 nights a year in the field. While we like these opportunities and want more of them in our lives, gen...

　　Its a good year to be into gear! GearJunkie editors canvassed the Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA) in Lakewood, Colo., for 2 days. And while the biannual show has been going strong for years, we came away particularly impressed. 　　We each met with as many brands as we could and then sorted through our collective notes. The list below was whittled...

　　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...

　　G-SHOCK makes a lot of heavy-duty watches, including a variety of watches tailored for air and land. There are many options to sift through, which is why were focused on the G-SHOCK Master of G Land category for you land-based adventurers out there. 　　The G-SHOCK Master of G Land Series is a collection of rugged G-SHOCK watches that can withstand...