I was talking with a friend about his watch a few years ago when I was fairly new to the hobby of watch collecting. It had been a gift from his wife for their wedding back in 2017 and he wore it every day. The original leather strap had become worn and a bit cracked in some places near the...

　　Everyone has a different goal when buying a new pair of sunglasses. For some, sunglasses are a fashion statement, and the sole purpose of their shades is style. For others, performance is paramount, and they’re seeking something secure and comfortable for athletics. Others may be searching for a pair of sunglasses that will offer the best possible protection and shield...

　　In today’s fast-paced world, our lives are often consumed by the constant buzz of technology, work obligations, and never-ending to-do lists. 　　Between scrolling through social media, answering emails, and attending video meetings, its easy to lose sight of the simple pleasures that make life meaningful. But every now and then, it’s crucial to hit the brakes, or as we like...

　　Recyclable carbon wheels have been around for a few years. However, until HUNTs H-Cyclo, they differed in construction and physical properties relative to traditional carbon bicycle wheels, frames, and forks. 　　HUNT Bike Wheel has seemingly solved the Rubiks cube, allowing the brand to recycle traditional thermoset carbon wheels back into materials that can form other carbon parts. The British brand...

　　Finally, TruckHouse has finished and revealed the interior of its latest expedition camper, the Carbon BCR. Oh, and you can place your order now, as production has begun. 　　Inside the carbon camper body on this Ram-based machine full of AEV upgrades is a beautiful high-end living space ready for extended off-grid adventures. It features such things as a king-size bed,...

　　Summer shandies theyre hit or miss, expressed Paul Pabst moments before taking his first sip. Some are too lemonade-y, he continued. If I wanted to get a lemonade, Id get a lemonade. 　　Well, if that doesnt hook you, were not sure what will. Shiner Lemonade Shandy is a seasonal beer that comes from the famous Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas....

　　Every Olympic athlete must overcome barriers just to reach the starting line. But Paralympic athletes face a few extra obstacles on their way to the worlds biggest competition. 　　Just to compete at the highest level, these athletes must obtain expensive, specialized equipment. Thats true for all athletes, of course, but theres a difference of degree. When we review super sneakers...

　　Brand collaborations can sometimes feel like low-hanging fruit— but well still snatch these limited-edition gear runs as soon as they drop. Yes, its a bit silly that Merrell is releasing three different pairs of House of the Dragon-themed trail runners, or that Xtratuf just dropped a huge collection of boots for football fans. 　　But you know what? Merrell still makes...

　　I came underprepared for an annual hut trip to Southern Colorado. Five years in a row, our group had enjoyed alpine starts, clear skies, and the massive sun-baked faces and couloirs of some of the states most impressive peaks. Spring skiing paradise. 　　But this year was different. It had been dumping snow and the winds whipped prior to the trip....

　　For the first time in its 86-year history, the National Ski Patrol (NSP) is expanding its credentialing to include working patrollers with current first responder certifications. Now, patrollers with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications can become NSP members without going through an Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course. 　　NSP hopes to grow its membership base by...

　　My climbing partner and I leaned back against a makeshift rock windbreak, looking out over the southern Gore Range just above treeline. We nervously monitored a deep black wall of cloud creeping toward us from the south, drenching and engulfing everything in its path in darkness. 　　It started with a burst of heavy hail. That sent us diving into the...

　　The 2025 Volvo EX90 is set to become the brand’s all-electric flagship, ushering in what the automaker describes as a “new era” that will, sometime around decade’s end, see it shift completely to battery-electric vehicles. 　　To get a better sense of what direction the Swedish-based, Chinese-owned automaker is taking, I spent a couple of days along the Southern California coast...