Loretta McEllhiney was shelling peas in the backyard of her Leadville home, surrounded by a lush, overflowing garden, when we spoke. Summer storm clouds were gathering over Mount Massive behind us —a mountain, Id soon learn, that was her favorite fourteener out of all 56 in the state. 　　Its appropriately named, she told GearJunkie with a wry smile. It is...

　　We tested the best winter hiking boots available to keep you comfortable and crushing it all season long. The GearJunkie squad has collectively tested thousands of boots on their various forays into the chilly wild. 　　To ensure we covered all variables, we tested these boots in the snowy Colorado mountains, the dry Arizona desert, the perpetually wet Pacific Northwest, and...

　　The best minimalist wallets can hold three to five credit cards, your ID, and some cash. Despite this simplicity, companies have found ways to make their slim wallets stand above the crowd. Features like tough materials, stylish designs, and RFID blocking helped us identify the standouts. 　　Our resident wallet enthusiasts and testers Billy Brown and Andrew Potter are frequent contributors...

　　The S-Works Crux stands as the gravel and cyclocross version of Specializeds most technically advanced bike — the Aethos. Built with the Aethos construction method, Specialized morphed the S-Works Crux geometry into a mixture of road, cyclocross, and gravel. It is unbelievably lightweight at 15.9 pounds (56cm, no pedals). And the bike promises a unique ride quality similar to the Aethos....

　　The biggest Lexus just earned more refinement, power, and off-road capability. Announced this week, the Lexus LX 700h adds a 457-horsepower hybrid system to the luxurious beast, making it the automakers 12th electrified option. 　　And a new Overtrail grade targets overlanders with features like a trio of locking differentials. Heres what we know about the 2025 Lexus LX 700h. 　　2025...

　　You cant always judge a book by its cover, but sometimes you can pick out a wild beer by its can. Thats the first hint Paul The BeerJunkie Pabst had that he was in for something special with Anderson Valley Brewings Poleeko Pale Ale. 　　If the cartoon bear with antlers wasnt out there enough, the tasting notes highlighting flavors of...

　　Its that time of year to stoke the fire for winter, and production companies are dropping ski movies like hotcakes. The latest film from Matchstick Productions is called Calm Beneath Castles, and ahead of the film tour, the company released a teaser — one thats jam-packed with rad lines and sick scenes from the film. 　　Calm Beneath Castles has an...

　　Out of all the reviews I have written, this is one I don’t want to write. Why? After spending the last month using the TOPS Knives Wilderness Guide ‘23, I know there are more tales of adventure with it yet to come. 　　Thats because the TOPS Knives Wilderness Guide ‘23 is the best fixed-blade knife I have enjoyed using and...

　　BOA Technology is stepping up in the workwear industry, and its doing it in style — partnering with Timberland PRO to revolutionize work boots with its award-winning BOA Fit System. 　　With a fresh collection of boots that integrate the BOA Fit System, BOA and Timberland PRO are focusing on optimizing fit and performance for long, grueling days on the job...

　　From hikes to crowded events and everything in between — you need the best camera bag to protect your precious and pricey equipment. We’ve put the top bags available through their paces to bring you our favorites of the year. 　　Tester Katelyn Clement, who has photographed several large concert events, video shoots, and outdoor excursions over her 8-year professional career,...

　　Walmart: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/RTIC) We dont often feature Walmart around here, but the massive retailer has a holiday sale running Oct. 8-13. While there are plenty of holiday decorations on sale, you can also find lots of great outdoor gear. 　　Case in point: Save $42 on the RTIC 52 QT Cooler. Thats a great price for a...

　　Some of Fords Bronco special editions feel a little contrived. Sure, stickers are cool, but do they really represent Fords heritage? 　　The 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition feels like it does. It brings back the memory of an iconic Ford off-road win, and it comes with actual performance parts instead of just graphics. 　　Bill Stroppe Helped Form the Bronco...