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...

　　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....

　　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,...

　　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...

　　The current Subaru WRX debuted in 2022 but hasn’t resonated with buyers as much as previous iterations, and there’s no higher-performance STI variant as in the past. But for 2025, Subaru is adding a version with more performance bits, albeit with the same power as a standard WRX. This isn’t a WRX STI; it’s a WRX tS (“tuned by STI”)....

　　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...

　　Red Bull Rampage is one of the most popular action sports events under the brands incredibly encompassing umbrella. The addition of a womens event expanded the talent on display and interest in the epic event in St. George, Utah, on October 10-12. 　　Scroll down for the faces and feats that defined a new era in mountain biking. 　　Landmark Red Bull...

　　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...

　　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...

　　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...

　　From one line to two. Dometic has expanded its CFX line of electric coolers. Instead of just one solid product line, it now offers an entry-level line and top-spec line. 　　The CFX3 line is going away, the CFX2 entry-level line was introduced earlier this year, and the new high-end model line is being introduced now, the CFX5. 　　“The pinnacle of...