Curling has become a darling sport of the Winter Olympics, and for 2026, Team USA will sport fresh new duds. For Februarys games in Milano Cortina, USA Curling will sport stars and stripes–themed apparel from Columbia Sportswear. 　　Today, the brand released images of the full kit. And for the first time, fans can purchase replica versions to show their support....

　　Presented by Ram Trucks 　　 　　 　　Full disclosure — this is a love letter to my truck. It has been a constant, reliable friend for many, many overland adventures. Clocking in at over 115K miles, my Ram truck is still going strong. My truck has brought me paddling, skiing, fishing, backpacking, camping, climbing, and to countless post-hike vittles. Most importantly,...

　　From collaborations with high-fashion brands to apparel made with graphene and Kevlar, there were plenty of cutting-edge gear innovations this year. However, sometimes innovation comes from rethinking the simplest things. Take, for example, the humble water bottle. In 2025, creative advancements have helped replace one of backpackings most ubiquitous pieces of gear: the disposable Smartwater bottle. 　　Thru-hikers have long loved...

　　Ford has finally admitted its tough to get lightning to strike twice. It has confirmed that its F-150 Lightning electric truck is officially dead. 　　Instead of a direct replacement, it is working on something it hopes youll like a little more: an extended range EV, with a big battery and a gas engine, so you can go a little longer...

　　When the first mass-produced suspension shocks hit the market for mountain bikes in the 90s, it changed the sport forever. Now, brands are applying that same concept to skis and snowboards. Last year, GearJunkie covered the launch of ShredShocks, a full suspension shock system for ski bindings. 　　This year, ShredLORD launched on Kickstarter, offering a similar system for snowboarders looking...

　　I am part of a generation when kids carried pocket knives, slingshots, and shot BB guns on the regular. I am not saying there aren’t small pockets where this is still the case, but most kids nowadays just carry around a glowing screen for their entertainment. 　　Thankfully, theres a little knife-maker in Utah that still wants kids to get dirt...

　　The latest Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR) is live. The Lost Coast BDR-X is the 20-second published route. 　　It is a 500-mile figure-eight loop through northern Californias Lost Coast, a mostly undeveloped stretch of rugged coastline. The route is designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycle travel, but can also be done with a high-clearance 44. 　　 　　(Photo/BDR) The route is designed...

　　We’re no strangers to the Cotopaxi Fuego collection, particularly the Fuego Down Hooded Jacket. It is a versatile jacket that can perform in the mountains or around town. It also packs down to a more manageable size when you need to carry it, but not wear it. 　　However, that jacket has been revamped with new materials and a roomier fit,...

　　When choosing protection, riders usually face a tough compromise. You often choose between hard plastic/EPS foam, which is protective but can feel like a sauna and restricts movement, or viscoelastic foam like D3O. Viscoelastic foam is a great solution, but in cold weather, it can become noticeably rigid and uncomfortable. 　　Koroyd, a brand usually associated with the distinct green straw...

　　Dude Perfect turned backyard stunts into an international YouTube sensation. The brand’s newest move, Dude Perfect Outdoors, shifts the focus to hunting, fishing, and time outside. 　　The first video of this new standalone vertical launched over the weekend, a product of careful thought and planning by the creators. 　　“We launched the first video for our newest vertical: Dude Perfect Outdoors....

　　For months, Ive been hiking and running in the Sierra Mountains, traipsing sandstone cliffs in Utah, and recreating in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, barefoot. Or, at least, close to barefoot, while wearing the minimalist zero-drop Notace Yama T1 shoes. 　　Barefoot running has reached a surprising level of popularity. People have latched onto the idea that zero-drop barefoot shoes can support...

　　Overlanding is all about unsupported vehicular adventure travel, where the journey is the primary goal. It can also require crossing international borders and trekking to remote destinations for extended periods. 　　All of these factors play into the gear choices you make and the tools you should have. This overview will help you selectthe keypieces of gear and other necessitiesfor a...