At the top of California’s Colorado mountains, just outside San Diego, you don’t hear much except for, perhaps, a rattlesnake slithering its way through the dry bushes. Otherwise, it’s as calm as a library up there, with the hot wind smoothing its way on your UV-exposed skin as you stare into the distance under the brightest of blue skies. 　　Parked...

　　There are many ways for visitors to see and experience Italy: via train, car, or cruise ship. The best way, however, is by foot, and fortunately, there is an established trail that allows you to do just that. 　　The Cammino di San Francesco (CDF), or Way of St. Francis, takes hikers from Florence to Rome on a culturally rich and...

　　President Trumpstariffsremain a controversial policy for U.S. businesses— and thats apparently true for U.S. knife makers as well. 　　Soon after taking office this year, Trump leviedtariffs, or taxes,on a host of goods and materials imported from other countries. But even brands making products in the U.S. still rely on foreign production for many materials. These components are often too expensive...

　　If youve always dreamt of becoming an intrepid Arctic explorer, good news: Fjällräven is opening up applications for its 2026 expedition to the Scandinavian Arctic. 　　The brand will invite 20 people from all over the globe on the all-expenses-paid journey of a lifetime. Anyone can apply to participate until November 24. 　　Fjällräven Polar Expedition Storied Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven will...

　　Theres an assumption people make about outdoor gear that prioritizes circularity and sustainability. Many people expect to sacrifice durability and performance in exchange for these greener designs. 　　Osprey and Houdini wanted to change that. So this season, the two brands teamed up to design a line of four-season technical packs, dialed for backcountry skiing, climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities....

　　If you own one of the following Lezyne bike pumps, you may want to stop using it. 　　The California-based brand announced a recall on Thursday for about 7,500 of its bike pumps for a manufacturing issue. The pumps canisters can forcefully eject from the base when pressurized, posing a risk of serious injury from impact to the user or bystanders,...

　　Backpacking stoves are one of my favorite things to write about because I covet them. I first started using an MSR Dragonfly when I was 15 years old. Around 17, wanting to get away from liquid gas, I switched to an MSR Pocket Rocket, which used gas canisters. Then, at 20, my girlfriend gave me the original Jetboil stove system,...

　　Prepare for a season full of carving snow with the latest tech and apparel designs from top brands that can help you get the most from your time on the slopes. 　　There comes a time when you realize youve outlasted your winter jackets usefulness or your skis arent helping you push yourself as much as youd like. Thats when its...

　　When it comes to knives, variety is the name of the game. People are picky, myself included, so having options creates appeal. Over time, I have come to prefer certain materials over others, along with certain shapes and sizes. Suffice it to say, when I go hunting for knives, I know what Im looking for. 　　That being the case, I...

　　Disappointed that Ferraris Purosangue was more hatch than SUV? Or that Ferrari left you out of the off-road party thrown by the Lamborghini Sterrato and Porsche 911 Dakar? A company from Virginia has you covered with one we never saw coming. 　　The GlasWerks Elevato is a V12 Italian grand tourer with twice the ride height and suspension travel of the...

　　Play DECKED Ambassador Jackson Marvell has every reason to brag: He was a part of the three-man crew to make a first ascent of the hardest route on a monster Nepalese mountain, sans air tanks, fixed ropes, or food caches. 　　(We think he accidentally left them in his DECKED truck bed storage system. Oops.) 　　Although he nearly lost three fingers...

　　Say hello to the wildest Gymkhana monster yet. The Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo is a 1978 Brat with a rally-spec engine, incredible active aero, and a widebody kit that stretches to Down Under and back. 　　This wild pickup is fresh from a trip to the home of the hoon, Australia, where the latest Gymkhana rally film was made. 　　Brat Almost...