Its another beautiful week to be a GearJunkie. Weve got several crowdfunding projects to show off this week, from electric motorcycles to inflatable dog beds, as well as new releases from tried-and-true camping brands like Snow Peak and EXPED. 　　So take a load off, pour a cup of coffee, and enjoy a few minutes of blissful online window-shopping with this...

　　Just because it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck doesnt mean its a duck you can shoot. 　　Thats the message Italian politicians want to send to Donald Trump Jr., whos facing an investigation over claims he killed a protected bird species during a December hunting trip in Venice. The citys prosecutors opened an inquiry into Trump Jr.s...

　　Indoor bike training morphed from simply pedaling indoors against artificial resistance to an all-encompassing digital domain. Modern smart trainers linked to virtual riding and racing platforms deliver all the metrics fitting professional cyclists. 　　Indoor training can be very serious. WorldTour teams have plucked riders based on indoor riding data or indoor competitions, all done via smart trainers and platforms like...

　　On January 22, 2025, I hiked to the top of the Chief, a 2,303-foot granite monolith in Squamish, British Columbia for what I thought would be a casual BASE jump. I’ve done it over 100 times. It’s one of those jumps where you take off, open, fly to the parking lot, and land. There’s only one tricky spot: a corner...

　　Every week I read half a dozen reports on search-and-rescue missions to save lost skiers, errant rock climbers, and the occasional stranded dog. Often, these stories are sad tales of adventurers suffering injuries or losing their lives. But every so often, I come across a rescue story that makes me slap my forehead in amazement. 　　That was my reaction when I...

　　Backcountry: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Cotopaxi) Cotopaxis Fuego Down jackets have become some of the most popular puffies around, and you can get them at steep discounts during the Semi-Annual Sale from Backcountry right now. Theyre available at 40% off for men and 30% off for women. 　　But theres plenty more to explore in this massive sale from Backcountry,...

　　The sun was setting over the South Face of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, when Canadian professional ski mountaineer Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger and Chamonix-based IFMGA guide Guillaume “Gee” Pierrel decided bail on their climb. 　　The two were attempting a first descent of the peaks Great Couloir on February 13, and were just 650 feet shy...

　　Almost every hiker box I have ever seen after 11,000 miles on American trails has the same litter problem: the thin plastic water bags that accompany the popular Sawyer Squeeze, the most efficient and reliable water filter I have ever used. In theory, these ubiquitous black-and-blue mylar bags are a hikers dream, able to hold nearly a liter of water...

　　As an advocate for family-friendly outdoor adventure, supermom Jessica Human transforms a northwest Georgia trailhead into a welcoming haven for trail crews with Friends of Cloudland State Park. After impromptu hot chocolate service, she and her three sons make the hike up Sittons Gulch and pop up a watercolor painting station to capture the beauty of an inspiring landscape accessible...

　　Patagonia is bringing its Wader Repair Tour back on the road this spring, offering free fixes for your busted waders, no matter the brand. If you have a pair with leaks, tears, or just some serious miles on them, this is your chance to keep them in the game. 　　If you are the type to think, I can make it...

　　Recently, Igloo recalled more than 1 million 90-quart rolling coolers because of fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. Its one of the largest cooler recalls in the brands history, and Igloos competitor, Coleman, didnt hesitate to seize the opportunity for some good PR. 　　This week, Coleman announced its Cooler Trade Up sweepstakes. Now, anyone who bought one of the recalled Igloos can...

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