Whats better: An upgrade to something classic? Or a completely new idea? At GearJunkie, we prefer not to choose between these poles of innovation. Thats why our Emerging Gear column includes the best of both worlds. 　　Kona Bicycles had a rocky start in 2024, but the brand is back in the founders hands and churning out solid mountain bikes. But...

　　Theres a new Nomad in town. U.K.-based Ariel Motor has just launched the second generation of its stripped-down off-roader, and just about the only thing it shares with the first one is its philosophy: Deliver serious bad road fun. 　　Ariel Motor Company first launched the Nomad in 2015. Like the companys Atom sports car, it wasnt much more than two...

　　The winds were whipping high on the ridge, and cumulonimbus clouds were building — the perfect signals to throw on a layer. As I got knocked around by gusts deep in the Kofa Wilderness of Arizona, I tossed on my Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 Jacket and remained hyper-focused on not stumbling into one of the jumping cholla cacti that consumed...

　　Chasing your flimsy, old beach umbrella down the beach is never fun. Beach days are meant for relaxing in the sun while still avoiding a painful sunburn. The problem with most beach umbrellas is that they are cheap, and their design makes them inherently susceptible to the effects of the wind. 　　When the wind picks up, you often have to...

　　Asking for directions in Italy can lead to one of two replies: do you want the fastest way or the most beautiful way? This is an exaggerated way of explaining an Italian approach to life. Passion for experience and enjoyment in life can be prized over speed and efficiency. It’s a beautiful sentiment but one that seems at odds with...

　　The remains of an American climber missing since 2002 will finally return home to his loved ones. 　　In June 2002, Bill Stampfl was climbing Huascaran with friends Steve Erskine and Matthew Richardson. At 22,205 feet, its the highest mountain in Peru and a popular objective for alpinists. But their 19-day trip turned deadly when an avalanche struck the team, killing...

　　It’s no secret that women have a fraction of the choices for hunting clothes as men. When looking for more specialized items (like brush pants), the pickings get even slimmer. Add in my personal touch of pickiness about fit, pockets, or fabric weight, and it often results in zero options. 　　I was in this boat. I’d found a pair of...

　　As an owner of a plethora of outdoor speakers, I was eager to test the burly-looking Turtlebox Gen 2.Its marketed as the toughest and loudest outdoor speaker ever made. Its supposed to be dunkable and droppable and allegedly produces such thunderous bass it can cut through the boom of a boat engine, the raucous rev of an ATV, or a...

　　MKC fans have been asking for two things: a folding knife and a tactical knife. One of those requests has finally been fulfilled with the launch of the brands new tactical line. The Wargoat represents just the first of what is promised to be several knives released this year in the MKC Tactical family. 　　In standard MKC fashion, the Wargoat...

　　Its no secret that the bike industry has struggled to maintain profitability in the last few years — and now it will get even worse. 　　This spring, President Joe Bidens administration announced a large increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to protect American manufacturers from a deluge of cheap products. However, the change will likely have the opposite effect on...

　　When I started out as a knifemaker, I did a lot of learning before I started creating. I was taught about steel and its molecular structure, as well as the pros and cons of each. Learned to love G10 and Micarta for how awesome those materials are. I also spent a lot of time with my mentor watching the Rambo...

　　Courtney Dauwalter is one of those runners whose accomplishments are so incredible even casual observers grasp the insanity. 　　When the ultrarunner won three 100-mile races during the summer of 2023 —and set new course records on each one — Dauwalter earned the modern moniker for someone at the top of their sport: Greatest Of All Time. 　　Indeed, GOAT seems especially...