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...

　　My face pressed against the glass of the helicopter, I gazed out across the Alps, drooling over Mount Blancs terrifying northern slope and the endless peaks stretching all the way to the Matterhorn. As the helicopter slowed to a hover, I took note of the safety zone, stepped over the skids, and slung my pack over my shoulders to keep...

　　The lead-up to the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, is heating up — especially for ski fans. Lindsey Vonn, 41, just scored a major win for the first time since announcing her comeback tour last fall. 　　In the snowy Alps of St. Moritz, Switzerland, Vonn edged out Austrias Magdalena Egger by nearly a full second. The win was Vonns first...

　　You’d be hard-pressed to make a pack that appeals to me more than an abrasion-resistant, water-resistant, external frame pack that leverages lightweight materials to actually haul and haul well. It’s an approach to pack design that I like to call ultrahauling. And there are few companies I trust more to tackle that approach to pack design than Seek Outside. 　　So,...

　　Product design is an art form — something thats clearly on display in this weeks gear drops. Brands relied on artists, nature, and retro vibes to make new gear thats equal parts aesthetic and functional. 　　Brompton promises a folding commuter bike that breaks the mold. G-SHOCK unveils a watch inspired by animals in the Galapagos, and VALLON leans hard into...

　　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....

　　The original version of this article appeared on BikeRumor. 　　The Italian motorcycle brand Ducati is certainly best known for producing some of the most lust-worthy motorcycles on the market. The brand has been dabbling in the bike market for years. Back in 2018, it began producing a lineup of electric mountain and e-road bike models, which Ducati continues to sell to this...

　　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....

　　I have a standard 2- to 3-week international work itinerary. It takes 32 hours of travel to get to my office in northern Uganda from my home in Oregon. I pack everything for these trips into a 44L bag, so space is at a premium. 　　My kit is dialed, so I rarely bring anything new to test. I need clothing...

　　Rivian will increase the number of miles its current fleet of EVs can drive hands-free from 150,000 to 3.5 million miles before the end of the year. And, it plans to take things to the next level when it launches its new R2 SUV next year, said CEO RJ Scaringe, making it possible to drive hands-free and “eyes off.” 　　The...

　　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...

　　Battery power is no doubt a necessity today, especially for folks like hunters, who are well separated from wall outlets while in the field. Smaller charging banks like the Dark Energy Poseidon Pro are great for keeping our phones up and running throughout a trip. But what about things like a laptop? Or even a fully functional workstation, for that...