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Jan 1, 2026

Gold-Infused, Ultrasonic Duck Plumes: Zenbivy Ultralight Sleep System Promises Warmth & Water Resistance

　　While some brands are just starting to use Muscovy down in insulated products, Zenbivy has been doing it for years. But the brand claims its latest rollouts take the power of Muscovy fill even further. Going into 2026, Zenbivy will offer two new ultralight Muscovy technologies, which it says represent the future of Muscovy Down. 　　Muscovy down, for those unfamiliar,...

Jan 1, 2026

Own a Piece of Ski History — Or the Whole Thing: ‘Vintage Ski World’ Up for Sale

　　Tucked away on the edge of town in Carbondale, Colo., is a goldmine of ski history, memorabilia, and sick vintage gear. The warehouse is challenging to find, even when you know where it is. But follow the signs toward Vintage Ski World to an innocuous warehouse door, and beyond it youll find Richard Allen, 73, and his unbelievable collection of...

Jan 1, 2026

On Strike: Iconic Ski Resort Closes Indefinitely Amid Labor Dispute

　　In a growing sign of the labor movements rise in the outdoor industry, a strike of the Telluride Ski Patrol has shut down Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. 　　The unions workers voted to reject the resort owners most recent contract offer on Dec. 8. On Dec. 23, the union announced that with 99% of its members voting yes, it would...

Jan 1, 2026

Where Touring Ease Meets Real Power: Atomic Backland XTD Carbon Ski Boot Review

　　Relieved. That’s the only word for how I felt the first morning I stepped into Atomic Backland XTD Carbon touring boots ($1,140). After testing many boots that pinched, folded, or left hot spots by the second lap, I slid into these and immediately relaxed. 　　The fit felt dialed without adding a footbed or a single shell punch. That never happens...

Jan 1, 2026

California Ski Patroller Dies After Avalanche at Resort

　　On Friday, an in-bounds avalanche buried two ski patrollers on Californias Mammoth Mountain. The resort confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 28, that one of the patrollers, Cole Murphy, died from his injuries. 　　The patrollers were working on the resorts Lincoln Peak when the slide occurred around 7:30 a.m. Both were immediately taken to Mammoth Hospital, where they were treated for their...

Jan 1, 2026

Massive Battery Upgrade Meets Modern Connectivity: Midland ER310PRO Emergency Weather Radio Review

　　Growing up in Hurricane Alley in North Carolina, I’ve heard the emergency alert warning tone crackle to life on a weather radio more times than I could count. 　　Midland has always been my weather radio of choice, but I always gravitated toward the simpler models. When my editor dangled the prospect of reviewing the new Midland ER310PRO Emergency Weather Radio...

Jan 1, 2026

Look Good and Be Prepared for Anything: Wiley X Apex Sunglasses Review

　　Form over fashion is my stance on sunglasses. As an angler, hunter, and outdoorsman, I want something that performs in the field above all else. Appearance and general coolness are the last things I take into account when selecting my next set of shades. 　　Almost all of my sunglasses have a full wrap, which certainly isnt cool. Some are passable...

Jan 1, 2026

Peak Organization for Backcountry Tools, Gear, and Supplies: Mountainsmith Mayhem EVO 30L Review

　　The places I like to hike are generally poorly blazed and aren’t easy to find on a map. That way, I get to wander around, foraging and grooming overgrown trails, with the reward of hanging my hammock without being bothered. Because of this, I need to be able to carry axes, saws, ropes, wedges, and the kind of tools most...

Jan 1, 2026

Video: Border Wall Construction Blasts Through National Memorial

　　The Department of Homeland Securitys expansion of the border wall has been sparking controversy for years — and now theres a new round of objections centered on an apex predator. 　　This month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) blasted open a mountain in Arizonas Coronado National Memorial, a federally protected wilderness managed by the National Park Service. DHS plans to...

Jan 1, 2026

The Anatomy of a Hunter’s Truck Camp

　　Presented by Ram Trucks 　　　　Packing a truck for a hunting trip is part logistics, part intuition. Every loadout is shaped by variables — weather, terrain, trip length, and who’s riding with you — but the goal is always the same: arrive with a camp that’s safe, efficient, and comfortable enough to recover for the next day’s hunt. 　　After nearly...

Jan 1, 2026

Your Guide to Spain’s Quintessential Thru-Hike: El Camino de Santiago

　　When I first heard of the Camino de Santiago, I was in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT). I overheard someone exclaim, “You’re telling me there’s a hike in Spain where I can sleep in a bed, take a hot shower, eat and drink as much as I want, and I’m here instead?” 　　Soon, I...

Jan 1, 2026

In First-of-Its-Kind Rescue, Drone Brings Phone, Blanket, Supplies to Stranded Hiker

　　When a male hiker was stranded on a mountain near Phoenix for 13 hours last week, he got help from a surprising source: a weight-bearing drone. 　　In a first-of-its-kind mission for the area, the Phoenix Fire Department used a DJI drone to send supplies to the injured hiker on Camelback Mountain, keeping him safe until rescuers could finally reach him...

Jan 1, 2026

Top Gear of 2025: Our Editors’ Favorite Products

　　It’s time to look back on 2025 in gear,one of the GearJunkie edit team’s favorite assignments. In the last 12 months, we tested hundreds of products selected from thousands of launches, pitches, and cold-call emails. 　　As with every Gear of the Year roundup, some wonderful products had to be left out to winnow everything down to 10 winners. This list...

Jan 1, 2026

Toyota Exec Spills Details on Scion 01 UTV Concept

　　A few weeks after standing idle at the SEMA show, Toyota lit the ignition on the Scion 01 Concept at the ceremony of the updated proving grounds in Arizona. 　　I saw it blast down a dusty red carpet of sorts before parking under a tent. Idle again, Don Federico, Vice President of Vehicle Performance Development at Toyota, stood next to...

Jan 1, 2026

First Drive Review: Nissan Restyles, Upgrades 2026 Pathfinder

　　It’s been a tough few years for Nissan, the second-largest Japanese automaker struggling to reverse a series of setbacks that have forced it to make major cutbacks in production and employment around the world. For customers, of course, that’s just noise in the background, and they’re more likely to ask, “What have you done for me lately?” 　　The good news...

Jan 1, 2026

2025 GearJunkie Adventure Vehicle of the Year Awards

　　The trend toward more rugged and adventure-ready vehicles straight from the factory continued in 2025. While more refreshes hit the market this past year than truly new vehicles, there are a few standouts worthy of a 2025 GearJunkie Adventure Vehicle of the Year Award. 　　As usual, we got behind the wheel of lots of new vehicles andreviewed many of them....

Jan 1, 2026

Victorinox Adds Two Features You Never See on a Swiss Army Knife: ‘Onefold’ Review

　　Changing a century-old, world-renowned form factor that sells millions of knives a year is a bold move, but that is exactly what Victorinox did with its Refined line. These tools add two things missing from classic Swiss Army Knives: a locking blade and a pocket clip.There are three tools in this new line, the simplest being the Onefold, which is...

Jan 1, 2026

The Reiff Knives Circadian Is the American-Made Muscle Car of Outdoor Knives

　　I’m all about carrying a belt knife out hiking and exploring most of the time. In the colder months, I wear one all the time. I’m not sure if it’s because I subconsciously think I will need to fend for myself against a legion of ice monsters destined to take over our planet, or not. However, consciously, I know that...

Jan 1, 2026

Walmart Makes the Best Value in Knives Even Better: Ozark Trail Tanto Review

　　The first Ozark Trail knife was an experiment in limbo pricing (how low can you go?) and sourcing real knife components. This knife, which has no official name — hence the Ozark Trail Tanto — is not just a daring loss leader, it is also an outstanding and cohesive piece, a knife with real chops. 　　At $20 plus tax, you...

Jan 1, 2026

Perfect Ergonomics (At a Price): Kershaw Knives Pack Mule Review

　　For a guy who has been collecting knives for nearly 40 years, I’m actually kind of picky about the ones I like to use. I own a lot of really cool knives, but not many are all that practical. If I’m not actively reviewing a knife and I have the freedom to choose any blade to hit the trail with...