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Dec 5, 2025

YETI Roadie 24 Review: YETI Makes a Great Cooler Even Better

　　The YETI Roadie 24 is one of those upgrades that actually matters. The brand didn’t change much because there wasnt much needed to make it better. But by adding a drain plug and swapping the old handle for a shoulder strap, YETI made its already excellent mid-size cooler noticeably better in day-to-day use. 　　Youll often see this updated Roadie 24...

Dec 5, 2025

Premium Carbon Skis for Backcountry Strike Missions: Volkl ’25/26 V-Werks Rise 99 Review

　　Boris Langenstein is the type of skier who pioneers lines on 8,000m peaks. His June descent of Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face is a perfect example of the kinds of objectives this ski mountaineering folk hero pursues. His old-school alpinist demeanor contrasts with his fast-and-loose skiing style. I couldn’t help feeling a little starstruck chasing him around a powder-plastered Chamonix for...

Dec 5, 2025

Ski Map Mitts, Kardashian Kits, Cozy Cotopaxi Fits, and More Emerging Gear

　　Its that time of year again: When strange ski collaborations get dropped, like the latest The North Face collaboration with chic Kim Kardashian brand SKIMS or a grungy Arcteryx ski capsule designed alongside Atomic Skis. Did we mention a new brand making ski mitten covers with prints of ski resort maps? Yeah, thats in here, too. 　　Thats not all, though....

Dec 5, 2025

Watch Out Gymkhana — The Chinese Are Coming for You With ‘Up Drift’

　　The Hoonigan Gymkhana formula is often imitated, but rarely so well. Chinese car company HYPTEC, owned by the GAC Group, is showing off its latest supercar, the HYPTEC SSR, in an extreme drift video called Up Drift. 　　Just as in the Gymkhana video series, a specific location and vehicle are featured in the video. For Up Drift, the location is...

Dec 5, 2025

Red River Gorge Visitors Guide: What to See, Where to Camp, and More

　　Kentucky may be known for its horse racing and bourbon tasting, but the state has plenty of natural beauty to offer as well. Red River Gorge (RRG), approximately an hour from Lexington, is a fantastic spot for fall and spring outdoor adventures. Its beautiful, quiet, and family-friendly. 　　Pack the car and bring the kids to RRG to camp, climb, hike,...

Dec 5, 2025

Snag Steep Savings on GoalZero, Patagonia, Garmin, and More

　　Backcountry: Big Agnes Copper Spur Tent: 25% Off 　　　　　　(Photo/Matt Bento) Its not backpacking season, which means its the time to save big on gear for next year. The Copper Spur UL Tent was our pick for best overall backpacking tent for 2025, and now its 25% off. Both the 2-person and 3-person versions are on sale. 　　Shop Copper...

Dec 5, 2025

Dometic Recon Cooler Review: Smart Design With Real-World Usability

　　It started with the yellow. The Dometic Recon cooler is hard to miss: bright, bold, and easy to spot in the back of a Jeep or tucked among camping gear. When I pulled the 41L version into rotation for testing around Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, I was curious whether this injection-molded cooler could deliver more than just good looks. 　　Of...

Dec 5, 2025

BOA Killer? ‘Zip’ Laces Quietly Impress at 2025 ‘Running Event’

　　At first glance, I wasnt sure I was looking at the future of footwear. I stood on the edge of a cramped booth at the farthest edge of The Running Event in San Antonio. While dominated by running shoe reveals for the upcoming year, the show also housed a smattering of running-adjacent apparel, accessories, and —in the case of the...

Dec 5, 2025

Kei Cars Coming? Trump Wants ‘Very Small,’ ‘Really Cute’ Cars to Be Sold in the US

　　On Dec. 3, the Trump administration held a press conference announcing a shift in fuel economy regulations. However, if you were paying attention, Trump also basically said he’d like to see kei cars offered in the U.S. While he didn’t specifically call out the term “kei” (pronounced “kay”), he was clearly referring to them. 　　　　Subaru Sambar kei truck; (photo/Andy...

Dec 5, 2025

Skiers and Snowboarders in Italy Are Now Required by Law to Wear Helmets

　　This article originally appeared on The Inertia. 　　It would be tough to find a ski resort on the planet where people without helmets outnumber those wearing them.It’s one of the single largest shifts in safety adopted by everyday skiers and snowboarders in the last 30 years. It’s not just a safety trend that the masses got on board with. 　　However,...

Dec 5, 2025

Watch ‘Inaccessible’ Trailer: Skier, Hunter Griffin Post Explores How Unreachable Public Land Affects Everyone

　　In the U.S., over 16 million acres of public land are inaccessible because theyre locked up behind private parcels. This is an issue that affects hunters and anglers nationwide every year, and which GearJunkie has covered extensively. 　　But just because hunters and anglers run into problems with inaccessible public land more often doesnt mean that it only affects them. Hikers,...

Dec 5, 2025

SITKA MicroDown Jacket Cuts Weight, Not Warmth

　　Ounces equal pounds, and pounds equal pain: A phrase that rings true with most backcountry hunters. In other words, we want our gear to be as lightweight and compressible as possible without giving up too much functionality or comfort. 　　The folks at SITKA Gear are very familiar with living out of a backpack, and in light of the beginning phrase,...

Dec 5, 2025

BOTE Kula 5 Magnepod Review: The Cooler That’s Cooler Than You’d Expect

　　The BOTE Kula 5 Magnepod isn’t your typical hard cooler. It’s a 5-gallon, round rotomolded tank that doubles as a camp seat, SUP companion, and day-trip sidekick. Built by a paddleboard brand known for its versatility, the Kula 5 feels like it was designed with a specific user in mind: folks who move between the water, the trail, and the...

Dec 5, 2025

Columbia Trolls Flat-Earthers: Take a Photo and ‘Win’ the Whole Company

　　Its hard to take flat-Earthers seriously — but maybe we should at least acknowledge them. In a hilarious new marketing stunt, the CEO of Columbia pokes fun at those who believe the Earth is not round, but is, in fact, a flat construction with edges. 　　Tim Boyle actually makes a proposition for those who believe in this strange view of...

Dec 5, 2025

Airstream Goes the Cowboy Way With Stetson + 6666 Ranch

　　All camp, no prattle. Airstreams latest brings it together with two other western icons to build a luxury experience with more grit than the entire cast of the movie Tombstone. 　　The Airstream Stetson + 6666 is filled with Old-West details, vintage-looking artwork, and details inspired by those brands from the top of your hat to the bottom of your spurs....

Dec 5, 2025

Winter Backpacking in Joshua Tree National Park: Best Trail to Hit at Best Time of Year

　　If youre a backpacker who doesnt ski or snowboard, winter can be a tough time. Youre stuck inside, with the cold, icy weather keeping you from the trail. As a backpacker and climber who lives in the Midwest, come January, Im almost too stir crazy to function. 　　In a select few places, however, winter can actually be a backpacking paradise....

Dec 5, 2025

Crashing Klaus Obermeyer’s 106th Birthday: Meeting the Man Behind the Legendary Brand

　　Id never been to a 106th birthday party before. So I was not going to miss Klaus Obermeyers — even if that meant crashing it. After all, the man is a legend in the American ski industry. He was responsible for innovating technologies like dual-pane goggle lenses, high-altitude sunscreen, and down parkas. He was one of Aspens first ski instructors....

Dec 5, 2025

Ewok Bunting? Han Solo Trench Coat? Columbia’s Latest ‘Star Wars’ Drop Is Out of This World

　　The nostalgia is strong with this one. Star Wars fans may love to complain about Disneys direction of the sci-fi franchise, but a new gear collection from Columbia proves that this fandom still gets the coolest stuff. 　　Columbia has been putting out limited-edition Star Wars capsules for several years. It would be easy for the brand to just slap some...

Dec 5, 2025

‘Last Haul’: Mystery Ranch Discounts Long-Running Gear That Will Be Sunsetted for Good

　　Theres an undeniable premium to owning a solid piece of gear thats no longer in production. And right now, you can snag outgoing designs at a discount from one of the best-regarded pack makers in the business. 　　To wit: Mystery Ranch is offering up a final sale for the ever-expanding deals surrounding Black Friday. The Montana-based outfitter will sell you...

Dec 5, 2025

Sketching With Skis: Blizzard’s Canvas Collection Bridges the Worlds of Art & Skiing

　　Theres a parallel between an artist at an easel and a skier on a mountain slope. Its where they express themselves and find new ways to be creative. Whether its a flourish of a brush, or a perfectly carved line, the end result isnt so different. 　　Thats the whole concept behind Blizzards 2025/26 Canvas collection of freeride skis. They were...