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Dec 1, 2024

Making Thanksgiving Dinner Doesn’t Have to be Stressful. Here’s What You Need to Know.

　　I used to have a recurring dream in which I’m sitting on my mat awaiting instructions from a panel of my yoga teachers. I’m at an Iyengar yoga assessment, for which I’m completely unprepared. And I am terrified. After what seems like an eternity, they tell me my task: I’m to carve a Thanksgiving turkey right there on my mat...

Dec 1, 2024

GoPro HERO13 Review: Cinema-Quality Features and a Few Frustrations

　　“Can you hit that jump again?” I ask photographer Brooks Curran, who, I’m discovering, is also a very talented mountain biker. 　　“Yeah, no problem, he responds, undeterred by how massive these dirt jumps are. The last time he went off the jump, I missed the shot with the GoPro HERO13’s new burst slo-mo feature. That was OK, though, because Brooks...

Dec 1, 2024

Ready for Winter Adventures: Michelin X-Ice Snow Tire Review

　　It’s 23 degrees and snowing hard. It’s the first good snow of the winter and there’s 6 inches of fresh powder on top of what was clear, rain-slicked pavement just a few days ago. The outlook for the next couple of months is a continuation of the same, with small warming breaks between storms. 　　That can make winter driving conditions...

Dec 1, 2024

Cyber Weekend Sale: Save Up to 50% on KEEN Footwear

　　Whether you need winter boots or want to gear up ahead of peak hiking season, KEEN has discounted several of its bestselling shoes. 　　The sale runs from November 28 through December 2.Shoes are marked down from 25% to 50% sitewide, with some exclusions, like the Targhee IV and Liberty. Youll find savings on a range of KEEN footwear, from the...

Dec 1, 2024

7 E-Bikes to Fit Every Rider

　　Whether you’re looking for an e-bike suited for families, commuters, off-roading, or even a three-wheeled trike, Lectric’s lineup has something for everyone. Not sure how to choose? GearJunkie has you covered. Get a full breakdown of seven Lectric e-bikes — including distinguishing features and what each bike is best suited for. 　　No matter your skill level or personal needs, you’ll...

Dec 1, 2024

BeerJunkie 2-for-1: Dortmunder Gold Lager & Gunner’s Daughter Milk Stout Review

　　For the record, you shouldnt judge a beer by its can — but as Paul The BeerJunkie Pabst proves, sometimes a great brew can be as beautiful on the outside as it is in the first sip. 　　This week, Pabst has two brews (part of his Two-fer Holiday Special) that couldnt be more different. From Cleveland, Great Lakes Brewings Dortmunder...

Dec 1, 2024

Costa Sunglasses Are Wildly on Sale for Black Friday

　　You know what they say: Good shades aint cheap. I was a gas station sunglass wearer for most of my life until I actually had a nice pair of sunglasses. It was like looking through an open window after years of staring through dirty glass. Never will I go back. 　　That being said, theres a cost to clarity. Luckily for...

Dec 1, 2024

The Best Deal in Shotguns: ATA Arms NEO X Max-7 Review

　　I know Im a little snooty when it comes to shotguns. But darned if the ATA Arms NEO X Max-7, a sub-$550 semi-auto shotgun, won me over and quickly. Simply put, this might be the best value in shotguns today, shoot maybe ever. 　　So before I get into why I find the ATA Arms NEO X Max-7 so freaking good,...

Dec 1, 2024

What Does It Take to Ski 3 Million Vertical Feet? We Asked Noah Dines.

　　When skier Noah Dines answered my phone call in late November, he was skinning up a 400-vertical foot stretch of artificial snow at Waterville Valley Resort in central New Hampshire. Anyone who skis uphill at a resort knows the activity is pretty uninspiring, akin to running on a treadmill, but Dines didnt care—he was chasing a record. If you caught...

Dec 1, 2024

Our Editors Picked the Best Lip Balms for Dry, Chapped Lips

　　If youre anything like we are, you have a dozen different lip balms stashed throughout your house in coat pockets, backpacks, tote bags, and bathroom drawers. There are probably a few in your car, too, melting in cupholders or tucked into the console. Not all these lip products are created equal: some leave a weird white cast, and others taste...

Dec 1, 2024

Durston Customers Turn Brand Loyalty Into Cult-Like Devotion

　　Author’s note: I do not mean to minimize the negative effects that actual cults have had on many people. Please take the following with the levity with which it was penned. 　　“I don’t know what you mean by “cult,” just because I own 3 Durston tents and am saving for another …” 　　— Rob Rice, posted on the Durston Gearheads...

Dec 1, 2024

You Don’t Need Fancy Anti-Theft Tech. You Just Need a Big Ol’ Bike Lock.

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Dec 1, 2024

Everest’s Hornbein Couloir Is the Greatest Line Never Skied

　　Within the tight knit community of ski mountaineers, a handful of descents stand alone in terms of sheer difficulty. In 1980, Frenchman Jean-Marc Boivin became the first person to ski down the Matterhorns treacherous east face. In 1995, Canadians Ptor Spriceniek and Troy Jungen pulled a coup on the north face of British Columbias 12,972-foot Mount Robson. And in 2012, Swedens Andreas...

Dec 1, 2024

Cool, Capable, Affordable: 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X Review

　　The term “scrambler” doesn’t mean much these days. Unlike the scramblers of old, which were street bikes converted for off-road use, today’s scramblers are typically just restyled versions of existing models with little to no meaningful improvements made for off-road riding. 　　Pretty much every major manufacturer has done this in one form or another, from BMW’s RnineT Scrambler to Honda’s...

Dec 1, 2024

Black Friday Hunting, Fishing Deals So Hot Our Editors Are Shopping

　　With so many Black Friday sales, it can be hard to know where to look. As a hunter, it can be tough shopping this time of year. Most of us are spending as much time in the field as we can. For anglers, you may just find a bit more time to browse, but where do you even begin? 　　We...

Dec 1, 2024

Shaun White Is Changing the Snowboarding Landscape Once Again

　　Shaun White’s snowboarding bona fides are unmatched. Over the course of his career, he racked up three Olympic gold medals on top of 13 X Games victories and forged a legacy as arguably the most well-known and decorated rider of all time. But competitive success is only the beginning of White’s journey. Having pushed board-riding boundaries for more than 20...

Dec 1, 2024

The Best Holiday Gifts for Stylish Adventurers

　　Finding the perfect gift is easy when you have friends and family on your list who like to pair adventure with classic, outdoor fashion. Since its debut in 1973, Timberland’s iconic waterproof yellow boots have been a go-to for hardworking and hard-hiking individuals alike, thanks to their rugged but timeless aesthetic. 　　This holiday season, Timberland has made it extra easy...

Dec 1, 2024

Modular, Aviator Glacier Glasses Made From Plant Material: Zeal Selkirk Review

　　Utahs sun was high in the cloudless blue sky as we hiked out of Devils Kitchen in Canyonlands National Park and around Elephant Canyon. The November temperature was perfect as cool air descended from the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. As we marched, saddled with our overnight packs, I absorbed the gorgeous, otherworldly scenery in crisp detail despite the sun and...

Dec 1, 2024

The Best Backpacking Chairs of 2024

　　No matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, its not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it. Weve tested the spread for years now, and found the best options to kick back in on your next overnight trip into the hills. 　　Our lead tester, Miya Tsudome, took these models on camping trips in California, climbing trips into...

Dec 1, 2024

New Climbing Device Could Redefine Standards: Edelrid OHMEGA Makes Leading Safer

　　The Edelrid OHMEGA, announced today, is a new type of belay assistance that reduces the load on the belayer in a fall while providing other advantages. The OHMEGA defines a new category of belay assist devices. Placed on the first piece of protection, it actively reduces the load on the belayer in a lead fall. 　　It also reduces rope drag...