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Feb 13, 2026

Tech-Heavy, Compact, and Inexpensive: Coast FL97R Headlamp Review

　　As I shivered in the predawn darkness, the need for a caffeine hit was overwhelming. I was groggy and tired from back-to-back days of whitetail hunting, and prime time was fast approaching. My head wasnt in the game, and it needed to be. 　　Twenty feet in the air, I shifted in my tree saddle and started digging through my pack,...

Feb 13, 2026

Tailgate Debates: Hunters’ Perspectives

　　Presented by Ram Trucks 　　　　In my hunting crew, we have a varied set of individuals who come from different backgrounds with wildly different experiences. We have friends who spend all year hunting, and others who do more fishing than hunting, but they also go out on annual big game trips. 　　Despite their differences, they have core commonalities: they are...

Feb 13, 2026

There Is Only One Women-Owned Heli-Ski Outfit in America — And They’re Family

　　Mandi Blewett had been operating an angling lodge on British Columbias Dean River for a decade when the flood came. In 2010, record rains deluged the region, and the river spilled over its banks. The torrent was so violent that it altered the course of the river, which slithered toward their home and business. 　　It was running right in front...

Feb 13, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Creates a Massive Luxury Unimog Pickup

　　Mercedes-Benz might have just figured out the only way to one-up the G-Wagen. If you want to outdo your army truck off-roader that has transformed into a $200,000 luxury statement, the only way to go is more. 　　Enter the most luxurious Unimog ever created. To mark 80 years of the truck that was half tractor and ultimate workhorse, Mercedes-Benz Special...

Feb 13, 2026

Engineered for Detours: Toyota Trucks Challenge Shows How Adventure Shapes Athletes

　　Play Detours defined this adventure-filled competition, whether teams ripped into first place or grinned their way into dead last. In the finale of Toyotas Destination Detour, the challenges heat up between Team 4Runner, Team Tacoma, and Team Land Cruiser. Each team ticked their checklists left and right as they raced to the 5 oclock deadline — and the $10,000 prize....

Feb 13, 2026

Great News for Public Land: This National Park Just Got Bigger

　　Saguaro National Park (SNP) is renowned for its striking desert landscapes and towering cacti. However, the park will soon have even more for visitors to explore. 　　On Dec. 16, local authorities approved the National Park Services bid to purchase 400.82 additional acres of land. SNP is now hopeful of expanding and protecting more of this unique desert region in the...

Feb 13, 2026

Last-Minute, Low Prices: Holiday Gifts From REI, Nemo, Helly Hansen, and More

　　Backcountry: Smith 4D MAG ChromaPop Goggles: Up to 40% Off 　　　　(Photo/Smith) The bold lens colors of Smiths ChromaPop Goggles arent just for style. They also boost contrast and clarity, even in dim conditions and changing light. And now you can save up to $140 on this winter sports essential. 　　Shop Smith Goggles REI: REI Co-op Magma 850 Down Hoodie:...

Feb 13, 2026

Best Snowboard Boots for Men of 2026

　　Your snowboard boots are the most important piece of gear in your setup — no exaggeration. They directly connect you to your board. The right pair can make or break your day on the mountain. 　　A good boot should deliver the perfect balance of comfort, support, and response, whether you’re carving groomers, sending park jumps, or exploring backcountry lines. 　　But...

Feb 13, 2026

The Toyota Truck Challenge Continues: Toyota Destination Detour’s Episode 2 Brings Grit & Glory

　　What does adventure do to the human brain? According to the value metrics calculated from the six athletes competing in the Toyota Destination Detour challenge, adventure impacts the human brain in hugely positive ways. Completing challenges in Toyota Trucks across gorgeous California landscapes doesnt hurt, either. 　　In this second episode of the Toyota Destination Detour, the three teams of athletes...

Feb 13, 2026

Fan-Favorite Backcountry Kit Goes Soft: Lofoten Flex1 Jacket and Pants Review

　　There’s this one distinct section of my favorite touring zone that confounds most layering strategies. It’s about an hour into the tour and nearly 2,000 vertical feet into the climbing when the forest yields to an icy wind-battered ridgeline that bends up even steeper. The topography creates a frigid micro-climate of wind and tundra. Yet I consistently overheat in a...

Feb 13, 2026

Best Snowboard Pants for Men of 2025-2026

　　Snowboard pants do more than just keep you warm and dry — they’re a key part of your on-mountain style and performance. From baggy fits and bold colors to slim, backcountry-inspired designs, today’s snowboard pants blend technical details with style that speaks to your riding identity. 　　But it’s not just about looking good. Snowboarding demands outerwear that can handle wet...

Feb 13, 2026

Warmth Meets Wiggle Room: REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag Review

　　Crawling into a sleeping bag can sometimes feel more like mummification than rest. Most designs are narrow for efficiency as they are meant to conserve heat and compress into a backpack. 　　The REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag takes a different approach. Built wide, soft, and unapologetically comfortable, it’s as close to bringing your bed to the campsite as...

Feb 13, 2026

Meet an American Renaissance Man: Rancher, Hunter, Combat Veteran, Wildland Firefighter, and Podcast Host

　　Play If you ask him, James Nash says he’s just a normal American guy with an abnormally organized truckbed, thanks to DECKEDs drawer systems. 　　He grew up on an Oregon ranch, trapping gophers and working as a pack horse hunting guide in high school. He also wrestled so well that he moved to Norway for a year to train professionally. ...

Feb 13, 2026

Fashion Goes Camping: ‘Adaptable Shelterwear’ Turns Gear Into an Outfit

　　The earthquake that struck Myanmar in March 2025 left a huge impact on Yoon Myat Su Lin. The death, destruction, and fallout from that tragedy stuck with the 22-year-old Myanmar fashion student studying at Esmod Tokyo. So, Lin started thinking outside of the box —way outside of it —and began designing an outfit shes calling the Adaptable Shelterwear Collection. 　　Seeing...

Feb 13, 2026

Bernhard Braun Releases the Most Risqué Freeride Ski Film We’ve Seen in a While

　　Bernhard Braun makes it clear from the start: he has nothing to tell. He isnt going to try to educate viewers with his ski movie or make them watch his emotional breakdowns on the skin track. Instead, the Rossignol athlete is content to crack a few jokes, shred sick lines, and stick big air landings. Its what the people want...

Feb 13, 2026

Classic Touring Boots Get Huge Updates: Scarpa Maestrale & Maestrale RS Review

　　Some boots make an impression for a season or two. The Scarpa Maestrale ($799) and Maestrale RS ($899) have stayed with me for more than a decade. I first skied a version of the Maestrale in 2010, and it has been a constant in my backcountry kit ever since. It has carried me through early-season firm snow in the Tetons,...

Feb 13, 2026

There’s No Better First Knife Than This: Knafs Lander 5 Review

　　I am part of a generation when kids carried pocket knives, slingshots, and shot BB guns on the regular. I am not saying there aren’t small pockets where this is still the case, but most kids nowadays just carry around a glowing screen for their entertainment. 　　Thankfully, theres a little knife-maker in Utah that still wants kids to get dirt...

Feb 13, 2026

How the Updated Cotopaxi Fuego Jacket Improves Upon a Classic

　　We’re no strangers to the Cotopaxi Fuego collection, particularly the Fuego Down Hooded Jacket. It is a versatile jacket that can perform in the mountains or around town. It also packs down to a more manageable size when you need to carry it, but not wear it. 　　However, that jacket has been revamped with new materials and a roomier fit,...

Feb 13, 2026

‘ShredSHOCK’ Snowboard Suspension Device Crushes Kickstarter Goal

　　When the first mass-produced suspension shocks hit the market for mountain bikes in the 90s, it changed the sport forever. Now, brands are applying that same concept to skis and snowboards. Last year, GearJunkie covered the launch of ShredShocks, a full suspension shock system for ski bindings. 　　This year, ShredLORD launched on Kickstarter, offering a similar system for snowboarders looking...

Feb 13, 2026

Say Goodbye to Smartwater Bottles — These Dialed Alternatives Have Refined the Design

　　From collaborations with high-fashion brands to apparel made with graphene and Kevlar, there were plenty of cutting-edge gear innovations this year. However, sometimes innovation comes from rethinking the simplest things. Take, for example, the humble water bottle. In 2025, creative advancements have helped replace one of backpackings most ubiquitous pieces of gear: the disposable Smartwater bottle. 　　Thru-hikers have long loved...