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Feb 14, 2026

Hide and Sip: YETI Drops Dog Toys and Camo Drinkware

　　Its holiday shopping season, and YETI is releasing new products to gift your friends, family, and, yes, your dog. Its new releases include a limited-edition color pattern, dog toys, and new drinkware. Find a sneak peek of all of the hottest products below. 　　Gone to the Dogs YETI is building its presence in the dog gear space with the release...

Feb 14, 2026

The Powder Lover’s Choice: Tubbs Mountaineer Snowshoes Review

　　It’s a frigid morning in Grand Teton National Park. Nearly 2 new feet of powder blanket the valley floor, and a group of clients wait behind me, shifting with nervous energy as they look out at the untouched snow. As the guide, it’s my job to take the first steps, breaking trail so they can follow without taking on the...

Feb 14, 2026

Get Ahead of Hunting Season With Moultrie Edge 3 Trail Cams

　　Accustomed to hunting on land where his grandfather taught him how to move through the woods, Jack Summerfield had his eyes set on a new property in Southeast Virginia this year. While he doesnt have as much time as hed like to hunt, he still enjoys bow hunting as a way to connect with nature and share the tradition passed...

Feb 14, 2026

Influencer Behind Controversial Wombat Video Now Faces Illegal Hunting Charges in WY

　　A Montana woman who went viral earlier this year for grabbing a baby wombat in Australia is now facing a long list of wildlife-related charges in Wyoming. Newly obtained court documents, reviewed by GearJunkie, outline eight misdemeanor counts against Samantha Strable, also known online as Sam Jones or Sam_Strays_Somewhere. These include accusations that she falsely claimed Wyoming residency to secure...

Feb 14, 2026

Watch ‘Out of the Ordinary’: Head Celebrates the Wonderful Weirdness of Ski Culture

　　Theres a lot more to skiing than sliding around on snow. The culture of lodge life, travel elements, misadventures, impulsive strike missions, and moments of sillyness all define a winter. They fill in the space between runs with a special dopamine-fueled energy you cant get from any other sport. Its a hard thing to define — and its the subject...

Feb 14, 2026

Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus Gets the Biggest Glow-Up Yet

　　Outdoor communication keeps getting smarter, smaller, and, like all thing, more expensive. Garmin’s new inReach Mini 3 Plus ($499) adds a touchscreen, voice messaging, and photo sharing to a device that once prided itself on being almost stubbornly simple. 　　The new version jumps from a tiny grayscale screen and a handful of buttons to something closer to a stripped-down phone....

Feb 14, 2026

Jackson Hole’s Hidden History: ‘Layers of Time’ Rewinds Millions of Years for Resort’s 60th Birthday

　　Theres the history of Jackson Hole ski resort, and then, theres the history of the mountain itself. The former is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The latter is the subject of Jackson Holes new film Layers of Time, which explores the geologic history told by the layers of the rock, and how its tied to the resorts modern identity...

Feb 14, 2026

Hyundai Hopes You’ll Go (Pea)Nuts for New Snoopy Themes

　　Somebodys been snooping around at Hyundai. Make that Snoopy-ing around at Hyundai. 　　The automaker has just added new in-car themes to bring Peanuts to your Palisade and other Hyundai models. Not the trail snack must-have, the classic comic characters. Its a new feature that replaces your boring in-car displays with ones that are a little more fun. 　　Why Not Put...

Feb 14, 2026

Ikon Pass to Be Pulled From Sale Dec. 11 — Buy Yours Before It’s Too Late

　　With the onset of winter, ski season is in full swing. If you havent bought a pass yet, nows the time. 　　Ikon Pass will stop sales for the year on Dec. 11. That means youve got less than 2 weeks to secure access for this season if you plan on skiing at Copper, Steamboat, Arapahoe Basin, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth, or...

Feb 14, 2026

Save Up to 40% With Sun & Ski Sports Holiday Deals

　　Heres your chance to save on winter apparel and skis ahead of the best snow. And since this is prime gifting season, too, why not give the gift of gear? 　　Sun Ski Sports has several curated gift guides to help with your holiday shopping. But there are plenty of deals to check out, including in-season goods. Explore our selection of...

Feb 14, 2026

How to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree on Public Land

　　There are many iconic moments from the 1989 classic National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. But the one that really etched itself into my childhood consciousness was when Clark Griswold ventured into a nearby forest to cut down a Christmas tree. 　　You can cut down your own tree? I thought. That sounds amazing! 　　Of course, this childhood dream never came true for...

Feb 14, 2026

New Is Not Enough: 2025 Audi SQ5 Review

　　The brand-new SQ5 is a big deal for Audi. The SUV is far and away its bestseller in the U.S., nearly doubling Audis next-best last year. When brand sales dropped 14% in 2024, and the Q5 and more powerful SQ5 were down 23%, its a big problem in need of a solution. 　　Audi needs to reverse that trend, and the...

Feb 14, 2026

Everything Your Dog Needs for Outdoor Adventure: K9 Gear, Tips, and More

　　Whether you’re looking for a buddy to take mountain biking, skiing, running, kayaking, or hiking, most dogs are up for anything given a bit of training and encouragement — and, of course, the right gear. 　　Our editors have traveled thousands of miles with their dogs, by car, foot, ski, and almost any other means of adventure. Needless to say, weve...

Feb 14, 2026

Utah Father Charged With Child Torture After Winter Hike Turns Dangerous

　　A Utah father is facing six first-degree felony charges after a hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon left his three children in critical condition. Authorities released a detailed timeline that identifies weather exposure, delayed retreat, and medical emergencies among the primary factors in the case. 　　The Hike 　　　　Wasatch Mountain Range Broads Fork Twin Peaks Trail; (photo/Shutterstock) In early October, Micah...

Feb 14, 2026

Big Idea Design Launches First American-Made Knife, and It’s a Dandy: ‘USA Signal’ Review

　　The name of the game for many businesses in 2025, not least of all knife manufacturers, has been adaptation to stay operational. An uncertain landscape of tariffs and the costs of raw materials left a looming specter of higher manufacturing costs. 　　One tactic to combat raising prices, at least to the degree posed by the very highest tariff rates, is...

Feb 14, 2026

A Cooling Shirt for the Hottest Hunts: Badlands Stealth CoolTouch Hoodie Review

　　About an hour and a half into my first sit of the season, I was having a staredown with a doe 10 yards away. Other deer were in the area, and I reminded myself to stay still, trust my camouflage, and put out good vibes. Yes, I believe deer detect vibes. 　　After what felt like an eternity, she put her...

Feb 14, 2026

Form & Function for the Outdoors: A Vaer Watch Gift Guide

　　Arguably, time itself is a matter of form and function, but when it comes to reading time during outdoor ventures, the form of a proper field watch is the way to go. For more specialized use, there are tactical and dive builds, but we still lump them in with the general term field watches. 　　To withstand years of use, whether...

Feb 14, 2026

Ultralight Knives, iPhone Airbag, Jet Motor SUP, and More Emerging Gear

　　Small improvements to the gear you use day in and day out mean big improvements in functionality and protection, and this holiday week welcomed gear releases that did just that. 　　A new phone case aims to give your expensive smartphone the protection of an airbag. Wildly popular blade maker Montana Knife Company releases multiple new models. And some high-end, high-tech...

Feb 14, 2026

The Best Tree Stands of 2025-2026

　　Figuring out which is the best tree stand for your hunt is no easy feat. It just isnt a product that lends itself to an easy test drive. Tree stands often have a painful price tag and its one that isnt easy to swallow if your stand makes your toes fall asleep mid-hunt. 　　When it comes to hunting, the right...

Feb 14, 2026

When You Need Real Containment, Not Wire & Wishes: Impact Dog Crates Review

　　Impact Dog Crates showed up in my life for a pretty simple reason. I needed a crate I could trust on the road, that did not eat up my whole truck bed when I was not using it. 　　My bird dogs and I get out for roosters when we can, and they often come along for long cross-country drives. They...