May 20, 2024

The Best Boardshorts For Surfing, Swimming, and Beyond

　　No matter if you’re surfing, swimming or crushing a beach workout, the best boardies allow you to perform more naturally, comfortably, and confidently. Once you find that unequaled pair, you’ll wear them until the seams finally give out—forcing you to start the quest all over again. 　　We’ve been testing the newest boardshorts in and out of the water for the...

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May 20, 2024

This Huge REI Anniversary Sale Is Full of Deals on Camping Gear

　　Camping season is here (hurray!) and its time to go over your gear wish lists and stock up. Now through May 27, during the REI Anniversary Sale, you can save up to 30% on all things camping from brands you trust. Staples like tents and sleeping pads are marked down as well as camp lighting, cooking, and other accessories. 　　We...

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May 20, 2024

Save Up to 30% on Hiking Gear During the REI Anniversary Sale

　　During the REI Anniversary Sale — now through May 27, Memorial Day — you can save up to 30% on all things camping from brands you trust. Staples like tents and sleeping pads are marked down as well as camp lighting, cooking, and other accessories. 　　We combed through the sale for these standouts below, but take note, a lot of...

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May 20, 2024

Full Throttle Fun for First-Time Captains: Jet-Propelled Sea-Doo ‘Switch’ Pontoon Review

　　Grip it and rip it! My crew mates cheerfully egged me on after I cleared the last No Wake Zone and gingerly bobbed into the vast, open Atlantic Ocean. Ordinarily, a command like that would sound sarcastic on a pontoon. But they were very much serious —this was no ordinary pontoon, after all. 　　And up to now, my piloting skills...

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May 20, 2024

Running Deals: Save Up to 30% During the REI Anniversary Sale

　　Lucky for us, REIs Anniversary Sale comes in time for running season to really kick off. 　　As part of its overall sale, youll find deals on all things running, from shoes, to sun-blocking shirts, hydration bladders, and smartwatches. For this roundup of deals, we’ve curated some bestselling running gear from top brands like Aktra, Saucony, Salomon, Janji, and, of course,...

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May 20, 2024

The Best Messenger Bags of 2024

　　More practical than a tote bag, and more accessible than a backpack, the timeless messenger bag continues to be our choice for our daily carry.We know it can be overwhelming to have so many different bags for different purposes, and we also know we’re not the only ones with backpacks, briefcases, purses, tote bags, and shopping bags starting to feel...

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May 20, 2024

The Best Headlamps For Hunting of 2024

　　If youve ever blood-trailed an elk after sunset, you know that having the best headlamp for hunting is critical. Thats the situation GearJunkie Editorial Director Sean McCoy found himself in a couple of years ago after releasing an arrow just minutes before the end of the legal shooting light in Colorado. With an uncertain shot, he needed to spend hours...

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May 20, 2024

Body of Colorado Climber Recovered From Longs Peak After 4-Day Search

　　The search for Lucas Macaj, 23, ended Thursday when Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) announced that recovery efforts had been completed. According to a park press release, the climber from Colorado Springs had set out early on Sunday to attempt a solo ascent of Longs Peak via the Keyhole Route. The last communication Macaj sent was a text message to...

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May 20, 2024

The Secret to a Great Backcountry Cocktail? Your Dehydrator.

　　Backpacking is work—fun work, but you still might want a drink when you’re done. A dehydrator isn’t just for meals; it allows for mixologist-level cocktails with unexpected ingredients that don’t compromise pack weight. Dehydrate berries and citrus for sunset sangria or limes for margaritas. Experiment with your favorite flavors or try this recipe on your next trip. 　　Backcountry Old Fashioned...

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May 20, 2024

The Best Climbing Helmets of 2024

　　Outdoor climbing comes with inherent hazards, and wearing a helmet can help you protect yourself and decrease risk. Modern helmets are designed to defend against rockfall from above, and side impacts that can occur during lead falls. Thanks to innovations in materials and design, climbing helmets are constantly improving. 　　Climbing helmets have evolved from their humble, clunky beginnings. Now, some...

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May 20, 2024

Plan the Ultimate Family Vacation in West Texas

　　Some of the best family memories are made when you explore together. With tons of outdoor activities, a chance to live the cowboy lifestyle, plus no shortage of homestyle Texas cooking, the ranches of West Texas are the perfect setting for families to share new and engaging experiences. Outside tapped travel mom Jessica Human and her three sons to test...

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May 20, 2024

How to Be Ready for Everyday Adventure

　　Andy Cochrane is a multiple-sport adventurer and expedition athlete who is now home-based in Bend, Oregon, though he says the lessons aren’t easily forgotten from the five years he spent roaming the west, racking up a quarter-million miles living out of his 2015 Tacoma. He still relies on the same truck: “It could take me almost anywhere, was ready at...

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May 20, 2024

I’ve Done the Same Thing Every Day for More Than 12 Years. This is What I’ve Learned.

　　Many of us know the feeling of resolving to do things differently in our everyday life. Photographer Mary Jo Hoffman understands what it is to make a daily ritual out of that resolve. On January 1, 2012, she began a “one-year creative effort” in which she committed to capture a photo of a found object in nature and post it...

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May 20, 2024

The Best Gravel Bikes of 2024

　　As trails become more crowded and phones distract drivers on the road, riders are turning the pedals toward remote stretches of backcountry gravel. Its arguably safer, makes you a better rider, and is undeniably fun. 　　While adventurous riders have been riding all manner of bikes on dirt roads for many decades, gravel biking has seen a recent explosion in popularity....

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May 20, 2024

Adventuremobile Dream Come True: TAV x Enduro Land Cruiser Overland Build

　　TAV Expedition Outfitters and Enduro Campers came together to build what their client calls the perfect marriage. It all started with a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Heritage Edition, which was chopped in half and built up with a TAV Stage 2 Long Travel system and an Enduro Campers SuperTourer. 　　What resulted is what the new owner, a long-time TAV...

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May 20, 2024

The Best Electric Bikes of 2024

　　The electric bike industry experienced meteoric growth following the pandemic, leading to plenty of options for the modern commuter. While the industry initially focused on electric assist cargo bikes, now youre just as likely to see electric cruisers, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, fat bikes, and folding bikes cruising local roads and trails. 　　Our team spent two years (and counting) and...

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May 20, 2024

Meet the ‘CyberTrailer’: Brutalist Camper and Tow-Behind Charging Station for Electric Trucks

　　Reduce range anxiety, extend your off-grid adventure, and make your own water from thin air — the CyberTrailer embodies the best of what Living Offers in an unmistakable aesthetic. 　　Launching today, the CyberTrailer serves double duty as a pull-behind camper and mobile charging for electric vehicles. And while its design undoubtedly draws from the Cybertruck, it can be towed by...

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May 20, 2024

The Best Electric Coolers of 2024

　　Say goodbye to nasty water at the bottom of coolers and bags of rock-hard ice. If youre ready for a serious camp-kitchen upgrade, its time to welcome an electric cooler to your kit. 　　These portable refrigerators can plug into your car battery or run on mobile power packs, solar panels, and more. You can pack your iceless cooler to the...

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May 20, 2024

Van Gogh Bike, Nalgene Utility Strap, Home Rowing Tablet, and More Emerging Gear

　　You know what makes modern outdoor gear so much fun? Its usually not tethered down by pointless arguments over style versus substance. Sure, plenty of old fogeys will get their undies in a bunch over the presumed necessity of a gym climbing pack, a Vincent Van Gogh-themed bicycle, or a video screen for rowers. 　　But style and substance dont have...

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May 20, 2024

The Best Flip-Flops of 2024

　　For the most part, flip-flops are transitional footwear. You wear them at times when you’d prefer to be barefoot, but the circumstances aren’t conducive to going au naturale. Perhaps you want to air out your dogs on a hot day after a workout. Or maybe you’re on your way to the beach or pool, where you’ll gladly fling them off...

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