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Jun 17, 2025

Portable Keg, Mini Monocular, PBR Boots, and More Emerging Gear

　　New gear isnt always about innovation. Sometimes, its also about helping protect the public lands we all use. You can support national forests through a cool product line from The Landmark Project, or help injured veterans and first responders through an annual fundraiser through Arcade Belts. 　　But weve also got some fresh ideas for gear this week, as always. That...

Jun 17, 2025

Self-Flying Drone, World’s Smallest Knife, Porsche Luggage, and More Emerging Gear

　　Summers get hotter and more intense every year, so finding ways to mitigate the heat is no small task. Thats where newfangled devices like the NICE ROCC come in, offering athletes the ability to cool down without the need for ice or water. 　　And theres an ever-increasing array of apparel tech with breathable materials, like the first-ever merino wool bib....

Jun 17, 2025

Stargazing Tent, $400K Watch, Lightest Arc’teryx Pack, and More Emerging Gear

　　Summer heat has already arrived for many of us —and that means making sure youre prepared to take advantage of it. No matter the time of year, theres gear to help you make the most of time outside. 　　For this weeks slate of new products, we have a couple pairs of shoes for hikers and alpinists, new cooking options for...

Jun 17, 2025

Backyard Bike Ramp, Swiss Army Watch, Music-Blasting Sunglasses, and More Emerging Gear

　　No matter how chaotic the world becomes, the sun will keep shining — especially with the arrival of summer. That means its time to get off our butts and do something fun outside. 　　This weeks roster of new outdoor gear will help you do just that. Weve got burly e-bikes and gravel running shoes to show you, along with colorful...

Jun 17, 2025

Summer Sales Mean Big Savings on Dometic, Oru Kayak, Outerknown, and More

　　Outerknown Blanket Flannel: 36% Off 　　　　(Photo/Erika Courtney) Outerknown’s bestselling flannel is made from a soft, organic cotton twill with a midweight heft. Its the type of flannel you can labor in, yet the large pattern and textured look give it enough style for stepping out on the town. 　　Check out the Outerknown sale page for more apparel marked down...

Jun 17, 2025

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

　　Spring is heSpring is here, and the weather is cooperating so adventurers can get outside and enjoy many of our favorite hobbies. Thats one reason now is a great time to review gear wish lists and stock up. Plus, it doesnt hurt that May 16-26, REI is running its biggest sale of the year, with discounts on the latest gear...

Jun 17, 2025

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

　　Summer is high season for day hikes and backpacking trips you dreamed about all winter. The REI Anniversary Sale is a great time to complete your gear wish list at a discount. 　　During the sale, now through May 26 (Memorial Day), you can save big on all hiking and backpacking staples like boots, tents, sleeping bags, and more from brands...

Jun 17, 2025

Save Big With Gear Deals From Outdoor Research, Osprey, Duck Camp, and More

　　Outdoor Research: Up to 50% Off 　　　　The Outdoor Research Freewheel Short Sleeve MTB Jersey; (photo/Outdoor Research) You can pick up an Outdoor Research Freewheel MTB Short Sleeve Jersey for $30 (50% off). The Freewheel jersey is lightweight and airy, and it has a UPF 30+ sun protection rating. The Freewheel has a bike-specific fit and includes a thermo-regulating treatment...

Jun 17, 2025

Columbia Memorial Day Sale: 25-40% Off Everything

　　Columbia makes a wide variety of versatile summer apparel to keep you cool and protect you from the suns UV rays. We combed through the sale to find a mix of summer layers, footwear, and other gear. 　　No matter the occasion, Columbia makes apparel to fit your needs. Take advantage of its Memorial Day Sale and save 25-40% off everything...

Jun 17, 2025

Camping Deals: Up to 30% Off Top Gear During the REI Anniversary Sale

　　Camping season is here (hurray!), and it’s time to review your camp gear setups for any wants and needs. Thats because its also time for REIs biggest sale. 　　Now through May 26, during the REI Anniversary Sale, you can save up to 30% on all kinds of camping gear. We combed through the sale to find sleeping pads, lighting, cooking,...

Jun 17, 2025

Backcountry Memorial Day Weekend Sale

　　Quality outdoor gear is an investment. But you don’t have to break the bank to outfit your adventures. Instead, add to your gear closet the smart way, with deals from the Backcountry Memorial Day Sale running May 16-26. 　　As a one-stop shop for all types of outdoor gear, Backcountry carries top-rated products from some of the best brands in the...

Jun 17, 2025

Must See: ‘Summit’ Unveils Stunning 40-Year Archive of Hallowed Magazine Covers

　　Once upon a time, print magazines represented the height of journalism. They offered a glimpse into places most readers would never see, and the innate impermanence of stories on paper lent glossy, high-concept magazines an intrinsic value. 　　So, its no small thing that the resurrected Summit Journal — one of rock climbings most storied publications — has just debuted a gorgeous...

Jun 17, 2025

Mammut Photo Contest Is Also a Global Treasure Hunt

　　Mammuts CEO perched himself on Eigers North Face to announce a photo contest — and then hide a camera. 　　The attention-grabbing video announces the brands 2025 photo contest, in which Mammut encourages photographers to capture their summer by getting outside and adventuring. 　　There are six contest categories, each rewarding a photographer with Mammut gear, a guided mountain experience including accommodation,...

Jun 17, 2025

Adrian Ballinger Argues for Sweeping Change on Everest: Nepal-Side Summits Are Becoming ‘Unethical’

　　For decades, the southern face of Mount Everest has been the preferred route to the worlds highest summit. The Nepalese government, which controls this side of the mountain, reliably kept it open to foreign climbers. And the countrys native Sherpas proved adept as climbing porters who could shoulder the burden of large expeditions. 　　But theres more than one way to...

Jun 17, 2025

From Fire to Ice: Solo Stove Launches Cooler That Blasts A/C

　　The first-ever cooler from Solo Stove aims for more than keeping your food fresh. Known for its smokeless fire pits, Solo Stove has introduced a cooler that doubles as an air conditioner. 　　Yes, it purports to retain ice for days, and can also charge your phone. But the real kicker? The Solo Windchill 47 Cooler has a built-in A/C that...

Jun 17, 2025

Two Bear Canisters in One: REI Traverse Modular Bear Canister Review

　　Id never seen a bear canister like the one before me at the REI Co-op Magnusson Lab in Seattle. The translucent orange container was sitting in a device that looked like a guillotine, and I watched as it pressed a steel bears tooth down into the plastic exterior. Two of REIs lab researchers stood quietly beside me, watching as the...

Jun 17, 2025

Wind-Resistant, Infrared Stove Thrives in Harsh Conditions: Primus Ulti Stove 1.0 Review

　　The thought of coffee rustled me from my sleeping bag, as it does most mornings.I could hear the wind howling against my truck. Bleary-eyed, I peeked out the window and saw our camp chairs blown over, and my friends tent flapping in the late September breeze. It was a blustery fall day. Good thing I had a wind-resistant camping stove,...

Jun 17, 2025

Half the Weight With Greater Space: Marmot Limelight Ultralight 3P Review

　　Just as I finished setting up the Marmot Limelight Ultralight 3P tent and got snuggled in my sleeping bag, it began to snow at my campsite in Bryce Canyon National Park. At an elevation of 8,000 feet and with temps dipping into the 20s, I knew the snow would stick. I went to sleep unaware of how much it might...

Jun 17, 2025

An Ultralight Cookpot for Around $30: Fire Maple Petrel Ultralight G2 Pot

　　If I had to list the top three things that I hate carrying, but need when I head out on an adventure, its food, water, and a means of cooking and eating said food. It seems ridiculous to condemn the few things I need to survive, but here we are — and I’ve felt this way for years. 　　Additionally, although...

Jun 17, 2025

Big Agnes’ Lightest Sleeping Pad Yet: Zoom UL Review

　　I was at the Douglas Springs trailhead in Saguaro National Park, playing a final round of Tetris with the items in my pack before I got on the trail. Since water access was limited on my multiday hike, I had to start with 8 L of water, which added a lot of base weight and took up a ton of...