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Nov 5, 2025

Instagrammable eCooler Is Built Like a Tank: TRAVOCA Rigel 25 Dual Zone Review

　　Turns out, the best road-trip co-pilot doesn’t talk — it chills. I tested the TRAVOCA Rigel 25 Dual Zone (DZ) eCooler on a 10-day road trip from the Midwest to Colorado. I hauled it in and out of the trunk of my 1992 Toyota Hiace through high temperatures, dusty trails, and remote roads. 　　Over 1,200 miles from Chicago to the...

Nov 5, 2025

Corolla Concept Promises a Radical Makeover for Toyota’s Plain Vanilla Sedan

　　Change, as they say, is in the works. A near-production-ready concept Corolla making its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show reveals a radical makeover is coming. 　　Affordable and reliable. For millions of Toyota Corolla buyers, that’s been the right formula, one generation after another. But in a market where sedans continue to lose momentum, Toyota appears ready to rethink that...

Nov 5, 2025

Which STI Will We Get? Subaru Shows Off 2 Very Different Hot Hatch Futures

　　What’s Subaru without the iconic STI hot hatch? That’s a question that performance fans have been wondering about ever since the last model finished its run 3 years ago. 　　Apparently, Subaru planners have been asking the same question — but they’ve come up with two very different answers. Two concept versions are making their debut at the Japan Mobility Show...

Nov 5, 2025

A Premium Cycling Helmet With Unmatched Airflow: Giro Aries Spherical Road Bike Helmet Review

　　Ill be honest: I didnt expect a road bike helmet to change much about how I feel when I ride. Ive worn a number of helmets over the years, and they all do their job: keep my head intact. So when I clipped into the Giro Aries Spherical for the first time, I assumed it would check the same box....

Nov 5, 2025

Jaw-Dropping Ski Descent Headlines Banff’s 50th Mountain Film and Book Festival

　　At 50 years strong, the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival is celebrating its golden anniversary with a headliner who embodies everything the festival stands for: boldness, creativity, and a relentless drive toward the unknown. 　　Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger — former Olympian turned pioneering ski mountaineer — takes center stage this year fresh off a streak of history-making first descents all...

Nov 5, 2025

RV Travel Packing Hacks to Keep You Ready for Anything

　　Having the freedom to choose where you go and how you camp when you get there is the best part of traveling in an RV. 　　Regardless of the kind of RV you have, the best way to upgrade your trip is to hack your packing. Avoid the gear explosion and a chaotic camp kitchen by packing well before you hit...

Nov 5, 2025

Jim Morrison Becomes First to Ski Everest’s Deadly North Face: Watch His Run

　　Everest has been skied and snowboarded, but past attempts have always been on the southern slope. On Oct. 15, world-renowned skier Jim Morrison flipped the script, though. 　　Instead of going the same route as everyone before him, Morrison decided to ski the infamously dangerous north face of the mountain. In the process, he bagged a first descent and entered the...

Nov 5, 2025

Feathered Friends Swallow UL 20 Sleeping Bag Review: Arctic-Proven, Premium Sleeping Bag Choice

　　All of the trip reports I was reading told me I was foolish for bringing a down sleeping bag to Gates of the Arctic National Park. The entire park is a bog — good luck. Not to mention our intention to paddle down two rivers during the trip, packing away all of our insulation inside our boats for the ride....

Nov 5, 2025

Concealed-Carry Benchmade: Old-School ‘Successor’ Folder Adds New Twist

　　It took a meeting with HR to figure it out. But Im now carrying Benchmades newest old-school knife, the Successor, in a unique fashion. 　　It took a pair of slightly tight pants to finally push me over the top. After a few weeks of carrying the very pretty Benchmade Successor inside a handsome sheath in my front pocket, I just...

Nov 5, 2025

Salmon Reclaim the Klamath: First Chinook Seen Above Dams in 100 Years

　　This week, river watchers and tribal elders are quietly celebrating what was once thought improbable: Chinook salmon are making their way upstream in the Klamath River Basin for the first time in over a century. After four dams were removed, the fish have reached tributaries in the upper Klamath Basin, marking a major ecological milestone. 　　The Return of Salmon In...

Nov 5, 2025

Leave the Backpack Behind: Osprey Tempest & Talon 6 Waistpack Review

　　There are days when a backpack feels like too much, but pockets alone won’t cut it. That’s where Osprey’s Tempest 6 (women’s) and Talon 6 (men’s) hip packs come in. Built for fast, light missions on the trail, these high-capacity fanny packs suit hikers, runners, and mountain bikers who value comfort, balance, and hydration on the move. 　　During months of...

Nov 5, 2025

The Fleece That Never Flinches: Patagonia R1 Thermal Hoody Review

　　The wind cut across the valley, and snow hissed sideways as I clipped into my Nordic skis for one last lap. The temperature had dropped quickly, bringing a dry, biting cold that made breath freeze midair. 　　When I stopped to refuel, the cold hit hard. That’s when the Patagonia R1 Thermal came out of the pack. Within seconds of pulling...

Nov 5, 2025

Honda Gets Serious About Off-Road Adventure: Passport TrailSport HRC Concept

　　Looking for an even more capable Honda Passport? Honda Racings 2025 SEMA show concept is a look at exactly that. 　　Its called the Honda Passport TrailSport HRC Concept, and its a rolling showcase of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) performance parts and accessories that give the SUV added capability. This includes things like a new exhaust, upgraded shocks, rock sliders, and...

Nov 5, 2025

Stable Super-Trainer With Race-Day Speed: HOKA Rocket X 3 Review

　　With two kids under 3 and a full-time job, my training windows are short and precious. Most of my runs are 5 to 6 miles from the house, linking into a network of dirt and crushed-gravel roads that twist and roll through the foothills. Those runs tend to be fast — tempo and threshold efforts more often than not —...

Nov 5, 2025

No Frills, All Function: Marathon SSNAV-D Auto Arctic Edition Review

　　For someone who’s not a pilot, I spend a lot of time in airplanes. And it just so happened that, while awaiting takeoff in Chicago, my phone buzzed with a press release from Marathon Watches. 　　The company’s popular Navigator line, the SSNAV Auto, had come to market with a new white-dialed, Arctic Edition. The photos showed what I’d come to...

Nov 5, 2025

Gear Up for Adventure: How to Stay Equipped for Exploration of All Kinds

　　You don’t have to be an adventure purist to tackle a trail in a new Toyota Truck. Whether you’re the type that likes to crack climb in the Yosemite Valley or motor down to Baja for a sweet surf break, there’s a truck ready to get you — and your gear — there in style. 　　That’s why we’re introducing an...

Nov 5, 2025

Adventure Algorithm: The Science Behind Why Outdoor Exploration Feels So Good

　　Presented by 　　　　It’s no secret that moving our bodies outside is good for overall well-being. But what does “good” actually mean? Thanks to recent advancements in technology, science may finally be able to provide a more concrete answer. 　　In partnership with Toyota Trucks, the GearJunkie team set out to test how science can track those good vibes and use...

Nov 5, 2025

More Power, Fewer Cylinders, More Screen, Fewer Buttons: 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

　　The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is getting a new engine. No, its not the return of the Hemi V8 like in Rams pickups, but the new engine will give the SUV more horsepower. 　　The new four-cylinder is part of a mild refresh for 2026 that includes new styling and an upgraded interior. Jeep is also giving lower-spec model buyers the...

Nov 5, 2025

Lumbar Support for Day Hikes, Dialed for Transpacific Flights: Osprey Fairview 40 Travel Pack Review

　　It was 6 a.m. when my alarm went off — and rain pounded the gabled copper roof of the 300-year-old Daishinbo Pilgrim Lodge. Sunshine or not, I was in Japan to hike Mount Haguro on Honshu Island. If the downpour persisted, I would certainly find out whether my Osprey Fairview Travel Pack could duck any moisture. 　　The day trek follows...

Nov 5, 2025

Classic Style, Modern Power, Stick Shift: Toyota ‘Trail Cruiser’ 2025 SEMA Build

　　The J60 Toyota Land Cruiser has been an icon for more than 40 years. But as tough as the 60 Series has been, even the newest are using engines and transmissions that were designed long enough ago that theyre eligible for early retirement. 　　The Toyota Turbo Trail Cruiser is a SEMA show concept that fixes that particular piece of the...