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May 13, 2025

The Best Camera Tripods of 2025

　　Whether youre capturing breathtaking landscapes, wildlife shots, or the northern lights, the best camera tripod for your specific needs is an essential addition to your photography kit. 　　Our lead testers, Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar, took these tripods on countless adventures in the Tetons, Yellowstone, Alaska, Colorado, and more to capture images of grizzlies, moose, sunrises, sunsets, the Milky Way,...

May 13, 2025

Park City Ski Patrol Strikes, Resort Remains Open

　　The Park City Ski Patrol, as part of the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA), went on strike on Friday morning, with 204 mountain safety personnel and ski patrollers not signing in for work and going on strike. The mountain remained open on Friday as Vail Resorts leveraged experienced patrol leaders from Park City Mountain and our other mountain...

May 13, 2025

Free Gear Fridays: Segway eKickScooter ZT3 Pro

　　This week, one lucky winner will receive a Segway eKickScooter ZT3 Pro. As Segways first off-road scooter, the ZT3 Pro ($1,300) has a powerful motor, full suspension, rugged tires, and 6 inches of ground clearance for speed and performance on all terrains. 　　Learn more about this advanced line of Segway scooters, and enter for your chance to win one! 　　More...

May 13, 2025

Smells Like Germany: Jack’s Abby ‘Extra Layer’ Dark Lager Review

　　What does Germany smell like? If you just have to know, hit play and hear the aromatic explanation as the BeerJunkie himself, Paul Pabst, cracks open a Munich-style dark lager, brewed specifically for winter enjoyment. 　　Today, Pabst continues his five-part series on winter beer, this time sampling from Massachusetts Jacks Abby. The brewerys Extra Layer dark lager boasts notes of...

May 13, 2025

Salomon RS8 Skate Skis With Prolink Pro Skate Binding: A Skate Ski for All Day, Everyday

　　Skate skiing is a workout, but it’s also one of the most enjoyable workouts you can get with the right equipment. The Salomon RS 8 Skate Skis with Prolink Pro Skate Bindings ($370) are a joy to ski on through mid-winter powder all the way through spring crust. The skis are comfortable on the feet, have an exceptional glide, and...

May 13, 2025

Top Running Shoes & Trends to Look For in 2025: Prices, Launch Dates, and More

　　Earlier this fall, the running industry converged in Austin, Texas, for its annual pilgrimage to The Running Event. This trade show gives journalists, retailers, influencers, and more a peek at the future of footwear — and gear! 　　It’s also a chance to speak directly with the designers, managers, and CEOs of the companies that continue to push the sport forward....

May 13, 2025

REI Stormhenge Down Hybrid Parka Review: Warm and Wallet Friendly

　　The REI Stormhenge Down Hybrid Parka comes very close to top-notch performance while costing around half of what you can expect from some of its more venerated competitors. The REI Stormhenge Down Hybrid Parka isn’t the lightest backpacking or expedition-style puffy. 　　It doesn’t have a breathable GORE-TEX membrane, and it doesn’t come down past your knees like a more stylish,...

May 13, 2025

Portable and Potent, This Power Station Keeps Us Juiced: Anker Solix C1000 Review

　　My camping life has really changed since I met my partner. He loves being outdoors, but since he used to be in the military, he’s had enough of roughing it. He likes enjoying creature comforts like a Keurig, LED mood lighting, and a portable toilet — all of which (well, sans toilet) require portable power on our travels. 　　It’s been...

May 13, 2025

GearJunkie Stories of the Year: Readers’ & Editors’ Top Picks

　　If I had to sum up the last 12 months, it would be with a question: Does time move faster with more news? Admittedly, many people may not feel the intensity of current events like a journalist toiling away at the keyboard every day. But Id wager Im not the only news junkie who felt something akin to an overdose...

May 13, 2025

Outdoor Industry Confronts ‘Scary’ Future of Higher Tariffs

　　Kyle Ranson is worried about both of his outdoor brands. Hes the founder of Portland-based e-bike maker Vvolt and the CEO of Showers Pass, which makes technical apparel. Like much of the U.S. economy, Ranson relies on the import of products and materials made in China. And for over 25 years, business has mostly been good. 　　But the last few...

May 13, 2025

Our Best Longform Stories of 2024

　　From tourists behaving badly in national parks to a camping trip in one of the hottest places in the world, Outside published a long list of captivating features this year. My personal favorite, “Death on Shishapangma,” by the talented Gloria Liu, explores the risks of rushing to summit the world’s highest peaks through a terrible tragedy. Liu retells the deaths...

May 13, 2025

Getting Up Early on a Powder Day Is Overrated

　　There’s no other way to put it: My skier friends and I are hedonists. We chase the pleasures of a 100-day ski season, cold snow splashing in our faces as we make turns in deep powder. We stay up late dancing, eat fondue and sip a cold beer on a sundeck under an azure sky. We minimize discomfort by shelling out...

May 13, 2025

Rare, Do-It-All Blade Proves Its Pedigree: TRM Bulldog Review

　　While many knife brands iterate, innovate, and release new knives weekly or monthly, I prefer refinement and perfection, honed over years, in a select few models. Believe it or not, there is a sterling example of this type of knife production. 　　Massachsetts-based Three Rivers Manufacturing (TRM) does not release a new knife every week or month.Instead, it works on and...

May 13, 2025

Black Diamond Recon LT Ski Pants Review: A Versatile Shell for All-Mountain and Uphilling Adventures

　　I opted for the be bold, start cold strategy, wearing only a light waffle zip along with the Black Diamond Recon Stretch LT Pant. It felt balmy for 7 a.m. as we set off on the skin track en route up Ski Hayden, a local off-piste jaunt accessed off Castle Creek Road outside of Aspen. One creek crossing, 3 hours...

May 13, 2025

A Wide, Playful, Economic Splitboard: Korua Shapes Transition Finder Splitboard Review

　　My first day riding the Korua Shapes Transition Finder splitboard was in a place that we call the Honey Hole. It has reliable coverage and predictable avalanche conditions, making it our go-to spot for early-season tours. The best part about this zone is that it is riddled with small rollers, gullies, and features that invite you to take a playful...

May 13, 2025

FKT Controversy: Ultrarunner Stunned by Plea Bargain for Cutting Switchback; Trial Set for Spring

　　In September 2024, Michelino Sunseri cut a signed switchback during an attempt to claim the fastest known time (FKT) for summiting Grand Teton Peak.He maderecord time, running the 13.2-mile out-and-back route in just 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. 　　However, when it was revealed to fastestknowntime.com that hed cut a switchback, his record was revoked. And that was just...

May 13, 2025

Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail Is America’s Friendliest Thru-Hike

　　The Green Bay Packers were suddenly not the most interesting entertainment option in Mac’s Pub and Grub, a dim dive packed with people wearing Packers gear on a Sunday afternoon in October in the lakeside Wisconsin town of Merrimac. Unfortunately for me, I was. 　　Midway through the first quarter, I had slipped inside Mac’s, found an unoccupied stool, and leaned against...

May 13, 2025

What Is Beef Tallow Actually Good For?

　　The tradwives of TikTok have superhuman trend-setting abilities. Theyve revived 1950s-style fashion and have made whipping up complicated recipes and even everyday household goods from scratch—like cough syrup and Coca-Cola—cool again. Now, beef tallow is a staple in their skincare routines and on their plates. 　　Over the last month, TikTok has exploded with videos of people applying beef tallow as...

May 13, 2025

Gear of the Year: Our Editors’ Top Picks of 2024

　　Its time to look back on 2024 in gear, one of the GearJunkie edit teams favorite assignments. In the last 12 months, we tested hundreds of products selected from thousands of launches, pitches, and cold-call emails. 　　As with every Gear of the Year roundup, some wonderful products had to be left out to winnow everything down to 10 winners. There...

May 13, 2025

The Gear Our Editors Are Loving This December

　　Winter is finally here in full force, and our editors have been enjoying every last drop of snow (and sometimes rain) outside. From touring up our local ski hills to early-morning winter runs before work, weve tested countless pieces of gear this December. Below are the 12 pieces weve enjoyed the most–permission granted to steal some ideas for last-minute holiday...