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Nov 7, 2025

Mountain Lion Mauls 4-Year-Old in Olympic National Park, Rangers Seek Witnesses

　　A mountain lion bit a 4-year-old child in Olympic National Park on July 20, 2025, resulting in a Flight for Life to Seattle. The incident, which occurred in the north section of the park near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge, is now under investigation. Park rangers are asking for any witnesses to contact them with information. 　　Rangers were...

Nov 7, 2025

Frankenstein Shoe Combines Runner, Hiker, Climber: Salewa Wildfire NXT Review

　　I reached a foot out over the airy gap below me to the rock face a few feet away, dangling from an iron rung. My shoe stuck to the opposite wall as I applied pressure. I swung my body across the abyss to the other side, my other foot joining on the slabby rock as my hands transitioned across the...

Nov 7, 2025

See the Best New Baits From ICAST 2025

　　New baits are one of my favorite categories of products. They fill anglers with dreams of finding the lure that will result in a fish on every cast. Is that realistic? No, but its fun to dream. And while you may not have the coin to spring for a brand-new rod or reel, baits are relatively cheap, allowing virtually every...

Nov 7, 2025

5 Things to Look For in a Bow Sight (Before You Regret Your Purchase)

　　Bow sights really have come a long way since I first shot a bow. Back then, I remember having pins that were painted different colors. My sight more resembled a bear trap than an actual bow sight. These days, we are beyond lucky with access to top-of-the-line engineered bow sights. And there are a lot of them to choose from....

Nov 7, 2025

Oversized, Out of Place, But Perfectly Balanced: Leatherman Pioneer Fixed Blade Review

　　Trends often dictate a brand’s next product, but not always. Over the last year, a slew of small pocket fixed-blade knives dominated the knife market. Generally less than 6 inches, they’re designed to be discreet and effective. 　　But even as this sub-segment continues to grow and thrive, Leatherman opted to design its new line of Built Different fixed-blade knives as...

Nov 7, 2025

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Gets Hybrid, Drops 2.Slow Base Engine

　　The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek now comes as a hybrid. For the 2026 model year, Subaru is dumping the old 2.0 engine, going with a larger 2.5 as standard and combining it with a hybrid system as the upgrade. 　　Subaru is also adding more standard features like rear seat airbags and keyless access, with more extra features coming to some of...

Nov 7, 2025

Learn, Listen, Connect: ‘The Big Thing’ Overland Event Goes Beyond Gear

　　While in Montana, attending a demonstration with Warn Industries’ Justin Walker, he asked what the most important piece of equipment for winching was. Although his answer was a pair of gloves, someone chimed in with, “Your mind.” I can’t argue with having a good set of work gloves on hand, but I also believe the participant was spot-on. 　　This miraculous...

Nov 7, 2025

Well-Dressed Hunter: Benchmade Crooked River Folding Knife Review

　　After spending much of the last year testing EDCs that push the limits of how small and light a pocket knife can be, I felt like I needed a changeup. So when Benchmade sent a sample of the Crooked River, a classically styled folder made for hunting and serious outdoor adventure, I was ready for it. 　　With fishing season in...

Nov 7, 2025

Scuba Diving Gamechanger? Garmin Smart Buoy Levels Up Safety With Underwater Comms

　　Even in 2025, the primary methods for communicating with recreational scuba divers remain crude, at best. When its time for divers to return to their charter boat, the operators usually bang a metal pipe against the underwater hull, hoping that the clanging is loud enough to reach submerged clients. And the divers themselves still mostly rely on hand gestures to...

Nov 7, 2025

Keep It Simple, Stylish: Western Rise Evolution 2 Travel Pant Review

　　“What’s the best do-it-all pant?” I get asked this often, and it’s not an easy question, but I have an easy answer: the Western Rise Evolution 2 Pant. 　　Most of us aren’t traveling 80 days a year or spending 200 nights a year in the field. While we like these opportunities and want more of them in our lives, gen...

Nov 7, 2025

Free Gear Fridays: Win a $500 Smartwool Gift Card

　　More on Smartwool Founded in 1994 in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Smartwool was the first outdoor company to create performance merino wool ski socks, revolutionizing the category and forever changing the way outdoor enthusiasts viewed their feet. Since then, the brand has continued to innovate and perfect its craft, pushing the boundaries of whats possible with merino wool. 　　Merino wool is...

Nov 7, 2025

Wildfires Ravage Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

　　More than a week after lightning ignited wildfires, thousands of acres of Colorados Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park are still ablaze, and massive portions of the canyons South Rim have been destroyed. 　　On the morning of July 10, lightning strikes started fires in both the north and south rims of the park. Officials safely evacuated visitors and staff,...

Nov 7, 2025

Check Out What’s Hot: Best In Show Gear From Summer ‘Outdoor Market Alliance’

　　Its a good year to be into gear! GearJunkie editors canvassed the Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA) in Lakewood, Colo., for 2 days. And while the biannual show has been going strong for years, we came away particularly impressed. 　　We each met with as many brands as we could and then sorted through our collective notes. The list below was whittled...

Nov 7, 2025

Hot Summer Deals From Arc’teryx, HOKA, Merrell, and More

　　Coleman: Up to 40% Off 　　　　(Photo/Coleman) During its peak summer sale, Coleman is offering up to 40% off tents, coolers, grills, and stoves. The 1900 Collection Stove, which includes multiple cast iron attachments perfect for backcountry chefs, is $80 off. 　　A revamped version of the brands classic Skydome Tent, with Dark Room Technology to block sunlight and reduce heat,...

Nov 7, 2025

2026 ‘Uncharted’ Takes Subaru in New Electrified Direction

　　It never hurts to ask for some help from your friends. And it’s certainly paying off for Subaru. 　　One of the last major automakers to enter the EV market, it will soon have three battery-electric vehicles in its U.S. lineup thanks to some assistance from Japanese giant Toyota. 　　Subaru just pulled the wraps off its latest entry, the 2026 Uncharted,...

Nov 7, 2025

The Best G-SHOCK Master of G Watch for Your Kind of Adventures

　　G-SHOCK makes a lot of heavy-duty watches, including a variety of watches tailored for air and land. There are many options to sift through, which is why were focused on the G-SHOCK Master of G Land category for you land-based adventurers out there. 　　The G-SHOCK Master of G Land Series is a collection of rugged G-SHOCK watches that can withstand...

Nov 7, 2025

Yellowstone Kills First Food-Habituated Black Bear in 5 Years

　　An adult female black bear has been lethally removed from Yellowstone National Park after becoming conditioned to human food, marking the first bear euthanized in the park for this reason in 5 years. 　　According to a press release from the National Park Service (NPS), the bear first caught the attention of Yellowstone staff on June 7 when it crushed an...

Nov 7, 2025

A Guide to the Bestselling Retrospec E-Bikes

　　Adventure is for everyone. Thats the driving belief behind Retrospecs high-quality, yet affordable gear — including a full line of e-bikes — built to encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoors. 　　With durability at the core of its designs, Retrospec delivers a wide range of adventure-ready e-bikes that don’t compromise on performance or style. From familiar...

Nov 7, 2025

HOKAs in Street Style, Electric Fridge Backpack, Wraparound Ombraz, and More Emerging Gear

　　This weeks Emerging Gear column features several cross-brand collabs that deliver on style and substance. AllTrails and Topo Designs teamed up for a travel-ready capsule collection, while HOKA and Australian cycling brand MAAP dropped a sleek new shoe. Even Marvel got in on the action, teaming up with Citizen for a watch inspired by the new Fantastic Four film. 　　Theres...

Nov 7, 2025

Can We Bike Across Catalina Island in 1 Day?

　　GearJunkies Jeremy and Cori head to Catalina. But it wont be a day of glass-bottom boats and beachside cocktails for these two. Instead, the pair takes on a single-day challenge to ride across the entire island by e-bike. Their planned route takes them through the islands rugged interior. On the agenda: 　　✅ More than 4,000 feet of elevation gain 　　✅...