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Nov 5, 2025

Robot Shoes, Cooling Shirts, and Inflatable Jackets: Nike Unveils ‘Innovation Engine’ Gear

　　Well, it looks like were one step closer to a cyberpunk future. On Thursday,Nike announced four new products to reaffirm a commitment to innovation of outdoor gear. 　　Its big releases include a lightweight jacket that looks like an astronaut fashion show (and indeed, some athletes will be sporting at this winters Olympic Games), neuroscience-based shoes that aim to give athletes...

Nov 5, 2025

The Perfect-Sized Deer Hunting Pack: Badlands 2200 Backpack Review

　　It was 8:55 a.m., and I was trying my darndest to get out of the tree as quickly as possible. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, I reminded myself. At the base of the tree, I took off my insulating jacket and bibs, put my climbing sticks together, and placed them in the Badlands 2200 backpack. With the cinch of...

Nov 5, 2025

For Chores That Never End: Woxna Ljusnan 10-In. Folding Saw

　　Folding saws can be something of an obsession for folks who cut and prune trees at home, camp, or on trail. In fact, I have amassed a bit of a collection over the years: an ARS 210DX for my day pack, a Silky Saws Gomboy Curve 240 Outback Edition for my multiday pack, an Agawa Canyon Boreal 24 saw for...

Nov 5, 2025

A Shell Built for the Sharp End: The North Face Papsura Jacket Review

　　As we headed down into Smith Rock State Park, moody clouds swirled overhead. The rain was holding out for now, but we knew our weather window would be brief. Our objective was to do a short multi-pitch climb, so I stuffed my ultralight The North Face Papsura Jacket into a small pack to take up the route. 　　Sure enough, drops...

Nov 5, 2025

American Runner Wins Ultra Gobi 400 Km, Breaks Record by Over 4 Hours: Q&A With Cody Poskin

　　Cody Poskin woke up one morning shortly after hed completed the Cocodona 250 to a message hed received in the middle of the night. It was an invitation from a race hed never heard of called the Ultra Gobi 400 Km. The races organizers offered to comp his entry fee and travel to China if he was interested in participating...

Nov 5, 2025

Always Sharp, Maintenance-Free: Leatherman ‘Rustle’ Kitchen Knife Review

　　I’ve always been the cook at home. Even as a kid, I liked making meals for my family that extended past the chicken nuggets and boxed mac and cheese that 90s kids grew up eating. This extended into my outdoor life, where I would bring camp potatoes and chicken or steak with me for long hikes and overnight adventures. 　　Most...

Nov 5, 2025

Ikon Goes Big in Asia: 9 Ski Resorts Added in Japan, China, South Korea

　　This week, Ikon Pass holders got some good news. On Oct. 21, the company announced nine new locations across Asia. Full Ikon and Ikon Base Pass holders now have access to seven new mountains in Japan, joining Niseko United and Arai Mountain Resort, which were already included on the pass. Ikon is also adding one new mountain in China and...

Nov 5, 2025

Coros Apex 4 Wants to Be Your Favorite Rock Climbing Smartwatch

　　Picture this, rockhounds: You walk up to a popular climbing crag, tap your watch, and immediately get a list of possible routes near you. Then you can select Outdoor climb, and head up a multipitch route while the watch clocks your approach, total pitches, and descent. 　　Thats the climbing experience that Coros is aiming for with the Apex 4, the...

Nov 5, 2025

“Running the Most ‘Thorough Borough:'” A Film About Fortifying Community With Running

　　Eight years ago, runner and proud Bronx, New York, native Miguel Hernandez learned that the Bronx was the most unhealthy county in the state. This knowledge altered the course of his life: The already enthusiastic runner founded the Mile Style Run Club with the goal of showing others, as he says, the wealth of health. In the years since, he,...

Nov 5, 2025

Rivian Spinoff Brings Car Tech to the E-Bike: Introducing the ‘Also TM-B’

　　What if you could get an e-bike with automotive-grade electronics and software? Thats the promise made by mobility startup Also. 　　Its a company that was created as a spinoff of electric truck and SUV company Rivian. Like Rivian, it has developed its own motors, batteries, and software. The Also TM-B e-bike has features you expect from a car, not something...

Nov 5, 2025

First Drive Review: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Has Something for (Almost) Everyone

　　While the sixth-generation RAV4 isn’t a radical departure from the crossover that came before, it has enough going for it that it’s certain to win back loyal owners while also “conquesting” buyers from the competition. 　　That starts with a cleaner, more appealing design, inside and out, an assortment of new features, and upgraded technology. Toyota has also upgraded the off-road–oriented...

Nov 5, 2025

Goodyear Wrangles 3 New All-Terrain Tire Choices for Work and Play

　　Goodyear is shaking up its Wrangler truck and SUV tire lineup. The trio of off-road–ready rubber offerings it has just announced includes one second-generation tire and two completely new ones. 　　The replacement delivers more for working trucks and vans, while the two new tires should give drivers of electric pickups and drivers who want a little more adventure in their...

Nov 5, 2025

SoundGear Shield Earplugs Keep the Boom Down and the Conversation Going

　　Huh? What did you say? What was that? I found myself repeating these and similar phrases way too often while at the gun range and hunting with my friends. 　　My buddies didn’t like repeating themselves, and I didn’t like yelling at them to hear myself through my old earplugs. I was ecstatic when given the chance to upgrade to the...

Nov 5, 2025

Wristwatch Workhorse: Vaer C4 Tactical Field DLC Solar Watch Review

　　The sun rises late in Octobers autumn gloom, and 5:30 a.m. wakeups to run my tireless German shorthaired pointer are pitch-dark affairs. Over the last month, Ive been looking to check the glowing face of the Vaer C4 Tactical watch on my nightstand to verify that, yes, my alarm is about to go off. Time to swing those legs over...

Nov 5, 2025

One Stubborn Companion: Kizer Beaver Knife Review

　　In the outdoor world, one thing we can’t seem to shake is people looking to lighten their load by cutting ounces on the things they carry. It’s gotten so bad that people are carrying lighter EDC knives with them, if they carry knives at all. Though I don’t agree that an EDC knife should be less than 3 ounces, that’s...

Nov 5, 2025

100 Miles, Still No Chafe: 2025 Salomon Adv Skin 12 Review

　　Salomon’s Adv Skin 12 has long been one of the most recognized running vests on the trail. Back in 2019, GearJunkie’s Sean McCoy lined up for the Leadville 100 with the vest strapped on. 　　One hundred miles later, he finished without a single hot spot or hint of chafing: high praise for a pack worn through one of the toughest...

Nov 5, 2025

Study: Outdoor Gear Brings Microplastics to Backcountry

　　From backpacks and apparel to shoes and trekking poles — lots of outdoor gear has become lighter and more durable in recent years. But those advancements are often the result of synthetic materials, which can break down into microplastics that impact the health of both humans and the environment. 　　New research suggests that this harmful pollution is increasingly finding its way...

Nov 5, 2025

White House Plans to Fire Hundreds More From National Park Service

　　Since taking office in January, President Trumps administration has fired nearly a quarter, or 24%, of the National Park Services workforce. 　　Now the White House is planning to shed even more parks workers. 　　The U.S. Department of the Interior will “imminently abolish more than 2,000 employees across the agency, including hundreds of people working at the National Park Service (NPS),...

Nov 5, 2025

An All-Star Collab: Matador and Pack Hacker Release ReFraction Pro Packable Backpack

　　How do you make a better travel backpack? If youre Matador, you team up with Pack Hacker, the site that is all about backpack and luggage reviews. Together, the two brands worked together to design the ReFraction Pro Packable Backpack ($85). 　　Most packable bags fall into two camps: bulky bricks that don’t compress, or flimsy sacks with no organization, and...

Nov 5, 2025

Mini Land Cruiser Brings Back Iconic Toyota “FJ” Nameplate

　　You heard that right, the iconic FJ nameplate is back next year. Toyota plans to launch the Land Cruiser FJ in the Japanese market in mid-2026. 　　What is unknown at this time, is where else on the globe we might see this new little off-road capable SUV. Only time will tell if we get it here in North America, but...