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May 14, 2025

Why You’re Hungrier When It’s Cold

　　I run year-round, but winter is by far my favorite time to go jogging. When it’s cold and crisp out, I can go much longer and harder, often doubling the length of my summertime routes. Afterward, I want nothing more than to eat like a bear preparing to hibernate for the winter. 　　I always figured my increased appetite was merely...

May 14, 2025

The Best E-Bikes for Hunting in 2024

　　E-bikes have no doubt carved out a spot in the hunting industry. They are much quieter, more affordable, and easier to transport than something like a Side-by-Side (SxS) or ATV. And let’s not forget that e-bikes dont require fossil fuels. 　　Whether it’s shortening travel time to a glassing spot or aiding with hauling meat out of the backcountry, our hunting...

May 14, 2025

I Refuse to Allow Taylor Knibb to Become an Internet Meme

　　These are strange times for Olympians. 　　An athlete can win medal after medal, but should they be caught on camera in a compromising or hilarious situation, the ensuing tonnage of Internet memes will overshadow those accolades. Want proof? I dare you to Google French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati or Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec. 　　I fear that American Olympic triathlete Taylor...

May 14, 2025

Shaun White Is Changing the Snowboarding Landscape Once Again

　　Shaun White’s snowboarding bona fides are unmatched. Over the course of his career, he racked up three Olympic gold medals on top of 13 X Games victories and forged a legacy as arguably the most well-known and decorated rider of all time. But competitive success is only the beginning of White’s journey. Having pushed board-riding boundaries for more than 20...

May 14, 2025

The Best Bushcraft Knives of 2024

　　You might be asking yourself, “What is bushcraft, and why are there specific knives for it?” Well, according to Dave Canterbury, in his book Bushcraft 101, bushcraft is a term for wilderness skills and the practice of surviving and thriving in the natural world.” This may lead you to believe, then, that bushcraft knives are survival knives. But they’re not...

May 14, 2025

Avi Beacon Recall: Owners of Black Diamond PIEPS Pro IPS Should ‘Immediately Stop Using’

　　Black Diamond Equipment issued a voluntary recall on November 21, 2024, for its PIEPS Pro IPS avalanche transceiver after a single consumer report revealed an issue with the size of the battery compartment. No injuries or fatalities associated with this problem have been reported. 　　According to Black Diamond, the battery compartment for the PIEPS Pro IPS transceiver made from October...

May 14, 2025

Are You Eating Enough? Here Are 5 Signs You Might Not Be.

　　“Running on empty” is a common idiom that can be used to describe a number of scenarios where someone is worn out or unmotivated. For runners that are underfueling, it can be quite literal. Whether you are knowingly or unknowingly underfueling, there are important factors to know about your caloric and nutritional needs. 　　Despite the prevailing myth that weight loss...

May 14, 2025

Backcountry Cocktails, Oyster-Shell Jacket, Speedland Trail Runners, and More Emerging Gear

　　With winter well on its way, theres only one question: How prepared are you to make a cocktail while camping, climbing, or hiking? 　　OK, so maybe thats not the only question. But the new cocktail mixers from climber Matt Segal are one of many new products dropping this week that can level up your winter adventures. We also have a...

May 14, 2025

2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD Trail Boss Review: Not Quite a ZR2, but That’s the Whole Point

　　For model year 2025, Chevrolet added the Trail Boss package as an option for the 2500-class Silverado Heavy Duty. Similar to the 1500 Silverado, the 2500 Trail Boss includes Z71 suspension upgrades, blacked-out bumpers with red recovery hooks, and 20-inch wheels shod in all-terrain tires. 　　A gas V8 comes standard, but the torque-monster Duramax diesel adds towing capacity. This helps...

May 14, 2025

A Fixed Blade for EDC: Benchmade Dacian Belt Knife Review

　　Overall, Benchmade is a top-notch knife brand with a tactical, outdoor focus. However, with a few new releases, it seems to be experiencing a brand metamorphosis. 　　If you look at its Bugout line, there are recently released wild color combinations like a black-coated blade with burnt brass handle scales and an electric blue thumb stud. Moving into the Shootout line...

May 14, 2025

Renowned Photog Turns ‘Brokenness Into Superpower’: Books Examine Mental Health in Outdoors

　　Most photographers spend their lives hidden behind the camera. While their subjects might be rendered iconic through a careful balance of light and composition, the images creators usually keep themselves on the dark side of the shutter. 　　But Cory Richards took the most important image of his career when he turned the camera on himself. Youve probably seen it. Its...

May 14, 2025

A Bull Named Party Bus and the Rodeo Clown Showdown

　　JJ Harrison is the only person at a rodeo who is supposed to get hit by the bulls. As the clown, he’s responsible for everyone’s safety. The crowd loves him. It’s a good life—even if it hurts a little. Then over the summer, with JJ in the ring, a bull named Party Bus jumped the fence at the rodeo in...

May 14, 2025

3 of the Most Wonder-Filled Night Adventures on Earth

　　In 2010, a camping trip to the Sahara opened my eyes to the magic of the night sky. I was a college junior spending the summer abroad in Morocco, and until then I’d never seen the Milky Way, let alone a meteor shower, due to light pollution back in my suburban hometown of Dayton, Ohio. But that night, tucked into...

May 14, 2025

New Chassis, More Power, Loads of Standard Tech: Introducing the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

　　Volkswagens bestselling nameplate ushers in a new generation for 2025. Introducing the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. 　　While other global markets got the latest MQB evo platform-based Tiguan last year, the North American market is getting it for the 2025 model year. This two-row SUV has new looks, more power, and less weight. All of these updates should help bolster sales of...

May 14, 2025

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV Is a Roomy, Well-Equipped Electric Family Hauler

　　If you still think EVs are small, slow, and quirky-looking, Hyundai is out to prove you wrong with its dedicated lineup of Ioniq-badged battery-electric vehicles. The original Ioniq 5 crossover now has company, with the addition of the Ioniq 6 sedan and, debuting at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV. 　　With the Ioniq 9,...

May 14, 2025

The Best Sunglasses for the Outdoors in 2024

　　As an avid group of outdoors people, GearJunkie has had the chance to put hundreds of sunglasses to the test in harsh conditions. We have tested literally hundreds of sunglasses. Over the years, the cream has really risen to the top, producing this list of the best sunglasses for outdoor pursuits. 　　The lead tester of this review has been kind...

May 14, 2025

All the Cooler Power You Really Need: Dometic CFX2 45 Review

　　Dometics CFX2-powered cooler models have significantly lower prices than their CFX3 counterparts. Our test sample is the 45L size, with an MSRP of $800. The CFX3 of the same capacity sells for $950. Dometic electric coolers still cost a significant chunk of change. But ditching ice has many advantages that expand as the time you stay out there grows longer....

May 14, 2025

The Best Survival Knives of 2024

　　Heading outside is supposed to be an escape from reality. An opportunity for us to let go for a little while and wander around in the woods, down by the river, or even hanging off the side of a cliff with chalk-covered hands. But without the safety net of modern amenities, and being that we’re in the company of wild...

May 14, 2025

TWR Supercat Supercharges a Classic XJS Into the Future

　　In the 1980s and 1990s, Tom Walkinshaws TWR was one of the kings of car racing in Europe. Synonymous with racing Jaguars, the company won the World Sportscar Championship multiple times and took home multiple wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona. The partnership was so strong that TWR started developing Jaguar road cars...

May 14, 2025

2026 Genesis GV70 Gets More Refinement and Better Electrification

　　Genesis now has 60 standalone dealerships in the U.S., an impressive feat considering its only been a standalone brand for less than a decade and has only been creating standalone dealerships for 3 years. Driving some of that growth is its bestselling model, the GV70. Genesis has sold over 85,000 GV70 since its introduction in 2021. 　　While the 2026 GV70...