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May 14, 2025

$15K Off-Road Camper Trailer Entry Point: Introducing the Boreas Ultra-Base

　　Boreas Campers has unveiled a base model for its line of off-road camper trailers: the UB Ultra-Base. Compared to the Colorado-based brands other models, the Ultra-Bases $15,000 price tag offers a cheaper alternative for adventurers looking for off-road capabilities in a more affordable, customizable package. A major source of the price cut comes from an empty interior instead of a...

May 14, 2025

A Guide to REI’s Best Outdoorsy Holiday Gifts

　　As one of the biggest outdoor retailers, REI carries quality gear for most mainstream outdoor activities. The stores large inventory and the variety of brands it carries all but guarantee that REI can be a one-stop gift shop for the active and adventurous people in your life. 　　Hikers, runners, campers, skiers, or outdoor generalists — REI outfits them all. But...

May 14, 2025

The Best Hunting Knives of 2024

　　Of course, your hunting knife should have secondary characteristics that make it useful for survival, camping, and all-around utility. But the big job, the one it must conquer, is getting the meat field dressed quickly so its preserved and will taste great on your dinner plate. 　　What to look for? The knife should hold an edge or be easily field...

May 14, 2025

Helly Hansen: 50% off past-season favorites

　　Its time to pick up a new, high-performance jacket, as Helly Hansen has some of its more popular jackets and midlayers marked down. The big markdowns can add up to hundreds of dollars on big-ticket items. 　　As Helly Hansen pushes out last years inventory, the available colors and sizes will dwindle. If you see something you like, add it to...

May 14, 2025

YETI Responds to Rumors of Mystery Ranch Phase-Out

　　Less than 24 hours after reports by the Rock Fight podcast that YETI planned to sunset the Mystery Ranch brand, the Austin cooler giant told GearJunkie, going into 2025, we plan to have key products for Outdoor, Everyday and Hunt under the MYSTERY RANCH brand. 　　YETI did not directly refute the rumors. Instead, it noted that the brand will continue...

May 14, 2025

No Banned Substances: ‘Enhanced Games’ Aim to Push Physical Limits to Extremes

　　The Olympic Games have had two incarnations: the Ancient Greek Olympics and the Modern Olympic Games. But a third evolution is looming — one where athletes will be compensated fairly, sponsored by brands, and juiced up with performance-enhancing substances by scientists striving to create superhuman competitors. 　　Were reinventing the Olympics for the 21st century, for an era of science and...

May 14, 2025

CO Prepares for Second Wolf Wave: Possible Locations Announced

　　In November 2020, Colorado voters approved a ballot measure to reintroduce wolves to the state. The first wave of wolves was secretively released on public land in Summit and Grand counties in December 2023. A year later, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is preparing for the second phase. But this time, the agency is being more transparent about where its...

May 14, 2025

I Tried (Almost) Every Beer in Ireland — Here Are My Favorites

　　Creamy, foamy goodness poured over the rim of the glass. The Kilkenny head — as luscious as it gets: thick and frothy, the quintessential representation of why Ireland is known for its beer just as much as its rugged natural beauty and rich heritage. 　　Theres just something undeniably iconic about an Irish pour. That’s why I’d come to the country...

May 14, 2025

Dynamic on Dirt, Pleasant on Pavement: Nokian Tyres Outpost nAT Review

　　If youre like most all-terrain tire users, you probably dont drive on dirt as much as youd like. So pavement performance is critical. But when you do steer onto rough dirt, gravel, mud, and rocky roads, your tires need to perform. 　　Thats me in a nutshell. And its how I tested the Nokian Tyres Outpost nAT all-terrain tires over the...

May 14, 2025

Helly Hansen Black Friday Deals: Up to 50% Off

　　Its time to pick up a new, high-performance jacket, as Helly Hansen has some of its more popular jackets and midlayers marked down. The big markdowns can add up to hundreds of dollars on big-ticket items. 　　As Helly Hansen pushes out last years inventory, the available colors and sizes will dwindle. If you see something you like, add it to...

May 14, 2025

Best Outdoor Gifts: Our Favorite Head-to-Toe Gear for Any Adventure

　　Give the gift of the outdoors! But how? For us, the outdoors gift guide is a generalists catchall that doesn’t involve more specific pursuits like hiking and cycling. 　　Most of the gifts here are things that can be used around town and then into the hills, woods, snow, etc. All items listed here are things we’ve personally tested and/or made...

May 14, 2025

The Best Snowboard Bindings of 2024-2025

　　Snowboard bindings are your point of contact with your snowboard — as a joint, they change how you connect with your gear and with the ground. 　　Bindings come in a variety of flex, shape, and construction from rigid freeride and big-mountain bindings to flexible park bindings, with a few different entry and exit styles. If youre looking for a comfortable,...

May 14, 2025

The Best Women’s Workout and Travel Leggings in 2024

　　From hikes and yoga to jet-setting and gym sessions, womens workout and travel leggings are a comfortable and functional choice. Despite their apparent simplicity, theyre not all alike, and theres nothing worse than a pair of ill-fitting leggings. They ride up, squeeze tight, slide down, and need constant adjustment. Its not only annoying, but it also gets in the way...

May 14, 2025

The Best Plus-Size Ski and Snow Gear for Women of 2024-2025

　　Everyone deserves to enjoy the outdoors year-round, especially in the magic of winter, without the additional barrier of finding apparel that fits. To help speed up the process, we rounded up the best plus-size ski and snow gear for women based on expert interviews, and were currently field testing these choice picks. 　　The outdoor industry still has a ways to...

May 14, 2025

How We Survive

　　The US military is responsible for the emission of more greenhouse gasses than any other single institution in the world. It is actively planning for the consequences of climate change, but is it doing anything to prevent it? In the new season of How We Survive, the team from Marketplace looks at how rising global temperatures and more extreme weather...

May 14, 2025

Is Black Plastic Lurking in Your Kitchen? If So, Ditch It.

　　Fair warning: if you invite me to dinner at your house and I spy a black plastic spatula in the utensil canister on your counter, I’m confiscating it. Not because I’m a thief, but because I care about you. I don’t want black plastic anywhere near your scrambled eggs or anything else that goes into your mouth. 　　A recent study...

May 14, 2025

The Best All-Mountain Snowboards of 2024-2025

　　All-mountain snowboards are like a solid pair of workboots: comfortable and durable, and you can wear em for the majority of the day. From aggressive carving to lacing moguls and carefree powder floating, the snowboards on this list offer true quiver-of-one character. Youll enjoy riding these boards across a variety of snow conditions and terrain at the local ski mountain...

May 14, 2025

The Best Ski Backpacks of 2024-2025

　　Backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and snowmobilers know how essential ski backpacks are for carrying avalanche rescue tools that can save lives. Other times, these packs carry a few energy bars and a water bottle, or an extra pair of mittens. Picking the right ski pack for your day on the slopes depends a lot on the mission at hand. 　　While most...

May 14, 2025

Black Friday Deals 2024: Find Great Prices on Outdoor Gear

　　Once upon a time, Black Friday offered a single day of the best deals all year long. Now, of course, Black Friday is simply the focus point in a season of holiday discounts. This period of righteous deals not only stretches forward to Cyber Monday, but also backward through November, as more brands take advantage of the flexibility offered by...

May 14, 2025

The Best GPS Watches of 2024

　　Whether youre a backcountry skier venturing off-grid or an ultra-marathoner looking for above-average endurance tracking, the best GPS watches cater to diverse needs and activities. This wrist-mounted tech comes in various forms, from solar-powered behemoths lasting days without charging to everyday wearables with on-demand GPS and health tracking. 　　Beyond tracking and screen clarity, these watches offer comprehensive health and fitness...