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May 15, 2025

The Best Down Booties of 2024-2025

　　If you live somewhere cold, insulating your feet in the winter is essential. Sure, you could drop a few bucks on a pair of house slippers, but if youre looking for truly reliable warmth in a light and portable package, down booties are the way to go. 　　Whether youre taking your first ski hut trip, ski mountaineering, road-tripping to the...

May 15, 2025

Astral Brewess 2.0: A Sustainable Water Shoe That Holds Up Against All Terrain

　　In a lineup of women’s water shoes, finding the right pair to match the outdoor activities has never been easier. In a game-time decision about which shoes to bring on an overnight river trip down the Colorado River, I knew the Astral Brewess 2.0 would be the perfect choice. 　　They’re rugged enough to wear while paddling in my whitewater kayak,...

May 15, 2025

The Best Compasses of 2024

　　Even in this technology-filled world, a good outdoors person knows the importance of having the best compass possible when adventuring outside. 　　The GearJunkie team is composed of arctic explorers, competitive orienteers, and accomplished long-distance thru-hikers. Weve ventured far beyond the bounds of well-traveled trails and 5G-LTE. We rely on compasses to maintain our bearings and remain in touch with our...

May 15, 2025

Best Value Rooftop Tent We’ve Tested: Topoak Galaxy 1.0 Review

　　I was skeptical about the Topoak Galaxy 1.0 given that similar aluminum hardshell wedge-style models, like the popular Roofnest Falcon 2, cost over $3,000. Ive seen and used budget rooftop tents (RTTs) that were janky and felt super flimsy. They reminded me of cheap lawn furniture. 　　However, when I received the Topoak Galaxy 1.0, it was immediately obvious that it...

May 15, 2025

Exploring Colorado’s Outdoor Wonders With KEEN and Dasha Afanaseva

　　Golden, Colorado, is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures and small-town charm, and influencer Dasha Afanaseva knows exactly how to make the most of it. 　　In her recent weekender excursion, Dasha set out to explore the beautiful landscapes, historical spots, and vibrant downtown of Golden while putting the KEEN Targhee IV Hiking Boot and KEEN Newport Sandal to the test....

May 15, 2025

This Fixed Blade Can Do Everything: ESEE 4HM Long-Term Review

　　Hitting the market at just the right price, ESEEs offer good alternatives to KA-BARs BK series. They are a bit more refined with nicer touches, and they come in a million different varieties, all with the same bones. 　　From the Candiru to the Junglas, there is an ESEE in every size range with coated 1095 steel, Micarta or G10 for...

May 15, 2025

Quick, Affordable, Easy-Riding Commuter E-Bike: Lectric XPress 750 Review

　　The Lectric XPress 750 is powerful and fast. And right now, it costs about $1,300. Could this value-forward e-bike be a solution to your commuting woes? 　　I set out to answer that question with a short test. Over the last 2 weeks, I put the Lectric XPress 750 through a fast test to see how this value-priced e-bike measures up....

May 15, 2025

Refreshed Full-Sized Favorites: 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe Review

　　Texas was the most appropriate place to debut the new 2025 Suburban and Tahoe. Everything in Texas is big, and that goes for Suburban and Tahoe. They make big power, have big towing capacities, showcase extra-big interiors, and are the bestselling full-size SUVs in the U.S. of A. 　　They’re also ubiquitous in Texas and might as well be the state’s...

May 15, 2025

Up for Any Adventure: Outdoor Research Women’s Ferrosi Pants Review

　　Wind-resistant and quick-drying, these pants are up for adventures in almost any condition. A midrise waist ensures the pants can fit underneath a backpack’s waist straps or a climbing harness, and an internal drawcord lets you dial in the fit. The pant legs can be adjusted with cinching cuffs, which can be nice for hot summer days, creek crossings, and...

May 15, 2025

Saving ‘Souls of Communities’: TGR Highlights Power of Indy Pass in New Documentary

　　As huge corporations like Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company grow and acquire new mountains year after year, many of our nations smallest resorts are struggling. Every ski season, we hear about another small-town ski mountain shuttering or staying closed through winter. Times are hard for many of the resorts. Luckily, the Indy Pass is here to help. 　　In a new documentary...

May 15, 2025

Active Recovery With KEEN: Nolan John’s Weekend in Austin

　　When ultra runner and sobriety enthusiast Nolan John isnt racking up miles in the mountains or logging serious time on the trails, hes focused on recovery. But Nolan’s version of “recovery” isn’t about lounging on the couch. This Austin-based athlete knows that active recovery is key to keeping his body strong and mind sharp. 　　On a recent weekend, we followed...

May 15, 2025

Improve Aero in Real Time: ‘Body Rocket’ Measures Drag on Your Bike

　　At the cutting edge of cycling, most athletes dont have access to arguably the most valuable technology of all: aerodynamic testing. Its considered a privilege when cyclists get to spend hours at special testing facilities, practicing in a wind tunnel to perfect their body positions and equipment choices. 　　These days, winning an elite bike race often means understanding aerodynamics more...

May 15, 2025

Algae-Core Skis Are Full of Surprises: WNDR Nocturne 88 Review

　　By ignoring obvious warning signs, I found myself staring down 3,000 vertical feet of nasty breakable crust in Colorado’s San Juans last spring. Optimistically hoping for lap after lap of spring corn harvesting, I grabbed one of the skinnier skis I’ve been testing — WNDR’s Nocturne 88. 　　The descent was downright horrifying. Thankfully, there was a lot more to the...

May 15, 2025

The Best Bike Trainers of 2024

　　While wed almost always prefer to ride outside, sometimes it’s just not feasible.Limited daylight, inclement weather, and time commitments often conspire against us, so having the best bike trainer is a great way to maintain your fitness and stay on top of your training. 　　Love it or hate it, indoor training is a necessity for many serious cyclists in the...

May 15, 2025

Too Much Value to Pass Up: QSP Canary Review

　　The story of the knife business over the last 10 years marks a shift to China and the emergence of real, high-quality knives from Chinese brands. Reate, and then WE Knives, ushered in an era of high-end knives made in China. But for years, the middle and bottom of the market were dominated by garbage. Sometimes a gem would happen by...

May 15, 2025

Rampage Recap: Highlights From Red Bull’s Historic Event

　　Red Bull Rampage is one of the most popular action sports events under the brands incredibly encompassing umbrella. The addition of a womens event expanded the talent on display and interest in the epic event in St. George, Utah, on October 10-12. 　　Scroll down for the faces and feats that defined a new era in mountain biking. 　　Landmark Red Bull...

May 15, 2025

2025 Subaru WRX tS First Drive Review: Almost an STI

　　The current Subaru WRX debuted in 2022 but hasn’t resonated with buyers as much as previous iterations, and there’s no higher-performance STI variant as in the past. But for 2025, Subaru is adding a version with more performance bits, albeit with the same power as a standard WRX. This isn’t a WRX STI; it’s a WRX tS (“tuned by STI”)....

May 15, 2025

A Better Electric Cooler: Dometic Introduces CFX5 Series

　　From one line to two. Dometic has expanded its CFX line of electric coolers. Instead of just one solid product line, it now offers an entry-level line and top-spec line. 　　The CFX3 line is going away, the CFX2 entry-level line was introduced earlier this year, and the new high-end model line is being introduced now, the CFX5. 　　“The pinnacle of...

May 15, 2025

Ford Remembers a Bronco Legend With 2025 Stroppe Special Edition

　　Some of Fords Bronco special editions feel a little contrived. Sure, stickers are cool, but do they really represent Fords heritage? 　　The 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition feels like it does. It brings back the memory of an iconic Ford off-road win, and it comes with actual performance parts instead of just graphics. 　　Bill Stroppe Helped Form the Bronco...

May 15, 2025

Lightest Gravel Bike Has Superb Ride Quality: Specialized S-Works Crux Review

　　The S-Works Crux stands as the gravel and cyclocross version of Specializeds most technically advanced bike — the Aethos. Built with the Aethos construction method, Specialized morphed the S-Works Crux geometry into a mixture of road, cyclocross, and gravel. It is unbelievably lightweight at 15.9 pounds (56cm, no pedals). And the bike promises a unique ride quality similar to the Aethos....