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May 17, 2025

All the Perks of Titanium, Without the Price: BlackHeart Bike Co. Allroad Ti Review

　　Titanium isnt the material that comes to mind for the average cyclist that doesnt count every gram or measure every watt, but thats the target customer for BlackHeart Bike Co. The brand wanted to make owning a forever bike frame accessible to more people. 　　With premium titanium framesets costing $4,000 or more, BlackHearts Allroad Ti, at $2,999, is one of...

May 17, 2025

Khumbu Climbing Center Turns 20: Protecting Climbers, Sherpas Since 2004

　　Before the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) existed in Nepal, most sherpas who were making a living guiding people up Everest had little to no formal climbing training or mountaineering skills. The KCC changed that. Over the 20 years its existed, this program has had a massive impact on climbing safety in the Himalayas. But its also broadening the future for...

May 17, 2025

All-Weather Dog Gear, 3D-Printed Aero Bike, Pint-Sized Onewheel, and More Emerging Gear

　　Sometimes, theres just too much cool outdoor gear — and this is one of those weeks. In fact, this weeks edition is a bit longer than normal to make room for all the good stuff. That means more camping gear, grilling equipment, or adventure apparel to peruse at your leisure. 　　We know its a lot to ask to read about...

May 17, 2025

Petzl Recalls Thousands of Harnesses to Prevent ‘Backwards’ Fit Issue

　　A recall from climbing brand Petzl is as much advice as a warning: No matter which harness you have, make sure you know how to use it properly. 　　Petzl has created a redesign for 27,500 climbing harnesses to address a potential fall hazard, according to a recall filed with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The move comes after the...

May 17, 2025

Unparalleled Brightness for the Price (With a Catch): COAST XP40R Flashlight Review

　　I pushed the button, and my eyes squinted into the suddenly very bright night. Good grief, I thought. This Coast XP40R is one shockingly bright flashlight. 　　My buddy was unimpressed — that is, until we compared beams. I shut down the XP40R and let him light up a powerful headlamp with around 1,000 lumens. It didnt hold a candle to...

May 17, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Taos Gets More Power, Better Transmission

　　Volkswagens smallest crossover is getting a new face and a new transmission for 2025. The Volkswagen Taos trades its massive grille for something that looks a little more Vee Dub to us, its 1.5L turbo-four gets higher horsepower, and the often-maligned dual-clutch DSG is replaced by a normal automatic. 　　There are some useful content changes too, but theres nothing here...

May 17, 2025

Win Red Bull Rampage Tickets to See First-Ever Women’s Event

　　It took 2 decades, but the best women freeriders will finally get their time in the spotlight at Red Bull Rampage this year. The landmark mountain biking event has long been a boys-only club, but that changes this October. 　　Mountain biking lovers are clearly stoked to see women riders going for big-air stunts, because tickets sold out quickly. But you...

May 17, 2025

Cartop Glamping: Thule Approach M Rooftop Tent Review

　　If Instagram and overlanding shows are any indication, rooftop tents are all the rage.When Swedish travel gear giant Thule acquired Tepui (a California-based RTT brand) in 2018, many in that sphere considered it a sign that RTTs werent just a passing fancy. 　　Thule then upped the ante by offering its own RTTs alongside Tepui models. In 2023, Thule sold $882+...

May 17, 2025

Missouri to Allow Drone Use During Hunting Season

　　All use of drones in hunting seasons has been banned in Missouri until now. The Missouri Department of Conservation released several rule changes ahead of the 2024 season. These changes include the approval of drones used specifically in recovering wounded deer, turkey, elk, and black bear. 　　All other uses of drones to aid in the hunt are still prohibited. Pursuing,...

May 17, 2025

The Best Snowshoes of 2024-2025

　　Invented up to 6,000 years ago, snowshoes have come a long way from their leather and wood origins. But humans have always needed to devise a way to travel over snow more efficiently, and luckily we have dozens of great options to choose from today. 　　It can be hard to decipher exactly what you may need, as many snowshoes are...

May 17, 2025

Plan Ahead, Score $19 Lift Tickets at Utah’s Brian Head Resort

　　Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) just kicked off lift ticket sales at Utahs Brian Head Resort. Thanks to the resorts dynamic pricing model for lift tickets, the cheapest Brian Head day pass right now is just $19. As of September 10, youll find six days in early November selling at that price and three more for $27 or less. 　　With dynamic...

May 17, 2025

Hydrophobic, Fully Recyclable Down Sleeping Bag: NEMO Coda Endless Promise Review

　　There is something indescribably cozy about being curled up in a warm sleeping bag when its cold out. I was doing that in the back of my truck, watching raindrops run down the window outside, comfortably swaddled in my NEMO Coda Endless Promise Mummy Sleeping Bag. 　　It was 8:00 a.m. Temps were probably approaching the mid-40s now, but that night,...

May 17, 2025

CA Man Snaps Long-Standing Grand Teton FKT Record: Who Is Michelino Sunseri?

　　The Grand Teton fastest known time (FKT) record has stood for 12 years. This month, Michelino Sunseri broke that record and claimed the FKT, running the nearly 15-mile route, climbing and descending 7,000 vertical feet, and returning to his car in just 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. 　　It was definitely a doozy, he told GearJunkie following the attempt....

May 17, 2025

CIVIVI Nugz Review: Good Knife, Great Price

　　The CIVIVI Nugz is a funky knife with a fitting name. Something about the meaty reverse tanto designed by Matthew Wehrwein calls for the good, one syllable Nugz nomenclature. I dig it. 　　But beyond appearance and naming, is the CIVIVI Nugz any good? I tossed it in my pocket for a month of regular use to find out. 　　　　The...

May 17, 2025

Updated Urban Warrior ‘Truck’: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Drive Review

　　With the launch of the 2022 Santa Cruz, Hyundai entered into uncharted territory. It was not only the automaker’s first pickup but also one targeting a market segment that had long been neglected by the auto industry. 　　Hyundai wasn’t the only brand targeting what manufacturers like to call “white space.” The compact Santa Cruz went up against the equally new...

May 17, 2025

Mammoth Overland’s Tall Boy Camper Trailer Sets High Bar for Backcountry RV Camping

　　Mammoth Overland is scheduled to roll out the first Genesis Edition of their new Tall Boy overlanding trailer before the end of the year. We got an early preview, however, spending a couple of days with the prototype camping off-grid high in the mountains near its Woodinville, Wash., factory. 　　The Mammoth Overland TL Tall Boy is a uniquely designed and...

May 17, 2025

Momentous ‘DC Fly-In’ Brings Outdoor Priorities to Legislators’ Doorstep

　　Its been a long time since outdoor advocacy has seen a coalition like this. More than 75 leaders in outdoor recreation will descend on Capitol Hill this week to convince U.S. lawmakers that the industry deserves more money and protection. Foremost among the groups objectives will be shoring up support for the EXPLORE Act, which advocates call the first big...

May 17, 2025

‘Black Outside’ Trailer: Watch First-Timer Tackle Entire 2,650-Mile PCT Thru-Hike

　　Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) for your first-ever backpacking trip is a challenging undertaking. Making a movie about it at the same time adds another dimension of difficulty entirely. Thats exactly what Gary Wilkerson and his friend Mary Jeanes just did. Their film Black Outside debuted on September 3, 2024. 　　Black Outside starts with questions of race. But it...

May 17, 2025

Don’t Drool on My Bike: The Colnago C68 Gravel Is One Smooth, Expensive Operator

　　Colnago. Few brands awaken the emotions of road cycling aficionados more than the artisan bike brand that rose out of Cambiago, Italy. The trademark clover logo elicits admiration and respect for the craftsmanship and heritage that spans 70 years, from lugged steel to carbon fiber. And Colnago bikes have claimed victories as far back as the 1957 Giro dItalia and...

May 17, 2025

Police Chase Through Rocky Mountain National Park Leaves 3 Injured, Suspect at Large

　　A man suspected of being involved in a felony burglary case is still on the run after leading police and park rangers on a high-speed chase through Rocky Mountain National Park Sunday that left three people hospitalized. 　　According to a press release from RMNP, the incident started at the Grand Lake entrance to the park on its west side. Authorities...