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May 17, 2025

Summer Sale: Ride1Up E-Bikes Slashes Prices on Most Popular Models

　　Six years later, Ride1Up has established itself with 12 unique bikes, including folders, cruisers, commuters, mopeds, fat-tire bikes, and performance-focused models, all selling for affordable MSRPs ranging from $995 to $2,500. 　　　　Ride1Up has cut prices on several of its most popular bikes, offering hundreds in savings for a short time; (photo/Ride1Up) Ride1Up says it knows that its bikes are not the...

May 17, 2025

‘Delinquent’ Pro Surfer Fights for Conservation: Protecting Where the Land Meets the Sea

　　Yusei Ikariyama grew up in the Akaogi village, Tatsugo-cho, Amami, Japan — right next to the Pacific Ocean. He started surfing as a young teen, got into trouble, dropped out of high school, had encounters with the police, and generally lived the true, authentic life of a Japanese punk surfer. Much of his world has revolved around the ocean since...

May 17, 2025

First Take Review: GOSO Cookware Everywhere Pan

　　The first time Brent Firkser, founder of GOSO Cookware, showed up at a communal potluck, I knew we would be friends for life. He loves to cook; I love to eat. It was a match made in heaven. 　　On that rainy December night on the West Coast, Brent had biked over in the freezing rain, never one to let a...

May 17, 2025

2025 Ford Maverick Adds Hybrid AWD, More Tech

　　Few recent products have had as big an impact on the American car market like the compact Ford Maverick. Now ready for its first midcycle update, Ford is making some welcome changes to the little pickup, among other things, adding a new all-wheel-drive version of the hybrid powertrain, along with a larger touchscreen, and other new features. 　　Ford made a...

May 17, 2025

Voice-Activated Power Pants: These $5,000 Arc’teryx Pants Help You Hike

　　The e-bike craze is reaching a fever pitch. People of all ages use them to get outside and stay active, no matter their skill or fitness level. Now, were seeing the rise of e-hike equipment. It was only a matter of time. 　　Case in point: Arcteryx and wearable robotics startup Skip have teamed up to design and bring to market...

May 17, 2025

Budget and Travel Friendly: Decathlon Forclaz MT100 Hooded Down Puffer Jacket Review

　　Finding a solid puffy for less than 200 bucks is like finding a needle in a haystack. But, Decathlon has made this somewhat daunting task actually quite easy. At less than $99 (sometimes on sale for $40), the Forclaz Womens MT100 Hooded Puffer is a well-made down jacket for women needing something budget-friendly and warm. 　　I wore this jacket while...

May 17, 2025

Eat a Clif Bar, Win a Vacation: Sweepstakes Offers REI Getaway Grand Prizes

　　A free REI vacation never tasted so good. Clif Bar just launched a summer sweepstakes with the chance to win thousands of prizes. That includes two grand prizes of an all-expenses-paid REI Co-op Adventure Travel trip. Launched on July 30, the sweepstakes only requires the purchase of any Clif Bar multi-pack. 　　The event — called Take a Trip with Clif...

May 17, 2025

Shimano Pledges $10M to Support Mountain Bike Trails Globally

　　Long before a pro cyclist shreds their way down a mountain, trail builders have spent hundreds of hours preparing the path. That work isnt cheap, either. In fact, creating trails for mountain biking can cost $10,000-45,000 per mile, according to Shimano. 　　The money pays not only for the materials, tools, and labor but also for costly environmental impact studies that...

May 17, 2025

Locked-In Running Earbuds: Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Headphones Review

　　We’ve all been there — you’ve just finished your warmup laps, youre done stretching, and its time to check your laces, turn up the volume on your headphones, and pick up your tempo. Then, 2 minutes into your first lap, tragedy strikes. An earbud has slipped out and gone rolling, and you were so in the zone that you couldnt...

May 17, 2025

Bowtech’s $4,000 ‘Honor’ Bow Salutes Fallen and Disabled Vets

　　Bowtech is celebrating 25 years with a bow that raises eyebrows. The brand has created the Honor, an incredible limited-edition bow, and it has a great cause in its crosshairs. 　　I had the chance to check out the Honor in person at The Rally in Cave City this year. As an arrow-flinging tool, its a fine piece of engineering prowess....

May 17, 2025

The Fjällräven Kånken 17″Laptop Pack Review: A Computer Bag Packed With History

　　OK, I finally get the hype. Ever since I was a kid, I have seen retro-style Fjällräven backpacks everywhere. From classrooms and coffee shops to international airports, I always saw the “hip kids” rocking these colorful cubic packs from the famous Swedish company. 　　I was surprised to learn that the iconic Kånken has been around since its genesis in 1978,...

May 17, 2025

North America’s Overland Oasis: Introducing the XOverland Ranch

　　Combine the likely most well-known overland travelers on the globe, an epic 500-acre property in Montana, and big aspirations. What you get is the XOverland Ranch. This facility will likely develop into one of the epicenters of overland training in North America. 　　I was lucky enough to be there for the grand opening, along with about 300 other overlanders. Heres...

May 17, 2025

Luna Middle Bear Sandals Review: Rise of the Do-It-All, Barefoot Hiking Sandal

　　There was a time when overly cushioned athletic footwear reigned king (I’m looking at you, New Balance). In recent years, footwear trends have seen a shift toward barefoot designs. Out with overly padded, high-arched running and hiking shoes, and in with wide toeboxes, thin soles, and nonexistent arches. But Luna takes the barefoot hiking shoe one step further with its...

May 17, 2025

A Backyard to Backcountry Splurge: Big Agnes Mica Basin Chair Review

　　Sometimes comfort trumps weight, and while the Mica Basin Chair from Big Agnes might not be the lightest, it sure beats the hell out of sitting on a stump any day. With a luxurious 22-inch-wide seat, pre-bent poles for superior weight distribution, and a 300-pound capacity, this chair is a great choice for taller and heavier folks or those who just...

May 17, 2025

Adjust Your Tint, Play Your Music: Chamelo Music Shield Sunglasses Review

　　As I jogged along the trail, I could hear the sound of gravel beneath my feet and Maynard James Keenan singing clearly in my ear. If my friends (ahead or behind) shouted at me, Id still hear their voices through my chugging metal playlist. But when we stopped and I asked, they couldnt hear my music unless they focused and...

May 17, 2025

Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Pole Review: Ready to Go Fast? These Poles Are Lightyears Ahead

　　I rounded the corner, hitting a patch of ice quicker than I’d like. I’m either going to tumble or catch myself — hopefully, the latter. To my elation, the Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles caught me, with just enough flex to conform to my weight while retaining enough support to keep me upright. 　　I was running around Durango, Colo.,...

May 17, 2025

The 11 Best 7-Seater SUVs of 2025

　　There have never been so many choices for seven-seat SUVs. Gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric — you can get real room for seven with rugged capability and more style than any minivan could ever offer. 　　Forget about keeping the best seats for the driver and front passenger. Some of our picks offer even more comfortable and feature-rich rear seating. You...

May 17, 2025

The Best Dropper Posts of 2024

　　Dropper posts allow us to adjust our saddle height with the push of a lever, helping to enhance comfort, efficiency, and, most importantly, control while out on the trail. Many people would argue that dropper posts are one of the most important innovations in mountain bike technology, essentially transforming the way we ride. 　　The ability to adjust the height of...

May 17, 2025

Handmade, 3-Season, Ultralight Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering Alpinlite Review

　　My climbing partners and I trudged into camp around noon on Mt. Rainier, and I immediately tore off my boots. We’d been on the move since 9 p.m. the night before — a 15-hour push to the summit and back from a low camp. I dragged myself into my Western Mountaineering Alpinlite sleeping bag and plunged into what felt like a...

May 17, 2025

Summer Clearance Sales on Skis, Portable Power, Bike Jerseys, and More Weekly Deals

　　Sierra: Summer Clearance 　　　　(Photos/Mountain Hardwear) Sierra hosts its Summer Clearance Event, offering even lower prices on active apparel and outdoor gear. The sister brand of T.J. Maxx, Sierra offers many outdoor brands at up to 65% off. Shoppers can find deals on swimwear, running gear, fishing equipment, and hiking supplies for the whole family. 　　Case in point: the Mountain...