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May 18, 2025

The Aventon Ramblas Makes E-MTB More Accessible Than Ever, With Room to Grow

　　With the brand’s new mid-drive motor, a first for Aventon, and reliable components made to stand the demands of trail riding without making the bike completely unaffordable, Aventon hopes the Ramblas will prove to be the perfect entry point for new e-MTB riders, and a long-term companion that is as effortless to upgrade as it is to charge up steep hills with...

May 18, 2025

They’re Baaaack! Minimalist, 5-Toe ‘Peluva’ Lightweight Trainer Review

　　What are those?! Just when you thought the meme —and the toe-shoe craze —was dead, here I come, waltzing in like its 2010 all over again. 　　In full transparency, I didnt understand the appeal when Vibram made its sneaker splash with the Five Fingers footwear phenomenon. At the time, Born to Run was a bestselling hit that had runners and...

May 18, 2025

2025 Nissan Rogue Gets Rock Creek Off-Roader

　　The Nissan Rogue just got more rugged. The 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek adds a chunky new front fascia, more cladding, and all-terrain tires. Some versions of the Rogue are also more tech-heavy with the addition of an invisible hood camera view and ProPilot Assist 2.1 hands-off highway driving, but those features will be surprisingly absent from the new off-road...

May 18, 2025

Lighter, Cheaper, Roomier: Blue Coolers Ice Vault Review

　　For a number of years, coolers have been all the rage. With about a million options for what seems like the same cooler over and over again on the shelves, how do you even know which one to choose? 　　Lets face it. We are still living in the era of YETI. Its almost impossible to review or even speak about...

May 18, 2025

Memory Foam Molded to Your Feet: Meindl MFS-Vakuum Hiker Review

　　I used to dread breaking in new hiking boots whenever I finally had to retire a pair Id beaten to death. New pairs of boots always pinched, rubbed, and squeezed my feet in weird ways until, eventually, they would soften up and relent. 　　For whatever reason, that process has gotten easier over the years. Maybe I just got used to...

May 18, 2025

Wiley X Is Sneaky Good: ‘WX Founder’ Sunglasses Are a Pleasant Surprise

　　Reviewing sunglasses is tricky business. Its really hard to quantify things like clear, sharp, or defined. But those adjectives tend to roll off the page, describing good optics without much support. 　　Historically, a handful of top sunglasses brands have earned those accolades consistently. Although Wiley X is good, it hasnt been one of them. 　　Until now. Ive worn the Wiley...

May 18, 2025

EXØD ‘Air Station Pod-01’ Is a $2,000 Portable, Inflatable Home

　　The evolution of the tent has been a wild ride. Simple lean-to tents have been discovered dating back to 40,000 BCE. Theyve been used by nomadic tribes, armies, and traveling circuses in the millennia since. Then, in the mid-20th century, the classic survival tent, most often used for recreational camping and backpacking today, came into being. 　　Tent tech has been...

May 18, 2025

Neso 1 Beach Tent Review: Not Your Average Beach Umbrella

　　Have you ever had your flimsy old beach umbrella blow away after just the smallest gust of wind at the beach? Its a beautiful, sunny day and the perfect opportunity to relax by the water, but the lack of reliable sun coverage hinders the whole experience. You can feel a sunburn forming, and there is no shade to read a...

May 18, 2025

Fjallraven Kajka 35 Review: Wooden Stays Support This Durable Backpack

　　Theres a lot to consider when buying a backpack, and for many shoppers, packs tend to look more alike than different. But when recently shopping for packs, I bumped into the Fjallraven Kajka 35, and the frame became the reason I ended up picking that specific pack. 　　Most internal frame packs have stays made from metal or carbon fiber. For...

May 18, 2025

On Cloudboom Strike: First Run in a Boston-Winning Super Shoe

　　Today, the running shoe brand On launched its latest super shoe, the Cloudboom Strike. The shoe has just been announced, but it already has a major win under its belt with a pre-release win at the 2024 Boston Marathon on the feet of runner Hellen Obiri. Obiri took the hyper-fast shoes over the finish line in 2:22:37. 　　I had the...

May 18, 2025

National Forest Week: Enjoy Nature — Without the Crowds

　　The sixth annual National Forest Week is from July 8 to 14 this year. Hosted by the National Forest Foundation (NFF), the week includes several community events, volunteer opportunities, and a photo contest. It is a great time to get out and explore the national forests near you — or go on a trip and visit one youve always wanted...

May 18, 2025

July Fourth Deals Continue: Mystery Ranch, ISLE, Rumpl, REI, and More on Sale

　　Mystery Ranch: Up to 25% Off 　　　　(Photos/Mystery Ranch) Mystery Ranchs Independence Day Sale runs from July 2 to July 5, offering 25% off the brands excellent packs for outdoor adventure. 　　The discount applies to a broad selection of backpacking and hiking packs on the site. Shoppers can take advantage of this promotion by using the promo code TAKEAHIKE at...

May 18, 2025

Onewheel Rally, Filson Camp Chair, Knog MTB Light, and More Emerging Gear

　　When the going gets hot, weve all got to be a little more creative. If daytime temperatures feel overwhelming, why not have some outdoor fun in the cooler moments at night? That was my first thought when gazing at the beautiful night photography for Knogs new MTB bike light. 　　It made me reflect on night climbing in Central Texas to...

May 18, 2025

All the Muscle, None of the Fat: Kenetrek Bridger High Hunting Boot Review

　　I’ve worn Kenetrek boots on and off for years. Despite trying different brands and styles of boots, quality and dependability always bring me back to a pair of Kenetreks. 　　The new Bridger High offering fills the gaps in the straight leather heavy-duty hunting boot market. While every boot fills a different need, the Bridger High will surely be a go-to...

May 18, 2025

The 10 Best 4×4 Vans of All Time: Realize Your Off-Road Van Life Dreams

　　Vans can be some of the most versatile vehicles out there, but most are two-wheel drive. The addition of a 4WD system can transform a van from a family runabout or package hauler to an all-terrain escape pod. The best 4×4 vans bring a whole other level of capability to the vans already cavernous storage capacity. 　　For years, 4WD vans...

May 18, 2025

Mark Cavendish Breaks Tour de France All-Time Stage Win Record

　　Mark Cavendish is generally regarded as road cyclings all-time greatest sprinter. He was set to break the all-time record for Tour de France stage wins in last years race, his 14th and last planned appearance. But disaster struck, and he had to abandon on the eighth stage with a broken collarbone. 　　Cavendish delayed retirement for another year, and his Astana-Qazaqstan...

May 18, 2025

2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Is a Posh Off-Road Beast

　　The 626-horsepower Octa is the ultimate Land Rover Defender. The company packed a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 under the hood, added its most advanced suspension system, and even fitted better seats to create an any-terrain monster. 　　Heres the rundown. 　　Most Powerful Defender Ever 　　　　(Photo/Land Rover) Its 4.4L twin-turbo V8 makes this the most powerful Defender the company has ever built....

May 18, 2025

100 Miles in an Icon: Fjallraven Keb Trousers Review

　　Whitewater rushed against my legs up to my knees as white noise thundered in my ears. With a bridge out early in the Tour du Mont Blanc season, I was forced to ford a rushing torrent or turn around. Ford it was. 　　Fortunately, my feet and legs were well-outfitted with waterproof Trango Tech GTX boots and Fjallraven Keb trousers. Thirty...

May 18, 2025

Ski Season Isn’t Over — Add 2 Wheels and Shred: Here’s How

　　It was the middle of May in Colorado. The snow line had melted up to 9,500 feet, giving way to the lush green understory of coniferous forests and budding aspens. My ski partner and I were grunting up a rocky pitch of a Forest Service road on our bikes deep in the mountains. But that was just a means to...

May 18, 2025

Watch Danny McAskill Push Magura’s Latest E-Bike Brakes to the Limit

　　Whats the best way to see how well a brand-new brake system for e-bikes works? Get a pro like Danny McAskill set up with the new system and set them loose on their favorite slab MTB trails. 　　Thats why Magura, the performance bike part manufacturer, sent McAskill a brand-new Gustav E-bike Brakes set. It wanted the Santa Cruz-sponsored MTB and...