Ski Map Mitts, Kardashian Kits, Cozy Cotopaxi Fits, and More Emerging Gear Loads of new gear for making the most of the upcoming ski season, plus a few fun extras in this week’s latest gear releases. Written by Mary Andino, Andrew McLemore and Adam Ruggiero December 05, 2025
Watch Out Gymkhana — The Chinese Are Coming for You With ‘Up Drift’ I’ve never seen a video mimic Gymkhana so well, but the latest from Chinese car company HYPTEC does a truly world-class job of it. Written by Bryon Dorr December 05, 2025
Red River Gorge Visitors Guide: What to See, Where to Camp, and More This scenic area in Kentucky is home to hiking, paddling, and camping that’s affordable and kid-friendly. Written by Mary Andino December 05, 2025
Snag Steep Savings on GoalZero, Patagonia, Garmin, and More Black Friday might be over, but there are still plenty of ways to save on top-notch outdoor gear. Written by Mary Andino December 05, 2025
Dometic Recon Cooler Review: Smart Design With Real-World Usability The Dometic Recon Hardside 41L cooler delivers sleek design, smart features, and easy usability for everyday adventures. Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort December 05, 2025
BOA Killer? ‘Zip’ Laces Quietly Impress at 2025 ‘Running Event’ A new lacing system looks like something between buckles and laces — and on paper, it boasts some noteworthy performance advantages. Written by Adam Ruggiero December 05, 2025
Recovery on a Budget: Polar Dive PRO Cold Plunge Review At under $1,000 with a chiller, the Polar Dive Pro is the best affordable cold plunge setup we’ve tested. Written by Billy Brown December 04, 2025
Kei Cars Coming? Trump Wants ‘Very Small,’ ‘Really Cute’ Cars to Be Sold in the US Trump just expressed interest in seeing kei cars on U.S. roads. Could we really see the affordable, tiny, low-horsepower vehicles on our roads? Written by Andy Lilienthal December 04, 2025
Skiers and Snowboarders in Italy Are Now Required by Law to Wear Helmets A law in Italy requiring ski helmets has been expanded to include skiers and riders of all ages, no matter their nationality. Written by Juan Hernandez December 04, 2025
The Best Base Layers for Hunting of 2025 We’ve rounded up the best base layers to keep you warm while hunting. Top picks include KUIU, Sitka, and First lite. Written by Sean McCoy and Morgan Nowels December 04, 2025
Watch ‘Inaccessible’ Trailer: Skier, Hunter Griffin Post Explores How Unreachable Public Land Affects Everyone In his new film ‘Inaccessible,’ pro skier Griffin Post takes us on a journey with onX Maps to explore how inaccessible public land affects everyone… Written by Will Brendza December 04, 2025
SITKA MicroDown Jacket Cuts Weight, Not Warmth This ultralight layer keeps pack bulk down and comfort up on long hunts, so long as you’re comfortable with the wiggle room. Written by Josh Kirchner December 04, 2025
BOTE Kula 5 Magnepod Review: The Cooler That’s Cooler Than You’d Expect We tested the Bote Kula 5 cooler for ice retention, portability, and design to see if this $299 bucket cooler lives up to the hype. Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort December 04, 2025
The Best Hiking Boots of 2025 If you’re looking for the best hiking boots, look no further. We’ve tested dozens of hiking boots over hundreds of miles to help you stay… Written by Sean McCoy and Chris Carter December 04, 2025
Columbia Trolls Flat-Earthers: Take a Photo and ‘Win’ the Whole Company The longtime outdoor apparel brand came up with a novel marketing approach: Make fun of people who believe the Earth is flat. Written by Andrew McLemore December 04, 2025
Airstream Goes the Cowboy Way With Stetson + 6666 Ranch Live your Wild West dreams with this epic Airstream. Details from Stetson and Four Sixes Ranch will make you look right at home in Jackson… Written by Evan Williams December 04, 2025
The Best Running Vests & Packs of 2025-2026 We tested the best running hydration packs and vests of this year, including top picks from Salomon , Decathlon, Nathan Sports, and more. Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort and Chris Carter December 04, 2025
Winter Backpacking in Joshua Tree National Park: Best Trail to Hit at Best Time of Year This winter, pack your backpack and head to Joshua Tree National Park for a sunny, warm hiking trip on the California Riding and Hiking Trail.… Written by Mary Andino December 03, 2025
Crashing Klaus Obermeyer’s 106th Birthday: Meeting the Man Behind the Legendary Brand Klaus Obermeyer turned 106 on Dec. 2, and despite his advanced age, he’s still giving back to the sport and industry he helped pioneer. Written by Will Brendza December 03, 2025
Ewok Bunting? Han Solo Trench Coat? Columbia’s Latest ‘Star Wars’ Drop Is Out of This World Love ‘Star Wars’? Looking for some new cold-weather gear? Fandom meets winter fabrics in this sweet new collection of limited-edition gear. Written by Andrew McLemore December 03, 2025
‘Last Haul’: Mystery Ranch Discounts Long-Running Gear That Will Be Sunsetted for Good Some of GearJunkie’s favorite packs are currently on sale for 25% off through a special sale from the classic Montana hiking brand. Written by Andrew McLemore December 03, 2025
Sketching With Skis: Blizzard’s Canvas Collection Bridges the Worlds of Art & Skiing As Blizzard’s latest line of skis, the Canvas Collection was collaboratively designed by the brand’s athletes for total creative freedom on the mountain. Written by Will Brendza December 03, 2025
Mobile Toolbox for Daily Life: Victorinox Swiss Army Companion Review You’ll have everything you need for urban adventures, or even just day-to-day problems, close at hand. Written by Jim Cobb December 03, 2025
Carson Storch Isn’t Afraid to Eat Dirt — Or Move It. Meet the Blue-Collar Daredevil of Big Mountain Biking Carson Storch labeled himself a blue-collar athlete of the axle-sports world. ‘I do dumb stuff on my bike and get paid to do it,’ he… Sponsored Post December 03, 2025
State Bicycle Co. Titanium All-Road Review: Anti-Glamour Gravel Champion The State Bicycle Co. Titanium All-Road could be the best option going for cyclists who value performance over prestige. Written by Seiji Ishii December 02, 2025
The Best Overland Books: Inspiration and Lessons for Life on the Road Looking for inspiration or a blueprint for making a life on the road happen? You’ll find what you’re looking for in our list of the… Written by Bryon Dorr December 02, 2025
Hide and Sip: YETI Drops Dog Toys and Camo Drinkware Find everything you need to know about YETI’s latest releases for the furry friends in your life. Written by Mary Andino December 02, 2025
The Powder Lover’s Choice: Tubbs Mountaineer Snowshoes Review When the snow is bottomless and every step could swallow your boots, the Tubbs Mountaineer gives you the lift you need to keep moving. Written by Ryan Kempfer December 02, 2025
Get Ahead of Hunting Season With Moultrie Edge 3 Trail Cams Moultrie Edge 3 trail cameras help you hunt smarter by keeping you connected with the land when you can’t be there. Sponsored by Moultrie December 02, 2025
Influencer Behind Controversial Wombat Video Now Faces Illegal Hunting Charges in WY The influencer at the center of an Australian wildlife scandal now faces hunting violations in Wyoming. Written by Rachelle Schrute December 02, 2025
