REI Taps New President and CEO, Eric Artz to Retire REI’s incoming president will oversee the co-op as it looks toward a future with more unionized stores and a relatively stable economy. Written by Adam Ruggiero January 22, 2025
Plus-Size Women’s Ski Kit, No Fluff: Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Jacket-Plus Review Based on our field testing, the plus-size Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Jacket is a solid winter outerwear option for bigger bodies. Written by Raquel Vélez January 22, 2025
Five Ways to Enjoy Nature in Boston Year-Round Whether you’re a casual stroller or an avid birdwatcher, these Beantown parks and wildlife reserves offer something for everyone. Sponsored by Fjällräven January 21, 2025
From Practical to Premium: The Banter Goes Bougie The latest in an easy-to-love line of knives, the Bougie Banter levels up its lineage with premium materials and handsome design. Written by Nick LeFort January 21, 2025
‘Alaska Is Unleashed’: Trump Lifts Sweeping Wilderness Protections, Renames Mt. McKinley Citing an ‘energy emergency,’ Trump reversed sweeping wilderness protections in Alaska, opening the door to oil, gas, logging, and more. Written by Andrew McLemore January 21, 2025
Meet Your Robot Judges: AI Will Score Athletes at Upcoming X Games This year the X Games has partnered with Google to roll out a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help judges inform their scores — and… Written by Will Brendza January 21, 2025
The Best Tire Chains for Snow of 2025 We’re here to recommend the best tire chains for snow to help you stay safe and get where you need to go when the roads… Written by Derek Mau January 21, 2025
Little Camber Goes Long Way: 4FRNT Nevar Backcountry Ski Review 4FRNT’s Nevar touring skis employ a new shape and camber profile to float, pivot, and grip in all the backcountry snow conditions you’ll encounter. Written by Bergen Tjossem January 21, 2025
Columbia Winter Sale Deals: Save Up to 40% on Apparel & Footwear We found even more deals from the Columbia winter sale. It’s a great time to save up to 40% through January 29. Sponsored Post January 21, 2025
California-Legal Automatic Knife: Prometheus Design Werx SPD CAS OTF Review Don’t let automatic knife laws prevent you from looking at the CAS OTF. Legal in more places than you might think, its utility is remarkable. Written by Nick LeFort January 20, 2025
Ice Barrel 500 Cold Plunge and Chiller Review: Cold, Quiet, Convenient Recovery Cold Plunges bring spa-level recovery into your home, and the Ice Barrel 500 Cold Plunge and Ice Barrel Chiller is one of our favorites. Written by Billy Brown January 20, 2025
Trango Agility Duo Dry 9.1 Review: Sendy, Spendy, and Extra Safe The Trango Agility 9.1 brings a simple and unique safety feature to its Agility line with the Red Flag treatment, improving on an already very… Written by Matt Bento January 20, 2025
Wildly Light, Fast, and Expensive: Yeti ASR T5 Ultimate XX SL Transmission Review The Yeti ASR is the Colorado company’s reentry into cross-country racing. But the mountain bike can do more than race. Written by Jeremy Benson January 20, 2025
Beer? More Like, Brrrr: East Rock Winter Lager Review It’s dark and it’s cold, and that’s just the beer! Week 4 of winter brew reviews takes us to East Rock Brewing in New Haven,… Written by Adam Ruggiero January 17, 2025
The Hottest Trend in Knives: Everything You Need to Know About Pocket Fixed Blades Whether you use it in place of, or in conjunction with, a folding knife, pocket fixed blades are a viable everyday carry option. Written by Nick LeFort January 17, 2025
Veteran Lands 700-Lb. Bear in First Louisiana Hunt in 35 Years Louisiana’s first official black bear hunt in over three decades resulted in what could be a new state record for one Iraq War veteran. Written by Andrew McLemore January 17, 2025
Saving Shames: In ‘Heart of a Mountain,’ a Community Rallies Around Its Local Ski Hill Shames Mountain in Canada was struggling to stay open and might have closed forever if it hadn’t been for the community that came together to… Written by Will Brendza January 17, 2025
Save Big on Sports Cameras, Hunting Gear, Sleeping Bags, and More in Winter Sales Didn’t get what you wanted this Christmas? Winter sales mean you can find lots of top-shelf gear at bottom-shelf prices this month. Written by Andrew McLemore January 17, 2025
The Best 2025 Electric Vehicles for Towing An EV may be your next tow vehicle, and the options just keep getting better. These are the best electric vehicles for towing in 2025. Written by Evan Williams and Stuart Bourdon January 17, 2025
Nostalgic Watches on a Budget: Timex Launches National Park Collection Show off your love of America’s national parks with this new collection from Timex featuring Acadia, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, and more. Written by Andrew McLemore January 17, 2025
Dyneema Puffy, Diving Flashlight, Deadstock Fashion, and More Emerging Gear Backpacking tents, bikes, and even (of course) a new latte recovery drink — we’ve got plenty of gear to inspire your next foray outside. Written by Andrew McLemore January 16, 2025
Power, Comfort, Utility in a Capable Package: 2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Review All of the power and a luxurious ride? The 2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 gets you there, hauls your gear, and keeps you comfortable —… Written by Rachelle Schrute January 16, 2025
5 Reasons In-Person Car Auctions May Be Going, Going, Gone With the massive popularity of online car auctions, traditional live car auctions may become a relic of the past. Written by Mark Bach January 16, 2025
(Virtually) Hands-Free Pellet Grilling Under $800: Traeger Woodridge Review The Traeger Woodridge brings modern technology and design to a relatively affordable pellet grill. Written by Sean McCoy January 16, 2025
Big Agnes Unveils ‘Breakthrough’ HyperBead Tent Fabric: Extreme Strength, No PFASs Big Agnes drops ‘HyperBead,’ a new tent fabric that’s lighter, stronger, and more waterproof — all without PFAS, DWR, or WR treatments. Written by Will Brendza January 15, 2025
Two Dials, Zero Buckles, Even Pressure: Dual BOA Ski Boots Launch Across Brands The latest Cortex and S/Pro Supra boots from K2 and Salomon are the first alpine ski boots to leave traditional buckles behind and use a… Written by Will Brendza January 15, 2025
The Best, Most Expensive GPS Watch I’ve Ever Used: Garmin Fēnix 8 Solar Review The Garmin fēnix 8 has an amazing number of functions and extremely long battery life with solar charging — and the navigation is unbeatable. Written by Seiji Ishii January 15, 2025
Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid GORE-TEX Review: A Trail Runner in Boots’ Clothing For hikers who prefer the fit of a trail runner but the protection and sturdiness of a boot, Salomon’s Cross Trek Hike 2 Mid might… Written by Matthew Medendorp January 15, 2025
Lightweight Warmth for Backcountry Hunts: Argali Alpine Sleep System Review Comfortable sleeping in the backcountry just got lighter with the Argali Alpine Sleep System and its rad pillow setup. Written by Rachelle Schrute January 15, 2025
Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent Review: Cut Weight, Not Comfort — Unless You’re Over 6 Feet Tall The Zpacks Duplex Lite is lighter and more compact than its classic counterpart and, if it fits you, could be one of the best UL… Written by Jackson Sims-Myers January 15, 2025
