Paka Thermal Baselayer Review: Softer Than Merino, Tough Enough for Deer Camp Paka’s Thermal Baselayer gets a full rut-season workout to see how its soft alpaca blend handles cold sits, sweaty hikes, and a week of deer… Written by Alice Jones Webb December 09, 2025
Electric Motorcycle Sets Record for Highest-Driving Two-Wheeler Ever Stark Future shows that electric motorcycles can do things gas models can’t even dream of. Like climbing higher than anyone else. Written by Evan Williams December 09, 2025
‘Aussie Shred’: Brataroo Steals the Show as Pastrana Returns to Gymkhana Hoonigan Gymkhana films are always a bit unhinged, and the latest, ‘Aussie Shred,’ continues that tradition. Written by Bryon Dorr December 09, 2025
The Best Massage Guns of 2025 We tested some of the best massage guns on the market, including picks from Therabody, TriggerPoint, and Power Plate. Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Billy Brown December 09, 2025
Climber Charged With Manslaughter After Leaving Girlfriend on Peak An experienced mountaineer faces charges after he left his girlfriend alone on Austria’s highest peak. Written by Andrew McLemore December 08, 2025
Skullcandy EcoBuds Review: Small Price, Big Sound Skullcandy’s eco-friendly earbuds sound way better than you’d expect for their low price. Written by Billy Brown December 08, 2025
The Best Wireless Earbuds Under $50 of 2025 You don’t have to shell out hundreds of bucks for quality earbuds. Read on for the best wireless earbuds under $50 from JLab, Skullcandy, and… Written by Tim Newcomb and Billy Brown December 08, 2025
The Best CrossFit Shoes of 2025 Finding great CrossFit shoes can be harder than doing a 30-minute EMOM. We worked out in the best, including options from Nike, Reebok, NOBULL, and… Written by Billy Brown December 08, 2025
National Park Free-Entry Day Shakeup: MLK Day, Juneteenth Ousted for Trump Birthday, NPS Anniversary & More In 2026, the list of NPS fee-free days will no longer recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, adding instead Flag Day, the 110th… Written by Will Brendza December 08, 2025
Win Special ‘Call of Duty’ Polaris Off-Road Adventure Machines Do you love ‘Call of Duty: Warzone?’ Playing the popular shooter this month could land you in an actual off-roader, courtesy of a Polaris giveaway. Written by Andrew McLemore December 08, 2025
Articulated Armor for Storm Days and Backcountry Missions: Stio Objective LP Insulated Ski Gloves Review The Stio Objective LP Insulated Ski Glove is waterproof and windproof with articulated construction and a comfortable, slightly roomy fit. Written by Morgan Tilton December 08, 2025
Invisible Suspension Smooths Gravel, Saves Speed: Moots Routt YBB Review Can Moots improve on the bike I once lauded as ‘the last bike you would ever need’? I reviewed the YBB All Road to find… Written by Steve Graepel December 08, 2025
YETI Roadie 24 Review: YETI Makes a Great Cooler Even Better We put the YETI Roadie 24 2.0 to the test with real ice, real sun, and real road trips. Here’s how this premium cooler held… Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort December 05, 2025
Premium Carbon Skis for Backcountry Strike Missions: Volkl ’25/26 V-Werks Rise 99 Review Don’t let the stealth bomber appearance fool you — the V-Werks Rise 99 skis are a lot more approachable than they look for backcountry skiing. Written by Bergen Tjossem December 05, 2025
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
