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The Future Of Food? Testing ‘Soylent’ Meal-Replacement For An Active Lifestyle

Could an active person live off Soylent alone? I would give the meal-replacement product a three-day test to start.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 14, 2015

Donkey Label: High-End, American-Made Cycling Kit

This USA-made cycling kit is so nice, I loathe the thought of wearing something else when it’s inevitably laundry time.

Written by Patrick Murphy May 05, 2015

Arresting Development: Pole Has Collapsible Pick

The retractable pick of the Grivel Condor provides assurance on sketchy mountain terrain.

Written by Steve Graepel May 04, 2015

‘High Orbit’ – Gear Junkie Tackles Rainier’s Hidden Route

The “High Orbit” route takes a 360-degree line around the massive volcano, yo-yoing between 7,000 and 10,000 feet.

Written by Steve Graepel May 01, 2015

Life Or Death Climbing: Alex Honnold Q&A

We connected with Alex Honnold for a quick interview on his goals for climbing this year.

Written by Sean McCoy April 24, 2015

Made In Minneapolis: Trash Bags’ Mega Messenger Pack

This made-for-messengers backpack can fit 16 pizzas or nine catering trays. It offers more than 8,000 cubic inches of storage space.

Written by Bjorn Christianson April 23, 2015

Bike Tour To ‘Save The Boundary Waters’

“No sulfide-ore copper mining in the watershed.” That’s the goal of this group, which is on a 725-mile bike tour to rally support.

Written by Staff Post April 21, 2015

Top American Climber Can’t Afford To Compete

Alex Puccio is having a hard time getting the support she needs to travel on the competitive International Federation Of Sport Climbing circuit.

Written by Sean McCoy April 20, 2015

Holy Roller! 22 MPH Electric Longboard

Just press a button and go (fast) on this high-end electric skateboard.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2015

Tutorial: Magnesium Fire-Starter

Magnesium and ferrocerium fire-starters work — with a little practice. Here’s how.

Written by Sean McCoy April 16, 2015

California Bans Lead Bullets For Hunting

Hunting is endangered in California. At least that is what pro-hunt groups are citing after recent legislation.

Written by Sean McCoy April 14, 2015

Tarptent: The American Dream Shelter

USA-made shelters are a go-to choice for lightweight hiking.

Written by Patrick Murphy April 09, 2015

Senate Vote: Amendment Sanctions Sale Of National Forests, Public Land

A symbolic vote in the Senate signals that many lawmakers would trade away your National Forests.

Written by Sean McCoy April 06, 2015

2015: Year Of The E-Bike?

As electric bicycle technology matures, riders are going farther, faster; but stigmas still surround these hybrid machines.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 03, 2015

‘Beerwood Derby’ Racing

Cart + track + beer.

Written by Eric Lemke April 02, 2015

April Fools: Hilarity From the Outdoors World

From super coolers to dog fiber clothing, these were some of our favorite April Fools jokes from around the outdoor industry.

Written by Eric Lemke April 01, 2015

Review: Big Agnes Gilpin Falls Powerhouse 4 mtnGLO Lighted Tent

The mtnGLO series of tents from Big Agnes have built-in lighting and other tech-driven features. We put the 4-person Gilpin Falls to the test for…

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2015

Clif Organic Energy Food

Would you try pizza flavor energy gel? We did! Our editor reviews Clif Bar Organic Energy Food.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 30, 2015

Steal This Bike? Embedded NFC Chip Helps Police

The bike is fitted with a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip in the handlebars.

Written by Eric Lemke March 26, 2015

Dress Right: 13 Essential Pieces For Backpacking

Andrew Skurka explains his system to use just 13 items of clothing for outdoor comfort in any 3-season condition.

Written by Andrew Skurka March 26, 2015

Strongest Canoe Ever Made?

It was still seaworthy after being tossed from a 100 foot building, pummeled with a sledgehammer, and wrapped around a rock.

Written by Eric Lemke March 25, 2015

Could ‘Aerogel’ Create Thinnest, Warmest Jacket Ever?

A company has raised a small fortune to launch a jacket made of this sci-fi worthy material.

Written by Sean McCoy March 25, 2015

Explore Everest Without Leaving Your Couch

Explore the unique and vibrant Khumbu region at the base of Everest.

Written by Eric Lemke March 24, 2015

First Look: Columbia Sportswear Titanium A-Basin Shell

Coming fall 2015, the Columbia A-Basin Ripper jacket competes with much more expensive shells.

Written by Sean McCoy March 23, 2015

First Look: Salomon ‘Mud Shoe’

Salomon created the new version of the Fellcross with its professional trail-running team, and the company markets them as giving “performance our top athletes demand…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2015

UNEEK Footwear Is ‘Cord + Sole’

“It’s a total love or hate shoe — people are like ‘that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,’ or ‘I hate that, I want to…

Written by Staff Post March 17, 2015

Review: Canada Goose Canyon Shell

This hard shell comes with a hefty price tag, but is it worth the cost? Our editor puts it to the test.

Written by Steve Graepel March 16, 2015

Across A Continent In Winter: Gear For The PCT

Two men just hiked across America in winter. This gear helped them succeed on the first winter thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Written by Sean McCoy March 16, 2015

Rivers Run Free… Nation’s Biggest Dam Removal Is Done

72 dams were removed across the country in 2014.

Written by Eric Lemke March 11, 2015

First Look: Petzl ‘Macchu’ Kid Climbing Harness System

Petzl has a new kind of climbing harness system for kids. We test it with a tiny gear junkie at the local climbing gym.

Written by Steve Graepel March 11, 2015

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