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The 11 Best 7-Seater SUVs of 2025

The growing number of three-row SUVs is overwhelming. Review our list of the best seven-seater SUVs and learn about the top options.

Written by Evan Williams and Derek Mau July 26, 2024

The 9 Best Electric Motorcycles Worth Throwing a Leg Over

It’s time to take a serious look at the best electric motorcycles you can actually throw a leg over. Lots more are coming soon.

Written by Joe Appleton July 25, 2024

How to Sight In a Rifle Scope

As a hunter, there are few things more disheartening than missing what you’re aiming at. Properly sighting in your rifle scope will help prevent that.

Written by Josh Kirchner July 24, 2024

The Best 2025 SUVs for Towing

Read this article first before shopping for a tow vehicle. We outline the best SUVs for towing to help you with your search.

Written by Evan Williams and Derek Mau July 11, 2024

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

Approaching ski lines by bike can shorten the approach, open vast new terrain, and give birth to unique human-powered adventures.

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 03, 2024

The 12 Most Fuel-Efficient 2024 4×4 SUVs

The most fuel-efficient SUVs will help you use less gas while you enjoy your sport and utility.

Written by Evan Williams June 13, 2024

The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient 4×4/AWD Pickups of 2024

These fuel-efficient pickups will help you do more and spend less. Here are the 4×4 trucks that won’t make you cringe looking at gas prices.

Written by Evan Williams June 10, 2024

Sport Climbing in the 2024 Paris Olympics: Qualifying Explained

The road to the sport climbing events in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games is long and convoluted. Here’s our explainer.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 20, 2024

How to Choose the Best Tent for Camping or Backpacking

Your tent protects you from the elements and forms years of outdoor memories. Your home in the hills, a tent is one of the biggest…

Written by Steve Graepel and Will Brendza May 17, 2024

The 16 Best Kit Cars: Make Your DIY Automotive Dreams Reality

By building a car from the ground up, you’ll get an end result that you are excited to drive. Check out our 16 best DIY…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 10, 2024

The 10 Best Automatic Dirt Bikes: Twist and Go

Automatic dirt bikes might be the easiest way for beginner and younger riders to learn off-pavement skills.

Written by Seiji Ishii and Joe Appleton May 10, 2024

Cannonball Run Record: A Guide to America’s Ultimate Illegal Street Race

The Cannonball Run records and complete history of the unofficial — and official — transcontinental race across America.

Written by Joybeth Sullivan & Bryon Dorr May 10, 2024

How to Find Morel Mushrooms: Foraging 101

Want to find your own morel mushrooms? These tips and tricks will help you gather heaps of morels.

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 23, 2024

Camp for Free on Public Land and Beyond: ‘Dispersed Camping’ 101

No campground, just a spot on the side of the road on public land — dispersed camping is free, fun, and easier than you might…

Written by Will Brendza and Mallory Paige April 19, 2024

What the Ruck? 5 Rucking Tips to Get Started Walking Heavy

This beginner rucking explainer covers what rucking is, how to get started, what gear (if any) you need, and other helpful tips.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 18, 2024

How to Lace Running Shoes the Right Way: 12 Variations to Fit Your Foot

Before you give up on a pair of shoes because they hurt your feet, try lacing them based on this super-handy chart.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 17, 2024

Buying a Dirtbike? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes

Avoid the common pitfalls when buying a new dirt bike. Check out our guide on the 5 most common dirt bike buying mistakes.

Written by Seiji Ishii April 16, 2024

Get Outside, Get Cooking: GearJunkie’s Guide to a Dialed Camp Kitchen

Take your camp cooking to the next level with GearJunkie’s ultimate guide to tips, tricks, gear, systems, recipes, and more.

Written by Will Brendza and Mallory Paige April 15, 2024

Knife Steel Guide: Common Blade Metals Explained

We looked at common steels used by popular knife brands to help you select the right material for your blade.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene & Sean McCoy April 11, 2024

SRAM Groupset Hierarchy Explainer: What You Need to Know

SRAM groupset hierarchy inches closer to electronic-only as the brand continues its fast-paced development.

Written by Seiji Ishii and Mark Wilson March 27, 2024

Thru-Hiking Culture Shock: Navigating Trail Differences Between the US and Europe

I’ve thru-hiked several long trails in the United States, but after 5 weeks on Spain’s GR11 trail, I realized that there are some big differences…

Written by Brett Kretzer March 12, 2024

Turkey Hunting Gear 101: The Kit You Need To Tag Your Gobbler

We’ve put together a list of turkey hunting gear that will help you be successful and comfortable while you’re out chasing gobblers.

Written by Rachelle Schrute March 07, 2024

Treasure Hunting for Antlers: An Intro to Shed Hunting

On a weeklong Utah trip with SITKA Gear, hunting guides and experts dove into a range of tactics to strike gold. Here’s how to start…

Written by Morgan Tilton March 04, 2024

Ski the Back Bowls of Vail: GearJunkie’s Guide to Shredding the Legendary Powder

The Back Bowls of Vail command a legendary status as some of the best in-bounds skiing in the world. Here’s a guide to navigating them,…

Written by Will Brendza February 16, 2024

Backcountry Communication: Using Satellite Communicators, PLBs, Apps, and More

From backcountry satellite communication devices to PLBs, two-way radios, and more, here are the tools you can use to contact the outside world or to…

Written by David Young February 15, 2024