As headlines go, “Social Media is Bad” doesn’t raise many eyebrows these days. TikTok and its ilk are said to be harming mental health, stifling creativity, eroding privacy, fueling disinformation, undermining national security, and so on. These are all big issues worthy of careful debate. But there’s a narrower and more tangible risk that Sweat Science readers might be concerned...

　　When musician Griff Washburn, who performs under the stage name Goth Babe, traded his sound studio for the open road, he discovered new sights, sounds, and the inspiration he was after. 　　“It’s like no other relationship I have with an open space or national park,” says Washburn of his explorations in music and nature in Joshua Tree National Park. 　　Whether...

　　Will Dunn owes his life—and maybe his marriage—to his REI Co-op Half Dome tent. 　　“The tent was a gift from my now-in-laws before we were in-laws,” he says. “It was my first backpacking tent, and it got us through some pretty delightful hikes—and some pretty harrowing ones.” On one trip, Dunn and his now-spouse were backpacking in Utah’s Canyonlands when...

　　For the first time, Total Archery Challenge (TAC) is coming to Colorados Purgatory Resort this summer from July 11 to 13. Registration for the renowned 3D archery experience opened on April 2. Event organizers are encouraging people to sign up early, as the events sell out quickly. 　　The multiday competition will include a vendor village, live music, food and drinks,...

　　Adam Ondra is arguably the best all-around rock climber on the planet. From dispatching the worlds hardest sport climbs and boulders to running up the Dawn Wall on his first visit to Yosemite (it took Tommy Caldwell 7 years), it seems he can do anything on the rock. 　　However, Ondra hasnt had the same success in indoor bouldering competitions, so...

　　Crested Butte, Colo., is known for its frigid temps, with entire months below freezing. As someone who spends most of my time outdoors for work and play, keeping my fingers warm is imperative, which is why I need dependable winter mittens. Frozen fingers can end a day. 　　On a particularly cold morning, when my trucks display showed -20 degrees, I...

　　As I pulled into a Buc-ee’s gas station here in Georgia last week, it was impossible to ignore the huge sign planted at the corner: “Tariffs are a tax paid at the pump by you, the consumer.” 　　Like most of us here in the Land of the Free, I’ve been hearing lots of anxiety lately over President Donald Trump’s tariffs....

　　Hyundais second-gen Nexo is its latest and coolest attempt at a hydrogen-powered vehicle. The SUV wont be for everyone, but it is undeniably cool. The styling comes almost fully intact from the Initium off-roader show vehicle, and the technology promises zero emissions without the charge times of a battery electric. 　　The first-generation Hyundai Nexo, which went on sale in 2018,...

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　　For classes, camaraderie, and the latest equipment, you can’t beat the gym. But for those times when you don’t want to make the commute, have a packed schedule, or just want to get your session in without having to jockey for space by the dumbbell rack, you can get a full-body workout at home with just a few pieces of...

　　Fishing packs have advanced drastically beyond your grandpas old tan vest. There are seemingly endless options for fishing packs, backpacks, tackle boxes, or whatever particular storage-type bag you choose to carry your gear. 　　Everyone has different preferences when it comes to carrying their equipment on the water, making it difficult to know what will work best for them solely based...

　　GRAYLs new line of packs looks like military-spec equipment. The Carry Project is the brands first foray into the pack-making space. Its earned a reputation among hunters, backpackers, survival enthusiasts, and travelers for its packable, durable water purification devices like the Geopress and Ultrapress. Now, its Carry Project packs have joined the product lineup. 　　The Carry Project includes backpacks, hip packs,...