The fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma arrived this year with options including a hybrid engine, fancy new seats, and adjustable shocks. The infotainment system also took a huge step forward, within a slightly more ergonomic dashboard. And, diehard Taco fans will no doubt appreciate that a manual transmission still exists in the lineup. 　　But the Tacoma has always been more about simple...

　　Its easy to assume that laying out more cash for a bicycle helmet will buy you more safety. But a new study from the Imperial College of London says otherwise. 　　Bike helmets range widely in price, some being well under $100 and others clocking in at $400. Serious cyclists understand that much of the price difference stems from improved aerodynamics,...

　　It was a mad scene. Whitnye Raquel sat in the Supai Village school cafeteria with hundreds of other frantic, displaced campers. Around her, names were being called out in near hysterics, including Chenoa Nickerson, a 33-year-old whose body would be recovered 3 days later — and 20 miles down the Colorado River. 　　Later that day, Raquel desperately scrambled onto the very...

　　If you love outdoor gear, you’ll want to hear about The North Face XPLR Pass loyalty program. It’s a membership with plenty of perks, like access to exclusive gear drops, birthday gifts, and points earned on every purchase that can be redeemed for rewards. Best of all, it’s completely free to join! 　　Members-Only Sale: 25% Off Almost Everything! 　　Just in...

　　Did you ever read the old Choose Your Own Adventure books that let the reader choose the outcome of the story? Readers would face decisions at various points in the text, and then flip to the page that corresponded with their choice. If you were lucky, you reached a happily-ever-after ending. Other times youd be eaten by a monster —...

　　The apparel brand Flylow wants your old snow bibs. 　　With fall weather rolling in, skiers can start prepping for the pow with a new resale platform from mountain apparel brand Flylow. The Denver-based company, which has been making ski wear and other outdoor threads since 2005, will now accept used gear for credit. 　　The program, called Leftover Land, allows you...

　　If you were planning on attending Outdoor Retailers trade show in November, hold off on booking those tickets. The outdoor industrys annual get-together will now happen only in June, bringing both the winter and summer shows together into one expanded event. Originally scheduled for November 6-8 in Salt Lake City, the winter show was meant to focus on brands selling...

　　The Polaris RZR Pro series packs power and pizzazz into a raucous package ready to tackle your favorite trail. Upon its debut in 2022, it featured 225 horsepower from a non-turbocharged four-cylinder powerplant. 　　It had more than 2 feet of travel, a 74-inch track width, and the best brakes on any side-by-side (SxS). For 2025, the highly capable Pro R,...

　　REI: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/REI) The REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket is rather muted in this Mushroom Taupe color, but it will only cost you $64 (half price) for an essential piece of the outdoor gear kit. 　　There are also plenty of sizes still available, as of Sept. 20. Some other colors have the same discount, but only...

　　This week, were heading to one of Americas homes of barbecue, Kansas City, Missouri. Coincidentally, K.C. is also where Paul once received one of his all-time favorite ears of corn, handed to him by a total stranger. But hey, thats what makes life worth living — nothing ventured, nothing gained! 　　With that spirit of adventure, the BeerJunkie is going outta this...

　　Theres an international bent to this weeks Emerging Gear column, with several brands from elsewhere in the Americas. That includes Peruvian performance apparel made from alpaca fiber, post-workout shoes from Colombia, and a Canadian brand with new mukluks designed by Cree artists. 　　But theres plenty of other gear to go around, too. That includes the latest action camera from DJI,...

　　In this episode,ace paddlers Cohen and Michelle Atkins explore the city’s dynamic outdoor offerings, revealing a surprising blend of adventure and community. As they put it, “Charlotte has unlimited potential for urban outdoor experiences.” 　　 　　(Photos/The Inertia) Paddling at the U.S. National Whitewater Center The adventure begins at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, a hotspot for river rats and paddling...