Little else ruins a good backpacking trip like a midnight run for the bushes. Weve been there, and were not keen on going back, which is why our experts have found the best backpacking water filters. We’ve spoken to thru-hikers, hunters, and mountaineers, and weve logged a not small number of miles ourselves, filtering our water along the way. 　　Our...

　　As someone who spends many nights in the backcountry every year, I have become all too familiar with firing up backpacking stoves and eating out of bags. It’s part of the gig if you want a hot meal at night or coffee in the morning. 　　The truth is, though, not all stoves are created equal. Jetboil has always stood on...

　　Weve got some weird and wonderful gear for you this week. That category includes a HOKA shoe with a fashionable tassel, a power bank that clips on like a carabiner, and a beginner e-surfboard that still costs over $8,000. 　　But its not all sudden left turns in the gear world. There are also some burly MTB bikes for talented young...

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

　　Don’t get me wrong, I love a good campsite. But sometimes after a big day of adventure, I crave the comfort and ease of a great hotel with a friendly staff, farm-to-table meals, gear rentals, and maybe even a sauna and cold plunge. Both in the U.S. and abroad, a plethora of brands are catering to guests who love the...

　　From the top of California’s 2,579-foot Mount Tamalpais, one can gaze out at a commanding view of San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge. But it wasn’t the overlook that lured 200 mountain bikers to the mountain on the crisp morning of Saturday, November 2. 　　The cyclists had ridden to the summit on paved and dirt roads...

　　The biggest bang in trade shows has to be SHOT Show. Vegas is abuzz in January with tactical folks, foreign businessmen in suits worth more than my truck, politicians, gear-dos, and everything in between. 　　For those of you who werent there, let me paint the scene: miles of booths boasting everything from sleek optics to rugged, apocalypse-ready hunting rifles, innovative...

　　The original version of this article appeared on TheInertia. 　　The investment firm Late Apex Partners (LAP) has called for an executive overhaul of Vail Resorts,the publicly traded company that owns and operates 42 mountain resorts around the world and has reshaped the entire ski industry since its introduction of the Epic Pass in 2008. 　　The firm, which manages funds currently...

　　Earlier this month, the Journal of Applied Physiology published a paper with the title “Evidence on Sex Differences in Sports Performance.” Seems pretty straightforward, but of course it’s not. The gap between male and female athletes has become a major flashpoint in debates on whether transgender women and athletes with differences of sexual development, like the South African runner Caster...

　　Just over a year ago, I sold my 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo with 134,000 miles on the clock. The regret of that decision started setting in almost immediately, as usual. But when Porsche recently offered me a loan of the brand-new 2025 Cayenne GTS Coupe, my stoke levels started to rise nearly as quickly. 　　The Cayenne GTS returns for 2025...

　　For 16-year-old Tayte Proulx-Royds, its impossible to remember a time when she wasnt on a bike. This teenage shredder, who started riding at the age of 3, has already competed in some of mountain bikings biggest events. 　　In 2011, she took home the Dark Horse Award from the Dark Horse Invitational Freeride. Tayte was just 11 years old at the...

　　Moving your bike indoors for the winter can feel uninspiring. There’s no scenery to gaze at, no cycling crew to keep you company, and no changes in terrain to keep things interesting. But there’s also less time spent layering up, fewer frozen fingers, and no junk miles commuting from home to your starting point. 　　Instead of thinking of indoor riding...