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Apr 26, 2025

Does Exercise Really Benefit Your Mental Health?

　　There’s tons of evidence, from hundreds of studies with hundreds of thousands of participants, showing that exercise is an effective tool to combat depression and other mental health issues like anxiety. These studies find that it’s at least as good as drugs or therapy, and perhaps even better. It’s now recommended in official guidelines around the world as a stand-alone...

Apr 26, 2025

Strong Legs Are a Hiker’s Secret Weapon. Here’s How to Get Them.

　　No matter where we hike, how long we go for, how (or whether) we train, or how much or little weight we carry, there’s one thing all hikers need: strong legs. On the trail, legs help you keep up the pace, power up steeps, and maintain your balance on everything from uneven treadpath to tricky creek crossings. Ensuring yours are...

Apr 26, 2025

‘Severance’ Made Me Reconsider My Commitment to Running

　　Within the last few weeks, I would bet my last Gu gel that someone has asked you, “Do you watch Severance?” And if you said no or blinked back in confusion, I’m sure I’m not the first one to tell you that it’s incredible. 　　For the un-aquainted, Severance, which first aired in 2022, is set in a futuristic era where...

Apr 26, 2025

Your Sports Nutrition Is Ultra-Processed. How Bad is That?

　　Steer your cart through any supermarket and they are everywhere – packaged foods of every imaginable kind. Universally, these can be considered “processed” and it’s a term you’ve likely heard bantered around for years. But recently, new terminology has emerged to define certain foods and beverages that are processed and then some – in other words, ultra-processed foods. 　　Experts estimate...

Apr 26, 2025

Outdoor Brands Serve Up Sweet Sales for Valentine’s Day

　　NESTOUT: Up to 20% Off 　　　　(Photo/NESTOUT) Since NESTOUT makes GearJunkies favorite power bank, wed be remiss not to share this Valentines Day deal with lovebirds who prefer camping to a night on the town. 　　NESTOUT offers 20% off sitewide on orders over $89 in a sale running through next weekend. Just use code HEARTS20 at checkout. The sale even...

Apr 26, 2025

6 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Adventurous Couples

　　Gear is a generous Valentine’s Day gift. Picking something other than the usual chocolate, flowers, or booze shows that you acknowledge your partner’s interests and listen to their needs. Beyond that, the right gear gift can enable you and your Valentine to plan a romantic outdoor getaway. 　　Below we list some of our favorite gear specifically designed for two. Each...

Apr 26, 2025

The Best Platform for Buying, Selling, and Trading Used Camera Gear

　　As a professional photographer and filmmaker, Michael Shainblum relies on his versatile collection of gear to meet the demands of his work. In the past, he often turned to Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace to find used cameras and lenses. But numerous last-minute meetup cancellations and alarming stories of friends getting scammed pushed him to seek out a more reliable option....

Apr 26, 2025

Rescue Crews Saved Another Climber in Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon

　　Search and rescue crews in Las Vegas continue to have a busy start to 2025. 　　On Wednesday, February 6, members of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Departments search and rescue squad saved a woman who had fallen from a climbing area in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. 　　According to a statement published on Instagram, the woman, who was not...

Apr 26, 2025

Vollebak Mysteriously Teases Wooden Jacket, and It’s $3,000

　　Theres an old adage that if you show a gun in act one, it has to go off by act three. The idea being that if you dont deliver on a promise, youll let everyone down. 　　Consider this your first glimpse of the weapon,only on this stage —the theater of outdoor gear —its one extraordinary jacket. Today, Vollebak brandished a...

Apr 26, 2025

Volleback Mysteriously Teases Wooden Jacket, and It’s $3,000

　　Theres an old adage that if you show a gun in act one, it has to go off by act three. The idea being that if you dont deliver on a promise, youll let everyone down. 　　Consider this your first glimpse of the weapon,only on this stage —the theater of outdoor gear —its one extraordinary jacket. Today, Vollebak brandished a...

Apr 26, 2025

ADV Motorcycle Gloves for Everyday Riding: REV’IT! Sand 4 Review

　　The REVIIT! Sand 4 design takes notes from the motocross world but is built for riding pavement. Theres a full leather palm. Stout knuckle armor is made of rubber — not carbon like you find on many street or race-focused mitts. The REV’IT! motorcycle gloves have elastic zones between the armor and incorporated a palm slider that’s critical for dissipating...

Apr 26, 2025

‘They Were Saving My Life’: Pro Skiers Trade Stories About Ski Patrollers

　　Ski patrollers represent the first line of defense for skiers and snowboarders in trouble— but theyre often undervalued. 　　The last few years have seen repeated labor disputes between ski patrollers and the corporate-owned resorts that employ them. Worker strikes against Vail Resorts caused so much disruption this winter season that even a Utah major asked for a speedy resolution. A...

Apr 26, 2025

100+ Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom Stores Closing Doors in U.S.

　　The winds have suddenly shifted for several of surfings most iconic brands. 　　Liberated Brands, the company that once held the license to a number of surfing brands, includingQuiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom, filed for bankruptcy this week. 　　The company had licensed a large portion of the portfolio of Authentic Brands Group, which bought Billabong, Quiksilver, RVCA, Roxy, and others from Boardriders...

Apr 26, 2025

ChatGPT Glasses, Tools-Free eFoils, Portable Pizza Oven, and More Emerging Gear

　　Each week, we try to fill Emerging Gear with the coolest new stuff we can find. But its always a balance between the sometimes huge technological leaps that seem to happen with increasing frequency, and the gradual improvements to gear well likely always need. 　　Thats more than evident this week. On the techy side of things, weve some fantastically smart...

Apr 26, 2025

Kevin Costner Wants Americans to Care About the National Parks

　　Earlier this year, a PR rep from Fox News asked if Id want to review the conservative networks upcoming docuseries on the history of Yosemite National Park. Called Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner, the three-part series is the brainchild of the Academy Award-winning actor, and the follow up to his 2022 series Yellowstone: One Fifty. As I stared at...

Apr 26, 2025

Light, Adaptable, Mid-Travel Women’s Mountain Bike: Liv Intrigue X Advanced Review

　　In April 2024, Liv expanded its women’s off-road mountain bike lineup with the new Liv Intrigue X Advanced. This mid-travel bike slots in between the existing Intrigue models. Liv designed it for all-around trail riding, with 150 mm of travel in the front and 140 mm in the rear. 　　I tested the premium long-travel Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0...

Apr 26, 2025

Backcountry Winter Semi-Annual Sale

　　Quality outdoor gear is an investment. But you dont have to break the bank to outfit your adventures. Instead, add to your gear closet the smart way, with deals from the Backcountry Winter Semi-Annual Sale running through February 28. 　　As a one-stop shop for all types of outdoor gear, Backcountry carries top-rated products from some of the best brands in...

Apr 26, 2025

Iconic Altra Trail Shoe Ditches Laces: Timp Goes BOA

　　One of Altras most popular trail runners just got a little more dialed in. The brands Timp series has been battling toe-to-toe against competitors like HOKA for the last several years, adding various improvements to keep the attention of consumers in an increasingly crowded marketplace. We liked Altras slight change of direction with the Timp 5, which dropped weight and...

Apr 26, 2025

Comfort, Easy Cleaning, Groovy Colors: Lululemon’s The Mat Is a Yoga Standout

　　Ive used more than a hundred different types of yoga mats over the course of the last 20 years and have yet to find a perfect mat. For me, an ideal mat combines grip and durability. I prefer a design with an easy-to-clean texture and material. I also appreciate comfortable cushioning and an attractive aesthetic. The Mat from Lululemon comes...

Apr 26, 2025

Latest Subaru Forester Finally Gets Wilderness and Hybrid Trims

　　The Forester is finally ready to head back into the Wilderness. Today at the Chicago Auto Show, Subaru revealed the rugged and capable Wilderness version of its latest Forester crossover. 　　At the same time, Subaru gave the Forester something it needed even more than a bit of extra ground clearance: a hybrid model. It delivers some desperately needed extra horsepower...