Specialized bills its Epic 8 Pro mountain bike as the “fastest XC bike in the world” and “a wolf in wolf’s clothing. And there’s no mistake that this thing is fast. Weighing 23 pounds, 15.4 ounces for a medium, it’s the lightest trail bike I’ve pedaled. Transitioning from training rides on my trusty but burly steel frame Surly Bridge Club...

　　The alarm pierced the pre-dawn silence at 4 a.m., and I was already questioning my life choices.Another alpine start to beat the infamous canyon traffic heading to Utahs ski resorts. But today was different. I was pointing my beat-up Honda Element northeast instead of southeast, driving past Logan and up the empty canyon road to Beaver Mountain, where I could...

　　When were not writing about influencers disrupting marathons or debating whether you should bring a camp chair while backpacking, our editors are busy testing gear outside. An unpredictable mixture of sleet, rain, snow, and sunshine this month makes it challenging to pack the right gear for those adventures. Luckily, we put hundreds of products through their paces to determine which...

　　Years ago, I had a roommate who worked out every day and would also consume Dionysian amounts of Entenmanns cake. My kind of guy. We got along, in part, because of a shared conviction that the pursuit of physical fitness didn’t preclude putting away vast quantities of processed sugar. Not to brag, but in my prime I could eat an...

　　Columbias annual Star Wars-themed gear drops have become an annual tradition. But despite being familiar, the outdoor brand still manages to one-up itself each year —and 2024 looks no different. Just in time for the holidays, Columbia unveils its biggest collab effort with the Star Wars universe yet —and its a doozie. 　　Launching today, the Vader Collection presents a 15-piece,...

　　Adventurous lifestyles require shoes that are up to the task. A leader in the outdoor industry, KEEN understands what it takes to make shoes that keep up with the most active people. From grippy trail shoes and workhorse winter boots to safety-rated work boots and supportive-yet-casual everyday shoes, KEEN does it all — and does it all well. 　　Scroll down...

　　This week, one lucky winner will receive an exclusive Spyderco KnifeJoy Slysz Bowie Folder with an anodized blue titanium handle ($450 value) and a $500 e-card for use at KnifeJoy.com. 　　The Slysz Bowie is one of Spydercos more meticulously crafted models, and this exclusive version adds standout features that elevate its appearance. 　　More on the Prize The KnifeJoy Exclusive Slysz...

　　Theres nothing quite like climbing up a snowy chute on the side of a mountain with your best friends, stripping down into your birthday suits at the top, and shredding gnar in the buff. Its been a time-honored tradition, upheld in ski movies, by ski calendars, and among ski buddies for decades. And this year, its back on the big...

　　Woom Bikes USA recalled 2,500 bikes last week due to reports of crank failures, including one report of an injury to a child. According to an official recall posted by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), owners of woom OFF, OFF AIR, and ORIGINAL kids bikes should stop using them immediately. 　　The specific models affected by the recall are the ORIGINAL 6 bicycles...

　　I know I can trust myself when protecting my camera gear. I baby my camera body and make sure each lens is tucked into my bag securely before every event. I place every SD card into its little plastic casing and keep my camera straps tight. 　　In short: The WANDRD Rogue Sling 9L is not only comfortable to wear, but...

　　As state-of-art, carbon-fiber rocket cars screamed qualifying laps inside the Circuit of the Americas road course, throngs of F1 fans gawked at the machine parked outside the track. It was heavy, and steel, and old. Yet, next to the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren, it might have been the prettiest vehicle at the venue. 　　Thats because despite the pinnacle of...

　　Jeep continues to draw from its 80+ years of heritage and make its concept vehicles a reality for consumers. For 2025, this comes in the form of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willy 41 Special Edition. 　　Not only does this Jeep celebrate the 1941 Willys MB, the Jeep that started it all, but was heavily influenced by the 41 Concept, which...