EV sales growth has slowed sharply in recent months, and pricing is a critical concern for many potential buyers — the typical EV costing nearly $57,000 in May, according to Kelley Blue Book.  　　The new Jeep Wagoneer S, the off-road brand’s first all-electric model in North America, certainly doesn’t fall into the “affordable” category, starting at $72,000 for the Launch...

　　When I first put on the prAna Chakara 7/8 Legging, I didnt expect much. I thought itd be an average pair of exercise leggings for women. As soon as I started moving, I realized there was more to these leggings than meets the eye. Crafted with recycled nylon, these leggings offer support and sustainability that sets them apart. 　　In a...

　　There are so many folding knives aimed at the outdoors these days that theres bound to be some overlap. In some cases, that overlap might even be intentional —so intentional, in fact, that when you Google one knife and another one comes up in the results, you can confirm youre not crazy. This is really happening. 　　For years, the Benchmade...

　　There are endless choices when it comes to mountain bike knee protection. We tested ten options while running hot laps on local trails, barreling down bike parks, and grinding out all-day alpine adventures. At the end of the day, these four knee pads stood out as the most pedal-friendly options thanks to their compact size, versatility, and comfort. 　　Best Value:...

　　Apologies to anyone who encountered me on the Pacific Crest Trail in July 2021, rabidly racing in circles through the wondrous Marble Valley in the northernmost reaches of California. Indeed, had you been peering down from Marble Rim, which juts from the brilliant forest like some rough-hewn countertop slab, and watched me sprint around the meadow below, you would have...

　　A sharp knife is a safe knife. But knives also dull incrementally every time you use them. So, if you want to use a knife safely, you need know how to sharpen it. Here’s a look at all the major tools and techniques available to sharpen knives, so you can pick the one that will work best for you. 　　Before...

　　Ive lived in the third coldest valley in the lower 48 for more than 10 years. While searching for the best womens winter running tights, I cant say Ive gotten used to that piece of mountain life: -30 is still bone-chilling. The snow and chilly wind stick around through spring, well into May. True summer — without longstanding freezing temps...

　　If you want to get into the wild, any truck can take you. But if you want to get back, take a Land Cruiser. It’s a saying Toyota was motivated to test. That’s how award-winning actor Hilary Swank and actor/comedian Jimmy O. Yang ended up in a remote area with all-new Land Cruisers, a spotter, a map, and a satellite...

　　If you own a Küat Transfer v2 bike rack, stop using it immediately or have it fixed. 　　Thats the message from Küat, which announced a recall of more than 80,000 Transfer v2 bike racks last week after customers complained of a potential defect. In a statement on its website, the outdoor retailer said the pivot cam on the rack can...

　　While its roots can be traced back to Prescott, Ariz., and the first Overland Expo in 2009, the North American overland events landscape has drastically changed, especially in the last half-decade. 　　Besides the Overland Expo in Arizona, the early years also saw a handful of Overland Rally events, most backed by Overland International, sprout up across the country. These regional...

　　The first time I went to a clothing-optional hot spring in Colorado, I was shocked. It was afternoon on a super-sunny spring day, and strangers sitting in the pool around me were talking about politics. While naked. I couldn’t believe how comfortable all the nude soakers seemed, or that I was one of very few opting to stay covered. 　　That...

　　At 10 A.M. on Tuesday, May 28, climbing guides Keith Sidle and Chad Ray stood at 18,400 feet, near a striated rocky outcrop called Zebra Rocks on Denali. The two were leading an expedition of four clients up the famed West Buttress route with the Alaska Mountaineering School, and they marveled at the clear skies and favorable conditions. 　　That day...