Every time I think well have a slow week of new gear, the outdoor industry proves me wrong. Thats not to say theres always a reinvention of the wheel, but design happens incrementally — and this is where we zoom in on each improvement. 　　Those improvements can mean many different things. Sometimes, its about sustainability, like Thousand rereleasing its classic...

　　Hunter RMV was founded in 2015 to create capable and affordable expedition vehicles for the U.S. market. It continually cranks out unique off-road-capable homes on wheels. Its latest creation is the GLOBeRANGER 4X4. 　　“The GLOBeRANGER 4X4 is a versatile powerhouse designed for the adventurous spirit,” said Keith Storey, founder of Hunter RMV.  “Born from medium-duty truck chassis, this expedition vehicle embraces versatility.”...

　　Once the worlds largest retailer of pre-owned bicycles, The Pros Closet (TPC) announced last week it was going out of business. In a LinkedIn post from Sept. 26, the Colorado online retailer revealed that it would cease operations [a]fter 18 remarkable years of serving the cycling community. 　　As of this writing, the once-thriving marketplace now has just seven bikes left...

　　Most ski shells turn into sweaty coffins in the backcountry. And, to be fair, most backcountry ski shells don’t cut it in bad weather at the resort. With the growth of backcountry skiing, more apparel brands are making jackets for either side of the rope line, but the Strafe Nomad 3L Ski Jacket is one of the few that does...

　　A new cooking show has found its way onto the Outdoor Channel, and its hot and wild. Field to Fire will showcase what it really looks like to harvest your own game and prepare it over an open flame. 　　Andrew Zimmern, a lifelong outdoorsman and chef, is heading back into the wild to source his favorite proteins. From wild pigs...

　　DYNAFITs new Speed Factory headquarters opened on Sept. 19 in Kiefersfelden, Germany. It aims to provide an immersive brand experience for athletes, brand fans, and staff. The new facility has a retail store, a bistro, a repair center, and a ski factory — all open for public use, DYNAFIT told GearJunkie. Customers can access boot fitting and running analysis and...

　　A Colorado camper is claiming self-defense after killing a mountain lion last week. On Sept. 26, state wildlife officials responded to a report of an aggressive mountain lion at a campground west of Cañon City. When they arrived, they found a man with a dead mountain lion on the hood of his Jeep, according to a news release from Colorado...

　　Buying a new vehicle has never been cheap. But, with prices hitting record levels over the last several years, many potential customers have either stayed out of the market or settled for something used. For those who’re still determined to buy something new, that usually means plenty of sacrifices. 　　And so it was with the prior generation of the Nissan...

　　Since 1877, Helly Hansen has been crafting outdoor apparel designed for skiing, sailing, hiking, and more. This longstanding tradition of outdoor excellence and design know-how continues today with its latest innovations in weather-resistant technology, featured in its modern shells and insulated jackets. 　　These jackets are engineered to withstand mist, rain, and snow while preventing excess internal moisture buildup. With varying...

　　The Italian Dolomites are renowned for being one of the most breathtaking and steepest limestone mountain formations in the Alps. Rising up to 9,000 feet above sea level, they span over 125 miles along Italys northern border with Austria. In GoPro Athlete Kilian Brons new documentary, Dolomites, he tours these iconic mountains on his bike. But not like any regular...

　　We’re trying to awaken minds with a bold gesture, 31-year-old French climber Seb Bouin said of his ropeless climb this week. Personally, I cant say watching this terrifying ascent up a 600-foot French skyscraper makes me feel awakened. But my palms certainly feel sweaty. 　　Bouin — known for pulling off some of the hardest sport routes in the world —...

　　A bizarre breeding experiment that began with a Montana ranch owner has ended with a prison sentence — and a warning from federal authorities about the dangers of meddling with nature. 　　Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 81, of Vaughn, Montana, was sentenced to 6 months in federal prison this week on two wildlife charges, prosecutors said. Schubarth pled guilty earlier this year...