Like the mythical bird from which it takes its name, Garmins top-shelf watch continues to reinvent itself. The eighth generation of Garmins Fenix line just dropped in August. It offers a handful of big additions and a laundry list of smaller tweaks that might go unnoticed by users who arent professional athletes. 　　But for those looking for every sports feature...

　　Black Diamond released a new ice tool today, the Hydra. As the name suggests, this tool has a modular head that allows the swapping of forged picks, head weights, and hammer configurations. This video explains this I.C.E., or Integrated Component Exchange system. 　　Black Diamond has many climbing athletes, like Will Gadd and Aaron Mulkey, at its disposal. This video explains...

　　Iceland had been at the top of Hunter Leiningers bucket list for many years. But the 23-year-old adventure and endurance racer wasnt going to be satisfied with an easy trip around the Ring Road, visiting waterfalls and hot springs. To merit an expedition to the Land of Ice and Fire, I wanted to do something epic, he told GearJunkie. 　　So,...

　　Peak Design has an all-new line of bags, and its specifically designed for us outdoor lovers. The Outdoor Line just dropped on Kickstarter, with some impressive intro deals to be had (20-25% off). 　　More importantly, I got my hands on an early sample of the Peak Design Outdoor 45L Bag. Ive been using it for about a month, both on...

　　The Nissan Armada is no longer second fiddle in the companys global lineup of SUVs. The 2025 Armada gets the same frame as the legendary Nissan Patrol and went through the same durability testing. 　　The Armada adds new levels of luxury in its pavement-forward grades and greatly increased capability off the beaten path thanks to the new Pro-4X grade. Its...

　　The Ride Around Australia Record isnt a random ultradistance ride for Lachlan Morton. Lachy is well-versed in undertaking incredibly arduous two-wheeled adventures. Most notably, his insane Alt Tour coincided with the 2021 Tour de France, but all similarities ended there. 　　Morton cycled the entire route, including all the transfers the racers made by motorized vehicles. He was also totally unsupported,...

　　How do you make such a sweet piece of gear just a bit sweeter? Well, DECKED decided to fine-tune its drawer system to improve it in all the places we didnt even notice were lacking. 　　With a new, square-shaped drawer box that increases overall storage capacity, a fuller extension that makes the back of the drawer far more accessible, improved...

　　Most bikepacking bags and frame packs are great if you like things that burst apart at the seams, zippers that fail under heavy loads, Velcro that works for a few weeks, and that rhythmic sway and bounce that keeps your balance on edge. 　　I’ve struck out repeatedly to find bike bags that can stand up to the actual rigors of...

　　The compact crossover market is a big one, generating millions of sales annually in the U.S. It’s also quite competitive, with products like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Compared to them, the Hyundai Tucson is something of an also-ran. But not for lack of trying. 　　The automaker has more than quadrupled sales over the past decade by adding new...

　　Peak Design has an all-new line of bags, and its specifically designed for outdoor enthusiasts. The Outdoor Line just dropped on Kickstarter, with some impressive intro deals to be had (20-25% off). 　　More importantly, I got my hands on an early sample of the Peak Design Outdoor 45L Bag. Ive been using it for about a month, both on some...

　　While its not a particularly auspicious number, GoPros latest model includes several upgrades that will excite longtime fans. Many of the changes wont be surprising. Like many gadgets aimed at outdoor sports, the new cameras weigh less and offer longer battery life. 　　But, experienced photographers and content creators will also find several new options for expanding their creativity while filming...

　　In the last 9 days of August, three athletes set FKTs for different routes on the Colorado Trail (CT). GearJunkie confirmed with fastestknowntime.com that this is the first time that so many FKTs have been set on the CT in such rapid-fire succession — but not by much; last year, three FKTs fell within a month. 　　This year, from August...