Shopping for your friends who have a closet full of gear dedicated to year-round outdoor activities can be overwhelming. Thats where Backcountry comes in with the convenience of one-stop shopping and an understanding of the types youre shopping for. 　　Whether you’re shopping for multiple people or just one multisport individual, you can browse the site for gift ideas and deals...

　　Technology is an ever-moving force, and the hunting industry has not been exempt from that force in the least. Rangefinding binoculars are by no means new on the scene, but I am confident in saying they are not the norm for most hunters. 　　Maybe it’s because old habits die hard, or maybe there just hasn’t been anything good enough within...

　　As one of the biggest outdoor retailers, REI carries quality gear for popular activities. The store’s large inventory and the variety of brand selection all but guarantee that REI can be a one-stop gift shop for the active and adventurous people in your life. 　　Hikers, runners, campers, skiers, or outdoor generalists — REI outfits them all. If you don’t share...

　　Backcountry: NEMO Dragonfly OSMO Tent: 25% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Honey McNaughton) Backpacking season may be coming to a close, but that sad fact has an upside: Sites are slashing prices on all the gear you need for next season. 　　Save over $100 on NEMOs Dragonfly OSMO 2P Tent, which weighs just 3 pounds, 2 ounces, but has an impressively large floor...

　　This giveaway wants you to set the holidays on fire — literally. Pit Vipers marketing has always leaned into a snarky counterculture, and its latest holiday giveaway doubles down on the brands trademark nuttiness. 　　The Utah-based sunglasses brand has hosted a holiday giveaway called 12 Days of Turbo for several years now. It serves up weird, offbeat prizes that cater...

　　Staying warm is the objective before the objective. The right outerwear can make the difference between having a blast all day on the snow and calling it early. This holiday season, equip your loved ones for all kinds of cold-weather endeavors with high-quality outerwear from The North Face. 　　Below are the brands top picks for all-season parkas, ski and snowboard...

　　If youre a cyclist or skier, listen up: This weeks Emerging Gear is for you! Moots Cycles dropped an ultra-tough new bike, and Rogue Panda released bike bags that support a cycling charity. 　　And on the winter side of things, Deuter revealed an ultralight backcountry pack, while Peak Performance has shells and pants specifically tailored to fit women. 　　If you...

　　Endurance racing has produced plenty of documentaries — but not so many dramas. Other than a few scant offerings, like Mark Wahlbergs lacklusterArthur the King,theres not much out there. (The real story, however, is a winner!) 　　But that could change withUltra, a new drama written and directed by Victoria Negri, whose experiences as an ultrarunner compelled her to make a...

　　A typical running coach can cost anywhere between $30 and $300 a month, depending on the level of engagement and support that one requires. A ChatGPT-5 Pro subscription costs $200 a month. 　　As a typical weekend warrior who mostly ran 5Ks and a couple of slightly longer races, I wanted support in training for my first half-marathon this fall. With...

　　Alongside the Reebok Nano, the Nike Metcon line is one of the two most iconic shoes in CrossFit. When they were first released in 2015, the Metcons were considered a wider, more run-friendly shoe than the Nano. However, over the last decade of iterations, the Metcons have skewed toward stability and weightlifting, much to the dismay of many CrossFitters. 　　The...

　　Danish design blended with Detroit craftsmanship? Say less, fam! 　　Deeply rooted in American manufacturing, Shinola Detroit partnered with highly respected knife maker GiantMouse to create a unique gentleman’s folding knife. 　　The extremely limited Shinola x GiantMouse Perlage Bleeker Knife —just 300 units at launch— looks like a sleek combo of utility and elegance. Pretty enough to be worn with a...

　　It’s happening. The temps have dropped, the long-range forecast has the word “storm” in it, and your group chat is alive again. The annual ritual begins: wax the skis, dig out the gloves, realize your goggles are still smudged from last spring. 　　You’re not sleeping tonight — not really. Because tomorrow is opening day. 　　And this year, it’s not just...