When I first saw a Town Shirt sun hoodie — with its kaleidoscopic design of pink-and-white mountain laurel — I immediately had to know the brand. 　　Town Shirt was the name, and thru-hiking was its game. This brand combines years of field development with Hawaiian-style designs using flora and fauna native to the ecosystems of Americas most popular thru-hikes. 　　It...

　　As seconds rush invisibly past, the world slowly rotates — continents arc in an inexorable procession that not only defines the hours of a day, but also the very existence of time itself. 　　Whoa. 　　But it gets better. Thats not just poetic abstract thought — its actually a description of CIGA Designs latest timepiece, the Blue Planet II: Atlantic. Instead of...

　　Growing up in a mountaineering family, I remember only using Primus stoves. Primus has been a mainstay in expeditions since the company invented the first pressurized-burner kerosene stove in 1892. Cooking on one is to join the ranks of explorers whose Primus-made meals fueled them to achieve firsts, including reaching the South Pole and the summit of Everest. 　　My family’s...

　　Ram is giving HD truck buyers on a budget some more options. The 2026 Ram 2500 HD will offer a pair of new trim levels that have been very popular on its 1500 series trucks. The two include the street-style Ram 2500 Black Express and the off-road-ready Ram 2500 Warlock. 　　Warlock Adds Some Key Off-Road Extras 　　 　　(Photo/Ram) If youre...

　　New Mexicos latest state park offering aims to honor those who served our country, with free access for life. Starting July 1, 2025, New Mexico resident veterans can apply for this lifetime pass and will never have to pay for day-use entry or camping access at any state park in the Land of Enchantment. 　　Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House...

　　Heres something youll only find at GearJunkie. One lucky winner will receive the latest roof rack from KC HiLiTES, equipped with a Gravity Titan light bar and side lights, before it hits the market. This giveaway prize package is valued at up to $6,000! 　　Platform One is KCs next-generation roof rack system, designed to be the foundation of your next...

　　Every anglers done it. You land a fish, hold it high, grin at the camera, and snap a quick photo for Instagram glory. But this July, Keep Fish Wet is asking you to leave the fish in the water and the camera in your pack. 　　The nonprofit, known for championing science-based best practices for catch-and-release fishing, has kicked off its...

　　For 84 years, Marathon watches have traveled the globe on the wrists of U.S. military personnel. Specially made for American troops beginning in 1941, the brands watches remain the preferred supplier for the U.S. Armed Forces to this day. 　　And now, the Canadian brand shows off its pride. 　　Marathon Watch Company, founded in Montreal in 1939, is celebrating its national...

　　Rock climbing means a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some, its a way of conquering fears; for others, its an exercise in discipline and focus. For most, its just a great excuse to get outside and breathe fresh mountain air. 　　Whatever their individual reasons, Steph Davis, Cail Soria, Katie Lambert, and Erika Moncada all fell...

　　By the time I stumbled into camp after an 8-hour push over Paintbrush Divide, I was beat — sunburned, salty, and soaked from a combo of sweat and creek crossings. The last thing I wanted to do was change clothes. So, I didn’t. I choked down yet another bar and crawled into my sleeping bag, still wearing the Black Diamond...

　　With the passenger rear tire hanging 18 inches off the ground, I slowly — carefully — descend a 30-degree slope. As the view from the windshield shifts from sky to ground, and all four wheels take purchase of the rocky gravel terrain, hill descent control takes over, and the CR-V TrailSport manages the short but steep slope with ease. 　　Yes,...

　　As summer takes hold, thick vegetation continues to cover my favorite fishing spots. This means I need a rod and reel that can haul in a salad with my fish. However, I don’t fish competitively, so I can’t justify spending a mortgage payment on a reel. Luckily, Abu Garcia sent the Revo SX to test and review this spring and...