Backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and snowmobilers know how essential ski backpacks are for carrying avalanche rescue tools that can save lives. Other times, these packs carry a few energy bars and a water bottle, or an extra pair of mittens. Picking the right ski pack for your day on the slopes depends a lot on the mission at hand. 　　While most...

　　Most polyester products live a single glorious life — as a moisture-wicking shirt, hard-wearing daypack, butt-flattering leggings — before likely making their way to the garbage. There is some recycled polyester, but according to the nonprofit Textile Exchange, 98% of it produced in the world last year did not come from discarded clothes. 　　Former Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk said...

　　The bad news is that with each passing year, your dollar buys a little less. The good news, however, is that the team at GearJunkie makes its living researching, testing, and talking with manufacturers about the latest and greatest in outdoor gear. And we have never lost sight of the value our readers place on scoring a really great deal....

　　Once upon a time, Black Friday offered a single day of the best deals all year long. Now, of course, Black Friday is simply the focus point in a season of holiday discounts. This period of righteous deals not only stretches forward to Cyber Monday, but also backward through November, as more brands take advantage of the flexibility offered by...

　　All-mountain snowboards are like a solid pair of workboots: comfortable and durable, and you can wear em for the majority of the day. From aggressive carving to lacing moguls and carefree powder floating, the snowboards on this list offer true quiver-of-one character. Youll enjoy riding these boards across a variety of snow conditions and terrain at the local ski mountain...

　　A Stinner Custom Carrizo all-road bike frame starts at an MSRP of $3,599, well within the realm of made-to-order custom bike frames. You can get a complete Stinner Select Carrizo bicycle for less than $300 more — yes, the bike is ready to ride. This includes wireless electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes. 　　For many cyclists, a custom-fabricated frame is...

　　Whether youre a backcountry skier venturing off-grid or an ultra-marathoner looking for above-average endurance tracking, the best GPS watches cater to diverse needs and activities. This wrist-mounted tech comes in various forms, from solar-powered behemoths lasting days without charging to everyday wearables with on-demand GPS and health tracking. 　　Beyond tracking and screen clarity, these watches offer comprehensive health and fitness...

　　The US military is responsible for the emission of more greenhouse gasses than any other single institution in the world. It is actively planning for the consequences of climate change, but is it doing anything to prevent it? In the new season of How We Survive, the team from Marketplace looks at how rising global temperatures and more extreme weather...

　　Finally, Mazda has a conventional hybrid. Mazda has just plugged a big hole in its lineup by adding some hybrid tech from Toyota. The Mazda CX-50 is now easy on fuel, so we put it to the test to see if that new engine makes the CX-50 lose its fun-to-drive character or if the experience is enhanced by the meeting...

　　Everyone deserves to enjoy the outdoors year-round, especially in the magic of winter, without the additional barrier of finding apparel that fits. To help speed up the process, we rounded up the best plus-size ski and snow gear for women based on expert interviews, and were currently field testing these choice picks. 　　The outdoor industry still has a ways to...

　　Fair warning: if you invite me to dinner at your house and I spy a black plastic spatula in the utensil canister on your counter, I’m confiscating it. Not because I’m a thief, but because I care about you. I don’t want black plastic anywhere near your scrambled eggs or anything else that goes into your mouth. 　　A recent study...

　　The best fly fishing rods are timeless pieces of equipment. With simple care and safe storage, they can last a lifetime or more. Yet the technology keeps improving, rods are becoming more refined, and there’s always that one rod you’d like to add to your quiver. 　　In our annual hunt to find the best fly rods on the market, we...