As one of the biggest outdoor retailers, REI carries quality gear for most mainstream outdoor activities. The stores large inventory and the variety of brands it carries 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. But...

　　In November 2020, Colorado voters approved a ballot measure to reintroduce wolves to the state. The first wave of wolves was secretively released on public land in Summit and Grand counties in December 2023. A year later, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is preparing for the second phase. But this time, the agency is being more transparent about where its...

　　Boreas Campers has unveiled a base model for its line of off-road camper trailers: the UB Ultra-Base. Compared to the Colorado-based brands other models, the Ultra-Bases $15,000 price tag offers a cheaper alternative for adventurers looking for off-road capabilities in a more affordable, customizable package. A major source of the price cut comes from an empty interior instead of a...

　　The Olympic Games have had two incarnations: the Ancient Greek Olympics and the Modern Olympic Games. But a third evolution is looming — one where athletes will be compensated fairly, sponsored by brands, and juiced up with performance-enhancing substances by scientists striving to create superhuman competitors. 　　Were reinventing the Olympics for the 21st century, for an era of science and...

　　Its time to pick up a new, high-performance jacket, as Helly Hansen has some of its more popular jackets and midlayers marked down. The big markdowns can add up to hundreds of dollars on big-ticket items. 　　As Helly Hansen pushes out last years inventory, the available colors and sizes will dwindle. If you see something you like, add it to...

　　A bike repair stand is a necessity for any cyclist who likes to work on their bikes at home or on the road. Whether you are a casual rider who needs to clean your bike and lube your chain or an experienced mechanic swapping parts and building new bikes, a quality repair stand will make working on any bike quicker...

　　Less than 24 hours after reports by the Rock Fight podcast that YETI planned to sunset the Mystery Ranch brand, the Austin cooler giant told GearJunkie, going into 2025, we plan to have key products for Outdoor, Everyday and Hunt under the MYSTERY RANCH brand. 　　YETI did not directly refute the rumors. Instead, it noted that the brand will continue...

　　Its time to pick up a new, high-performance jacket, as Helly Hansen has some of its more popular jackets and midlayers marked down. The big markdowns can add up to hundreds of dollars on big-ticket items. 　　As Helly Hansen pushes out last years inventory, the available colors and sizes will dwindle. If you see something you like, add it to...

　　If youre like most all-terrain tire users, you probably dont drive on dirt as much as youd like. So pavement performance is critical. But when you do steer onto rough dirt, gravel, mud, and rocky roads, your tires need to perform. 　　Thats me in a nutshell. And its how I tested the Nokian Tyres Outpost nAT all-terrain tires over the...

　　Give the gift of the outdoors! But how? For us, the outdoors gift guide is a generalists catchall that doesn’t involve more specific pursuits like hiking and cycling. 　　Most of the gifts here are things that can be used around town and then into the hills, woods, snow, etc. All items listed here are things we’ve personally tested and/or made...

　　Of course, your hunting knife should have secondary characteristics that make it useful for survival, camping, and all-around utility. But the big job, the one it must conquer, is getting the meat field dressed quickly so its preserved and will taste great on your dinner plate. 　　What to look for? The knife should hold an edge or be easily field...

　　Creamy, foamy goodness poured over the rim of the glass. The Kilkenny head — as luscious as it gets: thick and frothy, the quintessential representation of why Ireland is known for its beer just as much as its rugged natural beauty and rich heritage. 　　Theres just something undeniably iconic about an Irish pour. That’s why I’d come to the country...