Its time for adventure! It doesnt matter when you read this: its time to go on an adventure. Many adventures require traveling by four-wheeled vehicles with family, friends, and gear. So, here is our list of the best adventure rigs to suit a wide range of needs and budgets. 　　Whats an adventure rig, though? Well, were sticking with new 2025...

　　Darkness had fallen as two friends and I stumbled through the last third of a bushwhack to a late spring ski line hidden deep within Colorado’s Gore Range. After collapsing into camp many hours later, it dawned on me — I hadn’t died of hip and shoulder pain from carrying such a heavy load in an ultralight backpack. 　　Of course,...

　　If you own and drive a car, wear and tear on the interior is inevitable. Nevertheless, adding a set of car seat covers can help prevent damage from sun exposure or spills to scratches. 　　Whether you have a four-legged friend who sheds or a kid who loves throwing cereal, cloaking the seats can help protect your vehicle from avoidable casualties....

　　If you spend any amount of time outside, then you know how essential a solid pair of shades is. But shelling out the big bucks for expensive name-brand sunglasses certainly isnt for everybody. While you can get away with a $10 pair of gas station sunglasses, you’ll probably be a lot happier spending just a little bit more for a...

　　Prime Day 2024 has arrived, bringing thousands of deals right to your computer or phone screen. Searching through the seemingly endless deals can feel overwhelming, which is where GearJunkie comes in. We picked through hordes of Amazon Prime Day deals to find you the best discounts on the best outdoor gear. 　　Remember:You must have an Amazon Prime membership to shop...

　　When the BMC Teammachine R 0-1 LTD hit my door, I didnt expect to feel substantial speed gains compared to other modern premium-level bicycles. But soon, I would be proven wrong. Very wrong. 　　The BMC Teammachine R 01 LTD was certainly stunning: deep-section and complex frame tubes, an incredible-looking fork, integrated aero bottle cages, a one-piece carbon handlebar and stem...

　　By day 3 or 4 on the trail, my once-organized backpack starts falling into disarray. Snack wrappers populate the pockets, dirty clothes stuff the dead space, and small items or unused layers get sucked into the void at the bottom near the sleeping bag. 　　Organization becomes less of a priority in my pack the closer I get to the end...

　　Theres a trail behind my home that punches straight up past Doc Hollidays grave, 4.2 miles, and 1,824 feet, to an overlook of Mount Sopris. I climb it a couple of times a week. Often, I try to run as much of it as possible — though, on the uphill, you might classify my pace more accurately as speed hiking (especially...

　　A no-nonsense camp kitchen setup can elevate your outdoor experience. Whether you want a full kitchen at the weekend campsite or as an everyday part of your mobile adventure rig, storing all the right pieces can take up a lot of room. 　　Thats why Sea to Summit created its Detour Collection of fully capable kitchenware in a compact design. It...

　　When my refrigerator went out the day before Easter, I was in a pickle. I dont usually host holiday gatherings, but my partner assured me, Itll be fun to have your parents over! 　　With less than 24 hours until Greg and Cindy arrived with armloads of meticulously crafted Easter brunch dishes, I was surprisingly eager to tackle this challenge. While...

　　Picking gear for a thru-hike is a daunting and difficult decision. We decide what is and isn’t necessary. We dial down our kit to save weight and costs in the places we can, but there are a few items it’s never recommended to make serious compromises on — tents, sleeping systems, and backpacks. 　　The majority of a thru-hike is spent...

　　On July 14, 2024, Sylvian Saudan, one of the pioneers in big-mountain extreme skiing, died at the age of 87 in Les Houches, France. The Swiss alpine skier collected 23 first descents and set numerous world records in his life, skiing some of the biggest and steepest mountains from the Alps to the Himalayas, Alaska, British Columbia, and beyond. His...