Smartphones dont make most lists for hikings Ten Essentials. Maybe thats because they are so deeply embedded in our daily routine that nobody has to remember to pack them. The reality is that smartphone (and smartwatch) activity apps are here to stay, and the first choice for many. At the summit of these hiking apps stands AllTrails. Real-time navigation on...

　　For hundreds of years, a slender London street has represented the cultural epicenter of tailored mens wear. Savile Rows famous district of tailors dates back to the 17th century, when it outfitted young aristocrats embarking on the Grand Tour of Europe. World leaders from Winston Churchill to Napoleon Bonaparte have relied on the districts world-class finery. 　　At the turn of...

　　As a kid, my parents encouraged me to use my imagination and explore the countryside. Everything around me was farmland, filled with barns attached to rolling hills that popped out of fields that stopped at the horizon. After breakfast, I would get on my bike with my backpack filled with everything I needed to explore for the day. My mom...

　　It was 2:30 a.m., still a couple of hours until my alarm would wake me from my slumber to chase turkeys in the Colorado spring hunt. Annoyed, I sat up and started whacking the ceiling to clear the snow and keep a collapse at bay. But I glanced again at the watch, impressed by the lume, the only thing I...

　　A 1,000-horsepower turbocharged V6 screamed past and faded away as quickly as it had approached. The unseen Formula 1 machine was turning hot laps ahead of qualifying inside the Miami International Autodrome. Meanwhile, I navigated a security checkpoint and began the upstream swim through a river of Ferrari red, McLaren papaya orange, and dark blue Red Bull outfits. 　　I, a...

　　Let me tell you now, before the nitty-gritty, there are many who assume the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED is something it is not. It is not just a cheaper version of Garmin’s Fenix smartwatch — that watch is designed for your Indiana Jones heading on expeditions. The Instinct line is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking and backpacking on...

　　We were near the top of our first rocky pass on a weeklong overlanding trip through the San Juan mountains when it dawned on us: We’d entrusted our lives, or at least our ice cream and margaritas, to a magic box that, along with solar panels and an electric cooler, converts energy from a distant flaming ball of hydrogen into...

　　After months of confusion and delay, Yosemite National Park has announced its reservation rules for the summer of 2025. On May 6, people can book their reservations through the National Park Services website starting at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. While the new system is significantly less restrictive than previous years, some advocates argue that it wont prevent traffic from overwhelming...

　　Cotopaxi launched its Allpa Collection of travel packs in 2019. The early bags were a hit and the line has slowly added packs and duffels since then. These latest additions broaden the range of sizes on both ends of the spectrum, including the lines largest offering yet, along with the first daypack. 　　Lets take a closer look at the new...

　　We carry backpacks to keep things within reach, be it a laptop, a change of clothes, or water and snacks. But not all packs are comfortable to carry, and fewer still can claim to protect your belongings from rain, sleet, splashes, and general wetness. 　　Enter the YETI Cayo Backpack. It is a weather-resistant, rugged-bodied pack for carrying daily essentials and/or...

　　Beachfront bliss can be hard to obtain, but having the right chair makes all the difference. YETI is expanding its chair line with a $300 sand-and-surf model, the Hondo Beach Chair, which claims to be the lightest YETI chair to date, weighing 12 pounds and supporting up to 350 pounds. 　　The Hondo has four reclining positions, an ergonomic waterfall edge...

　　Sitting in the dark theater with the now-famous theme music filling the air, the first time I saw Indy’s satchel, I knew I had to have one. Being 9 years old when Raiders of the Lost Ark came out, sourcing such a bag was impossible. Mom had a few old purses, though, which is one of those memories that makes...