My friend Johnny is a curmudgeon. Whether its politics, the environment, or world history, hes well-versed in the bad actors and the inevitable doomsday fallout that awaits. 　　Hes also a really good dude —a persistent champion of good causes despite all evidence his efforts are in vain. In other words, Johnny is smart enough to know how dire things are,...

　　No matter who wins the Tour de France this month, Biniam Girmay and Richard Carapaz will return home as heroes. 　　After a brutally hot and chaotic start to the worlds biggest bike race this weekend, Monday brought the kind of historic victories that galvanize spectators all around the world to watch this month-long competition. 　　Girmay, from Eritrea, became the first...

　　And right there, KEEN had a giant Ferris wheel! And this was the Outsiders Ball, with live music and yard games — ooh! And over here, thats where police officers would yell at folks trying to cross the train tracks to get to Venture Out … 　　Will Brendza, my camping editor, looked on in skeptical disbelief as I pointed out...

　　Im not really a shorts guy. Ive known this a long time, and I think its due to dressing formally for 10 years while working as a photographer in the Caribbean. If you can wear pants in tropical 90 degrees while photographing an inauguration ceremony, you can wear pants anywhere. 　　And if you wear pants in hot weather, you need...

　　BioLite: 25% Off Sitewide 　　 　　(Photo/BioLite) BioLite, known for its lighting, cooking, and power-generation products, is hosting a 25%-off sitewide Summer Sale. This event runs from June 21 through July 4. 　　Find a standout deal with the FirePit+, designed to enhance summer BBQs with the warmth and ambiance of a wood campfire — but without the smoke. The FirePit+ is...

　　Im not really a shorts guy. Ive known this a long time, and I think its due to dressing formally for 10 years while working as a photographer in the Caribbean. If you can wear pants in tropical 90 degrees while photographing an inauguration ceremony, you can wear pants anywhere. 　　And if you wear pants in hot weather, you need...

　　On July 1 at 12:01 a.m., Kyle Curtin arrived in his hometown of Durango, Colo., with a new fastest known time (FKT) for the Colorado Trail (CT) under his belt. He had just completed the east-to-west, Collegiate West route in 6 days, 15 hours, and 8 minutes — its the fastest time ever set on any route on the CT....

　　When it comes to early-season hunting pants, there are a few requirements. Almost no pant checks them all. When it comes to womens hunting pants, you have a whole new ball of yarn to unravel. We need them to breathe yet be durable. They have to move and flex with us, yet keep the sharp stuff out. They have to...

　　Enjoy great pricing on some of summers favorite gear when you shop the Osprey Fourth of July Sale. 　　Dont be fooled by the name — the sale runs through July 8, but you may find inventories get low by then, so jump on these deals soon! 　　Weve highlighted some of the brands most popular packs, roughly organized by capacity. From...

　　Preparing for a 4-month stint in New Zealand was an exercise in traveling light. Despite having Patagonia’s Black Hole mega-hauler to cram my life into, I still had to rein in my tendency to overpack. 　　Gear with multi-functionality — running shoes that work on the road and the trail, a pair of jeans chic enough for a dinner date yet...

　　As a full-time commercial outdoor photographer, I consider three things when choosing a trekking pole for my outdoor pursuits: price, weight, and adjustability. The Trekology Trek-Z 2.0 Trekking Poles stand out as reliable pieces of kit that won’t break your bank account and can be stored away in a small package for easy travel. 　　When I’m in the field scouting...

　　Factory off-roaders just keep getting better. Every year, we get more and more extreme off-road packages that deliver performance on and off pavement that we could only have dreamed about just a few years ago. 　　Even better, they do it with a factory warranty. There are so many it can be hard to keep track, but dont worry. Weve got...