Czech climbing brand Ocún might not be on your radar, but its new shoe, the Sigma, proved why it should be. The aggressive, high-performance lace-up shoe was perfect for those looking to send harder projects outdoors. 　　I tested the Ocún Sigma for months inside and outdoors on rugged Iowa limestone, primarily on sport routes, as that’s the shoes target discipline....

　　Tragedy struck the CrossFit Games at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth on Thursday morning when 28-year-old Serbian athlete Lazar Đukić drowned during a competition. 　　Dukic was participating in a run-swim event that included a 3.5-mile run followed by an 800m swim. But he went missing near the finish line around 8 a.m. while swimming with other competitors, according to...

　　For the active crowd, travel organization often means living out of bags — not just transporting clothes from home to hotel. And although travel can be exciting as a novelty, living out of a duffel gets old quickly, and staying organized can be a big challenge! 　　Meeting these needs with its Pack-It organizing system, Eagle Creek has devised methods for...

　　As the digital age drastically reduces the requirement for face-to-face interactions, a loneliness epidemic has garnered the attention of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Surgeon General. Both the CDC and the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued statements warning the public about the spread and serious physical and mental health implications of loneliness. 　　Murthy...

　　Chalk is like air to rock climbers. We dip into our bag our bucket to keep our fingers and hands dry, but its also a reassuring habit. With a fresh layer of calcium carbonate dusting our fingertips, we know we are prepared to conquer the objective. Oh, and dont forget to stylishly blow the excess off, you know, for the...

　　You never realize how much you need a multitool until you start carrying one. Anyone who does can tell you they find themselves using theirs all the time. Sure, there’s a little bit of eagerness when you have one in your pocket or pack. You may even find yourself seeking out things to fix or tinker with just to justify...

　　Ol Paulie Pabst is back with a vengeance on this weeks BeerJunkie review. If you havent had the pleasure of visiting Portland, Maine, and its bevy of brickroad breweries, youre missing out! This New England destination somehow manages to be simultaneously trendy and quaint, and it punches well above its weight class with its craft beer offerings. 　　And what better...

　　Your local park might be getting some improvements thanks to a new injection of funding from the federal government. The National Park Service announced a record-breaking $325 million allocation from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) on Thursday. Each state will receive at least several million dollars, as well as additional funding for U.S. territories and the District of...

　　If youve been on the hunt for an off-grid-capable, full-featured camper trailer for the whole family that can be easily stowed in your garage, then Exodus Rigs might have the answer for you. The Capax travel trailer offers a lot in a collapsible package. 　　Exodus Rigs is a new camper company established in 2022 in Southern California. It just started...

　　Montana Knife Company: Blaze Friday Play Montana Knife Company launched Blaze Friday, a sales event that began on August 8 and runs through Sunday, August 11. 　　The promotion includes seven popular knife models —all in a distinctive Blaze Orange color. Among the offerings are the never-before-released Blaze Orange versions of the Speedgoat 2.0, Stoned Goat 2.0, and Mini Speedgoat 2.0....

　　Nissan is the only mass-market OEM in Formula E. Its also the only Japanese automaker in the series, and is committed to it through 2030. 　　Its part of the companys Ambition 2030. Nissan says its mission is to achieve carbon neutrality and zero-emission vehicles by 2050, and to make electric vehicles accessible to everyone, everywhere. Specifically, by fiscal year 2030...

　　Of all the products Ive been skeptical of this year, this one might take the cake. The idea of a cooler that could function well as an air conditioner while still fully operating as a cooler seemed far-fetched. I had money on the fact that this thing would end up being a mediocre cooler and a less-than-mediocre air conditioner. 　　I...