A fleece jacket is a warm, protective layer that retains warmth and boasts stellar next-to-skin comfort. Functional year-round in cool or cold weather, a fleece simultaneously retains the heat our bodies give off while providing airflow. From the skin track to the chair lift or a stroll around town — these cozy jackets are essential elements of your layering system...

　　Finding womens hunting pants that actually fit and perform can be a nightmare. With even minor shifts in weight, many women are left scrambling to figure out what new pair will fit where their former pair no longer does. This is the path that led me here. 　　Enter the DSG Bexley 3.0 Ripstop Tech Pants: The Bexley is the most...

　　Its only been a year since SRAM broke the rear derailleur paradigm with its direct-mount Transmission. The evolutionary design caused commotion, speculation, and a flurry of both fanatics and naysayers. Mounted to the rear of some of the slickest bikes in the business, the Transmission ushered in a new standard for SRAM groupsets and the cycling industry. 　　The Chicago-based brand...

　　Take a quality luxury SUV, add power, more standard features, and all-electric range, and you likely have a winning combination. The world needs more plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in my opinion, and Mercedes-Benz is delivering them. The latest is a PHEV version of the GLC 300 4MATIC SUV. Let me introduce you to the 2025 Mercedes GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV. 　　GearJunkie...

　　I use a lot of insulated jackets, vests, and coats throughout Colorados colder months. Ive got lightweight puffies, mid-weight puffies, and full-on arctic parkas for different activities and different conditions day-to-day. But the most versatile in my collection, by far, is the Orage Morrisson Gilltek Hybrid Jacket. 　　This jacket has been my backcountry skiing emergency layer all season. Ive mostly...

　　While trawling the infinite wares on display at Kickstarter, buried deep down the scroll, a campaign caught my eye. Not only did it bear an unusual thumbnail image — a mans torso apparently floating over the horizon —  but its simple, unmistakable product name left me speechless: Invisibility Shield 2.0. 　　My first thought, theres an invisibility shield? was quickly replaced by,...

　　I love ski trips—the deep powder, exploring new terrain, making friends on the lift—but my favorite part of any ski trip might be sinking into a hot tub after said skiing. There’s nothing more relaxing than easing my tired body into a bubbling pool of 104-degree water, beer in hand, memories of powder stashes dancing through my head. 　　That moment...

　　Spring is right around the proverbial corner: the bend in the river, the arête on the cliff, the switchback on the trail. Outdoor adventure soon turns from sliding on snow to playing on water, rock, and dirt. So, go ahead and daydream. Get out and get active, but don’t let your desires overlook the need to gear up smartly and...

　　It’s hard to beat the fun of adventuring with your four-legged friend. But the extra gear requirements can add up. This is where a good dog backpack comes into play. Backpacks for dogs are more than cute accessories — they allow your pooch to haul necessities like food and water. 　　From dog saddlebags to dog backpack harnesses, there is a...

　　Fifty years ago, a young artist and hiker in Santa Cruz, California, dropped out of college and opened a backpack shop. That little storefront in downtown Santa Cruz grew into Osprey, an award-winning company that leads the backpack and luggage category and has become a household name among backpackers, hikers, cyclists, and travelers the world over. As the brand celebrates...

　　Sometimes you pick a pair of sunglasses because you need it for a singular purpose, like a lightweight shield for cycling or a polarized lens for fishing. But most of the time, you choose a sunglass style for versatility—to wear while driving, walking the dog, or playing frisbee on the beach. We’re talking about the one pair of sunglasses you...

　　Land Rover is embracing its inner Bond villain with a storming new Defender. The hottest Landie since Bowler Motors last had a go at the brand, the Land Rover Defender Octa promises to be the companys stiff-upper-lip answer to the Ford Bronco Raptor. 　　Its just a tease for now, but Land Rover is calling it a new high-performance hero. Thats...