I was initially skeptical of inflatable fishing paddleboards and kayaks. Like many people unfamiliar with inflatable paddleboards and kayaks, I thought it would pop the first time I stabbed it with a stick, ran across some rocks, or had a lure come flying back at warp speed and embed itself in the side. 　　After testing several inflatable watercraft, I can...

　　When Lawlor Coe lost his brother Hunter to suicide, one of the ways he coped was by lacing up his joggers and running. At first, he was trying to elude his grief; over time he found that the physical suffering he endured on the trail helped him find a way toward peace and, from there, joy. After sorrow and anger,...

　　As technology grows more complex, theres increasing competition to make that tech feel less like a gadget. The smartwatch segment is a clear example of that, as screenless wearables like Whoop have become more popular. 　　Now, Polar aims to carve out a piece of the marketplace. Long known for its sports computers and heart rate monitors — since the 1970s—Polar...

　　I live in Crested Butte, Colo., where winter easily reaches into three seasons. Its essential to have a pair of womens winter boots that are warm, waterproof, and easy to pull on and off. Of course, its important to find one with style, too. After testing the Stio Colter, I wish I could wear these sneaker-esque snow boots year-round. 　　When...

　　Loons call through the falling dusk over an impossibly calm mirror surface of Lake One in Minnesotas Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I step away from the campfire and press a button on the top of the BioLite Range 500, the newest headlamp from a brand focused on comfortable lighting. A red glow illuminates the path to my food pack, where...

　　Garmin handhelds have always been tough, reliable, and, honestly, a little boring. To be fair, the gadgets are tools, not toys. 　　But that may have just changed. 　　The new GPSMAP H1i Plus ($1,000) packs a built-in camera and microphone, so you can send photos and voice notes straight from the device without pulling out your phone. It certainly adds a...

　　For years, snowboard bindings have remained relatively the same, with two straps to put on and take off, requiring extra time at the top of the lift compared to skiers. Companies like FLOW had tried to create a fast-entry binding with a droppable high back. But these were often heavy, awkward, and didnt have the performance of expert-level riders needed. Thats where the Jones...

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　　The Lemhi County Prosecutor’s Office in Idaho has filed a criminal complaint against Ryan C. Lampers, 51, of Montana. GearJunkie obtained court documents showing Lampers faces eight separate charges following an investigation by Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers into his hunting activity during the 2024 season. 　　Lampers is a well-known hunter on social media, known by the monicker StHealthy...

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　　What if we didnt make a trail shoe aimed at the Rocky Mountains? That seems to be the approach taken by New England brand Tracksmith with its latest release. 　　Most of the popular trail runners follow HOKA and Altras schools of thought: maximum cushion and a roomy toe box. And I can attest, those shoes perform brilliantly. But unless youre...

　　When health issues force one of climbings best athletes to stop, what happens to his unsent project? Black Diamonds new short film, The Pirates Code, documents Connor Herson finishing Mason Earles unsent project several years after Earle was diagnosed with chronic illness. It explores questions of legacy, friendship, and vision along the way to Hersons big send. 　　In the 2010s,...