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Nov 21, 2024

New Chassis, More Power, Loads of Standard Tech: Introducing the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

　　Volkswagens bestselling nameplate ushers in a new generation for 2025. Introducing the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. 　　While other global markets got the latest MQB evo platform-based Tiguan last year, the North American market is getting it for the 2025 model year. This two-row SUV has new looks, more power, and less weight. All of these updates should help bolster sales of...

Nov 21, 2024

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV Is a Roomy, Well-Equipped Electric Family Hauler

　　If you still think EVs are small, slow, and quirky-looking, Hyundai is out to prove you wrong with its dedicated lineup of Ioniq-badged battery-electric vehicles. The original Ioniq 5 crossover now has company, with the addition of the Ioniq 6 sedan and, debuting at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV. 　　With the Ioniq 9,...

Nov 21, 2024

The Best Sunglasses for the Outdoors in 2024

　　As an avid group of outdoors people, GearJunkie has had the chance to put hundreds of sunglasses to the test in harsh conditions. We have tested literally hundreds of sunglasses. Over the years, the cream has really risen to the top, producing this list of the best sunglasses for outdoor pursuits. 　　The lead tester of this review has been kind...

Nov 21, 2024

All the Cooler Power You Really Need: Dometic CFX2 45 Review

　　Dometics CFX2-powered cooler models have significantly lower prices than their CFX3 counterparts. Our test sample is the 45L size, with an MSRP of $800. The CFX3 of the same capacity sells for $950. Dometic electric coolers still cost a significant chunk of change. But ditching ice has many advantages that expand as the time you stay out there grows longer....

Nov 21, 2024

The Best Survival Knives of 2024

　　Heading outside is supposed to be an escape from reality. An opportunity for us to let go for a little while and wander around in the woods, down by the river, or even hanging off the side of a cliff with chalk-covered hands. But without the safety net of modern amenities, and being that we’re in the company of wild...

Nov 21, 2024

TWR Supercat Supercharges a Classic XJS Into the Future

　　In the 1980s and 1990s, Tom Walkinshaws TWR was one of the kings of car racing in Europe. Synonymous with racing Jaguars, the company won the World Sportscar Championship multiple times and took home multiple wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona. The partnership was so strong that TWR started developing Jaguar road cars...

Nov 21, 2024

2026 Genesis GV70 Gets More Refinement and Better Electrification

　　Genesis now has 60 standalone dealerships in the U.S., an impressive feat considering its only been a standalone brand for less than a decade and has only been creating standalone dealerships for 3 years. Driving some of that growth is its bestselling model, the GV70. Genesis has sold over 85,000 GV70 since its introduction in 2021. 　　While the 2026 GV70...

Nov 21, 2024

Outfit Every Winter Adventure With Gifts From The North Face

　　Staying warm in winter is serious business. The right outerwear can make the difference between having a blast all day on the snow and calling it early due to frozen extremities. This holiday season, equip your loved ones for all kinds of cold-weather endeavors with high-quality outerwear from The North Face. 　　To save you from endless scrolling, weve compiled top...

Nov 21, 2024

The Best Cycling Sunglasses of 2024

　　Cycling sunglasses lessen glare and visual strain in direct sunshine. But perhaps more importantly, they guard your precious eyes against wind, flying debris, errant branches, or pesky bugs. 　　From fast group road rides and long journeys on gravel to mountain biking on singletrack and bike park terrain, we never ride without eye protection. Cycling sunglasses shield our eyes from the...

Nov 21, 2024

‘No Easy Way to the Top’: Climbers Navigate Climate Impacts on Peru’s Jirischanca

　　Its finally here. The Patagonia climbing film Jirishanca dropped on November 20. It follows Josh Wharton and Vince Andersons 2022 attempt to scale one of the steepest, tallest climbing objectives in Peru. With climate change affecting much of the route, the athletes face challenges and risks they didnt expect. 　　The trailer for this film debuted at Reel Rock 18. GearJunkie...

Nov 21, 2024

The Best Hatchets for Camping, Homesteading, and Backcountry Survival

　　November is the time of year when we in the northern hemisphere get that sweet reminder of how shitty it feels to be too cold. If you are one of us who depends on a fire to stay warm through the winter, you know this fact: kindling is king. Whether it’s for your wood stove at 6:00 am when your...

Nov 21, 2024

How to Stay Warm—and Stay Out—This Winter

　　There’s nothing like a thrilling winter expedition—the kind of pursuit that leaves you in awe of the natural world. Whether you’re navigating riveting mountain ascents or chasing snowy silence in the backcountry, the fourth season introduces challenges that require technique and specialized equipment. Snow, cold, and wind can conspire to turn any outing into an epic. But daunting conditions are...

Nov 21, 2024

100-Mile FKT Across Antarctica in Under 24 Hours: ‘I Have No Plans to Do This Again’

　　Until November 7, 2024, no human being had ever run 100 miles across Antarctica in less than 24 hours. But this month, when Paul Johnson and Rob Sembiante came jogging across the finish line, they made history. The two endurance athletes covered 100 miles in one of the planets driest, coldest, harshest environments in just 23 hours, 22 minutes, and...

Nov 21, 2024

The Best Midlayers of 2024-2025

　　Midlayers are some of the most versatile layers out there and come in all sorts of shapes and styles. If you feel that layering for the cold is tricky, or if you need an insulated jacket, our list of the best midlayers is a must-read. 　　Weve tested a slew of midlayer styles: full-zip jackets, hoodies, vests, puffies, and lightweight and...

Nov 21, 2024

Synthetic vs. Down: Which Insulation is Right for You?

　　You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and staying safe. 　　Number one, you want a good warmth-to-weight ratio, and that means apparel made with either natural goose down or synthetic polyester fill. Both types of insulation are...

Nov 21, 2024

The 10 Best Hikes in Utah’s National Parks

　　Utah is stacked when it comes to outdoor adventure. Not only does the state have some of the country’s most badass skiing and mountain biking, but it also boasts the nation’s third most national parks in any state, which include some of the world’s best hiking trails. 　　These protected meccas—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion, known as the...

Nov 21, 2024

A Colorado Company Wants to Change the Way Hikers Poop in the Backcountry

　　This past summer, hikers on Colorados highest peak, 14,438-foot Mount Elbert, were met by a peculiar welcome committee. 　　Volunteers from Colorado Fourteeners Initiative handed out WAG bags near a padlocked receptacle marked “human waste pack-out bags only.” On some days, a researcher from Penn State University stopped visitors to ask questions about—you guessed it—poop. 　　Called Clean 14, the infrastructure was...

Nov 21, 2024

So You Want to Go Heli-Skiing: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Gear to Pack

　　I could feel the percussive thump of the rotors in my chest. I knelt in the snow,crouching among my group. Everyone held their jackets high enough to shield their faces from the artificial wind and swirling snow. We watched the bird, unwilling to take our eyes away from what was arguably one of the coolest moments every time. 　　With our...

Nov 21, 2024

‘The Snow League’: Shaun White’s New NBC Show Will Be All Snowboarding, Freeskiing, Halfpipe

　　Shaun White spent his career competing in halfpipe events and bringing home medals. Now, the Olympic and X Game snowboarding icon has landed a deal for a halfpipe skiing and snowboarding TV show. The Snow League will showcase some of the best skiers and riders in the world. It will also highlight head-to-head halfpipe competitions at ski resorts around the...

Nov 21, 2024

Mom With Medals: Olympian Jamie Anderson Proves Parents Still Shred

　　After taking more than a year off for pregnancy and having her firstborn, and then standing down from the 2024 X Games in January, 33-year-old Jamie Anderson competed in the 2024 Natural Selection Tour (NST) — and podiumed. 　　At the backcountry snowboard competition, athletes descend unmanicured terrain with sizable, gnarly features from cliffs to spines and pillows. Each athlete chooses their...