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Apr 23, 2025

Shoes That Help Muscles Recover: Roll Recovery SUPERPLUSH Classic Review

　　It’s not that I don’t believe the research showing that exercising consistently without recovery time can lead to decreased strength gains and possibly injury. It’s just that finding the time to take these breaks is hard. Needless to say, when a product that promised multitasking recovery benefits rolled across my desk, I was intrigued, especially since it came from a...

Apr 23, 2025

The E-Bike of the Seas: Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 Review

　　“So, is it really kayaking, then?” A small crowd had gathered around the dock to inspect the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+, the first recreational kayak to incorporate an electric pedal drive. I’m not sure they were immediately sold. 　　The neo-Luddite in me was steadfast: of course not. But, softening, I reconsidered. Yes, of course. Maybe? The Malibu is...

Apr 23, 2025

Automakers Scramble to Respond to Trump’s Tariff War

　　While the new trade sanctions are expected to add thousands to the cost of the typical new vehicle, even those assembled in the U.S., some manufacturers promise to hold the line on prices — for now. 　　On Friday, Hyundai launched a new “Customer Assurance” program that aims to soothe consumer fears about the potential impact of the new Trump tariffs on...

Apr 23, 2025

Fill Your Own 1-Lb. Propane Bottles at the Station: Ignik Launches ‘TapRack’

　　A buddy of mine nearly blew his garage up trying to refill his 1-pound propane bottles for his camping grill. Dont be like my buddy. 　　Refilling disposable propane bottles at home is downright dangerous (just ask my buddy) and even illegal in most places due to the hazards. But those classic green bottle propane tanks serve us so well for...

Apr 23, 2025

Get Ready for Backpacking Season With These Gear Picks From REI

　　With warm weather on the way, now is the perfect time to prepare for spring backpacking adventures. That means dusting off the trail shoes, making lists of must-hike routes, and examining that tent seam you promised to fix last fall. 　　As you take inventory of your backcountry kit, you can count on REI to fill in the gaps and ensure...

Apr 23, 2025

Sitka Studios Wants to Use Cutting-Edge Apparel to Sell You on Conservation

　　Who makes the most advanced outdoor clothing? Ask a skier or a hiker, and theyre likely to name some familiar brands. Ask a hunter, and they will probably tell you Sitka Gear. I tend to side with the hunters. 　　Sitka Gear has been at the forefront of technical innovation in apparel that keeps you warm and dry when youre in...

Apr 23, 2025

Speedy Sole Meets Snug Support: SCARPA Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX Review

　　I’m buzzing my way up the cactus- and scrub-lined Lost Mines Trail at Big Bend National Park in Far West Texas in the dark on a mission to make it to the top before sunrise. I break into a trot and hop over a tarantula that crawls out of a hole in the rocks along the path. 　　And I give...

Apr 23, 2025

Ikon Adds Le Massif de Charlevoix: Ski Quebec’s ‘Highest Vertical Drop’ in 2025/26 Season

　　Alterra Mountain Company has added yet another ski resort to its lineup of Ikon Pass mountains. For the 2025/26 ski season, Ikon Pass holders will have access to Le Massif de Charlevoix, in Québec, Canada. The resort offers over 400 acres of terrain, 52 trails and glades, an annual average of 254 inches of snow, and sweeping views of the...

Apr 23, 2025

Jeep Goes Orange for 4×4 Day 2025

　　Jeep continues to lead the charge when it comes to factory options and customization options. While a lot of Wranglers and Gladiators are on the road, few are exactly alike. For 2025, Jeep unleashes the limited-editon Joose exterior paint, a vibrant shade of orange. 　　While Tuscadero pink has been one of the most bold, and surprisingly popular, limited-edition colors in...

Apr 23, 2025

Locals Unified to Fight Homewood Going Private. Will it Save the Resort?

　　When I drive into the parking lot at Homewood Mountain Resort—a small, beloved ski area on the California side of Lake Tahoe—on a recent sunny morning, the place is deserted. There’s snow on the slopes, but no skiers in sight. The parking lot is empty, save for a few storage containers and idle construction vehicles. The Madden chair, a relic...

Apr 23, 2025

This Tiny Ski Bag Is a Game Changer for Parents. It Was Designed by Two Colorado Kids.

　　I was smoked, shellacked, completely and utterly exhausted. It was a bluebird afternoon in late-March, and I had just finished a full day of skiing with my five-year-old daughter at Colorados Keystone Resort. 　　My lower back throbbed from the several-dozen times Id scooped her up from the snow. Carrying my skis and poles in one hand, her skis under an...

Apr 23, 2025

I Got a Thai Massage in the Midwest. It Was Nothing Like ‘The White Lotus.’

　　Free up at least two hours of my afternoon, abstain from eating for an hour prior, wear clothes that allow my full range of motion, and be prepared for a physical and psychological experience. These are instructions I was given before my first Thai massage. 　　The pursuit of this service was admittedly inspired by The White Lotus on HBO. The...

Apr 23, 2025

Goodbye to a Legend: 2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition

　　Toyota is getting ready to say goodbye to the fifth generation of its beloved Supra. But the Toyota GR Supra MkV isnt just going to go away. Toyota is sending it off strongly with a quicker and more aggressive farewell package, the Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition. 　　Its been just 6 years since Akio Toyoda brought the Supra back...

Apr 23, 2025

New Dirt: 5 Newly Accessible Trails in the U.S.

　　The drive for exploration is an innate part of the human experience. From centuries of chasing new frontiers to modern-day trekking into the wilderness, discovery is in our DNA. In todays world, new frontiers may seem few and far between. But if you think the days of charting new territory are behind us, think again. 　　Introducing: New Dirt — a...

Apr 23, 2025

‘Shatterproof’ Shades, 1UP Gear Rack, Shimano Racing Apparel, and More Emerging Gear

　　Come and get your fresh gear, yall! Weve got quite the lineup this week, with product releases tailored to outdoor fun, both adventurous and wholesome. 　　Obviously, the high-octane shoppers will want a look at the latest e-skateboard from Australias Radium, the sexy-as-hell Dark Star hardtail, or perhaps the race-day Shimano threads aiming to put you on the podium. Others may...

Apr 23, 2025

Traeger Reignites Its Griddle Game for Smaller Spaces: Meet the Flatrock 2 Zone

　　Youre dreaming of a griddle top sizzling with sausages, bacon, and eggs. You can even smell it. But your patio just isnt spacious enough for a big flat-top grill. Traeger says has the solution to that space dilemma and can elevate your grill game with its new Flatrock 2 Zone griddle. 　　Traeger adapted this new two-zone griddle option from the...

Apr 23, 2025

David Roche Is Betting Big on Carbs, Grit, and Love

　　In April 2024, David Roche’s body was on a beeline toward death. Thrown off his bike by a turning car, Roche flew 100 feet into a fence. A concussion, a broken wrist, and stitches ensued, but so too did the lingering effects of a near-death experience, that strange and wildly scary reminder of fragility that feels all the more terrifying...

Apr 23, 2025

Can the Latest Hyundai Nexo Offer Hydrogen EVs a Second Chance?

　　Hyundais second-gen Nexo is its latest and coolest attempt at a hydrogen-powered vehicle. The SUV wont be for everyone, but it is undeniably cool. The styling comes almost fully intact from the Initium off-roader show vehicle, and the technology promises zero emissions without the charge times of a battery electric. 　　The first-generation Hyundai Nexo, which went on sale in 2018,...

Apr 23, 2025

GRAYL Goes Backpacking: Water Filter Brand Launches ‘Tactically Inspired’ Pack Line

　　GRAYLs new line of packs looks like military-spec equipment. The Carry Project is the brands first foray into the pack-making space. Its earned a reputation among hunters, backpackers, survival enthusiasts, and travelers for its packable, durable water purification devices like the Geopress and Ultrapress. Now, its Carry Project packs have joined the product lineup. 　　The Carry Project includes backpacks, hip packs,...

Apr 23, 2025

‘Trump Tax’ Hits Home: I Received a Tariff Bill for Gear — You Might Too

　　As I pulled into a Buc-ee’s gas station here in Georgia last week, it was impossible to ignore the huge sign planted at the corner: “Tariffs are a tax paid at the pump by you, the consumer.” 　　Like most of us here in the Land of the Free, I’ve been hearing lots of anxiety lately over President Donald Trump’s tariffs....