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Mar 28, 2025

Thor’s Pinzgauer, ‘Zebra’ Mustang, Ant-Man’s Van, and More Up for Auction

　　A Pinzgauer fit for a god or a van that can shrink down to sub-atomic size. Theyre just two of the ultra-cool movie-used cars that are going up for sale at the Petersen Automotive Museum. 　　While not just a prop car auction, this sale will be full of on-screen stars including one of John Wicks muscle cars and a Mustang...

Mar 28, 2025

Mega-Range, Affordable Hauler: ENGWE LE20 Electric Cargo Bike Review

　　Unlike other segments in the cycling industry, there is healthy competition at the lower end of the electric bike market, with numerous brands battling for the affordability crown.ENGWE is one of those brands, and the LE20 cargo bike is one of its latest models. 　　This long-tail electric cargo bike is quite similar to many other budget-friendly competitors in looks, features,...

Mar 28, 2025

Kong for a Cause: Limited-Edition Volkswagen-Themed Dog Toy

　　The original and iconic Kong dog toys origins come from a Volkswagen Bus. That makes it fitting that VW and the toy brand are coming together to collaborate on a toy inspired by the retro-designed electric ID.Buzz. This isnt just any toy, though — its one with a cause. Volkswagen and Kong are selling special limited-edition dog toys with net...

Mar 28, 2025

When Did Overlanding Rigs Get Out of Control?

　　Overlanding seems to have become all about creating the most ultra-luxurious or ultra-accessorized rig possible. If I’ve learned one thing in all the camper and trailer testing I’ve done, it’s simpler is better. Less stuff to break means more time having fun outside. 　　People spend stupid amounts of money building adventure rigs, and pour tons of their own time and...

Mar 28, 2025

Nissan Makes a Cultural Culinary Cutter: Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife

　　While not a katana, like the shape the roofline is modeled after on the Nissan Z, the limited-edition Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife is one impressive blade. For the first time, Nissan is bringing its precision manufacturing ethos to the culinary world. It has partnered with Japanese knife maker Kiryu and famous sushi chef Hiroyuki “Chef Hiro” Terada to develop this...

Mar 28, 2025

This Hawaii Lodge Overlooks an Active Volcano

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

Mar 28, 2025

Bicycle Stage Racing Returns to Colorado in 2026 With World’s Best Cyclists

　　The new Tour of Colorado bicycle stage race is slated for September 2026, due to the efforts of British planning company Infinity Events. If everything goes to plan, the Tour of Colorado will be a huge development for American cycling. 　　Colorados last professional stage race was the Colorado Classic, which ran from 2017 to 2019. The Tour of California and...

Mar 28, 2025

The Best Satellite Messengers of 2025

　　Weve been deep in the backcountry for years, and our team of guides and iterant wanderershas tested the best satellite messengers on both professional and casual expeditions. Besides getting lost, we keyed in on the most important features youll need to get the message out and found the seven ideal devices for any situation. 　　Weve put each device through its...

Mar 28, 2025

There Are No Finishers at the 2025 Barkley Marathons

　　The course has won the 2025 Barkley Marathons. 　　Or really, we should say the winner is race founder Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. For the first time since 2022, there are no finishers at the Barkley Marathons. Three-time finisher John Kelly completed loop three in 39 hours, 50 minutes, and 27 seconds in the wee hours of Thursday morning, Barkley Marathons...

Mar 28, 2025

Rivian x iKamper RTT Is Exactly What Your Electric Adventure Needs

　　With more and more electric pickups on the road, it makes sense that there will be more electric trucks off of the road. iKamper and EV-builder Rivian are working to make camping, exploring, and generally getting out into the great outdoors a little easier for you. 　　The Rivian x iKamper RTT is a new Skycamp Mini designed to work with...

Mar 28, 2025

‘Like Uber for Runners’: App Aims to Keep Women Safe With On-Call Running Mates

　　In the 2023 adidas commercial The Ridiculous Run, a young woman steps into a dark urban street to start a night run. She opens her phone to see her location, and then joins a group of other women flanked by motorcycles, cars, and even a uniformed guardian on a horse. 　　This may look ridiculously unnecessary, the commercial tells us, but...

Mar 28, 2025

Beaten, Battered, Beloved: The Stories Behind GearJunkie Editors’ Vehicles

　　Vehicles are tools for adventure, and our editors use them constantly to support our love of the outdoors and gear testing. Outdoor pursuits take time and energy. While they fuel the soul, they often empty the proverbial piggy bank. What that equates to, more often than not, is having a vehicle that is old, well-loved, and often costs less than...

Mar 28, 2025

Old Town Unveils 2025 Kayaks: New Tech and Endless Adventures

　　Old Town is pushing paddling (and pedaling) innovation to new horizons with its 2025 fleet. Known for marrying tradition with cutting-edge technology, Old Towns latest lineup offers five new kayaks designed to elevate both fishing adventures and leisurely days on the water. 　　The Sportsman Series gets a significant upgrade with two robust 12-foot models, the PDL 120 PRO and ePDL+...

Mar 28, 2025

Hiking Pants That’ll Outlast You: Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers Review

　　I’m off-route while wearing the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers on a 4-day backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies. I’ve been bushwhacking for hours through brutal terrain. Thick willows keep smacking me in the face. Thorny bushes (wild rose?) keep snagging on my jacket and pants. The rocky surface below my feet is unstable, and I’ve fallen more than a...

Mar 28, 2025

Place-Based Perfumes Let You Take Your Favorite Outdoor Spot with You

　　Your favorite outdoor spot has a scent. Take a moment and think about it: the plants and flowers, the smell of the rain-soaked or sun-baked earth, the brine of waves, even wafting notes of the food, spices, and foliage of nearby towns. 　　I grew up in Northern California—Marin County, which is located in the San Franciso Bay Area, to be exact....

Mar 28, 2025

Planning to Hunt Utah? Expect Fees to Double

　　Utah is raising nonresident hunting fees across the board, with some costs set to double. The fee increases, effective July 1, 2025, come as part of Senate Bill 8, which aims to support wildlife management and conservation efforts. While these changes are designed to boost funding for these initiatives, they’re stirring up concerns about affordability and access for out-of-state hunters....

Mar 28, 2025

The Lightest Single Climbing Rope Ever Made: Edelrid Siskin Eco-Dry 8.6 Review

　　Gravity is the constant enemy in climbing, and lessening its effects is the primary consideration for high-end sport climbing. The rope is one of the largest contributors to climbing weight, increasing as you progress up the route. Tying into the Edelrid Siskin 8.6 Eco Dry cuts weight and could add confidence to redpoint attempts at the limit. 　　Edelrids claim of...

Mar 28, 2025

Kelly Slater-Designed Board Shorts: 4-Way Stretch, Made With Recycled Fishnets

　　Surf champ Kelly Slater didnt just test the latest board shorts for his brand Outerknown — he also helped design them himself. 　　As the second generation of the brands Apex trunks, Outerknowns Apex Evolution Surf Trunks are the result of years of testing to meet Slaters highly specific demands. In addition to three upgrades requested by the surfing GOAT himself,...

Mar 28, 2025

High-Tech Sherpa Scout: Drones Deployed on Everest

　　Every year, Sherpas find a route through Everest’s dangerous Khumbu Icefall, installing the fixed ropes that paying clients will follow to the summit. But by using drones this spring to guide them, theyll no longer have to hunt for passage through trial and error. 　　For the first time, cargo drones will now scout ahead of these Icefall Doctors, finding the...

Mar 28, 2025

Arkto C10 Camper: Small, Nimble, Light, With Big Trailer Features

　　Forget about bigger is better. Arkto Campers has just gone smaller to help give you more freedom in your camping choices. 　　The Arkto Campers C10 off-road travel trailer is designed to be towed by smaller trucks and SUVs. Its a model that can go more places and that can also be towed by your Jeep Wrangler. But it still has...