This story speaks to a very specific type of rider. You know that guy. Architect. Owns a vintage Defender. Rides a Husky 701. Drinks coffee that costs more than a valve adjustment on a small scooter. Somehow returning from a dusty off-road trip looking as if it had been styled by a Scandinavian furniture catalogue.
If you’re the type of athlete who likes to buy the latest, fastest gear availableWe’ve got several potential winners this week. Both runners and cyclists will want to see the race-winning shoes and bikes announced this week. This includes On Running and Specialized, both of which are releasing new models with some pretty cool superlatives
The Aspen 38 is a rare ultralight pack designed by and built for women. Symbiosis Aspen 38 Pack (Photo: Nathan Pipenberg) Published July 2, 2026 01:35 pm While she was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Sarah Berkley observed three different packs and had a realization: Ultralight packs are made for men. A few years later,
Celebrate freedom from paying full price this holiday when you shop these outdoors-approved sales from REI, Evo and more. (Photo: Evo/REI/Canva) Published July 2, 2026 03:45 am Our favorite way to celebrate the Fourth of July? Spend time outside. Camping trips, backpacking missions, mountain bike bashes, fly fishing adventures – the list goes on. Our
We got a glimpse of dozens of outdoor gear innovations during the Switchback Gear Show. These were our favourites. Published on June 30, 2026 09:08 am New Orleans is known for great music and amazing food. In mid-June, it was also hosting the Switchback Gear Show, where brands from around the world gathered to show
A near-perfect sunscreen, a versatile wind layer, and a monocular that made us feel like pirates: Here’s the gear that helped Backpacker’s editors set out in June. Published June 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference down the road. Case in point: When we tried to pick the best
This weekend, I thought I saw Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi die. The Italian MotoGP racer, who was leading the series for the title, was back on track after colliding with Marshall during the last round and being sent off the grid. And while fighting for position against Ducati’s Marc Marquez to score some much-needed points for
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. in this story Ozark Trail Deluxe Outdoor Survival Kit, $30 check Price Why do we like this deal? It may surprise you to hear this, but Walmart can and should be
Published on June 26, 2026 12:10 pm Overview: Family camping with small children is a lot – but the right gear makes it survivable and fun too. After two summers of figuring it out the hard way, Outside contributor Jenny Wiegand shares the family camping gear that actually works for families with young children. I
This week we have some additional great gear releases aimed squarely at women who love the outdoors. This includes a trail shoe inspired by rising outdoor collective GorpGirls, an ultralight fleece from women’s hiking brand HikerKind, a linen running shirt, and aviator sunglasses named after Ella Fitzgerald (it’s not clear why). But that’s not all,