Heat

Outdoors

Emerging Gear: New Summer Releases to Beat the Heat

It’s very hot there! It appears there isn’t much we can do about our overheating planet, so if you want to enjoy the outdoors during these dreadful summer months, you’ll need to be prepared with ways to stay cool and hydrated. That’s the general theme of this week’s batch of gear, which mostly focuses on

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Fitness

Finance workers are still wearing suits in triple-digit heat

The stench of Manhattan’s sidewalks in early July was particularly thick as garbage bags ripened during five days of heat. Those with flexible work dress codes seized the opportunity to wear linens, open-toed shoes, and even shorts—which still offered little, if any, respite from the conditions outside. But when it comes to dressing for the

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Motorcycles

Are motorcycle jackets and gloves worth wearing during heat waves? riding safely in extreme temperatures

The ever-increasing heatwaves around the world have raised a common question among motorcyclists: Is it still advisable to wear a summer jacket and gloves when the temperatures are extreme? From a safety perspective, the answer is yes – provided the gear is properly designed for high-temperature riding conditions. The risks of riding a motorcycle in

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Fitness

‘Heat 2’: The cast is confirmed. Here’s who’s playing

Assembling A heat 2 Casting was never going to be easy. Director Michael Mann’s original film is a modern crime classic – a modern classic, period – starring two icons, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, sharing the screen for the first time, and has influenced countless other films about the inner lives of professional

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Outdoors

I’m an editor at Outside. Here’s how I hike safely in extreme heat.

After a series of heat-related deaths in the valley, we had to rethink our entire backpacking strategy. Here’s the protocol we used to survive a 40-mile trip in triple-digit temperatures. Published on July 3, 2026 04:00 am In early June, during a severe heat warning, my two best friends and I drove into the Grand

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Men's Health

How to keep yourself cool in the heat without hiding indoors all day

Beat the heat with smart, realistic tips for staying cool at home. Heat is believed to feel comfortable. Long days, dinners on the patio, beach plans, road trips, hanging out in the backyard. But when the temperatures climb and the humidity makes the air feel like soup, even the best parts of the season can

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Fitness

Amid the scorching heat, Walmart has a full-size above ground pool on sale for $99

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 Funicular 14 ft Adventure Above Ground Metal Frame Swimming Pool, $99 (was $178) check Price Why do we like this deal? Summer is upon us, and as temperatures

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Fitness

Amazon’s $13 misting system is a lesser-known hack to beat the heat

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 LifeAgran Misting Cooling System, $13 check Price Why do we like this deal? A brutal heat wave is about to hit much of the United States, and if

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Outdoors

How to read a heat index chart to know if it’s safe to go outside

Published on July 1, 2026 11:20 am As a practicing internal medicine physician, I face some version of the same question every summer: Is it safe to be outside right now? This week, the answer is tilted towards tough No. National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHIS) has Dangerous heat wave building marked across much

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Fitness

This $10 cooling towel from Amazon is an ‘invaluable’ hack to beat the heat wave

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 Frog Togs Chili Pad Cooling Towel, $10 (was $17) check Price Why do we like this deal? If you haven’t been paying attention to the forecast recently, it’s

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