CAMPING GEAR

The Lightship L1 is a towable camper designed for electric vehicles. What does that actually mean? For a start, it’s a trailer that the company says can be towed with almost no loss of range from your EV. Ben Parker and Toby Kraus are the founders of Lightship. Ben spent 5 years as a battery

Eco-conscious apparel brand tentree announced today the launch of its “Ocean Collection” ocean planting effort. This three-pronged initiative aims to restore kelp beds, coral colonies, and mangrove forests around the world. “For years, tentree has led the way in exploring innovative solutions in forestation. This expansion into the Ocean Collection opens the door to a

By now, most of us recognize the benefits that electric vehicles (EVs) bring to the table. Not only are they more eco-friendly than gas-powered machines, they often provide improved performance and efficiency too. And in addition to near-instant torque and plenty of power, they’re also much quieter than a vehicle with an internal combustion engine.

For skiers and snowboarders, the bibs-versus-pants decision comes down to personal preference. In recent years, more and more people are choosing bibs. Picture a pair of farmer’s overalls, but instead of denim, ski bibs are made of multilayered, water-resistant nylon and technical materials. Compared to pants, bibs offer superior coverage, storage, and, arguably, style. Currently,

Winter is coming to a close, making it the perfect time to save on past-season colors and products that will be updated for next year. To help make room for new arrivals, REI Co-op is hosting an extensive End of Season Clearance event from March 1 until supplies run out! From winter jackets to ski

Just released this week, the new Columbia Facet 75 is a steep trail hiker that’ll keep your feet warm and dry all day. While the Columbia Facet line of footwear has been out for a couple of years, the latest iteration (Facet 75) is designed for steeper and more technical terrain. Featuring the same TechLite+

Fans of Carhartt threads now have a new way to buy the company’s apparel while promoting sustainability.  Today, the popular workwear brand announced a new resale program called Carhartt Reworked, which offers used brand clothing. Carhartt claims it’s the “first branded resale site in the workwear industry,” giving customers the chance to get old or

Erik Van Woerkom, an online hunting personality of the Muley Freak crew, has been charged with felony unlawful possession of a trophy mule deer and misdemeanor trespass, according to Idaho court documents obtained by GearJunkie. On Oct. 12, 2022, the 36-year-old hunter received citations for trespassing to hunt a mule deer buck on private ground,

The mid-size pickup segment currently has the most dated vehicles on the market. The latest Frontier is a really good truck, but is mostly a restyle of the outgoing truck that has been around for a very long time. The Gladiator is the only other competitor in the mid-size truck category on the North American

Cycling — on or off the pavement — is a high-output activity. The right gear can help regulate the body’s core temperature and maintain a comfortable sweat-free status. Additionally, good cycling apparel should have a streamlined fit without limiting range of motion. Right now, Backcountry’s semi-annual sale includes several quality pieces of cycling shorts and

For many of us who spend a lot of time outside, there’s usefulness in being able to communicate with our phones from anywhere. Satellite communications (sat comm) have come a long way in a short window of time, and now Motorola is taking the technology one step further. The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is a

You’d be forgiven for not knowing who, or what, Outdoor Vitals is. Heck, I didn’t — but a wintry overnight hike into and out of Zion National Park earned the burgeoning brand a spot on my roster (and in my gear closet). The plan was to get to spend a couple of days with the

At the time of this writing, automatic knives are legal in 44 states, with each state having its own set of regulations. But it’s important to note that no federal statutes keep you from owning and possessing an automatic knife.  For a deeper dive into what you can carry and where, the American Knife &

The electric motorcycle market is a sea of shiny new renders and vaporware — full of empty promises and teasers. So why am I excited about the Graft EO.12 dirt bike? I’ll give you three good reasons. The first reason is power: The EO.12 will have the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any dirt bike. The second

SOAR Running’s goal with its X-Run collection of Run Tights was to sew them with almost no seams. In other words, make them with the least stitching possible. Unlike some running tights, SOAR’s material is woven, not knitted, providing a tighter compression feel and better durability over their lifetime. And these laser-cut, ultra-light tights are

Indian Motorcycle is expanding its lineup. The classically styled Chief is getting a variant that leans into performance riding with Brembo brakes, Fox shocks, and a blacked-out V-Twin engine. It’s the 2023 Indian Sport Chief, and the company says it raises the bar for performance cruisers. “In 2021, we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of Indian