Gear

  If there were a kryptonite for runners, it would undoubtedly be heat. Even the slightest sign of warm conditions impairs running performance. One study analyzed runners competing in seven marathons over multiple years and found performance declined by .9 percent for every 9 degrees Fahrenheit above 50 for the top three finishers. As marathon […]

  Electric pickup trucks look great on paper, but they come up short when it’s time to do actual work. Are vehicles like the Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and GMC Hummer EV fast? Definitely. Efficient? They’re better than their internal combustion engine (ICE) equivalents. But practical for hauling? Not really. And that’s the issue

  “I started overlanding as a way to explore the places I love as affordably as possible,” says Andrew Muse, an adventure videographer. So it’s no surprise Muse loves attending Overland Expo, where he can immerse himself in overlanding gear and culture. At Overlanding Expo West, in Colorado at the end of August, Muse caught up

  If you’ve shopped for ski boots before, you know the process can be very trial-and-error. This boot has too much room in the ankle. That boot is too tight in the instep. You demo the top contenders until you finally land on that elusive perfect fit, only to find yourself fumbling with clunky buckles

  In darkness, there is light, but I wouldn’t deign to carry one. Not since I saw the light. It dawned on me: Why lug around a cumbersome AceBeam or a Maglite dumbbell, even one of those cute mini keychains, when I can affix a beaming bright bulb to my forehead? They may not be

  My favorite neighborhood running loop in my hometown of Boulder, Colorado makes choosing a pair of shoes a challenge. The route starts with a walk down a sidewalk past a few houses to a path that cuts through the middle of a community garden. There, I run across wood chips, weeds, and hard dirt,

  Some years, there just isn’t that much big, exciting news to report in the world of gear. This, however, is not one of those years. From ski boots with the new BOA H+i1 lacing system to innovative avalanche safety tech to new skis touted by pros like Cody Townsend and Bode Miller, brands gave

  There’s a new champion in the insulated sleeping pad category. The Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions not only boasts more insulation than any other ultralight pad, but also sports an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio, beating out most of its competition. I spoke to its designer to find out what made that possible. To give you a

  Even though I’m perpetually cold, some of my favorite camping trips have been in October and November. Sipping a steaming hot mug of coffee on a crisp fall morning while I’m still in my sleeping bag (fall camping always calls for coffee in bed) will forever be one of life’s simplest joys. Fewer crowds

  In the ski world, you are more than just a talented skier; you’re the life of the mountain’s social scene, making skiing an unforgettable adventure on and off the slopes. You’re known as the “Après King,” and you like to dress the part. When the lifts stop spinning for the day, you’re ready to