As a kid, I have horrifying memories of backpacking food. On a trip in California, my dad insisted we eat old bags of chili mac. My mom once tried to rehydrate freeze-dried chicken breast, resulting ...

The superior properties of ceramic window tint will boost comfort and visibility with less heat and glare. In areas where the sun shines the brightest, window films provide one of the best upgrades ...

The Tour du Mont Blanc is home to all kinds of scenic huts; (photo/Shutterstock) Tent camping under the stars will always have its own allure. At the same time, getting to sleep in a real bed at the ...

Skate skiing is a workout, but it’s also one of the most enjoyable workouts you can get with the right equipment. The Salomon RS 8 Skate Skis with Prolink Pro Skate Bindings ($370) are a joy to ski on ...

If there’s one thing we’ve come to count on from Mazda, it’s striking design, and with the new 2026 CX-5, it delivers again. In a crowded segment of lookalike packages, the third-generation crossover ...

Porsche keeps delaying the 718’s replacement with an EV, which means the Boxster and Cayman siblings get to stick around. The convertible, and later-arriving hardtop, have served as Porsche’s ...

As a decade-long backpacker, I used to scoff at the idea of bringing a chair with me. Why on earth would you add so much weight to your pack for an entirely unnecessary item? (Just sit on the ground!) ...

I’ve been the guy adventuring on a threadbare budget. Whether because of a late payment, a stolen bike, a last-minute invitation, or otherwise, I’ve had to get creative. Now, one of the largest ...

Gearing up for a powder day and top-of-mountain concert, I knew I was heading out for one of the best bell-to-bell days of my season. I would need a day’s worth of food, sunscreen, a 360 camera, a ...

YETI’s soft cooler family just got a little bit bigger. This season, the brand is releasing two new cooler sizes as part of its “Hopper Series.” But, the Hopper M15 Tote and M12 Backpack coolers are ...

At a trailhead north of town, Nate Mal is chewing gum. He mashes a slow rhythm, his jawline bouncing, boots shifting on mud below. It’s noon in Alaska, a drizzly November day. Mal has set aside a few ...

Over the last 40 years, Leatherman has pioneered the multitool category. Its pliers-first design revolutionized the world of everyday carry tools so much that the brand name “Leatherman” is nearly ...