The Vertical naming convention is fitting as this watch is likely to do much to elevate Suunto’s place in the adventure market. With offline maps, dual-band GNSS and solar functionality, the Suunto Vertical sports watch debuts as the most advanced and dynamic wearable this adventure…
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Merrell is slated to release its next-generation trail racing shoe in late April 2023 — the Skyfire 2. This shoe was developed for a Vertical Kilometer-style race — so it needed to be lightweight, protective underfoot, and capable of great traction on rugged terrain. ActionHub…
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My playground is the Blue Ridge Mountains, where trail runs and mountain biking adventures take me down miles of rocky and rooty technical terrain. It’s the kind of off-grid landscape where the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, a sportwatch released in fall of 2022, excels. I…
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A product manager for Suunto sportwatches gave us an exclusive look at the trajectory of the company, including what it’s like to have new owners and what products may come next. Suunto, whose history dates back to 1936, is one of the oldest sportwatch and…
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Lots of kids these days have smartphones, but for youngsters who may not quite be ready for such a device, Garmin has released a new product that can help bridge that gap. Called Bounce, this kids smartwatch with LTE connectivity lets parents easily communicate with…
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No backcountry gear list is complete without this functional and durable YETI drinkware on it. YETI drinkware is a tried-and-true companion in the backcountry. From a way to keep that camp-side cup of coffee warm on a crisp morning to the refreshing blast of still-cold…
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From the portable Hoppers to the rugged Tundras and the Roadies, YETI makes some of the best coolers on the market. My time spent playing in the woods is rarely short — maybe it’s a three-hour trail run or a mountainous bike ride on a…
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One of the most notable movements in premium adventure and athletic clothing is the incorporation of fabric created from recycled ocean plastics. Denmark-based running-apparel company Rockay does it, as does backpack-manufacturer Got-Bag and trail clothier LIVN with its Ecotrek Pants — these companies often use…
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There is a precision and mobility that companies such as Sweden’s Hults Bruk imbue into their family of premium axes. If you would swung a premium axe, you’d know it immediately. The grip, the balance, the precision of the edge — nothing from a typical…
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BEDFORD, Va. — Bookended by two of Virginia’s most vibrant running communities, Bedford County is an expansive and sparsely populated region tucked along the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The county between Roanoke and Lynchburg is probably best known as the home of the National D-Day…
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