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Updated 03/26/25 3:18pm
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Merrell Skyfire 2: A Lightweight & Rugged Trail Racing Shoe

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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New Waterproof Down Fill Technology Keeps You Warmer and Dryer

From outerwear to sleeping bags, Nikwax’s new down-fill technology can keep you more comfortable outdoors. As technology continues advancing, the outdoor industry is keeping up. And this new waterproof down is slowly revolutionizing the way we stay warm and dry outdoors — from the backcountry…

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Unpacked: Outdoor Vitals Is Deliberate In Its Delivery Of Outdoor Gear

Time on the trail is all about expecting the unexpected. Long hours on variable terrain means riding an inevitable rollercoaster of climates, landscapes, bodily sensations, emotional states, and more. It doesn’t matter what the forecast says or how seasoned you are. Mother Nature doesn’t care.…

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Suunto 9 Peak Pro: Optimizing Off-Grid Adventure

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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COROS Apex 2 Keeps Up With Energizer-Bunny Athletes

We all fall victim to shiny object syndrome sometimes. It’s not our fault — blame psychological marketing. Experts spend their entire working lives figuring out the best ways to subconsciously implant the next must-have product into our minds. I try not to think too deeply…

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La Sportiva Mantra Climbing Shoes Take Minimalism to the Max

I don’t normally mess with slipper-style climbing shoes. The new Mantra from La Sportiva had been sitting untouched in my closet for a few weeks until I pulled them out to bring along on a few back-to-back cross-country trips. If slippers have anything going for…

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