Specialized Trail Supima Jersey ($65) (Photo: Courtesy Specialized) This may look like any old T-shirt, but it elevates casual cycling apparel to pajama-level comfort. The fabric is made of long-fiber pima cotton…
The Best Inflatable Boats of 2022
Last year, the paddling industry saw record-breaking sales of inflatable watercraft. This year we predict that trend will continue. Already, the increased demand for blow-up boats is pushing high-end technology into more…
The Best Mountain Bikes of 2022
Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL ($15,000) (Photo: Courtesy Specialized) Say what you will about Specialized and its $15,000 e-bikes, but damned if the brand doesn’t make a good $15,000 e-bike. The Kenevo…
Editor’s Choice: Privateer 141 Mountain Bike
This is not the most glamorous bike released in the past year. It’s not the lightest or the sleekest. There’s no new linkage design or innovative carbon technology. In fact, there’s no…
Breed Doesn’t Determine a Dog’s Behavior
What type of pet dog is right for your family? A new study published this month in Science suggests that a dog’s breed only determines nine percent of its behavior. “Dog breed…
How to Be Healthy in a Dopamine-Seeking Culture
Let’s start with a simple question: If you are hungry, distracted, and rushed, and someone places two bowls in front of you, one of brown rice and baked potatoes, the other of…
In Defense of Visiting an Instagram-Famous Destination
Hiking isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. Maggie Slepian tackles the hiking life—and all the joys, problems, arguments, and weird quirks that go along with it—in her column. One of the most Instagram-centric…
This is the Best Upgrade You Can Make to Your Adventure Truck
The key to getting on the road quickly? Organization. The secret to resting easy with expensive gear in your truck? Security. The method to maximize space in your bed? A flat load…
Trail Training for Your Adult Adventure Dog
Training any dog to be confident and well-behaved while hiking requires hard work and commitment. But if you adopt your adventure dog as an adult, you might need extra time and patience…
The Best Kids’ Gear of 2022
Keen Newport Shoe Booties ($65) (Photo: Courtesy Keen) Kids can now wear Keen’s classic sandals year round. The Newport Shoe features the same grippy, lugged soles and durable webbing straps, but with…