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Ronin Mark 1 E-Bike

If you're in the market for a new e-bike, California startup A-O has you covered. They've launched a Kickstarter for their Ronin Mark 1, a powerful off-road two-wheeler that can also handle your morning commute. The Ronin Mark 1 packs a punch with a powerful 1,000W mid-drive electric motor, providing…

Stay Cool and Portable with These Top-Rated Backpack Coolers

No matter your summer outdoor activity of choice, getting the most out of your experience comes down to two factors: staying cool and being mobile. Bringing cold beverages with you is the best way to accomplish both, and an insulated backpack cooler makes this a breeze. YETI backpack coolers are…

What To Pack (and Not Pack) On a Trip To Iceland

Packing for Iceland comes with certain temptations. The country’s wild enough that it feels like you should drop a couple grand on new hiking boots, socks that have the suffix “Tek” in them, brand new camera equipment, a massive backpack, and waterproofing for all of it. Then you rent something…

Nike Mountain Fly 2 Low

Nike's All Conditions Gear gets a new Mountain Fly 2 Low to follow up the much-lauded Mountain Fly. While the 2 looks a lot like the original, it gets updated with an extended toe cap and bigger side walls for enhanced bump protection, a foam midsole, and a lightweight plate…

An Electric Snow Bike Is the Coolest New Way To Experience the Backcountry

As a lifelong “mountain guy,” I tend to scoff at the mention of “a fresh way to explore the backcountry.” The last thing the outdoor rec industry needs is another motor on the trail systems or a “new” way to snowboard (I like using bindings, thank you very much, and…

Worth the Hype: The CERO One Will Make You an Electric Cargo Bike Convert

This is Worth the Hype, where our writers and editors put popular products to the test to see if they are, in fact, worth the hype. I’ve undergone two notable life changes in the past year. First, in late 2021, I became a father. This supercharged my already cascading drive…

6 Life Lessons From Tim Ferriss on How to Prioritize Your Well Being

April 24, 2007, began as an unassuming Tuesday. Across America, adults went to work, kids went to school, political talking heads bickered and, well, did what they do best by blowing a bunch of smoke. Unbeknownst to most, however, a cultural game changer landed on society that day that would…

5 Incredible Motorcycle Trips Around the World That Every Rider Should Know

I’ve always had an image of me on the open road. I’m not sure if it’s from watching The Motorcycle Diaries during a formidable age (or, more realistically Dumb and Dumber and their scooter) or if it’s just that the American idea of manifest destiny has been so ingrained into…