New skis can turn a ho-hum season into magic. Storm days become powder days and hardpack evolves into an opportunity to link tight turns on your carvers. While it’s difficult to sift through all the new skis out there, we’ve done the heavy lifting by testing the season’s most promising candidates and whittling the list … Read more
Gravel biking is growing like mad, and it’s changing how and where people ride across the U.S. The best gravel bikes breathe new life into cycling, enabling riders to explore farther than a road bike and a set of panniers ever did. A gravel bike combines the speed of a road bike with the ability to … Read more
There are two types of skiers. Those who head into the lodge or hit the hot tub the moment the weather gets adventurous, and those who are stoked for Mother Nature’s wilder moods. We picked out these ski jackets for the latter group. But even if you’re a bluebird day-only skier, these superior, all-weather shelters will let … Read more
You can ride any old bike you want to on the road, but to maximize your fun, it’s nice to have a bike that’s designed to roll quickly and easily down the road. The best road bikes of 2024 have disc brakes for efficient stopping, fast-rolling tires, and drag-reducing frames that propel you to wind-in-your-face … Read more
While jackets always get a well-deserved amount of scrutiny, we think that ski pants need to be taken more seriously. Not only do pants get the most abuse of your kit (aside from your skis), you’ll wear them for longer periods than your jacket. When you drive to the mountain, lunch in the lodge, start … Read more
The Wingstop menu provides plenty of choices for wing lovers. But determining the best flavors at Wingstop is no easy task—especially because finding a good chicken wing is already hard. I’m a big fan of Gabriel’s Gate in Buffalo, NY. Juicy, crispy, meaty, double-fried wings are slathered and tossed with the perfect proportions of hot … Read more
Monkey 47 is an ultra-premium gin unlike any other. Distilled deep in Germany's Black Forest, the liquid is subjected to a 100-day maturation process in clay-fired vessels, allowing its unique botanical list to combine into a harmonious whole. On a normal day, this process relies on exactly 47 plants to bring its floral and delicious … Read more
If you’re wondering how to start running, you’ve probably also wondered what running shoes to buy. Then, when researching, you likely came across New Balance. New Balance has a reputation for designing good-looking shoes with a touch of classic style, bolstered by some of the best performance-oriented features in the business. Known for their lightweight … Read more
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Brooks is consistently among the leaders of the pack when it comes to producing outstanding running shoes to suit any runner’s needs. The brand has a shoe for all occasions, … Read more
Everyone loves a moped. More grown up than a bicycle, but less intimidating than a motorcycle, mopeds fill a gap, offering riders an economical and efficient way to zip around city streets or the countryside. More importantly, mopeds are fun. Who hasn’t pictured themselves tooling around the narrow streets of a European city with a baguette … Read more