A good knife is handy in just about every outdoor pursuit, and fishing is no different. The most obvious specialized knives for anglers are fillet knives, which are used to process your catch at the end of the day. Over the years, Ive cut up countless fish with some of the best fillet knives out there, and hacked my way...

　　Max Jolliffe didnt find running until later in life. It was part of his journey out of drug abuse, and it became his new addiction. The 32-year-old runner started running for fun in 2017, got competitive in 2019, and hes been crushing in the long-distance race circuit ever since. 　　In 2024, the Orange County native decided he was going to...

　　A California man collapsed and died during the Boney Mountain Half Marathon on May 10 amid high temperatures. Spencer Cabral, 38, was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to several news reports. 　　First responders from the Ventura Fire Department found three other runners suffering from heat-related illnesses and took them to the hospital separately. On...

　　The number of bass fishing rod manufacturers in todays day and age is staggering. Every pro angler recommends the rods they use, but lets be real: theyre sponsored and get paid to promote the product. Of course, the guy with a boat wrapped with brand X logos says theyre the best. 　　Furthermore, one rod may excel in one application but...

　　A new womens world record was broken on May 4 in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France. Megan Eckert, 39, ran 603 miles from April 28 to May 4 at the 2025 Global Organisation of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners (GOMU) 6-Day World Championship, surpassing the previous record of 540 miles set in 2024 by Camille Herron. Eckert ran for 144 hours straight, through sunshine, heavy rain,...

　　Summers get hotter and more intense every year, so finding ways to mitigate the heat is no small task. Thats where newfangled devices like the NICE ROCC come in, offering athletes the ability to cool down without the need for ice or water. 　　And theres an ever-increasing array of apparel tech with breathable materials, like the first-ever merino wool bib....

　　Summer heat has already arrived for many of us —and that means making sure youre prepared to take advantage of it. No matter the time of year, theres gear to help you make the most of time outside. 　　For this weeks slate of new products, we have a couple pairs of shoes for hikers and alpinists, new cooking options for...

　　If youre looking for an e-bike for commutes, errands, and general fun, the Segway Xafari offers a smooth, long-lasting ride, wherever your day takes you. This versatile city e-bike has a 750W motor with 80Nm torque that can easily tackle steep climbs, while the 936Wh battery and intelligent Battery Management System provide an 88-mile maximum range for plenty of use...

　　Sunglasses are one of the most critical pieces of equipment I use while fishing. They are my underwater eyes. If I make it to a boat ramp and realize I forgot my sunglasses, Ill drive all the way back home to get them. For me, forgetting my shades is the same as forgetting my rods. This spring, Ive been relying...

　　For some anglers, a bass fishing reel is a basic piece of equipment. Others treat them like high-end mens jewelry. Some claim that a $600 spinning reel is worth every penny. But is that really necessary? 　　Bass arent hard-charging saltwater fish that can burn up a drag. But startup inertia, smoothness, and ease of adjustability do differentiate one bass reel...

　　New gear isnt always about innovation. Sometimes, its also about helping protect the public lands we all use. You can support national forests through a cool product line from The Landmark Project, or help injured veterans and first responders through an annual fundraiser through Arcade Belts. 　　But weve also got some fresh ideas for gear this week, as always. That...

　　Austrian climber Babsi Zangerl climbed Freerider (VI, 5.13a) on her first attempt, ground-up, without a single fall. She had never touched the route, and even if she had boggled her first step onto the notoriously slippery granite monolith, the attempt would have been over. There is only one time to earn a flash, and thats the first time you touch...