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Apr 24, 2025

This Wildly Popular, Cheap Tackle Box Just Got Better: Plano StowAway Tackle Box Review

　　Most anglers have purchased the Plano StowAway tackle box without even knowing its name. You know when youre walking around a Bass Pro or Walmart and grab one of those cheap, clear plastic boxes with dividers connected by little tabs? Thats a Plano StowAway or a knockoff of it. 　　I cant remember a time I didnt see them on shelves...

Apr 24, 2025

USPS Lures Us In With Freshwater Fishing Stamps

　　Crankbaits, spinners, spoons, wakebaits, and poppers: youll find them all on the U.S. Postal Services a-lure-ing new stamps featuring freshwater fishing lures. USPS dedicated its latest eye-catching postage in honor of freshwater fishermen (and women) and the legacy of crafting ingenious lures. 　　Johnny Morris, the founder and lead outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, champions conservation and education. His namesake museum...

Apr 24, 2025

Huk Goes All-In on Performance Fishing With Pro Series Lineup

　　Few things will wreck a day on the water like being soaking wet and cold. Huk, traditionally known as a cool lifestyle brand with casual fishing apparel thats both comfy and capable, is now making waves by seriously diving into performance fishing gear. 　　The brands new Pro Series Jacket and Bib definitely showcase this commitment. This setup promises protection, comfort,...

Apr 24, 2025

Super Shoe Newcomer Confronts Heavyweights With Performance and Style: Tracksmith Eliot Racer Review

　　Nike changed the landscape of performance running shoes when it debuted the Vapor Fly 4% in 2017. Almost a decade later, every major shoe company has a racing model designed to compete with what Nike led with: carbon-plated, nitrogen-injected foams to dramatically improve runners’ performances. 　　But Nike is incredibly commercial, sometimes inventing, but almost always chasing whatever is trending. The...

Apr 24, 2025

Get More Capability, More Comfort-Ability: 2025 Ram HD First Drive Review

　　Making the steep, 12-mile long, 3,000-foot change in elevation up the notorious Davis Dam Grade to the top of Union Pass on Arizona State Route 68 can be a real challenge for anyone towing a trailer because it taxes the ability of any tow vehicle. That’s why this stretch of highway is a well-known testing ground for all the pickup...

Apr 24, 2025

The Most Versatile ADV Motorcycle Helmet: KLIM Krios Pro Review

　　The ideal motorcycle helmet for ADV touring needs to be lightweight and vent well. Youll probably also like a shade over a broad visor for better visibility on a trail. I tested the KLIM Krios Pro last spring and summer to figure out how well it balances those needs. Its a super-versatile helmet that’s bomber for almost everything you’ll throw...

Apr 24, 2025

How Vanlife Compares to the General Cost of Living in the U.S.

　　Have you ever thought about quitting the rat race, becoming free from rent or a mortgage, and hitting the open road? 　　Whatever your answer to that question, a lot of people do. For years, Instagram has showcased beautifully aesthetic versions of a more simple life on the road with the hashtag #vanlife, which is populated with nearly 18 million posts....

Apr 24, 2025

The Road Bike Everyone Wants, But Few Need: Pinarello Dogma F Dura Ace Di2 Review

　　For decades, Pinarello has been a dream bike for countless road racers and racing fans.The 70-year-old Italian brand has consistently produced visually stunning rides that have won every major race imaginable. The Pinarello brand is synonymous with victory at the biggest races, from the Olympic Games to the Tour de France and World Championships across several disciplines. Pinarello also holds...

Apr 24, 2025

Fuel Like a Pro

　　Longer days. Warmer weather. Finally, a dry track. For the Brooks Beasts Track Club, all signs point to spring training. These professional runners are kicking their workouts into high gear for the upcoming season—and making sure their nutrition keeps up. 　　Wherever you are in your running life, you can learn something from the Brooks Beasts. The team includes Olympic medalists,...

Apr 24, 2025

Why Do We Leave Notes on Top of Mountains? It’s Personal.

　　Four years before I was born, in the summer of 1984, my parents hiked to the fire lookout on Yellowstone’s 10,210-foot Mount Washburn and wrote their names in the lime-green federal supply service logbook stored inside. They were newly engaged. She was a 22-year-old nursing student from rural Minnesota who’d left behind the cornfields for a summer job folding sheets...

Apr 24, 2025

Hanging Lake Trail Finally Reopens: Book Your Summer Hike Now

　　Last May, Colorados Hanging Lake Trail closed ahead of a $4.5 million, 100-year restoration project. Almost a year later, reservations are finally open for hikers to book their timed entry slots starting July 1. 　　Hanging Lake is a National Natural Landmark and one of Colorados most popular hiking destinations. However, due to high visitation through the 2010s, damage sustained during...

Apr 24, 2025

Canada Imposes 25% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Fishing Products

　　Canada has fired back at recent U.S. trade actions by imposing a steep 25% retaliatory tariff on American fishing rods, nets, hooks, lines, and other tackle, effective as of March 13, 2025. 　　This latest development comes as trade tensions continue to escalate following the Trump administrations implementation of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. These...

Apr 24, 2025

Texas DOGE Member Files Bill to Abolish Parks & Wildlife

　　Earlier this month, Texas lawmakers established their own version of President Trumps Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE). Trump created the agency to shrink the federal government and put Elon Musk in charge of the cost-cutting. 　　That has led to the gutting of many federal agencies — including the ones that manage public lands. 　　Now, one of the Texas lawmakers placed...

Apr 24, 2025

The Single-Quiver Motorcycle Jacket: REV’IT! Tornado 4 H20 Review

　　While riding in the spring and summer, I learned how innovative and versatile a single jacket could be with the REV’IT! Tornado 4 H20. The brand combined mesh with CE Level 2 armor in the shoulder and elbow — boosting a AA rating for slide protection — so bombing down the highway at 60mph on a 90-degree July afternoon felt...

Apr 24, 2025

Alpaca Fiber-Insulated Parka Rivals Down: PAKA Apu Review

　　It was dumping snow, and I was halfway to the resort when I realized Id forgotten my ski shell. I had two options: Turn around and drive home to grab it and miss another hour of powder skiing, or I could use the PAKA Apu Parka that I had stashed in the trunk with my après clothes. It wasnt necessarily...

Apr 24, 2025

Introducing the NEW Outside Podcast With Host PaddyO

　　We have some fun, exciting news! Longtime Outside Podcast contributor, Paddy “PaddyO” O’Connell is taking over as host of the show. In every episode, PaddyO will chat with people about how their experiences in the outdoors have shaped the way they navigate life. From the mountain climb that inspired a business to the bike wreck that healed a relationship to...

Apr 24, 2025

Futuristic Fabrics: Voormi Smart T-Shirt Debut’s ‘Mij’ Technology

　　Voormi may have just engineered the next big evolution in outdoor clothing. Smart clothes have existed for a while now — shirts, jackets, and pants that can monitor your health, shift performance qualities, or heat you electronically. 　　But with Voomis Mij sensor technology, smart clothing takes a leap in a new direction for outdoor athletes. Voormis latest clothing seamlessly integrates with...

Apr 24, 2025

Sunglasses for Retro Ski Vibes: Vallon Ski Aviators Review

　　Skiing in sunglasses, helmeted or not, is a little spicy. Sure, sunglasses can handle most visual needs while skiing on a nice, temperate day. But the second it gets windy, snowy, or even super bright, sunglasses tend to lose some luster. The cool factor falls fast if you cant see where youre going. 　　But while ski goggles are king, theres...

Apr 24, 2025

Ineos Grenadier Goes Upmarket: 1924 Edition, Arcane Works Detour, and Portal Axles

　　Luxury and off-road capability don’t usually mix without compromise. More often than not, when a brand decides to elevate a product with premium materials and bespoke craftsmanship, function takes a back seat. But Ineos seems determined to do things differently. 　　Its Grenadier isn’t just another overbuilt SUV designed to look the part — it’s a serious off-road machine, engineered with...

Apr 24, 2025

I Tried Sleepmaxxing for a Month to See If It Would Improve My Sleep

　　There’s this old Dunkin Donuts commercial where an alarm buzzes at an ungodly hour of the morning. A man opens his eyes and says, “Time to make the donuts,” before dragging himself out of bed and to work in a haze. Those 30 seconds perfectly encapsulate how I feel most days—wake up groggy, work all day, fall into bed for...