Tyler Johnson and his father were exploring a new hunting area and had no idea they were about to survive a bear mauling — and one of them was going to get shot in the process. Theyd just broken out of tall scrub and had stepped into a grassy clearing. Tyler heard his dad scream, Bear! first — then he...

　　Any outdoor activity can be easily ruined by too much sun and not enough shade, whether its a soccer tournament, picnic, camping trip, or a day at the beach. Sun Ninja created a novel solution: a highly durable, versatile, portable, and easy-to-use canopy tent to shade you from the suns harmful rays. 　　If youve been to the beach recently, then...

　　Our expert team has spent countless nights trying out the best camping cots, on the hunt for the perfect backcountry bed for any night outdoors. From summer nights stargazing to frigid alpine evenings at elk camp, we’ve put each of these 15 cots through an extensive testing process in which we scored them on comfort, ease of setup, durability, and...

　　Theres something heartwarming about two fellas fishing together for black crappie, breaking a state record, and then doing it again not 2 hours later. Thats exactly what Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley did. 　　On August 8 at 7:30 a.m., Marker caught a 17.36-inch black crappie at Woodrum Lake, breaking Craig Webbs 17.32-inch state record. Markers fish tied the existing weight of...

　　Earbuds are everywhere. You can buy them at the gas station. You can ask Santa for them. Or you can order them on Amazon. They come in all shapes and sizes, and they provide a range of sound quality and even fitness functions that have allowed them to become a major staple in our modern lives.  　　I have used a...

　　Ram closes out the 2024 model year with some moon-themed heavy-duty trucks. Both the PowerWagon and Rebel Heavy Duty get the lunar treatment. 　　“The new Lunar versions of Ram PowerWagon and Ram Rebel Heavy Duty build on our Sport Truck leadership position,” said Chris Feuell, CEO of Ram and Chrysler brands. “These two new special editions are built on proven...

　　A string of dingo attacks at one of Australias most popular tourist and camping destinations has local politicians urging for greater caution. The Fraser Coast mayor now wants to enforce a ban on children under 12 camping outside of fenced-in areas on Fraser Island (renamed Kgari in 2023), a world heritage site sand island east of Brisbane. Fears are mounting...

　　The Ford Bronco Sport gets more off-road capability, some tech upgrades, and some fun accessory options for 2025. The big story is that the little crossover SUV gets the Sasquatch Package. 　　“Bronco Sport customers love the outdoors and go off-roading 3.5 times as often as the owners of competitive vehicles, and camping twice as often,” said Matt Simpson, Ford Enthusiast...

　　I was stoked about my stay at Trailborn Rocky Mountains from the moment I pulled into the parking lot and found a cow elk lying in the shade, eating grass outside the hotel rooms. Estes Park is filled with stubbornly carefree elk, but this was a reminder that I was indeed in the mountains and among big wildlife. 　　Trailborn Rocky...

　　The Yukon gets a facelift inside and out for 2025, to better align with the rest of GMCs SUV lineup. In addition, the Yukon AT4 Ultimate model hits the market with an impressive combo of refinement and ruggedness. 　　“We’re raising the bar on what our customers expect from GMC’s flagship and the addition of the AT4 Ultimate trim fuses ruggedness...

　　If you are not a hunter, Im writing to you. And I do it with the utmost respect. Not everyone can, wants to, or should hunt. And thats totally fine. 　　While the realities of life and death are impossible to ignore, even many nonhunters subsist on a system that requires the taking of life. Just because you may not see...

　　Fastest known times (FKTs) are the most popular type of record thru-hikers and endurance athletes are trying to set these days. People now run the Colorado Trail end to end in less than a week, hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail in just 46 days, complete calendar year triple crowns faster than ever, and the list goes on. 　　Lorrie Hess...