I love camping with my family, but if I’m being totally honest, it stresses me out. I used to think the stress came from a lack of planning, too much gear, or just generalized anxiety, but have begun to realize it has much more to do with my—and many Americans’—approach to being outside. 　　These thoughts were refined during a recent...

　　In her monthly column, The Survivalist, Jessie Krebs writes about staying alive in dangerous backcountry scenarios. Krebs is a former Air Force S.E.R.E (survival, evasion, resistance, and escape) instructor and owner of O.W.L.S. Skills. 　　Many aspiring campers have romantic visions of meals cooked over a wood-fueled open fire. Then, they try it. The result is often bread with a gooey...

　　Eric Larsen had been waiting for ten days when his phone rang with bad news from Barneo Ice Camp. 　　The veteran explorer and guide was set to lead the only American expedition to the North Pole in 2024. He and five clients had packed their gear, obtained travel visas, and traveled to Krasnoyarsk, a hub on Russias Trans-Siberian railway, and...

　　REI: Up to 60% Off 　　 　　Weekender 6; (photo/Alpine Mountain Gear) This weekend marks a new dip in prices over at REI, which is offering a whopping 60% off of excellent outdoor gear on REI Outlet through April 29. 　　There may never be a better time than this weekend to buy many of the discounted items. Thats especially true of...

　　Just a month ago, we found out that the tires on the Ford Transit Trail are too big to fit properly under the van. Ford now has a fix to the problem. 　　The company plans to replace the tires on the affected vans with smaller tires, as stated in the NHTSA Safety Recall Report. 　　Ford Transit Trail Recall Fix Tire...

In exactly one hundred days, sport climbing will once-again grace the Olympic Games, and the search for the next Olympic sport climbing champions will begin. When climbing debuted at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, there were a number of memorable moments. Janja cruising her way to the gold, Akiyo bowing out of competition climbing with a bronze in front of...

　　What is being touted as the toughest and most durable model in the Defender family, the Defender OCTA, will be fully revealed to the public on July 3, and a select few a bit earlier. If the latest promo video indicates anything, the Defender OCTA will surely be an impressive machine. So far, we know it will have a gasoline...

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　　Many of us get into trail running because of its non-linear, anti-cookie cutter method of training. Sometimes it’s less about miles and times and more about focusing on where your feet—or hands if you’re scrabbling—are going.. However, that can also be the most frustrating aspect to accept, especially as we strive to improve. Unlike road running, where distances and times...

　　I was a kid working in a camping store in 1997. Princeton Tec launched its first LED module to replace its standard halogen headlamp bulb. I thought I was living in the future. Today, LEDs rule the lighting world, from flashlights and headlamps to home light bulbs. 　　But have you ever heard of LEP? It’s not a big deal if...

　　In the last few years, women’s sports have been a highly visible arena for the broader cultural and political debate over the rights and inclusion of transgender people. As transgender athletes come out, pursue gender-affirming medical care like hormone therapies, and try to compete in the division that aligns with their gender identity, many sports’ governing bodies have developed policies restricting...

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