What goes into designing CRKT knives? Well, it turns out, a lot. In this video, we explore seven unique CRKT models: the Bugsy, MinimalX, Redemption, Provoke, Squid II, and the latest automatic releases, the Michaca and Minnow. 　　We run down the features and specs of each knife and speak with the designers to learn about their process, the intention behind...

　　There are a lot of ways to experience the depth of a wild landscape: hiking, horseback riding, biking, off-roading. But none offer the same elegance and simplicity as paddling. Which is fortunate, because paddling also happens to be the best way to indulge in the vast solitude of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). With more than 1,200 miles...

　　The National Park Service and U.S. Fish Wildlife Service released a Record of Decision today announcing a plan to actively restore grizzly bear populations in Washingtons North Cascades. Grizzly bears were historically a keystone predator in the region, however, according to NPS and USFW, there has been no confirmed evidence of their presence in the area since 1996. 　　Grizzlies have...

　　More and more vehicles are getting the ruggedized treatment and/or being created for real off-road adventures. Advertising around such vehicles continues to push the boundaries of responsible off-road use in the name of hyping a product. 　　I have a marketing degree, so I fully understand the need to show off and build excitement around a new product launch. Im also...

　　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...

　　I have phases where I become laser-focused on a particular style of knife, knife steel, or handle material. Right now, I am down a rabbit hole with Micarta (green canvas, to be exact). It’s not just the way it looks; it’s also the way it feels and performs in all conditions. 　　In my obsession with this material, I happily stumbled...

　　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...

　　Whether you’re joining the e-bike revolution for the first time or upgrading your ride to the latest technology, it’s a great time to shop for an electric bicycle. That’s because e-bikes are still relatively new, and innovations and improvements are being made in leaps and bounds with every passing season. Exhibit A: Troxus has unveiled the newest, most refined cargo...

　　If the cab fare to the southern end of the Pacific Crest Trail cost $1,000, so be it: I was not going to spend an hour crowded into a van grousing about the world with a hiker named Honest Abe. 　　Abe and I had met on the Appalachian Trail in 2019, and it did not take much conversation for us...

　　Do you love checking out brand-new outdoor gear? If so, then youre in the right place. Our Emerging Gear column will make every week feel like Christmas morning for the true gear junkies out there. 　　This is where youll find the latest and greatest from brands making cutting-edge gear and apparel. Every single week, theres something new, wild, and groundbreaking....

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

　　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...