I used to dread breaking in new hiking boots whenever I finally had to retire a pair Id beaten to death. New pairs of boots always pinched, rubbed, and squeezed my feet in weird ways until, eventually, they would soften up and relent. 　　For whatever reason, that process has gotten easier over the years. Maybe I just got used to...

　　Have you ever had your flimsy old beach umbrella blow away after just the smallest gust of wind at the beach? Its a beautiful, sunny day and the perfect opportunity to relax by the water, but the lack of reliable sun coverage hinders the whole experience. You can feel a sunburn forming, and there is no shade to read a...

　　The sixth annual National Forest Week is from July 8 to 14 this year. Hosted by the National Forest Foundation (NFF), the week includes several community events, volunteer opportunities, and a photo contest. It is a great time to get out and explore the national forests near you — or go on a trip and visit one youve always wanted...

　　The Nissan Rogue just got more rugged. The 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek adds a chunky new front fascia, more cladding, and all-terrain tires. Some versions of the Rogue are also more tech-heavy with the addition of an invisible hood camera view and ProPilot Assist 2.1 hands-off highway driving, but those features will be surprisingly absent from the new off-road...

　　Mystery Ranch: Up to 25% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Mystery Ranch) Mystery Ranchs Independence Day Sale runs from July 2 to July 5, offering 25% off the brands excellent packs for outdoor adventure. 　　The discount applies to a broad selection of backpacking and hiking packs on the site. Shoppers can take advantage of this promotion by using the promo code TAKEAHIKE at...

　　The evolution of the tent has been a wild ride. Simple lean-to tents have been discovered dating back to 40,000 BCE. Theyve been used by nomadic tribes, armies, and traveling circuses in the millennia since. Then, in the mid-20th century, the classic survival tent, most often used for recreational camping and backpacking today, came into being. 　　Tent tech has been...

　　Reviewing sunglasses is tricky business. Its really hard to quantify things like clear, sharp, or defined. But those adjectives tend to roll off the page, describing good optics without much support. 　　Historically, a handful of top sunglasses brands have earned those accolades consistently. Although Wiley X is good, it hasnt been one of them. 　　Until now. Ive worn the Wiley...

　　When the going gets hot, weve all got to be a little more creative. If daytime temperatures feel overwhelming, why not have some outdoor fun in the cooler moments at night? That was my first thought when gazing at the beautiful night photography for Knogs new MTB bike light. 　　It made me reflect on night climbing in Central Texas to...

　　For a number of years, coolers have been all the rage. With about a million options for what seems like the same cooler over and over again on the shelves, how do you even know which one to choose? 　　Lets face it. We are still living in the era of YETI. Its almost impossible to review or even speak about...

　　What are those?! Just when you thought the meme —and the toe-shoe craze —was dead, here I come, waltzing in like its 2010 all over again. 　　In full transparency, I didnt understand the appeal when Vibram made its sneaker splash with the Five Fingers footwear phenomenon. At the time, Born to Run was a bestselling hit that had runners and...

　　Today, the running shoe brand On launched its latest super shoe, the Cloudboom Strike. The shoe has just been announced, but it already has a major win under its belt with a pre-release win at the 2024 Boston Marathon on the feet of runner Hellen Obiri. Obiri took the hyper-fast shoes over the finish line in 2:22:37. 　　I had the...

　　Theres a lot to consider when buying a backpack, and for many shoppers, packs tend to look more alike than different. But when recently shopping for packs, I bumped into the Fjallraven Kajka 35, and the frame became the reason I ended up picking that specific pack. 　　Most internal frame packs have stays made from metal or carbon fiber. For...