I don’t know who’s more perplexed: me or the deer? It’s dawn on the Fourth of July and I’m lugging my 14-foot inflatable SUP and three dry bags across River Street in Troy, New York, burping bacon from the breakfast buffet. Downtown is drizzly and deserted, just me and the ungulate locking eyes across a hotel parking lot, two fish...

　　Every assisted braking device (ABD) can inadvertently lock the rope to varying degrees when quickly feeding out slack to a lead climber.Petzl has mostly solved this dilemma with the NEOX. 　　When an ABD locks a rope when the belayer feeds slack rapidly (short roping), its actually doing what it was meant to do. Most ABDs have some sort of prescribed...

　　As a health writer, I’ve watched wellness trends come and go, each one claiming to be as life-changing as the last. 　　“I read that [insert detox drink or mushroom coffee here] is really good for you,” people have said to me with promising smiles, time and time again. But they didn’t actually read the information anywhere. Most likely, they watched a...

　　The super shoe revolution in trail running is a few seasons old at this point. Where all roads lead to Nike’s Alphafly with a handful of worthy number twos, there’s still no one defining super shoe for the trails — the type where if you line up in anything less, you’re sacrificing first place. 　　Because of its unfortunate pandemic timing,...

　　Behold! Classic trips have been reconsidered—you’ve gawked at the Grand Canyon, but have you run it from rim to rim?—while new destinations have caught our eye. This year we’re joining the revelers at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater, trekking up Mexico’s tallest volcano, paddling through the world’s brightest bioluminescence off Puerto Rico, hiking Canada’s wildest coastal way, and much more. What...

　　At a Glance The New World of Stability What to Look For in a Stability Shoe Beyond the Shoe What Shoes We Included How We Tested Best All-Around: Asics Kayano 31 ($165) Runner-up Best All-Around: Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 ($164) Best Plush Stability: Puma ForeverRUN Nitro 2 ($150) Runner-up Best Plush: Diadora Nucleo 2 ($160) Best Firm, Responsive Support: Brooks...

　　There are limitless ways to enjoy the outdoor world and just as many tools to do it, but perhaps no piece of equipment is as rewarding and versatile as the best binoculars for your needs. 　　We tapped one of our expert writers, Nick LeFort, who’s spent a lot of time looking at the world through a set of clear lenses...

　　Two years ago, I had a mild midlife crisis when I turned 40. I say “mild” because I did not make any negative life-altering choices or obsess over opportunities missed in the first 40 years of my life. I did, however, make the stereotypical massive purchase which had a toe hold in vanity. 　　Driven by the determination to maintain some...

　　Few things are more exciting than the approach of spring turkey hunting.For many hunters, it marks the end of a long winter and a much-needed return to the field. Often, spring turkey is one of the first hunts for youth hunters and one of the most accessible hunts for aging sportsmen. 　　And its fun. Toms are the most active in...

　　Skiing is just one element of Craig Weazy Murrays deep connection to the mountains. He grew up with outdoorsy parents who didnt even own a TV. He was constantly competing with his siblings, who all loved the same sports and who all pushed each other to new heights. 　　Weazy carried that lifestyle and mindset into his adulthood. And now, hes...

　　Consumers may hear the name Pure Fishing and draw a blank. However, it is one of the largest companies in the fishing industry. If youve fished a single day in your life, chances are youve used one of its products. Its the parent company of popular brands such as Berkley, Plano, Abu Garcia, Penn, Ugly Stik, and many more. 　　In...

　　I know I could have planned things better. Im holding the working end of a line of twine that will become a delightfully hipster sunglasses hanger in my apartment. But in true Adam fashion, I embarked on the project before really thinking through the process. 　　One end of the twine is secured to a Command Hook while I pinch the...