Festivals, concerts, sports games, and all kinds of other summer events are an undeniable blast, and I highly recommend them. After all, what’s not to love? Great music in the great outdoors, tasty food, live art installations, and a groovy community vibe. But big live events come with a hefty environmental cost—perhaps youve read stories or seen photos of all...

　　The rain turned to snow just as I pulled into the campsite. It was already dusk, and the dark sky and heavy snowflakes instilled a sense of urgency as I backed into a parking space and turned off the pickup. 　　I opened the door and put up my hood against the wintery wind, buffeting the Tune Outdoor M1 camper bolted...

　　Sharkbanz has steadily improved its shark deterrent products since 2014, and the surfing world appears to be accepting the brand’s contribution to the sport. With FCS, the legendary fin and hard goods company, collaborating with Sharkbanz to create the surf-specific POD, major industry players have come to acknowledge Sharkbanz’s value.  　　Professional surfers have taken note as well. Jacob Willcox, the hard-charging...

　　Despite living through six brutal Colorado winters, I didn’t realize that my closet needed a solid winter parka until wearing this coat. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of down jackets, vests, and merino wool sweaters. But this longer waterproof jacket may have actually changed my life — for the better.  　　I donned the Arc’teryx Patera Parka for the first...

　　Sweatpants aren’t just lazy-day loungewear anymore. Sure, they’re still perfect for laying on the couch on your day off, but the best sweatpants go beyond the couch. They’re perfect for work-from-home comfort, can keep you warm at the gym, and more recently, the cuts and styles make them stylish enough to wear when you’re hanging out in town. 　　From joggers...

　　On May 13, the National Park Service issued a press release disclosing that a historic 113-year-old salt tram tower in Death Valley National Park had been pulled down by an irresponsible driver. Now, there’s video that may show the incident’s aftermath. 　　“The National Park Service (NPS) seeks information about recent damage to a historic salt tram tower in Saline Valley,”...

　　Welcome to Tough Love. We’re answering your questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Our advice giver is Blair Braverman, dogsled racer and author of Small Game and Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube. Have a question of your own? Write to us at [email protected]. 　　I grew up at my family’s kayak company, and have been helping to guide trips...

　　Some of the best travel experiences revolve around culture—tasting it, hearing it, seeing it, immersing yourself in it. That’s certainly true in Texas, and in particular San Antonio, where you’ll discover a tapestry of history, local foods, art, nightlife, and more. Outside sent travel couple Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek to explore San Antonio and immerse themselves in Texas...

I didn't watch Resistance Climbing when it first came out, which is perhaps surprising, as it married what have been two of the biggest influences in my life over the past six or seven years, Palestine and climbing. At the end of February 2019, I was roughly a year and a half into a PhD looking at literary representations of...

　　Today, SRAM officially released information about the new SRAM Red groupset. Road cycling enthusiasts have long awaited this announcement after weeks of media teases. The Chicago-based brand released the outgoing Red components in 2019, so it was time. 　　Upon studying the official press kit, two significant things stand out. The shift-brake lever and hood assembly drastically differ, and SRAM put...

　　Southern California is blessed with rolling hills, surreal desertscapes, and more varied terrain than any state has a right to. It’s also home to a tight-knit community of local mountain bikers who work year-round to keep the region’s trails in pristine condition. Put all the variables together and you have the ingredients for a perfect weekend on the bike. 　　Discover...

　　Electric chainsaws are better than gas chainsaws. That may feel like a controversial statement, but cordless electric saws eliminate most of the issues that make gas saws a pain. 　　They seriously reduce emissions by using electricity instead of oil and gas. And they’re cheaper to run — most don’t need maintenance beyond an occasional chain sharpening. 　　Electric chainsaws also eliminate...