A sleeping pad is one of the most important purchases a backpacker or camper can make. Nothing affects your recovery, performance, and overall mood like sleep does — which was why I was grateful this fall for my Big Agnes Rapide SL. Despite sleeping on rocky, uneven surfaces and the cold Northwestern weather I had been camping in, I was...

　　If you like the outdoors, youre bound to get dirty.And if youre like most of us, that means you usually use a vehicle to get to and from the outdoors. All the dirt, mud, water, and other debris that collects on your shoes almost always makes its way into your vehicle for the drive home. 　　Whether you’re skiing in the...

　　Editors Note: The story below is the account of writer Edward J. Taylors experience exploring Japans newest National Park in the fabled northern province of Hokkaido. If youre interested in experiencing Hokkaido firsthand, theres no better time to go! And this tour makes it easy — with a curated itinerary that lets you dive deep into Hokkaidos natural and cultural...

　　The 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purples most obvious feature is its paintwork. It debuts a brand-new color called Galaxy Purple Pearl. 　　When it comes to the BRZ, Subaru loves its special paint jobs. This is the sixth special color edition the company has done in the last few years, with lurid shades setting most of them apart from regular editions of...

　　Before July 3, 2024, the legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx held the Tour de France stage win record for an astonishing 48 years. On that day, 39-year-old Briton Mark Cavendish raised his arms in victory after a chaotic sprint to end the 110-mile stage from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas. This 35th win vaulted Cavendish to a pedestal all his own. 　　Cavendishs 19-year...

　　Seeing double? Not quite. However, the MKC Sharptailed looks suspiciously like one of our favorite knives ever, the Benchmade Flyway. What we have here are two upland knives with similar builds and very similar looks, tasked with the same specialty. 　　Sure, I could give you a straight-up review of the Sharptailed and skirt around the elephant in the room, but...

　　Keeping your hands warm with winter gloves can turn a miserable experience into a memorable one. Frozen fingers can halt a day on the slopes, end a hike early, and just be painful and uncomfortable. For outdoor work and play, we tested and narrowed down a variety of cold-weather pairs. 　　We found the best premium leather work-inspired gloves like the 4-Season...

　　The Moultrie EDGE 2 PRO trail camera is making waves in the hunting world, offering a cutting-edge combination of innovation, precision, and convenience. Paired with significant updates to the Moultrie Mobile App, this trail camera is designed to elevate how hunters track, monitor, and analyze wildlife. Whether youre an experienced hunter looking to gain an edge or a newcomer trying...

　　If youve been holding out on buying a name-brand wristwatch because of the price, then this is the deal that you — and your parents, and your parents parents — have been waiting for! 　　On November 16, Timex will launch a limited run of Waterbury timepieces that pay homage to the Yankee pocket watch that sold for $1 in 1854....

　　It has been a rollercoaster couple of months for Michelino Sunseri. On September 2, the 32-year-old athlete set the fastest known time (FKT) on Grand Teton, sprinting from the trailhead to the summit and back in just 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. Sixteen days later, that record was revoked when Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) notified fastestknowntime.com that...

　　Through an entanglement of state projects, investments from Walmart heirs, and a community willing to put pedals to pathways, Bentonville has proclaimed itself as the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World.” 　　Now, Northwest Arkansas, fittingly known as Oz (short for Ozarks), is capitalizing on that MTB moniker. The Oz is expanding beyond a Bentonville-centric reputation. Its becoming a hotspot for...

　　Its the third time in 4 years that teammates Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit have won the Rebelle Rally, both the overall win and Bone Stock category, and each time in a Jeep. Its the first win for Jeeps only vehicle to wear a Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave. But, a Jeep has been on the top of seven...