It’s embarrassing how many tents I have tucked away in our garage. So much so, I’m pretty sure I got an eye roll from my partner when the NEMO Aurora Highrise 4 showed up. In my defense, it’s hard to purge our stash of tents, with some feeling like part of the family, like my parents’ old center-pole Kelty, and...

　　The fleet has just gotten more powerful. Nissans high-performance arm has applied its expertise to the Armada SUV for the first time, creating the new Nissan Armada Nismo. 　　This gives the U.S.-market SUV one of the best versions that the Japanese automaker had been saving for the rest of the world. 　　Nissan US Finally Brings What the World Has Had...

　　With an elevation of nearly 20,000 feet and treacherous routes to the summit, Mt. Artesonraju in the Peruvian Andes rarely sees ascents. The tragic deaths this month of an experienced climbing party show why it remains such a dangerous mountain. 　　Several weeks after their initial disappearance, three climbers — including National Geographic photographer Edson Vandeira — were found dead on...

　　AMG doesnt do concept cars often. When it does build one, like this Concept AMG GT XX, the results are astounding. 　　The GT XX is a four-door coupe with no rear glass that promises to deliver well over 1,300 horsepower thanks to some of the most advanced electric motor technology in the world. Oh yeah, its an EV, too. 　　Concept...

　　The origin story for On’s LightSpray technology seems tailor-made for Hollywood (cue the Damon and Affleck script). It all started on Halloween several years ago, when Johannes Voelchert, the senior lead of innovation technology design for Swiss brand On, watched his kid use a hot glue gun to make a costume. Marveling at how quickly the liquid turned solid, Voelchert...

　　Last Wednesday, Simon Perkins, the president of Orvis, announced that the company would reduce its workforce by 4% by the end of 2025. This is the company’s second round of layoffs in less than a year.  　　Previous Cuts, Closed Stores, and a Shift From Print In October 2024, Perkins issued a similar statement, informing the public that the fly fishing company...

　　No longer a subevent within The Running Event, Switchback officially opened its doors to brands, retailers, and media for its first-ever standalone outdoor trade show. 　　While it was nowhere near the grandeur or size of the halcyon days of Outdoor Retailer, Switchback evoked much of the same buzz and anticipation that long rallied the industry into one place. Speakers, seminars,...

　　When I was coming up as a new bowhunter, the standard release everyone was given was an index-style release aid. It was the easiest transition from gun hunting to bowhunting. Fast forward to the present day, and I’d argue that the standard is slowly moving toward handheld releases. 　　More specifically, a thumb release. They offer a natural, open-handed feel at...

　　Another Trump administration proposal is taking aim at public lands — this time through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 　　In a Monday announcement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said she would rescind the Roadless Rule, which protects 58.5 million acres of national forests from road construction, logging, and other resource development. 　　Initially passed in the Clinton administration in 2001,...

　　You just dropped a paycheck or two on premium glass. Youre spotting elk at a thousand yards and glassing into the sunset with crystal-clear precision. But what happens when your toddler knocks your binoculars off the tailgate? Or you take a spill and your optics bounce down a shale slope? 　　Thats when you find out if your investment came with...

　　For overlanders and off-road explorers, reliable communication isn’t optional — it’s essential. That’s why serious trail users turn to high-powered, vehicle-mounted GMRS systems. Transforming the communications space with cutting-edge technology since 1959, Midland offers GMRS two-way radios built to deliver clear, long-range communication in remote locations over challenging terrain. 　　Whether youre coordinating across a remote basecamp or leading a multi-rig convoy...

　　It was a scorcher in Vail’s back bowls. Without a cloud, the snow softened to perfect corn. I enjoyed uninhibited turns for thousands of vertical feet. While those conditions are my favorite, the blasting sun and snow reflection demand solid eye protection. Thankfully, I was testing the Vallon Freebirds ski goggles — alongside a heavy layer of sunscreen. 　　The lens...