Camping and comfort aren’t words that always pair together. Although most camp setups don’t hold a flame to a fancy hotel (or even a glamping setup), it is possible to sleep under the stars while being maximally comfortable. If you have the right gear. 　　A big fan of sleeping outdoors, I’ve cumulatively spent over a year of my life sleeping...

　　Few things can ruin a good knife. The two that do are human error and rust. The human aspect can be eliminated with a little coaching. Rust, however, never sleeps. It creeps into corners and crevices and can ruin a knife quickly. If you take care of your knife, making sure to clean it properly, you can keep rust and...

　　Two weeks ago, House Republicans removed a controversial budget provision to sell half a million acres of public lands. The outdoor recreation industry, including national organizations and heavyweight brands like Patagonia and The North Face, helped raise a chorus of protest against the unprecedented move to sell off federal land used by hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, and paddlers. 　　For many...

　　A camper company youve never heard of has just launched a slide-in camper for the worlds most controversial pickup. The Hotomobil CyberGlad is tailored to the oddly angled box of the Tesla pickup, but its also tailored to its customers. 　　The camper was revealed at a Bitcoin conference, and it claims to be the first camper ever sold in cryptocurrency....

　　REI: Save an Extra 25% 　　 　　(Photo/Marmot) REI Co-op Members can get an extra 25% discount on select REI Outlet camp gear and clothing now through June 17. Just use the code OUTCAMP25.​ 　　The discount applies even to super-sweet gear like this beautiful Marmot Summer Sleeping Bag for Men — a perfect gift for Fathers Day, or really anyone who...

　　The most expensive version of Fords trio of Raptors just got a massive price cut. Ford has trimmed $10,000 from the MSRP of the Bronco Raptor. But its still hard to call it a deal. And, the Braptors lower price steps on one of the coolest other models in the Bronco corral. 　　Bronco Raptor Pricing Has Bucked Like Its Namesake...

　　Nothing screams summer quite like a backyard griddle party. The smells of cooking meat and veggies in the air, people chatting, cold beverages in hand — its a recipe for good times and fond memories. And Solo Stove wants in on the action with its latest release, the Steelfire 30 Stainless Griddle. 　　On June 12, 2025, the brand, known for...

　　Fords lone wolf now has a friend. The Lobo street truck badge, which was first used in the U.S. earlier this year on the Maverick, is now available on the F-150. But instead of a mean-looking lowered truck with a new suspension and a special drift mode, the Ford F-150 Lobo is a bit of a disappointment. 　　Ford Is Repurposing...

　　There’s a new plan in Washington D.C. to auction off public lands, and this one involves millions of acres spread across nearly a dozen Western states. 　　The latest stipulation would require the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sell off roughly 3 million acres by 2030. 　　On Tuesday, June 10, this plan was added to the...

　　The Klamath River has been dammed up for 100 years. But thanks to the work of conservation organizations and activists, one by one, the Iron Gate, Copco 1 and 2, and J.C. Boyle dams have come down, and the river has begun to flow freely. 　　For the first time in a century, its continuous and uninhibited from its Keno, Ore.,...

　　This winter a woman in Steamboat Springs spotted an elk on her property. When she went out to take a picture, the animal startled and ran into a gully where it got stuck in snow up to its neck. Convinced the elk needed rescue, she called game wardens, who told her to leave the animal alone. By morning, she’d gathered...

　　I am always looking for my next knife because the knife world is forever changing and evolving. I constantly pay attention to trends and what’s making an impact out there. Though this is helpful in my job as a freelance writer who tests and reviews a bunch of knives, sometimes my wallet and I don’t agree on my choices. In...