You should do something that makes you sweat every single day, right? 　　At least, that very loose metric has long been the standard for anyone who wants to stay fit, live longer and healthier, and stave off any number of diseases that are associated with inactivity. According to federal guidelines in both the U.S. and UK, adults should do at...

　　If you grew up on any one of the Great Lakes, like I did, you may have heard of the sea lamprey—a vampiric creature that literally sucks the life out of a lake trout. As a kid, I thought they were a myth, a horror story that parents liked to tell kids on fishing trips. I wasn’t aware of the...

　　Ive been smoking meat on a Traeger for about 8 years, and Ive cooked some delicious meals. But technology has changed vastly since I received my old-school pellet grill. So, I jumped at the opportunity to do a Traeger Woodridge review. Launching today, the Woodridge line packs modern technology into a pellet grill that starts at $799. 　　In a world...

　　Utility vehicles dont often offer a ton of comfort. Thats sort of implied when a rig is labeled a utility vehicle. They are meant for work and a bit of play but often miss the mark of being cozy. Typically, you have to choose between a luxurious ride and a capable workhorse. 　　The 2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 bridges the gap...

　　Big Agnes may have just rocked the boat for the world of ultralight tents. The Steamboat Springs backpacking brand announced its new HyperBead fabric this week, which it claims is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof, and 50-100% stronger than traditional ultralight tent fabrics. HyperBead uses no PFAS chemicals, DWR, or other water-resistant treatments, so its environmentally friendly to boot. 　　We...

　　If you’re looking for the best electric vehicle for towing acamping trailer or a boat, you’re in luck.Going electric doesnt mean giving up on your favorite recreational activities, at least not anymore. There are more electrified cars and trucks on the market today than ever before, and many of them are designed, engineered, and capable of towing a substantial amount...

　　When John Orth, a violin maker from Colorado, set out to break his own world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours, he had no idea he was competing against a college kid from Virginia. And that kid, Andrew Shapiro, didnt know Orth had his eyes set on the same number—10,000 pull-ups. No one had previously thought such a...

　　It’s always a bummer when your vacation doesn’t go as planned. Still, a spoiled trip isn’t often cause for legal action. But for Christopher Bisaillon, a guest at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah over the holidays—where operations were disrupted as a result of the ski patrol union strike—the distance was just too great between the vacation he’d planned and...

　　You can keep it classy in the Great Outdoors with this sweet new watch line from Timex. 　　The iconic watchmaker just released a line of watches featuring six of Americas national parks. Say youre a super fan of the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Acadia, Zion, or Great Smoky Mountains national parks. This ones for you. The collection celebrates the...

　　The auctioneer’s hammer at the car auction selling block might soon be used to hammer nails in the coffin of traditional “tent” car auctions. Sure, Mecum Auctions posted over $275 million in sales at its 2024 Kissimmee, Fla., auction from over 4,300 vehicles offered for sale. Last year, Barrett-Jacksons first fall auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., even posted over $200 million...

　　Most of the time, real innovation isnt about a single moment of Eureka! It more often occurs over time, with small advances gradually added to larger ones. 　　Thats evident from todays selection of new outdoor gear, which includes several product drops from brands tightening their core focus. For starters, weve got updated Dyneema puffer jackets from British boutique Vollebak, which...

　　Two of the biggest brand names in ski boots both launched dual-BOA alpine boots today. K2 and Salomon released the new Cortex collection and S/Pro Supra Dual BOA, respectively, and, notably, neither boot uses a single traditional buckle. Instead, these techy alpine boots leverage two BOA fit system dials to independently adjust the tightness of the entire shell — fromtoe...