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Mar 28, 2025

It’s Been a Turbulent Period for the Outdoor Industry. Here’s Why.

　　John Murtiashaw could not catch a break. In the fall of 2023, Murtiashaw, 38, was working as the sales manager for Appalachian Gear Company (ACG), an apparel brand based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Murtiashaw, an eight-year veteran in the outdoor industry, loved the job and his coworkers. There was some serious buzz around the product, and he felt like...

Mar 28, 2025

Great Binoculars, Value Price: Nocs Provision Pro Issue 8×42 Review

　　What do a bagel with cream cheese and a pair of binoculars have in common? Usually, not much. But living out in the boonies near a bird sanctuary, I often eat breakfast (a bagel and cream cheese) while scanning the land to see what our birds are doing. 　　Since last fall, my glass of choice has been the Nocs Provision...

Mar 28, 2025

First Werks Gruppe Safari 911 Build Up for Auction Now

　　Safari cars have been all the rage in the past few years, with Porsche 911 leading that charge for decades. Now fully mainstream, with the 911 Dakar and Lamborgini Sterrato sold directly from the factory, Safari cars are only growing in popularity. 　　These sports cars with ground clearance, suspension travel, all-terrain tires, and skid plates make for a good time...

Mar 28, 2025

Debut Automatic Is All Muscle, ‘Zero’ Fat: Zero Tolerance 0512 Review

　　As automatic knives proliferate in the outdoor landscape, more of us find benefits in using them when we head outdoors. An automatic knife offers a sure thing — it will open the same way every time. That peace of mind comes in handy when you find yourself needing a knife at the ready. 　　Since its inception in 2006, Zero Tolerance...

Mar 28, 2025

Tough, Versatile Swimming Safety: NRS Canine Flotation Device Review

　　It’s a rare sunny day in the Pacific Northwest, perfect for a long dog walk. Suddenly, Leo, my new husky-malamute mix, takes off at a full sprint. His leash slips taut in my hand as he darts straight toward the Columbia River. 　　Before I can react, the bungee leash snaps with a sharp twang. I stumble forward, struggling to keep...

Mar 28, 2025

The Runner’s Complete Guide to Electrolytes

　　There are a dizzying array of drinks and powders on the market that promise to keep you hydrated and boost energy levels during your runs. But you need more than just water and sugary calories for optimal performance. 　　Every bead of sweat that drips from your face contains a mixture of electrolytes—in layman’s terms, “positively or negatively charged ions that...

Mar 28, 2025

What’s the Best Underwear for Backpacking?

　　When I bought my first pair of Merino wool underwear—a pair of Ibex briefs—from a Vermont gear shop in 2017, it was a game changer. I dubbed them my “adventure undies,” since they were the first pair I’d reach for when packing for every type of outing. On long hikes, multiweek canoe camping trips, and snowy mountain excursions, they beat...

Mar 28, 2025

‘Brutal’ Ultrarunning Event Ends With No Finishers This Year

　　One of runnings toughest events just ended — without anyone earning the right to stand on a podium. The 2025 Barkley Marathons concluded this week with no finishers of its 100+ mile course. There was just one completion of the Fun Run by U.S. athlete John Kelly. 　　Going back a year, the2024 Barkley Marathonssaw a record number of finishers — five in...

Mar 28, 2025

Tyler Andrews to Attempt Everest Speed Record

　　American ultrarunner Tyler Andrews has set a bold goal for 2025: ascend Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen faster than anyone in history. Andrews, 34, who has set speed records on 26,781-foot Manaslu and 22,837-foot Aconcagua, told Outside that he’s going to attempt the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for ascending Everest via the South Col route this May....

Mar 28, 2025

Danner’s First Hiking Shoe With ‘Recraftable’ Sole Aims for Trail Longevity

　　Danner claims its Breathable Hikers line beats the heat wherever the trail might lead. At the forefront of this line stands the N45 Mens Timberwolf and N45 Womens Ghost, which are among the first hiking shoes sporting recraftable soles. If Danners newest shoes deliver on the brands promises, this could be a big step for comfort and sustainability. 　　　　(Photo/Danner)...

Mar 28, 2025

Snatch Up These Gear Sales From REI Co-op, Nestout, Electrolit, and More

　　REI Co-op: Extra 20% Off 　　　　(Photo/Cotopaxi) Members will get an extra 20% off one full-price item and one REI Outlet item during the co-ops Member Moment sale this month. The sale ends on Monday, March 24, so get your shopping in while your coupon still works! Just use code MEMBER2025 at checkout. 　　The full-price coupon allows for rare deals...

Mar 28, 2025

Outside+ Member Benefits

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Mar 28, 2025

A Super-Shooter Braided Fishing Line: Berkley Forward Braid Review

　　I am unashamedly nonchalant when it comes to selecting braided fishing lines. Every time I respool a reel with a braid, I switch up the brand, mostly out of curiosity. Each company claims to have the best casting, most sensitive, and best strength-to-diameter braided line. 　　Having tried a bunch of different options, I can honestly say that while there are...

Mar 28, 2025

Colorado-Released Wolf Killed by Federal Agency in Wyoming

　　Just months after being released as part of Colorado’s high-profile wolf reintroduction program, one of the transplanted gray wolves was killed in Wyoming. Wildlife officials shot the animal after confirming it had attacked and killed livestock on private land. 　　The male wolf, which was fitted with a collar from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), was discovered near five dead sheep...

Mar 28, 2025

6 Subtle Signs You Need to Strengthen Your Core

　　From yoga to Pilates to more general workouts, the call for core strength is ubiquitous. 　　As a yoga teacher, I constantly need to remind students to engage their core. Its not about shame or even strength—its the knowledge that an activated core will deliver support and improved alignment while alleviating potential pain. 　　Why Core Strength Is Essential When contracted, the...

Mar 28, 2025

Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? I Think: Yes. Here’s What to Know.

　　I could spend a lifetime exploring Mexico and probably still not scratch the surface of all the country has to offer. It’s long been one of my favorite getaways when I need a quick surf and sun fix or a dose of culture. A few years ago, my friend Val and I plotted a road trip around Baja California Sur....

Mar 28, 2025

Grit, Grace, and Gunpowder: The 2025 Wild Women’s Rendezvous

　　If youve ever assumed the wilderness was strictly a mans world, consider yourself officially corrected. This June, Idaho’s rugged backcountry will host a crew of wilderness-savvy women wholl turn the idea of “ladies’ night” upside down, shake it hard, and toss it into the campfire. 　　I joined the Wild Womens Rendezvous in 2024, expecting just another outdoor retreat. Instead, I...

Mar 28, 2025

What Exactly Is a Super Trainer?

　　You know the shoes Ruth Chepngetich and Eilud Kipchoge wear, partially responsible for some of the fastest marathon times ever recorded? Those are called super shoes. They’re thick-soled, with ultralight, hyper-responsive foam midsoles embedded with carbon-fiber plates. Think of super trainers as the more easygoing but still light and responsive cousins of super shoes. We sliced one open at our...

Mar 28, 2025

What Exactly Is a Super Trainer?

　　You know the shoes Ruth Chepngetich and Eilud Kipchoge wear, partially responsible for some of the fastest marathon times ever recorded? Those are called super shoes. They’re thick-soled, with ultralight, hyper-responsive foam midsoles embedded with carbon-fiber plates. Think of super trainers as the more easygoing but still light and responsive cousins of super shoes. We sliced one open at our...

Mar 28, 2025

More Room and Versatility, Somehow Still Ultralight: Gossamer Gear Type II Packs

　　Type II fun: where nothing went as planned, but you adapted, survived, and now its the best story you tell. Gossamer Gear says its Type II Packs line fits the needs of that minimalist outdoor enthusiast who requires versatility and flexibility without compromising comfort and toughness. 　　With the exploding popularity of ultralight backpacking and fastpacking, Gossamer Gear has grown in...