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Mar 28, 2025

Did the Best Rain Jackets Just Get Better? OR Foray, Aspire Remove Toxins, Improve Longevity

　　Outdoor Research earned two industry firsts with its revamp of two bestselling rain jackets. First, it partnered with Nikwax for its first factory-applied, PFAS-free DWR coating on the Foray and Aspire 3L Rain Jacket line. Second, it won the first certification for carbon-neutral technical apparel from Climate Impact Partners. 　　In these updates, Outdoor Research claims this waterproofing system outperforms previous...

Mar 28, 2025

The Best EDC Knife You Never Heard Of: OKNIFE Rubato 2 Review

　　In my line of work, you start to form correlations. From blade steel and handle materials to blade shape, lock mechanism, and size, you begin to understand what will work best in certain situations. My main goal in finding the right knife is always EDC — what can I carry every day that I can recommend to people so they...

Mar 28, 2025

Six Pieces of New Outdoor Gear I’m Most Excited About Trying

　　The Outdoor Media Alliance show hosts gear journalists twice annually in a converted warehouse in Denver, where we hear about upcoming products from dozens of top-shelf brands. After two days at OMA, I curated a list of six new products that got me excited for the upcoming camping, trail running, and skiing seasons. 　　Helinox String Trees Game $60 at REI...

Mar 28, 2025

Freeride World Tour Finale: XTREME Verbier to Qualify Athletes for 2026 World Championships

　　The Freeride World Tour (FWT) will make its final climactic stop for the YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda at Bec des Rosses on March 20, 2025. The stakes are high for athletes, not only because theyre competing for world titles but because this year, the finale will also qualify top athletes for the first-ever International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)...

Mar 28, 2025

My Cycling Buddies Bought E-Bikes. Now I Can’t Keep Up.

　　Dear Sundog: My buddies and I have been mountain biking together for more than 20 years. We’re not racers, but we ride hard and push each other. A few years back, one of the guys had a hip replacement and could no longer keep up, so he got an e-mountain bike. It was the right call to keep the gang...

Mar 28, 2025

Work Pants Flex for Camping & Hiking: PATH Projects Wildwood Pant Review

　　While scooting down sandstone and leaping across streams in Moab canyons, I often forgot I was wearing the same canvas pants I wear at work in Denver. In both locales, its move-with-you stretch and ample breathability proved a surprise for the thicker feel of its fabric. They caught my attention because these sturdy pants seem to run counter to the...

Mar 28, 2025

The Universal Hilariousness of Outdoorsy People With Scott Losse

　　An interesting thing happened when Scott Losse started poking fun at snowboarders and mountain bikers in his Instagram posts: He went from being sort of known around Seattle as a stand up comedian to blowing up across social media as the guy saying all the things a lot of us think when we’re at the mountain, on the trails, or...

Mar 28, 2025

Roadtrip Through the Florida Keys on the Overseas Highway

　　Presented by the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport 　　　　Spanning 113 miles from Key Largo to Key West, U.S. Highway 1 — the Overseas Highway — is a gateway to all the water adventures, nature access, and unique culture the Florida Keys offers. Cruise over 42 bridges to explore five island districts, each with a distinct flavor. 　　Along the way, get...

Mar 28, 2025

This Wildly Popular, Cheap Tackle Box Just Got Better: Plano StowAway Tackle Box Review

　　Most anglers have purchased the Plano StowAway tackle box without even knowing its name. You know when youre walking around a Bass Pro or Walmart and grab one of those cheap, clear plastic boxes with dividers connected by little tabs? Thats a Plano StowAway or a knockoff of it. 　　I cant remember a time I didnt see them on shelves...

Mar 28, 2025

USPS Lures Us In With Freshwater Fishing Stamps

　　Crankbaits, spinners, spoons, wakebaits, and poppers: youll find them all on the U.S. Postal Services a-lure-ing new stamps featuring freshwater fishing lures. USPS dedicated its latest eye-catching postage in honor of freshwater fishermen (and women) and the legacy of crafting ingenious lures. 　　Johnny Morris, the founder and lead outfitter of Bass Pro Shops, champions conservation and education. His namesake museum...

Mar 28, 2025

Huk Goes All-In on Performance Fishing With Pro Series Lineup

　　Few things will wreck a day on the water like being soaking wet and cold. Huk, traditionally known as a cool lifestyle brand with casual fishing apparel thats both comfy and capable, is now making waves by seriously diving into performance fishing gear. 　　The brands new Pro Series Jacket and Bib definitely showcase this commitment. This setup promises protection, comfort,...

Mar 28, 2025

Super Shoe Newcomer Confronts Heavyweights With Performance and Style: Tracksmith Eliot Racer Review

　　Nike changed the landscape of performance running shoes when it debuted the Vapor Fly 4% in 2017. Almost a decade later, every major shoe company has a racing model designed to compete with what Nike led with: carbon-plated, nitrogen-injected foams to dramatically improve runners’ performances. 　　But Nike is incredibly commercial, sometimes inventing, but almost always chasing whatever is trending. The...

Mar 28, 2025

Get More Capability, More Comfort-Ability: 2025 Ram HD First Drive Review

　　Making the steep, 12-mile long, 3,000-foot change in elevation up the notorious Davis Dam Grade to the top of Union Pass on Arizona State Route 68 can be a real challenge for anyone towing a trailer because it taxes the ability of any tow vehicle. That’s why this stretch of highway is a well-known testing ground for all the pickup...

Mar 28, 2025

The Most Versatile ADV Motorcycle Helmet: KLIM Krios Pro Review

　　The ideal motorcycle helmet for ADV touring needs to be lightweight and vent well. Youll probably also like a shade over a broad visor for better visibility on a trail. I tested the KLIM Krios Pro last spring and summer to figure out how well it balances those needs. Its a super-versatile helmet that’s bomber for almost everything you’ll throw...

Mar 28, 2025

How Vanlife Compares to the General Cost of Living in the U.S.

　　Have you ever thought about quitting the rat race, becoming free from rent or a mortgage, and hitting the open road? 　　Whatever your answer to that question, a lot of people do. For years, Instagram has showcased beautifully aesthetic versions of a more simple life on the road with the hashtag #vanlife, which is populated with nearly 18 million posts....

Mar 28, 2025

The Road Bike Everyone Wants, But Few Need: Pinarello Dogma F Dura Ace Di2 Review

　　For decades, Pinarello has been a dream bike for countless road racers and racing fans.The 70-year-old Italian brand has consistently produced visually stunning rides that have won every major race imaginable. The Pinarello brand is synonymous with victory at the biggest races, from the Olympic Games to the Tour de France and World Championships across several disciplines. Pinarello also holds...

Mar 28, 2025

Fuel Like a Pro

　　Longer days. Warmer weather. Finally, a dry track. For the Brooks Beasts Track Club, all signs point to spring training. These professional runners are kicking their workouts into high gear for the upcoming season—and making sure their nutrition keeps up. 　　Wherever you are in your running life, you can learn something from the Brooks Beasts. The team includes Olympic medalists,...

Mar 28, 2025

Why Do We Leave Notes on Top of Mountains? It’s Personal.

　　Four years before I was born, in the summer of 1984, my parents hiked to the fire lookout on Yellowstone’s 10,210-foot Mount Washburn and wrote their names in the lime-green federal supply service logbook stored inside. They were newly engaged. She was a 22-year-old nursing student from rural Minnesota who’d left behind the cornfields for a summer job folding sheets...

Mar 28, 2025

Hanging Lake Trail Finally Reopens: Book Your Summer Hike Now

　　Last May, Colorados Hanging Lake Trail closed ahead of a $4.5 million, 100-year restoration project. Almost a year later, reservations are finally open for hikers to book their timed entry slots starting July 1. 　　Hanging Lake is a National Natural Landmark and one of Colorados most popular hiking destinations. However, due to high visitation through the 2010s, damage sustained during...

Mar 28, 2025

Canada Imposes 25% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Fishing Products

　　Canada has fired back at recent U.S. trade actions by imposing a steep 25% retaliatory tariff on American fishing rods, nets, hooks, lines, and other tackle, effective as of March 13, 2025. 　　This latest development comes as trade tensions continue to escalate following the Trump administrations implementation of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. These...