Nov 21, 2024

It All Started With a Near-Death Experience: The Toe-Pin Ski Binding Turns 40

　　Fritz Barthel almost killed himself skiing on Mont Blanc, and it gave him an idea that would change his life and backcountry skiing forever. Today, almost all backcountry skiers and ski tourers use the invention he designed after that life-altering adventure. 　　The Austrian and a friend had just finished a rock climbing trip on the Mediterranean coast. It was the...

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Nov 21, 2024

The Best Kayaks for Beginners in 2024

　　If youre looking to jump into kayaking, the options can seem overwhelming. Luckily, weve taken the plunge and dipped our paddles in the best beginner kayaks the market has to offer, testing more than 20 vessels for five years now with an eye toward the easiest models to learn in. 　　There are many different types and styles of kayaks, but...

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Nov 21, 2024

Heritage Brand Goes High-Tech: Royal Enfield Launches ‘Flying Flea’ Electric Motorcycles

　　Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand still in production.The multinational brand has roots in Great Britain and expanded to eventually become headquartered in India. Royal Enfields Flying Flea brand is its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market. 　　Royal Enfield produces nearly a million motorcycles per year. It operates through more than 2,000 stores across all major cities and...

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Nov 21, 2024

Why DC Is Better (and Worse) Than You Think: An Outsider Summits Capitol Hill

　　Few things suck the wind right outta my sails like the phrase, This is going to be off the record. I was matching strides with Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance (OA), on an unseasonably sweltering April day, bounding toward the Capitol building. It was my maiden trip to Washington, D.C., and the first thing I learned is that the...

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Nov 21, 2024

Kia Debuts 2 Electric Adventure Vehicle Concepts at SEMA

　　EVs are getting better and better at being off-road adventure vehicles, and Kia just debuted two concepts that give us a glimpse of the future in this space. The closest to production is the EV9 ADVNTR Concept EV SUV, but the most impressive — and, sadly, very unlikely to make it to production — is the PV5 WKNDR Concept EV...

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Nov 21, 2024

Finally! onX Offroad Offers In-App Turn-by-Turn Navigation

　　Until now, you had to switch to a different app, like Google Maps, for turn-by-turn directions when navigating routes within the onX Offroad app. Now, onX Navigation brings turn-by-turn directions, both audio and visual, within the app, even when off-grid and far away from cell service. 　　“We are thrilled to offer our users a solution that allows them to explore...

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Nov 21, 2024

Hiking Rookie Scores ‘Accidental’ FKT in Colorado Rockies

　　It all started because Kevin Reilly needed something to do. He was reading about the exploits of endurance athletes and researching difficult mountain linkups that combine multiple peaks into epic hiking feats. And he decided to pursue one of his own. 　　Just 2 years after he and his wife moved to Colorado from Massachusetts, Reilly was in a lot of...

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Nov 21, 2024

A Compact Powerhouse of a Daypack: Kifaru Shape Charge Review

　　I’ve hunted with or tested some of the best hunting backpacks available. Whenever I’m considering a daypack, I always evaluate it in terms of versatility. For instance, can I use it for quick hunts without it being overkill, and could I also use it for all-day rut sits or to bone out a whitetail if needed? 　　Kifaru’s Shape Charge checks...

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Nov 21, 2024

Toyota GR86 With Real Power and AWD Is Possible! Meet the Rally Legacy Concept

　　Yes, its a Toyota GR86 with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, and no, you cant have one. Toyota is winding us up with the GR86 Rally Legacy concept, a car that proves that it could build an ultimate GR86 if it wanted to. 　　The GR86 Rally Legacy Concept is a testament to Toyota’s enduring passion for rally racing. We...

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Nov 21, 2024

An XtraCab With Go-Fast Bits: Toyota Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept

　　The dune-jumping Toyota is back. Toyota is continuing its SEMA Show invasion with the Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept, what the automaker calls a vision of what a dedicated race-truck could look like within the Tacoma lineup. 　　“The #84 Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept is a vision of what a dedicated race-truck could look like within the Tacoma lineup, incorporating...

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Nov 21, 2024

The Pro’s Closet Is Back: Leading Used Bike Retailer Returns Today

　　The Pros Closet (TPC) website fired up this morning, announcing that it is taking submissions to purchase used bikes, frames, or wheels. We reported on the announcement that TPC, the most recognized and largest online used bike platform, would shut down after 18 years. This was another in a long line of indicators pointing to the bicycle industrys post-pandemic struggles....

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Nov 21, 2024

The Best Gym Shorts for Men in 2024

　　It’s a lot easier to enjoy a summit sunrise if you’re not gasping for air and massaging cramps out of your quads. That said, working out in the gym is a good way to prepare for working out outside. And a great pair of gym shorts is key to getting the most fitness and fun out of your workouts in...

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Nov 21, 2024

Less Is More: 14 Awesome Outdoor Gifts Under $50

　　Were not alone in thinking that some of the best gifts weve ever received have been under 50 bucks. And no matter the price tag, usually, their value is much greater — maybe in sentimental value, artistic craft, thoughtfulness, or the best kind of gift, the one you’d never think to gift to yourself. 　　We can’t possibly recommend every piece...

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Nov 21, 2024

Don’t Miss Early Holiday Deals From Black Diamond, Leatherman, Vermont Glove, and More

　　Black Diamond: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Miya Tsudome) This deal is so good, were giving you a few days to prepare. 　　The Black Diamond Outlet Sale begins Monday, Nov. 4. That means 40-60% off outlet items from Monday until Dec. 25. The inventory will undoubtedly shrink fast, so the best time to score big on this sale is right...

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Nov 21, 2024

The Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2024

　　While no single pair of pants works for everyone, we’ve tested the best hiking pants for men to bring you our top choices. 　　Our team collectively tested over 30 different hiking pants over the past 3 years, with current experts Rob Simpson and Ryan Kempfer putting 7 models through demanding testing in the past year alone. We have post-holed through...

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Nov 21, 2024

Upside-Down Suspension Cushions Rider, Not Wheels: Specialized Diverge STR Expert Review

　　The Specialized Diverge STR gravel bikes use a seat tube insert as a spring for the rear suspension, and the entire front cockpit moves vertically to damp front wheel travel. This is unlike any other full-suspension system on any bicycle. 　　When I unboxed the Specialized Diverge STR Expert for this review, all I could think was, This is so weird....

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Nov 21, 2024

The Best Knives for Hiking & Backpacking of 2024

　　Hiking and backpacking are year-round activities that many of us cling to as a way of taking a break from our day-to-day lives. There’s just something about getting into the outdoors and living out of your backpack that can’t be compared to anything else. One key component to life on the trail is a good knife, our current favorite being...

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Nov 21, 2024

The Best Hiking Pants for Women in 2024

　　Finding the best pair of womens hiking pants is notoriously difficult.Too stretchy, not stretchy enough, high-waisted, low-waisted, cinched ankles, or roll-ups — it’s not easy to wade through all the options. 　　After researching dozens of the best hiking pants for women on the market today, we chose to test over 20 models. Our lead tester, Miya Tsudome, tried each of...

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Nov 21, 2024

The Best 4-Season Tents of 2024

　　Treading into the fourth season is no easy feat, and after youve slogged waist-deep, youre going to need a shelter thats as tough as the weather. The best 4-season tents are the elder shelters of the camping world and are toughened to put up with the worst of it on your next mountaineering, ski-touring, or alpine hunting trip. 　　After a...

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Nov 21, 2024

BeerJunkie BOGO: 14th Star Oktoberfest, Prost Dunkel Review

　　Put down the pumpkin spice and saddle up for double the suds! Paul Pabst, the BeerJunkie, is flipping the script and reviewing twice as many beers every week until we get through Thanksgiving. 　　Leading off is Vermonts veteran-owned 14th Star Brewing and its fall-friendly Oktoberfest. How fall-friendly? Its like if you made foliage into a beer and just drank it,...

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