Yesterday, Garmin announced its new fēnix 8 Pro watch. The biggest selling point? It connects to both cellular and satellite networks. That means users can make phone calls, trigger an SOS, and have two-way text communications with friends, family, and emergency responders all from their wrist—off-grid and without their phone. Even with all these battery-sucking features, Garmin claims that the...

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　　The first fall Jack went hunting, he was 12 years old, and ever since then, his hunting has echoed the lessons of his late grandfather. 　　As someone balancing the grind of a 9 to 5, Jack has to work smarter to stay on top of the hunt. That means during preseason, he’s scoping out a new property and setting up...

　　We rolled into camp dusty, sweaty, and depleted as the sun sank. The end of a brutal day of bikepacking in the scorching heat of summer. I dragged MEC’s new Spark UL 2 tent out of my handlebar bag and shook it open. Within seconds, I had it staked out and pitched to perfection. 　　It’s rare that I can pitch...

　　There are big changes in the works at BMW — and we’ve finally gotten a good look at what’s coming with the debut of the 2026 iX3. Its the first of what’s promised to be a wide range of “Neue Klasse” models. 　　The iX3 is an all-electric SUV — or what BMW calls a Sport Activity Vehicle — that promises...

　　Ski brands have a bad habit of claiming one product can do everything. All-mountain skis are the worst offenders. Claims get made about a ski being “perfect” for powder, park, racing, backcountry touring, and freeride. And the new 2025-2026 Atomic Maverick 96 CTI has been entered as the brands latest “quiver of one.” 　　It’s just not true. Powder skis dominate...

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　　After 16 years, a crucial road to one of Montanas most beloved national parks is once again open to the public. Its a stunning win for land access that sparked immediate celebration among Montanas hunting and conservation groups. 　　The Bullwhacker Road has long been one of Montanas biggest ongoing battles between private landowners and public land advocates. Back in 2009,...

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　　Nemo Tracker Osmo UL: 48% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Nemo) Its rare to find deals on Nemo tents, let alone deals this big. The one- and two-person models of the Tracker Osmo UL tent are nearly half price. The one-person clocks in at 2 pounds, 11 ounces, with a floor area of 23 square feet. 　　OSMO is the brands proprietary fabric; the...