It took me a while to get behind automatic knives. In fact, if I wasn’t gifted a Benchmade AFO II many moons ago, I may never have started using it. Automatics are complicated and if something goes wrong with them, you could be left with a paperweight when you really need a reliable knife (thankfully, that hasnt happened to me...

　　If youre in deep trouble, Deep Orange might be able to save you. Deep Orange 15 is a just-launched semi-autonomous rescue vehicle from the U.S. Army and Clemson University. It promises to let the driver help the injured while it drives them both to an emergency medical center, or even let the driver stay somewhere else for a little while...

　　The future of the brand Genuine Guide Gear is uncertain after a debt restructuring process was announced this week. Known to its clientele of backcountry skiers as simply G3 the Canadian outfitter has been around for nearly 20 years. However, on August 9, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered accounting firm Deloitte to take over the companys assets, court...

　　Going backpacking? Well, there are about a trillion guides for which widget will make an imperceptible improvement to your hike. You may not need a tri-folding pour over kit, but were certain you’ll need a backpack. Choosing the right backpack can make or break your vacation, your honeymoon, or your thru-hike. Here’s an expert’s advice designed to make the choice...

　　The community of Sylmar is on alert after a mountain lion attacked and killed a pet pitbull while out on a walk with her owners, a neighborhood notice confirmed. 　　In the early morning hours of Sunday, August 11, the owners and the rescued pit bull — named Gigi — were on a walk in their neighborhood when the mountain lion attacked. The...

　　Take a classic and iconic 44, restore it, and add properly updated modern amenities and an electric drivetrain. What you get is the Kindred EV Bronco. 　　This latest vehicle offering from Kindred Motorworks is making its debut at Monterey Car Week, specifically at Hagerty’s Motorlux event. The Mare Island, Calif., company is hoping to make a splash with its latest...

　　I dont know about you, but Im ready to get past the summer. Temperatures have been brutal, and the thought of fall weather finally cooling down the hemisphere sounds pretty great. 　　Outdoor brands are clearly looking forward to it as well, with plenty of new fall collections. This week, that means Free Fly duds for anglers, Badlands sexy new fleece...

　　Firefighters deal with extreme situations that go far beyond putting out fires. They not only have to deal with intense physical demands, but they also have to be able to perform emergency medicine and rescues under extreme mental pressures. That experience is a big part of whats made Emma Cook-Clark such a force of nature on the ultrarunning circuit. 　　Cook-Clark...

　　With all the choices in tire variables that brands offer, most mountain bikers have little reason to want more. But Schwalbe released radial mountain bike tires last week, and the announcement raised my eyebrow. So what does this offer in an already incredibly expansive mountain bike tire market? 　　To understand the potential advantages of a radial mountain bike tire, a...

　　At the end of March, Sunny Stroeer became the first woman in history to complete the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) on skis. She finished this self-supported ultramarathon in 29 days, 23 hours, and 6 minutes, less than 1 hour under the 30-day cutoff. 　　To top it all off, until this year, she never considered herself a skier. But after...

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　　Imagine this: It’s a crisp Saturday morning, and you’re gearing up for a weekend of fishing with friends. The sun is just peeking over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the water. You can feel the excitement in the air as you load your gear onto the boat. 　　As you step onto the deck, you need footwear that can...