Theres no doubt that China makes some of the best drones around — and HOVERAir is quickly proving itself the next disruptor of this fast-evolving industry. 　　In 2023, the company successfully crowdfunded the HOVERAir X1 on Indiegogo. The self-flying drone received widespread praise for making drone photography more accessible to the public via an easy user interface. An ability to...

...

...

　　As a working photographer, I am always looking for ways to travel light. But fitting camera gear, toiletries, and 2 days of clothes into one backpack usually feels like a stretch. With the Nomatic McKinnon 35L Camera Backpack, I managed it easily without feeling like I sacrificed anything. Sure, it felt heavy when fully loaded, but this pack is built...

　　The Red Paddle Wild MSL standup paddleboard is a whitewater paddlers dream. When I first unrolled the Wild, its stout 34-inch width and prominent nose rocker immediately caught my eye. This wasnt the typical flatwater standup paddleboard. 　　Built with experienced river-riders in mind, this premium 9′6″ board screamed technical agility and durability — two traits needed for river time and...

　　Columbia worked incredibly hard to make a jacket so soft. The brand jokes that its Amaze Puff jacket is so soft and cozy, it might need a warning label. 　　The Columbia Amaze Puff insulated jackets are packed full of responsibly sourced down and have an ultra-soft, weather-resistant nylon shell fabric. Beyond that, the jackets have several thoughtful design elements that...

　　I’m all about clothes that serve multiple purposes. My closet is filled with specialized jackets and shoes for skiing, trail running, rock climbing, and fly fishing. So, when I find gear I can wear across various outdoor activities without sacrificing comfort or performance, I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot. 　　That’s exactly what I got with the Patagonia Capilene Cool...

...

...

...

　　In the U.S., online knife retailers like Blade HQ, Knife Center, and Smoky Mountain Knife Works fulfill most folks knife and tool wants and needs. However, in Europe, there is a singular purveyor of seemingly endless knife, tool — even outdoor gear — products: Knivesandtools.com. 　　From knives and tools to flashlights and binoculars, its among the biggest retailers of its type across...

　　More than a century after Henry Ford revolutionized the auto industry with the world’s first moving assembly line, the Detroit automaker announced Monday it has come up with a completely new way of designing, engineering and, yes, manufacturing automobiles. 　　The work of a small “skunkworks” team based out of Long Beach, Calif., the project was put in motion by Ford...