REI is well-known for its generous return policy. Co-op members have a year to return almost any product, even if its been used. That product then gets placed in the used gear section, where members can buy it at major discounts. 　　Whenever a customer returns a product, a sales associate creates a tag with the product info, the new discounted...

　　This article originally appeared on The Inertia. 　　Humans have become pretty reliable for leaving trash all over the place.From the deepest reaches of the ocean to the highest points on Earth, human-made debris has made its way into every nook, cranny, recess, niche, alcove, cubbyhole, opening, and any other word that shows up when I Google “synonym for nook.” 　　One...

　　As I inched through a sagebrush flat, I could feel the mule deer I was stalking 60 yards away grow more alert. My heavy Zamberlan boots were the culprit. Each step sounded like a crashing anvil in the silent landscape, and the deers ears perked up every time my foot hit the ground. I crouched down, untied the laces, and...

　　In a potentially unprecedented accident, a helicopter crashed this weekend after flying into a slackline in Arizona, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board. 　　On Jan. 2, emergency services received reports of a helicopter crash in Telegraph Canyon, a popular hiking and OHV area, according to a statement from the Pinal County Sheriffs Office. First responders to...

　　Usually, taking a middle-of-the-road approach in outdoor equipment doesnt work out well. Hybrid style products sound great in theory, but trying to take the best part of one thing and combine it with the best part of another often results in a product thats not good at anything, rather than good at everything. The Plano Diverge Gun case is the...

　　As I stood on the doorstep of the South Fork Lodge with the sun on the Eastern horizon, there was a slight bite to the air. Fall was just around the corner, and early mornings were no longer warm and toasty. I threw on the Free Fly Gridback Fleece Anorak Hoodie and sipped coffee while patiently waiting for the guide...

　　Waterfowl hunting is the most gear-intensive activity I participate in — boats, decoys, guns, waders, jackets, calls, etc. And dont even get me started on all the extra equipment and expense that comes with a gun dog. Its a lot. The last thing Ive ever wanted to do was add a niche bag, like the Drake Waterfowl Large Blind Bag,...

　　Duck hunting is demanding work. Early mornings, gear maintenance, and a long to-do list to execute a perfect hunt are all part of the deal. Usually, youre doing it in frigid, wet conditions. Sometimes it all comes together, and other times its a complete bust. Yes, its fun, but anyone saying its not work clearly hasnt spent much time doing...

　　Ram has finally figured out how to give the Power Wagon a Cummins diesel engine. All it had to do was drop one of the trucks signature features. 　　But if youre OK with trading some actual pulling power — in the form of an electric winch — in favor of some stump-pulling torque, then the 2027 Ram Power Wagon diesel...

　　For decades, it was Americas family hauler of choice. Now, is the station wagon dead in the U.S.? Volvo, a brand that has championed the longroof for almost its entire existence, is now out of the game. And that cant be a good sign for the cargo-friendly car. 　　73 Years of Swedish Wagons 　　 　　Seven generations of Volvo wagons; (photo/Volvo)...

　　Coming from someone who has spent decades wearing waterproof gear, I was surprised to find the FORLOH AllClima Soft Shell Jacket incredibly waterproof and wind-resistant, yet still silent as I tramped all over Montana, field-testing it and trying to find this year’s muley. 　　This jacket ran the gamut of weather with me — sun and sweat, rain, hail, snow —...

　　Finally, an affordable off-road sports car. Its called the Kuhl Outroad GR86, and its the RWD alternative to a Porsche 911 Dakar or Lamborghini Sterrato with a few zeros cut from the price tag. 　　This Time, GR Stands for Gravel-Ready 　　 　　(Photo/Kuhl-Japan) At its heart, this is Toyotas GR86 sports car lifted and made more rugged. Its an answer to...