This years wet weather has turned both my cucumber and tomato plants into wild and massive mutations. I’ve also been processing a ton of wood for campfires to keep the mosquitos at bay and stretching the summer nights out a little longer. 　　Throughout all of this, I have had a singular knife hanging off my belt to get these jobs...

　　Summer shandies theyre hit or miss, expressed Paul Pabst moments before taking his first sip. Some are too lemonade-y, he continued. If I wanted to get a lemonade, Id get a lemonade. 　　Well, if that doesnt hook you, were not sure what will. Shiner Lemonade Shandy is a seasonal beer that comes from the famous Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas....

　　In today’s fast-paced world, our lives are often consumed by the constant buzz of technology, work obligations, and never-ending to-do lists. 　　Between scrolling through social media, answering emails, and attending video meetings, its easy to lose sight of the simple pleasures that make life meaningful. But every now and then, it’s crucial to hit the brakes, or as we like...

　　Recyclable carbon wheels have been around for a few years. However, until HUNTs H-Cyclo, they differed in construction and physical properties relative to traditional carbon bicycle wheels, frames, and forks. 　　HUNT Bike Wheel has seemingly solved the Rubiks cube, allowing the brand to recycle traditional thermoset carbon wheels back into materials that can form other carbon parts. The British brand...

　　For the first time in its 86-year history, the National Ski Patrol (NSP) is expanding its credentialing to include working patrollers with current first responder certifications. Now, patrollers with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications can become NSP members without going through an Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course. 　　NSP hopes to grow its membership base by...

　　Finally, TruckHouse has finished and revealed the interior of its latest expedition camper, the Carbon BCR. Oh, and you can place your order now, as production has begun. 　　Inside the carbon camper body on this Ram-based machine full of AEV upgrades is a beautiful high-end living space ready for extended off-grid adventures. It features such things as a king-size bed,...

　　Waders are essential to take your fishing to the next level. The best fishing waders allow you to stay in the water longer, keeping you protected and comfortable while you continue casting for your dream trout. 　　Our expert testers have donned waders for over twenty years in some of the most coveted fishing waters in the United States. Theyve experienced...

　　A family of three, including an infant just 3 months old, was rescued in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas on Aug. 20 after running out of water. The parents, both 23, alerted park rangers of their distress sometime around 4:15 p.m., according to a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) press release. They were experiencing signs of dehydration and...

　　Another significant aspect of the 2024 MADE Bike Show was the extraordinary artistic talent that merged with blue-collar skills like welding, brazing, and painting. This combination churned out two-wheeled works of art that demanded long stares and bewildered scrutiny. 　　Although these eye-candy bicycles sometimes employed modern technologies, the visual tractor beam emanating from these builds made me stop in my...

　　My climbing partner and I leaned back against a makeshift rock windbreak, looking out over the southern Gore Range just above treeline. We nervously monitored a deep black wall of cloud creeping toward us from the south, drenching and engulfing everything in its path in darkness. 　　It started with a burst of heavy hail. That sent us diving into the...

　　Brand collaborations can sometimes feel like low-hanging fruit— but well still snatch these limited-edition gear runs as soon as they drop. Yes, its a bit silly that Merrell is releasing three different pairs of House of the Dragon-themed trail runners, or that Xtratuf just dropped a huge collection of boots for football fans. 　　But you know what? Merrell still makes...

　　I was talking with a friend about his watch a few years ago when I was fairly new to the hobby of watch collecting. It had been a gift from his wife for their wedding back in 2017 and he wore it every day. The original leather strap had become worn and a bit cracked in some places near the...