Skinning up Cameron Pass, the cool crisp air blew through the trees, and snow floated above me. The new Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Pack fit seamlessly on my back as I cut a skin track up the mountain. The pack carried all my gear, clothes, and food — it was almost an extension of myself, moving freely with me as...

　　While sitting on the boat ramp at the end of an eventful day on the water, my snobby fly-fishing buddy turned to me and said, Let me see that thing. The thing he was referring to was the Shimano Compre Lite Spinning Rod in my hand. I handed it over and watched with a smirk as he guiltily flipped the...

　　My family eats a ton of ground meat. Its so versatile, and it cooks up quickly, a big plus while trying to keep up with two kids. We use it to make everything from tacos and spaghetti to burgers, sausages, and rice bowls. As a hunter, I harvest our meat myself, and, with our love for ground meat, a significant...

　　Plenty of Americans still might not even recognize an Ineos when they see one on the road. But the off-road and overlanding crowd should know this upstart automaker well by now. 　　Surprisingly, Ineos can report with pride that after two model years on sale, over 12,000 vehicles now roam the United States. That’s out of 30,000 sold globally after originally...

　　It was a ski day that started before the sun was up due to an oncoming storm. I chose Helly Hansen’s Emiko Shell Pants, knowing they’d be able to protect me from whatever dropped from above, be it snow or, more likely this early in the season, rain. Sure enough, when the downpour started with frigid wind, my legs were protected as I...

　　Cold plunge and chiller combos often cost $3,000 or more, which is why durability should be a factor when considering one. Often, a chiller will go out, or the tub itself can crack or degrade over time, especially when exposed to the elements. A cracked tub can throw that $3,000 investment right out the window. Which is why, when I...

　　Though my girlfriend sat right in front of me on a wide patch of rock in Stone Mountain Park, her vision of the world soared high above. Id rigged up this fancy new drone on a sunny December day in Georgia, and without any tutorial, handed her the controls and goggles. 　　As the drone flew hundreds of feet above us,...

　　Ive been hooked since the moment I hopped on my first e-bike.It didnt take long to realize that I needed a rack that could handle the extra pounds. 　　Thats why I decided to test the newKüatPiston Ion. This beefed-up hitch bike rack offers premium security. Its two-bike compatible and can securely hold everything from heavy e-bikes to lightweight pedal bikes....

　　The U.S. business community is challenging President Trumps tariffs — and many outdoor brands are joining the ranks. More than 1,000 businesses have now filed lawsuits over Trumps increased taxation of goods produced overseas, Forbes reported last week. 　　Many U.S. companies rely on materials produced abroad, even if the products are ultimately assembled in the U.S. That has led to...

　　In the waning light on a chilly Wyoming evening, I lowered my head to the ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16X44 Riflescope, took aim at a distant target, and fired. GONG! Thats a hit. I adjusted my elevation turret more and took aim at a 600-yard target. GONG! Another hit. 　　I smiled and got up from my seat. After only a few...

　　Its a little too easy (at least for me) to dismiss alarming weather events. But theres no denying that much of the country is about to get hit by a serious winter storm — and nothing reminds you of the importance of solid gear like a bone-chilling freeze. 　　With several months of winter still ahead for many of us, its...

　　Vision while skiing is funky. You dont think about it until you dont have it. And when you dont have it, you really wish you did. 　　Those were the thoughts bopping through my head while lapping fast groomers at Highlands Ski Resort in Aspen, Colo. Skiing in the Sweet Protection Clockwork RIG Reflect Goggles, I found myself focusing less on...