Its absolutely pitch black when I push the button. Surprise! I exclaim as a jolt of white light floods the inside of the wall tent. Two of my buddies grumble and roll away from the light — 4:30 a.m. comes early in elk hunting camp. 　　I click the button on the Duracell 2000 Lumen Tri-Power Lantern a couple more times,...

　　A man died Sunday morning as he rappelled off Devils Tower in Wyoming. Steward Phillip Porter, 21, was descending from a climb at 8:00 a.m. when he fell. Emergency responders arrived at 8:40 a.m. and declared the Eau Claire, Wisc., native dead at the scene. 　　His partner was stranded on the wall and was later rescued. 　　Porter and his climbing...

　　In the early days of Ruffwear, a handful of adventurous dogs were the heart and soul behind the brand’s creation. From ocean to mountain and every terrain in between, these iconic pups inspired founder Patrick Kruse to build products that would match their adventurous spirit. 　　On the cusp of the company’s 30th anniversary, Kruse reflected on the original Ruffwear dogs...

　　Learning how to sight in your compound bow may seem like a complicated process. All of the bells and whistles on bow sights these days can make it even more intimidating to mess with. In all honesty, it’s really not that hard. By following a few basic guidelines, you can sight in any compound bow with ease and be ready...

　　The picturesque landscape of Vermont is a wonder of the northeastern United States. Its stunning fall colors, historic cities, and quaint towns attract people from all over the world. 　　When most people think of Vermont, quaint and quiet outdoor experiences may be among the first that come to mind. While there is no shortage of relaxing farmstays, cozy inns, and...

　　I am excited by the promise of electric dirt bikes. Silently ripping through the woods or around a motocross track (in the middle of town!) without the noise and exhaust of internal combustion engines would eliminate many negatives associated with powersports. The heaps of torque common in electric powerplants also check the plus box. 　　Being an older rider, I cringe...

　　While smartphones will get the job done, they cant match the enhanced capabilities of a dedicated GPS device. Weve been putting the best handheld GPS to the test for close to a decade now, pulling together eight winners thatll get you where youre headed — no questions asked. 　　Knowing what youll use a GPS for is the first step in...

　　Electronic suspension control isnt new; FOX released its first version in 2018, but it was wired due to the latency in wireless signal transmission. Other bike suspension brands also offer electronically controlled suspension packages. But FOX created a new wireless signal transmission protocol for Live Valve Neo, claiming it the fastest in cycling. 　　FOX says it stripped away all nonessential...

　　As a critical connection between you and your bike, finding the best mountain bike shoes is very important. Good shoes provide stability, control, and protection while delivering power into the pedals and hopefully remaining comfortable in the process. 　　Different styles of riding have different demands with cross-country, trail, enduro, and gravity riders all seeking varying performance characteristics from their footwear....

　　Insoles were never something that were on my radar as a young hunter. I mean, why buy insoles when boots already come with them, right? These were my thoughts until I ran into a pair of boots that came with an insole that literally rubbed my foot raw. 　　Since then, I’ve tried my fair share of aftermarket insoles, with some...

　　As I zipped through the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (Terminal 2), I gleefully spun the hard-sided Roverlund Ready-to-Roll bag down the concourse. Like a figure skater linking triple lutzes to double axels, I kept twirling and whirling the bag ahead of me, its neon-yellow skateboard wheels silently carving up the linoleum. 　　Nimble had never been a criteria I considered when...

　　Avalanche beacons (also known as transceivers) are life-saving devices used by backcountry skiers and split boarders, mountaineers, hikers, or anyone venturing near or into avalanche terrain. We place a lot of emphasis on the type of skis, bindings, and boots you use for backcountry pursuits. However, rescue gear, like a beacon, is critical to survival, so why not choose the...