Photography can already be an expensive pursuit, so dropping a small fortune on a camera backpack often feels like an added burden after investing heavily in gear. Still, protecting that investment is essential, which means finding a bag that’s not only affordable but truly worth it. 　　While it doesn’t come loaded with all the high-end features you’d find in premium...

　　With my foot firmly on the brake, I stab the throttle of the Panamera 4 e-Hybrid and listen to revs climb to 4,800 rpm. I release the brake, and the Porsche seemingly lifts its front axle off the ground as it bolts off, pulling hard to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. 　　Launch control and plug-in hybrids don’t often go...

　　When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in the fall of 2024, the damage was devastating. But while most people sought safety, members of the Linville-Central Rescue Squad headed straight into the disaster zone. Technical training and long hours of practice enabled the all-volunteer team to provide critical response and support during the area’s catastrophic flooding. 　　The event was unprecedented,...

　　If you subscribe to the notion that national parks are America’s best idea, you need to visit ground zero. Not only is Yellowstone the country’s oldest national park, it’s also still as wild as they come. 　　In this 2.2 million-acre park—larger than some states—the very ground bubbles and steams, fueling the highest concentration of geysers in the world. Wildlife like...

　　Madison Junction is a special spot for anglers visiting Yellowstone National Park. It’s where the Gibbon and Firehole rivers meet, marking the beginning of the renowned Madison River. For Joe Moore, founder of Big Sky Anglers, and Austin Campbell, a Colorado-based fly-fishing guide, it’s also the perfect wild habitat to seek out Yellowstone cutthroat trout and bask in the beauty...

　　With more than 50 miles of interconnected trails and a thriving road biking scene, Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the best under-the-radar cycling scenes in the Southeast. Local Greg Lawrence has been biking here for nearly a decade. 　　I bought my first bike because I was tired of driving around looking for parking, says Lawrence. I didnt realize I...

　　I’ve spent many nights in a standard sling-style hammock. For a long time, I believed that sling hammock camping was the pinnacle of outdoor sleeping, as its ergonomic, comfortable, and minimalist. But recently, I discoveredthe Haven Tent hammock, and Ive realized thatthose sling hammocks were just an evolutionary step to the next (more refined) expression. 　　I’ve taken various versions of...

　　As the co-manager of road and trail running shoe testing for Outside, I receive almost every new shoe released. Despite the hundred or so running shoes in my office, however, I recently found myself buying running shoes in a store. My teenage son, currently a men’s size 12 and still growing, started high school track season and needed a new...

　　Colorados gray wolf reintroduction program has encountered another setback. On May 31, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) received a mortality alert for a male wolf, designated 2507, in the states northwest region. This wolf, relocated from British Columbia in January 2025, is the sixth to die this year and the ninth since the reintroduction initiative began in December 2023. 　　Ongoing...

　　It may be inspired by fiction, but HBO’s The Last of Us has a funny way of making me ask serious questions about real life. And Season 2, with its Seattle setting, has me wondering: Would this city really be the best place to live out the apocalypse? Given all the zombie drama, The Last of Us doesn’t exactly showcase...

　　Night Before the Trail Run Nonalcoholic IPAs deliver punchy hop flavor with none of the hangover, and an explosion of new NA beer brands over the past five years means there’s more variety and quality than ever. Whether your preferred IPA tastes classic and bitter or hazy and tropical, store shelves are full of booze-free options that are ready to...

　　Let’s be honest: Arc’teryx has become synonymous with high-performance, premium-priced gear. And the Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck LS and Bottoms are no exception. After putting these womens base layers through everything from powder laps in Aspen Snowmass to ski tours at Colorado’s Mayflower Gulch, I came away seriously impressed. 　　These aren’t just base layers you toss on for a...