Your favorite outdoor spot has a scent. Take a moment and think about it: the plants and flowers, the smell of the rain-soaked or sun-baked earth, the brine of waves, even wafting notes of the food, spices, and foliage of nearby towns. 　　I grew up in Northern California—Marin County, which is located in the San Franciso Bay Area, to be exact....

　　Old Town is pushing paddling (and pedaling) innovation to new horizons with its 2025 fleet. Known for marrying tradition with cutting-edge technology, Old Towns latest lineup offers five new kayaks designed to elevate both fishing adventures and leisurely days on the water. 　　The Sportsman Series gets a significant upgrade with two robust 12-foot models, the PDL 120 PRO and ePDL+...

　　Weve been deep in the backcountry for years, and our team of guides and iterant wanderershas tested the best satellite messengers on both professional and casual expeditions. Besides getting lost, we keyed in on the most important features youll need to get the message out and found the seven ideal devices for any situation. 　　Weve put each device through its...

　　I’m off-route while wearing the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers on a 4-day backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies. I’ve been bushwhacking for hours through brutal terrain. Thick willows keep smacking me in the face. Thorny bushes (wild rose?) keep snagging on my jacket and pants. The rocky surface below my feet is unstable, and I’ve fallen more than a...

　　With more and more electric pickups on the road, it makes sense that there will be more electric trucks off of the road. iKamper and EV-builder Rivian are working to make camping, exploring, and generally getting out into the great outdoors a little easier for you. 　　The Rivian x iKamper RTT is a new Skycamp Mini designed to work with...

　　Utah is raising nonresident hunting fees across the board, with some costs set to double. The fee increases, effective July 1, 2025, come as part of Senate Bill 8, which aims to support wildlife management and conservation efforts. While these changes are designed to boost funding for these initiatives, they’re stirring up concerns about affordability and access for out-of-state hunters....

　　The course has won the 2025 Barkley Marathons. 　　Or really, we should say the winner is race founder Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. For the first time since 2022, there are no finishers at the Barkley Marathons. Three-time finisher John Kelly completed loop three in 39 hours, 50 minutes, and 27 seconds in the wee hours of Thursday morning, Barkley Marathons...

　　In the 2023 adidas commercial The Ridiculous Run, a young woman steps into a dark urban street to start a night run. She opens her phone to see her location, and then joins a group of other women flanked by motorcycles, cars, and even a uniformed guardian on a horse. 　　This may look ridiculously unnecessary, the commercial tells us, but...

　　Surf champ Kelly Slater didnt just test the latest board shorts for his brand Outerknown — he also helped design them himself. 　　As the second generation of the brands Apex trunks, Outerknowns Apex Evolution Surf Trunks are the result of years of testing to meet Slaters highly specific demands. In addition to three upgrades requested by the surfing GOAT himself,...

　　Gravity is the constant enemy in climbing, and lessening its effects is the primary consideration for high-end sport climbing. The rope is one of the largest contributors to climbing weight, increasing as you progress up the route. Tying into the Edelrid Siskin 8.6 Eco Dry cuts weight and could add confidence to redpoint attempts at the limit. 　　Edelrids claim of...

　　Vehicles are tools for adventure, and our editors use them constantly to support our love of the outdoors and gear testing. Outdoor pursuits take time and energy. While they fuel the soul, they often empty the proverbial piggy bank. What that equates to, more often than not, is having a vehicle that is old, well-loved, and often costs less than...

　　Every year, Sherpas find a route through Everest’s dangerous Khumbu Icefall, installing the fixed ropes that paying clients will follow to the summit. But by using drones this spring to guide them, theyll no longer have to hunt for passage through trial and error. 　　For the first time, cargo drones will now scout ahead of these Icefall Doctors, finding the...