When I first saw the BOTE Rackham Aero Fischer, I thought, “That’s an inflatable paddleboard? No way!” I instantly knew I had to get my hands on one to test. It seemed like the perfect solution to my disdain for paddleboard fishing.  　　After BOTE shipped it to my doorstep, I’ve spent the latter half of the summer taking it fishing...

　　Hunting boots get you to the game. But when the moment of truth transpires, hunting gloves can become your best friend or worst enemy. Because when your target game species is in sight, your trigger finger becomes the most important necessity. 　　Gloves keep your hands warm, dry, and accessible. They are one of the most essential pieces of hunting apparel...

　　A lot of hardcore skiers pretend they don’t care about outerwear aesthetics. They’ll talk about breathability ratings and features and (maybe, under their breath) admit that they like the look of a ski jacket. 　　Yes, performance matters when it comes to your ski jacket, but it also matters if you like how a kit looks. Look good, feel good, ski...

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　　REI Labor Day Sale: Up to 30% Off 　　 　　(Photo/REI) From now until September 1, REI has all your outdoor essentials, from sleeping bags to packs, on sale for up to 30% off. 　　Co-op members can also get an extra 20% off one outlet item with code LABORDAY2025. For those looking to cut ounces — but not add dollars — check...

　　Emily Harrington wants to be clear: Shes just following in the footsteps of the women who redefined rock climbing.When Lynn Hill used just her hands and feet to scale all 3,000 feet of El Capitan in 1994, it was heralded as perhaps the most important ascent in the history of the sport, ushering in a new era of free climbing...

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　　Sometimes it can feel like you need a medical degree when shopping for shoes. Though many footwear companies now provide an arsenal of information on their running and hiking shoes, detailing features designed to match nearly every foot variation known to humans, most people don’t actually know what their foot type is. 　　I get it: I had to get rid...

　　It’s late summer, the hottest days of the year, and Im wearing a lot of wool clothing. In fact, Id argue its the best T-shirt material for warm weather you could buy. 　　Recently, I realized much of my favorite summer clothing from the past 2 years is made by wool brands. This isnt your usual wool is magic hype. These...

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