For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. 　　Every ounce you cut from pack weight will make you faster and more comfortable on a backpacking trip. But switching to a lighter setup can be daunting, and commercially made...

　　If you spend much time around anglers, youll notice one thing fast: We love gear almost as much as we love fishing. Nowhere is that more obvious than at ICAST, the place where shiny new toys and serious innovations collide. 　　One of the highlights of any show is the on the water day. That means casting rods and messing around...

　　While design has always been important, in an age of virtually perfect machining and do-everything steels, design is the single most important part of knives, and all consumer products in general. 　　The Dako, an Eddy Martinez design produced by Kansept Knives, is superb, with very solid fundamentals. It marks his first collab with a company, though he does sell his...

　　Many years ago, during a high-angle rescue course, I was introduced to the KISS principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid. The idea is that systems tend to function best when they’re kept simple rather than made unnecessarily complex. It’s a design philosophy rooted in practicality, and it applies surprisingly well to gear. 　　The REI Co-op Trailmade Pants ($70) are a great...

　　It took one week for a naturally occurring wildfire at Grand Canyon National Park to grow from a low-level threat to a full-on disaster. On July 4, a lightning strike ignited a wildfire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. 　　A few days later, park officials said they were monitoring the 10-acre blaze, and would manage it as...

　　Nissans Leaf has just gone through a bigger transformation than a tree leaf getting ready for fall. For the brand, its a risk, its an opportunity, and for the head of the project, its a chance to shine. 　　I spoke with Giovanny Arroba, VP of Nissan Design Europe and the lead in the design of the 2025 Leaf. He talked...

　　Dyneema is one of the most trusted and technical materials used in outdoor gear today. It is 15 times stronger than steel, light enough to float on water, and extremely resistant to tearing. Particularly among the ultralight crowd, this ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fabric has been a favorite in lightweight tents and backpacks since the 90s. Now, this pinnacle of ultralight...

　　Two surfers. Five towns. One electric ride. Welcome to the South Bay Surf Showdown — part surf competition, part relay, all in the name of glory. 　　Local favorite Hunter Jones and NorCal contender Dane Anderson face off in this one-of-a-kind competition. Riding two of Segway’s new Xyber e-bikes, the contestants race more than 11 miles up the coast from Torrance...

　　I’ve spent a lot of time over the years lugging my bikes up flights of stairs, shifting around elevators to give confused colleagues more space, or struggling to find a place in a building to park them where I wouldn’t have to worry about theft or damage. 　　So if you’re anything like me, you’ve looked at Brompton folding commuter bikes...

　　My paddleboard was deflating, and the waves were getting bigger. As I navigated the whitewater of the Roaring Fork River, my feet wobbled and bounced on the unstable surface. I turned a corner, my eyes growing wide as the next swell came into view. 　　I felt my board being pulled into it, turning sideways, and I knew I was going...

　　Craving a vacation that gets your heart pumping and your jaw dropping? From iconic trail races and once-a-year wildflower hikes to surreal bike routes through desert canyons and alpine lakes, these outdoor adventures offer more than just a workout — they also deliver full-on woah moments. 　　Whether you’re chasing finish lines, summits, or sweeping switchbacks, these run, hike, and bike...

　　Craving a vacation that gets your heart pumping and your jaw dropping? From iconic trail races and once-a-year wildflower hikes to surreal bike routes through desert canyons and alpine lakes, these outdoor adventures offer more than just a workout — they also deliver full-on whoa moments. 　　Whether you’re chasing finish lines, summits, or sweeping switchbacks, these run, hike, and bike...