The Birdlime 1R 9.8 climbing rope follows a host of products that Edelrid has released to be more sustainable. From using bio-based and renewable raw materials to eliminating PFC/PCAs to reusing and recycling materials in production, Edelrid has made considerable efforts to improve climbing gear sustainability since 2019. 　　The Birdlime 1R 9.8 is currently the German brands coup de grace....

　　Nothing challenges a shoe like thru-hiking a long trail. On the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, you need the Goldilocks of hiking footwear: comfortable, breathable, lightweight, and durable. If that sounds like a tall order, it’s because it is, and most thru-hikers compromise by choosing comfort over durability, using trail runners that need to be replaced at least four times on...

　　Merino wool sweaters offer a lot to love. Soft, strong, naturally thermoregulating, anti-stink, and water-repellent — its hard to refute the natural properties of a merino wool sweater. So theres no doubt that in the outdoors, merino wool is a beloved staple. But $400 worth of love? 　　Vollebak, the bombastic builder of such oddities as a $3,000 wooden jacket, today...

　　Bear canisters are essential when youre hiking, backpacking, or otherwise traveling on foot through bear country.You might also hear them called bear safes, bear cans, or bear vaults. But those all describe the same piece of gear, serving the same important purpose: keeping your food and snacks out of Yogis paws. And the standard bear canister design hasnt changed much...

　　When I was 16 years old, my father’s mother, whom we called Meemaw, gave up the ghost. We all flew down to Fort Worth, where, per her wishes, my dad hosted a wake filled with live music, stiff cocktails, and loose stories. (Meemaw was, among other things, a former vaudeville performer and the sister of a legendary jazz drummer.) 　　The...

　　It had been snowing for over 24 hours, but the storm was set to clear out just in time for first light. My friend Jordi Tenas, who is a professional skier, and I had spent four days skiing and camping under the towering Cerro Torrecillas near Las Leñas Ski Resort in Argentina. It had been a dry winter in the...

　　Backcountry riders know how essential ski backpacks are for carrying avalanche rescue tools. Whether youre a skier, splitboarder, snowmobiler, or a resort hound, you know the value of a well-made winter pack. Other times, these packs carry a few energy bars and a water bottle or an extra pair of mittens. Picking the right ski pack for your day on...

　　The modern world of increasingly digitalized vehicles presents new challenges for the security industry. I recently drove an armored Audi RS 7 built by U.S. Armor Group, which featured plenty of James Bond gadgets for protection. 　　Learning about how U.S. Armor Group integrates bulletproof glass, pepper spray, a smoke machine, and electric shocking door handles took up plenty of my...

　　I’ve been roller bag carry-on curious for years. But until now, I just couldn’t find a piece robust or convenient enough to justify switching away from my tried-and-true backpack. Then I saw Pelican’s new ATX range of hard-sided luggage, and it’s already saved my bacon. 　　Going into this review, I was planning to try and demonstrate just how tough this...

　　Mostly, professional athletes are…kind of boring. Not because they’re fundamentally uninteresting. Rather, they’re too polished and are trained to spout canned and cliched nothing burger answers. But not professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy has a remarkable way of distilling her snowboarding adventures into lessons she uses to navigate challenges in life we all face, like becoming a parent and dealing...

　　A folding knife in your pocket is a cornerstone piece of preparedness for many folks outdoor adventures. It’s one of a handful of necessities no one should be without. 　　But as your time spent outdoors increases, the more likely youll be to find value in a fixed-blade knife. The simple fact is that, by design, a good fixed blade will...

　　More than 1,500 miles from home, I opened my trucks tailgate and pulled out the two-burner stove. As I started cooking dinner, waves crashed loudly on the rocky shore, a stones throw away. It was 4:30 p.m. 　　Moments earlier, Id peeled off my wetsuit and booties, and the sun was setting along Mexicos northern Baja California Peninsula. A couple of...