Other than Athena, who, according to legend, sprung from the head of Zeus fully formed and ready for combat, TJ Schwarz’s debut in the knife world has been nothing short of remarkable. Since the release of his first two designs for Koenig Knives (the Arius and the Zenaida) when he was around age 22, his portfolio of work has been...

　　I’ve spent decades shaving weight — grams off a bike build, scrutinizing pack weight before a climb. Weight kills performance. Every. Single. Time. 　　But I didn’t truly understand how dramatically weight affects a vehicle until I drove my empty cargo van home from the dealer. 　　The Lightbulb Moment 　　 　　This van had massively upgraded suspension, but it still didnt handle...

　　DirtHammer is a new choice for anyone looking to buy or sell a UTV. Its a new auction site dedicated to enthusiast-focused UTVs. Think Bring-a-Trailer for UTVs. 　　The new site was co-founded by a group that includes two former editors from UTV Driver, and it has a list of investors that includes some big names in motorsports. 　　Forget About Online...

　　Well, it looks like were one step closer to a cyberpunk future. On Thursday,Nike announced four new products to reaffirm a commitment to innovation of outdoor gear. 　　Its big releases include a lightweight jacket that looks like an astronaut fashion show (and indeed, some athletes will be sporting at this winters Olympic Games), neuroscience-based shoes that aim to give athletes...

　　As I hiked through the cool fall air, surrounded by the golden, changing leaves, I barely registered the temperature. The crisp autumn air, which had dipped into the 30s, was no match for my La Sportiva Lumina 200 Down Jacket. For the October hike I was on, it was almost overkill. 　　Half of this jackets weight is filled with 1,000...

　　One of the most unspoiled wildernesses in North America is once again open for oil and gas drilling. On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Trump administration finalized plans to offer the coastal plains of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as drilling leases for oil and gas companies. 　　The move renews a longtime fight over drilling in this jewel of the...

　　This week, three lucky winners will receive a pair of Bunny Boot VBX MAX boots from Alaska Gear Company. Built for Arctic conditions, these boots have a fully waterproof design, multilayered insulation, and a rugged sole to hold up to both the cold and rugged terrain. They retail for $389 a pair. 　　Learn more about the prize below and enter...

　　Backcountry: Yakima CookOut 2-Burner Stove: 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Yakima) You might associate Yakima with roof racks, but the brand also makes stoves and other camping supplies. Save $60 on its two-burner stove, which has a high-BTU design that can boil water quickly or get a chef-level sear on a steak. 　　Shop Yakima Stove REI: Sea to Summit Ether Light XT...

　　The original version of this story was published oniRunFar. 　　This year’s edition of the race that started the backyard ultramarathon craze, the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, saw Sarah Perry of the U.K. set a new women’s record of 95 “yards,” totaling 395.8 miles (637.0 kilometers). 　　Perry exceeded the prior women’s record of 87 yards, or 362 miles (583.3 kilometers),...

　　It was 8:55 a.m., and I was trying my darndest to get out of the tree as quickly as possible. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, I reminded myself. At the base of the tree, I took off my insulating jacket and bibs, put my climbing sticks together, and placed them in the Badlands 2200 backpack. With the cinch of...

　　Folding saws can be something of an obsession for folks who cut and prune trees at home, camp, or on trail. In fact, I have amassed a bit of a collection over the years: an ARS 210DX for my day pack, a Silky Saws Gomboy Curve 240 Outback Edition for my multiday pack, an Agawa Canyon Boreal 24 saw for...

　　As we headed down into Smith Rock State Park, moody clouds swirled overhead. The rain was holding out for now, but we knew our weather window would be brief. Our objective was to do a short multi-pitch climb, so I stuffed my ultralight The North Face Papsura Jacket into a small pack to take up the route. 　　Sure enough, drops...