Wildfires destroy thousands of homes in the U.S. every year. According to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC), in 2022 alone, these outdoor blazes destroyed 1,261 residences nationwide. As this trend continues to increase, more homes are at risk, and firefighting technologies are evolving to keep pace. 　　Sonic Fire Tech is exactly such a system. This futuristic home fire defense...

　　A roomy and tough carry-on bag is the only surefire way to prevent an airline from losing your luggage and sending your trip into a tailspin. As one of those weirdos like me who refuse to travel with checked luggage, I was intrigued by Victorinox’s Mythic Frequent Flyer Carry-On Business ($543). 　　Like the multitools that Victorinox is known for, there’s...

　　Mandi Blewett had been operating an angling lodge on British Columbias Dean River for a decade when the flood came. In 2010, record rains deluged the region, and the river spilled over its banks. The torrent was so violent that it altered the course of the river, which slithered toward their home and business. 　　It was running right in front...

　　Your snowboard boots are the most important piece of gear in your setup — no exaggeration. They directly connect you to your board. The right pair can make or break your day on the mountain. 　　A good boot should deliver the perfect balance of comfort, support, and response, whether you’re carving groomers, sending park jumps, or exploring backcountry lines. 　　But...

　　There’s this one distinct section of my favorite touring zone that confounds most layering strategies. It’s about an hour into the tour and nearly 2,000 vertical feet into the climbing when the forest yields to an icy wind-battered ridgeline that bends up even steeper. The topography creates a frigid micro-climate of wind and tundra. Yet I consistently overheat in a...

　　Play Detours defined this adventure-filled competition, whether teams ripped into first place or grinned their way into dead last. In the finale of Toyotas Destination Detour, the challenges heat up between Team 4Runner, Team Tacoma, and Team Land Cruiser. Each team ticked their checklists left and right as they raced to the 5 oclock deadline — and the $10,000 prize....

　　Saguaro National Park (SNP) is renowned for its striking desert landscapes and towering cacti. However, the park will soon have even more for visitors to explore. 　　On Dec. 16, local authorities approved the National Park Services bid to purchase 400.82 additional acres of land. SNP is now hopeful of expanding and protecting more of this unique desert region in the...

　　Mercedes-Benz might have just figured out the only way to one-up the G-Wagen. If you want to outdo your army truck off-roader that has transformed into a $200,000 luxury statement, the only way to go is more. 　　Enter the most luxurious Unimog ever created. To mark 80 years of the truck that was half tractor and ultimate workhorse, Mercedes-Benz Special...

　　Backcountry: Smith 4D MAG ChromaPop Goggles: Up to 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Smith) The bold lens colors of Smiths ChromaPop Goggles arent just for style. They also boost contrast and clarity, even in dim conditions and changing light. And now you can save up to $140 on this winter sports essential. 　　Shop Smith Goggles REI: REI Co-op Magma 850 Down Hoodie:...

　　Presented by Ram Trucks 　　 　　In my hunting crew, we have a varied set of individuals who come from different backgrounds with wildly different experiences. We have friends who spend all year hunting, and others who do more fishing than hunting, but they also go out on annual big game trips. 　　Despite their differences, they have core commonalities: they are...

　　What does adventure do to the human brain? According to the value metrics calculated from the six athletes competing in the Toyota Destination Detour challenge, adventure impacts the human brain in hugely positive ways. Completing challenges in Toyota Trucks across gorgeous California landscapes doesnt hurt, either. 　　In this second episode of the Toyota Destination Detour, the three teams of athletes...

　　As I shivered in the predawn darkness, the need for a caffeine hit was overwhelming. I was groggy and tired from back-to-back days of whitetail hunting, and prime time was fast approaching. My head wasnt in the game, and it needed to be. 　　Twenty feet in the air, I shifted in my tree saddle and started digging through my pack,...