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Jan 5, 2026

A Serious Front-Zip Hunting Wader That Won’t Wreck Your Budget: Drake Guardian Elite HND Review

　　The price of duck hunting waders is getting out of hand. When SITKA entered the game with a premium wader, it seemed like every manufacturer followed suit with price hikes. 　　Unfortunately, unlike SITKA, most manufacturers werent creating a product that justified higher prices. In fact, Ive been saying for years that outside of the Delta Pros, duck hunting wader manufacturers...

Jan 5, 2026

20 Years of Wild Off-Road Racing: A Look Inside the Evolution of King of the Hammers

　　This year marks the official 20th anniversary of King of the Hammers (KoH), an off-road racing extravaganza that takes place each year in Johnson Valley, Calif. Perhaps most famous for spawning Ultra4 vehicles built for the gnarliest four-wheeling. KoH also includes high-speed desert running in trophy trucks, UTVs, and motorcycles — but rocks are always part of the equation. 　　Every...

Jan 5, 2026

The Perfect Balance of Protection and Breathability: Kings Camo XKG Field Pant Review

　　Ive burned through over a dozen pairs of upland bird-hunting pants over the last 6 years. You really ask a lot from a set of chap-style pants like the Kings Camo XKG Field Pants. 　　They need to be the most durable pants in your closet, capable of withstanding miles of briar patches, taking a beating from cattail sloughs, and protecting...

Jan 5, 2026

The F-150 of Flannels: MuskOx Field Grand Flannel Review

　　If I asked you to think of what a flannel is, most would likely think of a soft, chunky cotton shirt with a bold plaid pattern. No snaps. No eccentric trim. No handcrafted embroidery. It’s a white Ford truck with heated seats. It’s not going to blow any doors off. It just “is.” Durable. Capable. Dependable. 　　When conjuring up the...

Jan 5, 2026

Colorado Woman Killed in Suspected Mountain Lion Attack

　　Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack on the Crosier Mountain Trail in unincorporated Larimer County. At around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, hikers reported seeing a mountain lion near an adult woman lying unresponsive on the trail. When they approached, they scared off the animal by throwing rocks and found the woman without...

Jan 5, 2026

Underwater Scooter, New Arc’teryx Shoes, Mini Casio Watches, and More Emerging Gear

　　If your 2026 New Years resolution is to spend more time outside during the winter, this weeks Emerging Gear is for you. A bunch of brands put out fresh new gear to help you conquer the cold. 　　Arcteryxs slick new trail runner with built-in gaiter promises to be snow-proof, and Ortovox innovated the classic hardshell by adding merino wool inserts....

Jan 5, 2026

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Set of Heatwave Base Layers From Seirus

　　This week, two lucky winners will receive a Seirus Heatwave Base Layer Set (top and bottom) of their choosing. The same warming tech in its glove liners is now available in four styles of baselayers designed for different conditions. The prize is valued up to $250, depending on the set. 　　Learn more about the Serius Heatwave base layers below and...

Jan 5, 2026

2027 Ram TRX Regains Apex Predator Status: Less Money, More Power Than Raptor R

　　The beast is back. Ram Trucks has just made the return of its TRX official, but this isnt the same truck as before. 　　It has evolved, with a new supercharged Hemi V8 that makes it the most powerful production pickup ever. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX has one heck of a name, but its also going to have one...

Jan 5, 2026

Gold-Infused, Ultrasonic Duck Plumes: Zenbivy Ultralight Sleep System Promises Warmth & Water Resistance

　　While some brands are just starting to use Muscovy down in insulated products, Zenbivy has been doing it for years. But the brand claims its latest rollouts take the power of Muscovy fill even further. Going into 2026, Zenbivy will offer two new ultralight Muscovy technologies, which it says represent the future of Muscovy Down. 　　Muscovy down, for those unfamiliar,...

Jan 5, 2026

Own a Piece of Ski History — Or the Whole Thing: ‘Vintage Ski World’ Up for Sale

　　Tucked away on the edge of town in Carbondale, Colo., is a goldmine of ski history, memorabilia, and sick vintage gear. The warehouse is challenging to find, even when you know where it is. But follow the signs toward Vintage Ski World to an innocuous warehouse door, and beyond it youll find Richard Allen, 73, and his unbelievable collection of...

Jan 5, 2026

On Strike: Iconic Ski Resort Closes Indefinitely Amid Labor Dispute

　　In a growing sign of the labor movements rise in the outdoor industry, a strike of the Telluride Ski Patrol has shut down Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. 　　The unions workers voted to reject the resort owners most recent contract offer on Dec. 8. On Dec. 23, the union announced that with 99% of its members voting yes, it would...

Jan 5, 2026

Where Touring Ease Meets Real Power: Atomic Backland XTD Carbon Ski Boot Review

　　Relieved. That’s the only word for how I felt the first morning I stepped into Atomic Backland XTD Carbon touring boots ($1,140). After testing many boots that pinched, folded, or left hot spots by the second lap, I slid into these and immediately relaxed. 　　The fit felt dialed without adding a footbed or a single shell punch. That never happens...

Jan 5, 2026

California Ski Patroller Dies After Avalanche at Resort

　　On Friday, an in-bounds avalanche buried two ski patrollers on Californias Mammoth Mountain. The resort confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 28, that one of the patrollers, Cole Murphy, died from his injuries. 　　The patrollers were working on the resorts Lincoln Peak when the slide occurred around 7:30 a.m. Both were immediately taken to Mammoth Hospital, where they were treated for their...

Jan 5, 2026

Massive Battery Upgrade Meets Modern Connectivity: Midland ER310PRO Emergency Weather Radio Review

　　Growing up in Hurricane Alley in North Carolina, I’ve heard the emergency alert warning tone crackle to life on a weather radio more times than I could count. 　　Midland has always been my weather radio of choice, but I always gravitated toward the simpler models. When my editor dangled the prospect of reviewing the new Midland ER310PRO Emergency Weather Radio...

Jan 5, 2026

Look Good and Be Prepared for Anything: Wiley X Apex Sunglasses Review

　　Form over fashion is my stance on sunglasses. As an angler, hunter, and outdoorsman, I want something that performs in the field above all else. Appearance and general coolness are the last things I take into account when selecting my next set of shades. 　　Almost all of my sunglasses have a full wrap, which certainly isnt cool. Some are passable...

Jan 5, 2026

Peak Organization for Backcountry Tools, Gear, and Supplies: Mountainsmith Mayhem EVO 30L Review

　　The places I like to hike are generally poorly blazed and aren’t easy to find on a map. That way, I get to wander around, foraging and grooming overgrown trails, with the reward of hanging my hammock without being bothered. Because of this, I need to be able to carry axes, saws, ropes, wedges, and the kind of tools most...

Jan 5, 2026

Video: Border Wall Construction Blasts Through National Memorial

　　The Department of Homeland Securitys expansion of the border wall has been sparking controversy for years — and now theres a new round of objections centered on an apex predator. 　　This month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) blasted open a mountain in Arizonas Coronado National Memorial, a federally protected wilderness managed by the National Park Service. DHS plans to...

Jan 5, 2026

The Anatomy of a Hunter’s Truck Camp

　　Presented by Ram Trucks 　　　　Packing a truck for a hunting trip is part logistics, part intuition. Every loadout is shaped by variables — weather, terrain, trip length, and who’s riding with you — but the goal is always the same: arrive with a camp that’s safe, efficient, and comfortable enough to recover for the next day’s hunt. 　　After nearly...

Jan 5, 2026

Your Guide to Spain’s Quintessential Thru-Hike: El Camino de Santiago

　　When I first heard of the Camino de Santiago, I was in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT). I overheard someone exclaim, “You’re telling me there’s a hike in Spain where I can sleep in a bed, take a hot shower, eat and drink as much as I want, and I’m here instead?” 　　Soon, I...

Jan 5, 2026

In First-of-Its-Kind Rescue, Drone Brings Phone, Blanket, Supplies to Stranded Hiker

　　When a male hiker was stranded on a mountain near Phoenix for 13 hours last week, he got help from a surprising source: a weight-bearing drone. 　　In a first-of-its-kind mission for the area, the Phoenix Fire Department used a DJI drone to send supplies to the injured hiker on Camelback Mountain, keeping him safe until rescuers could finally reach him...