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Jan 7, 2026

Virtual Cycling Treasure Hunt: Explore MyWhoosh, Win Bitcoin

　　Theres no telling where youll find cryptocurrency these days. I spent some of my winter break hiking near the small town of Brevard, N.C., where I was surprised to see a Bitcoin ATM advertised on the sign of a gas station that looked like it was built in the 1960s. A quick Google search shows about a half dozen such...

Jan 7, 2026

Wheelie Control, Virtual Clutch, and Ready to Rip: Segway Shows Off Xaber 300 e-Moto at CES

　　Segway is once again showing off an electric motorcycle prototype at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This time, though, its a model destined for production later this year. 　　The Segway Xaber 300 (pronounced say-br) is a small, electric, off-road motorcycle with a bunch of new tech. Segway says that it is inspired by the X1000 prototype,...

Jan 7, 2026

Montana National Guard Pilot Pleads No Contest in Shed-Hunting Helicopter Case

　　A Montana Army National Guard pilot pled no contest to a misdemeanor trespassing charge after landing a military helicopter on private land to collect elk antlers. 　　The charge stems from an incident in May 2025. Three Montana Army National Guard members were flying a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on what was described as an authorized training flight when they diverted from...

Jan 7, 2026

Space Heater Doubles as Camp Stove: Ignik Skullet Heater Stove Review

　　Camping in the winter is not for the faint of heart. It’s cold. It’s wet. And it requires a lot of gear and layers. But the best part about camping in the off-season is that it’s typically uncrowded, quiet, and beautiful. 　　Ive always been a fan of sleeping outside. I love the smell of campfires, the fresh air, and waking...

Jan 7, 2026

No More Tangled Lures: Evolution Fishing Ballistix HANGR 3.7D Tackle Tray Review

　　Whether its spoons, jerkbaits, bladebaits, or crankbaits, I love fishing treble-hooked lures. You cant beat the feeling of a fish smoking a moving lure. I despise storing them, though. 　　Sticking them in most tackle boxes results in a giant, tangled mess. Instead of quickly swapping lures and making your next cast, youre left vigorously shaking a wad of sharp objects,...

Jan 7, 2026

Steady Shooting in a Small Package: BOG Bantam DeathGrip Shooting Tripod Review

　　Dont mess this up, was the only thought that went through my head as I lowered my head to the rifle and took aim at a whitetail doe. I was in Oklahoma, hunting out of a blind with Greg Ray, owner of Outdoor Solutions, on a media trip. Suffering through airports, long drives, and zeroing in on the range all...

Jan 7, 2026

Campervan DIY Build Sequence: The Steps to Success

　　Corey at Viewpoint Campervans gave me this build order. It reflects a sequence tested repeatedly at the professional level. This isn’t Reddit theory or advice borrowed from an Instagram or YouTube “van lifer.” It’s a sequence refined in a professional shop environment, where mistakes cost real time and real money. 　　You don’t need to be a carpenter or electrician to...

Jan 7, 2026

Mount Everest Climbers Will Soon Pay $4,000 ‘Clean-Up Fee’

　　This article originally appeared on The Inertia. 　　Humans have become pretty reliable for leaving trash all over the place.From the deepest reaches of the ocean to the highest points on Earth, human-made debris has made its way into every nook, cranny, recess, niche, alcove, cubbyhole, opening, and any other word that shows up when I Google “synonym for nook.” 　　One...

Jan 7, 2026

Soft Yet Rigid Protection for Firearms: Plano Diverge Gun Case Review

　　Usually, taking a middle-of-the-road approach in outdoor equipment doesnt work out well. Hybrid style products sound great in theory, but trying to take the best part of one thing and combine it with the best part of another often results in a product thats not good at anything, rather than good at everything. The Plano Diverge Gun case is the...

Jan 7, 2026

REI’s ‘Return Tags’ Are an Oral History of Hilarious Outdoor Mishaps

　　REI is well-known for its generous return policy. Co-op members have a year to return almost any product, even if its been used. That product then gets placed in the used gear section, where members can buy it at major discounts. 　　Whenever a customer returns a product, a sales associate creates a tag with the product info, the new discounted...

Jan 7, 2026

Small, Capable Pack Is a Duck Hunter’s Dream: Drake Waterfowl Large Blind Bag Review

　　Waterfowl hunting is the most gear-intensive activity I participate in — boats, decoys, guns, waders, jackets, calls, etc. And dont even get me started on all the extra equipment and expense that comes with a gun dog. Its a lot. The last thing Ive ever wanted to do was add a niche bag, like the Drake Waterfowl Large Blind Bag,...

Jan 7, 2026

A Boot for Silent Stalkers: Irish Setter VaprTrek Hunting Boot Review

　　As I inched through a sagebrush flat, I could feel the mule deer I was stalking 60 yards away grow more alert. My heavy Zamberlan boots were the culprit. Each step sounded like a crashing anvil in the silent landscape, and the deers ears perked up every time my foot hit the ground. I crouched down, untied the laces, and...

Jan 7, 2026

The Almost Attainable Off-Road Sportscar: Kuhl Outroad GR86

　　Finally, an affordable off-road sports car. Its called the Kuhl Outroad GR86, and its the RWD alternative to a Porsche 911 Dakar or Lamborghini Sterrato with a few zeros cut from the price tag. 　　This Time, GR Stands for Gravel-Ready 　　　　(Photo/Kuhl-Japan) At its heart, this is Toyotas GR86 sports car lifted and made more rugged. Its an answer to...

Jan 7, 2026

Ram Finally Builds Diesel Power Wagon: But It Loses Signature Factory Winch

　　Ram has finally figured out how to give the Power Wagon a Cummins diesel engine. All it had to do was drop one of the trucks signature features. 　　But if youre OK with trading some actual pulling power — in the form of an electric winch — in favor of some stump-pulling torque, then the 2027 Ram Power Wagon diesel...

Jan 7, 2026

Slackline Suspected as Cause of Deadly Helicopter Crash in Arizona Canyon

　　In a potentially unprecedented accident, a helicopter crashed this weekend after flying into a slackline in Arizona, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board. 　　On Jan. 2, emergency services received reports of a helicopter crash in Telegraph Canyon, a popular hiking and OHV area, according to a statement from the Pinal County Sheriffs Office. First responders to...

Jan 7, 2026

Dynamite Dexterity and a Watertight Seal: Chêne Hydro-Lok Wool-Lined Glove Review

　　Duck hunting is demanding work. Early mornings, gear maintenance, and a long to-do list to execute a perfect hunt are all part of the deal. Usually, youre doing it in frigid, wet conditions. Sometimes it all comes together, and other times its a complete bust. Yes, its fun, but anyone saying its not work clearly hasnt spent much time doing...

Jan 7, 2026

Waterproof but Quiet: FORLOH Women’s AllClima Soft Shell Jacket Review

　　Coming from someone who has spent decades wearing waterproof gear, I was surprised to find the FORLOH AllClima Soft Shell Jacket incredibly waterproof and wind-resistant, yet still silent as I tramped all over Montana, field-testing it and trying to find this year’s muley. 　　This jacket ran the gamut of weather with me — sun and sweat, rain, hail, snow —...

Jan 7, 2026

My Favorite Shoulder Season Fishing Top: Free Fly Gridback Fleece Anorak Hoodie Review

　　As I stood on the doorstep of the South Fork Lodge with the sun on the Eastern horizon, there was a slight bite to the air. Fall was just around the corner, and early mornings were no longer warm and toasty. I threw on the Free Fly Gridback Fleece Anorak Hoodie and sipped coffee while patiently waiting for the guide...

Jan 7, 2026

Is the Station Wagon Dead in America? One of Its Biggest Fans Has Bowed Out

　　For decades, it was Americas family hauler of choice. Now, is the station wagon dead in the U.S.? Volvo, a brand that has championed the longroof for almost its entire existence, is now out of the game. And that cant be a good sign for the cargo-friendly car. 　　73 Years of Swedish Wagons 　　　　Seven generations of Volvo wagons; (photo/Volvo)...

Jan 7, 2026

Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D Review: A Bed-Like Sleep for When You Don’t Need to Compromise

　　I’ve slept for many nights at a time on a mattress only a couple of inches thick. Sometimes all summer long. Sometimes, I arrive after the sun has gone down, and I throw down camp on whatever approximates flat. 　　If I have spare natural light, I might manage the landscape a bit (pack wedged here; rope coiled there), but more...