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Jul 12, 2025

Michigan Woman Dies During Colorado’s Hardrock 100 Ultramarathon

　　A woman died today during one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the United States. Elaine Stypula, 60, passed away near Little Giant Basin west of Silverton, Colo., while running the Hardrock 100, an ultramarathon through the San Juan Mountains, on Friday morning. 　　According to a press release, the San Juan County Sheriffs office and Silverton Rescue Team received a...

Jul 12, 2025

Get the Play by Play of GearJunkie’s Very Official South Bay Surf Showdown

　　At GearJunkie, we’re all about putting the products we showcase to the test — and having fun while we do it. What better way to see how the Segway Xyber performs than to task two professional surfers with racing the e-bikes up the coast, with surf challenges along the way? 　　Come along for the ride as we find out who...

Jul 12, 2025

Fishing for Summer Deals? Reel In Huk’s Outdoor Apparel at Steep Discounts

　　Amazon Prime Day may be ending, but the hunt for deals continues! Case in point: Huk has a stellar sale running now through July 13. This summer sale offers an extra 20% off many items in the brands catalog of outdoor gear. 　　The fishing apparel brand has something for every kind of angler, from the weekend warrior to the multi-hyphenate...

Jul 12, 2025

No Crinkle, Extra Cushion: Sea to Summit Pursuit Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Review

　　Ive been on a journey searching for the right backpacking sleeping pad. Ive slept on minimalist mats that are barely more than a thin layer of insulation against the cold ground. Others have been plush and comfortable, but they required a lot of personal lung power to fill up. 　　Some were leaky and reliably deflated on me. A few were...

Jul 12, 2025

Rubber Hunting Boots That Won’t Make You Dread Walking: LaCrosse Alphaburly Review

　　Rubber hunting boots suck for walking. Fortunately, some like the LaCrosse Alphaburly pro suck less. 　　I hunt actively, to the point that its probably detrimental to my success. Rubber boots arent exactly the best for that style of hunting. Yet sometimes a good set like the LaCrosse Alphaburly Pro is a necessity. 　　A prime example is my last deer season...

Jul 12, 2025

A Hat That Cools You, Projector That Fits in Your Pocket, and a Surfboard That Looks Like a Porsche: Emerging Gear This Week

　　If the sweltering heat and humidity didnt alert you that were in the full swing of summer, this weeks batch of Emerging Gear certainly will. This week has products that promise to keep you cool, including ultralight sun hoodies and hats with graphite to draw out heat. 　　You can also hit the beach with a classic car–inspired, custom surfboard, or...

Jul 12, 2025

River to Town Water Shoes: Astral Brewer 3.0 Review

　　The waves were getting bigger, my paddleboard was deflating, and the situation was getting more extreme with every passing river mile. Id embarked down the Roaring Fork with a motley group of friends on an old paddleboard I hadnt inflated in over a year. Much to my dismay, about 20 minutes into our 3-hour float, I started leaking air profusely,...

Jul 12, 2025

Walmart Recalls 850,000 Water Bottles After Ejecting Lids Cause ‘Permanent Vision Loss’

　　Theres nothing wrong with buying cheap products from Walmart — everyone loves a good deal — but sometimes it can backfire. In the case of a new Ozark Trail recall, thats literally what happened to several people injured by water bottles. 　　Walmart announced a massive recall Thursday of its Ozark Trail water bottles. The one-piece, screwcap lid can evidently pop...

Jul 12, 2025

California Climber Rescued After 2 Days, 5 Helicopters

　　In a tremendous display of emergency agencies skills over 2days of effort, they successfully saved a climber who suffered a devastating leg injury in a remote part of Californias Sierra Nevada. 　　Inyo County Search and Rescue first became aware of a potential incident when local emergency services received an SOS notice from a climbers Garmin inReach on the afternoon of...

Jul 12, 2025

Best Climber in the World? It’s a Woman, Says Austrian Prize

　　If the average American is able to name a professional rock climber, its more than likely Alex Honnold or Tommy Caldwell. Considering that both climbers have starred in award-winning documentaries chronicling their rocky feats, thats not too surprising. 　　But what climber deserves to be added to the list of the sports most skilled and accomplished vertical explorers? According to a...

Jul 12, 2025

Wetland Camo Is Back: YETI Revives the Classic Pattern

　　I’ll admit it. I’m irrationally excited about this. Maybe it’s just because I have a soft spot for gear that looks like it wandered out of a 70s-era sporting goods catalog. 　　YETI is bringing back Wetland Camo, and it feels like a bigger deal than the usual parade of new colorway drops. 　　The cult-favorite pattern will be available for a...

Jul 12, 2025

Camping in an EV: Everything You Need to Know

　　Afraid of camping with an electric vehicle? Dont be. Going exploring and camping with an EV can be not just as good as doing it with an internal combustion engine — it can be even better. 　　Modern EVs offer features and convenience perks that let you do things that gas models couldnt even dream of. Of course, there are some...

Jul 12, 2025

Travel Light With Two New Additions to the BAGSMART Blast Collection

　　Blast off with backpacks, rollers, and packing accessories from the BAGSMART Blast Collection. This luggage line combines thoughtful features with road-ready designs that have you covered for everything from outdoor adventures to daily commutes. 　　With the addition of two brand-new designs, the full collection now has four distinct styles of travel backpacks, plus a hanging toiletry bag and a six-piece...

Jul 12, 2025

From Blazing Sun to Alpine Gusts: Black Diamond Alpenglow Pro Hoody Review

　　Theres gear that works, and then theres gear that makes you feel unstoppable. Back when I guided backpacking trips near Yosemite in the 90s, that gear was a pair of rugged outdoor sandals. I saved for months, and something shifted when I finally threw them on. I didnt just feel prepared, I felt like a badass. 　　That same feeling hit...

Jul 12, 2025

9 Ways to Make Your Gas Car Greener: But No One Does Them and Neither Will You

　　These are my nine easy, low-hanging fruit suggestions that work to improve gas mileage. They work because physics works. But they won’t work for you; I’ve already given up on that. 　　Why? Because behavior change is hard. You’d sooner eat raw kale and floss daily than take the lead out of your right foot. These are boring things, and they...

Jul 12, 2025

The Best Deals on Outdoor Gear That Aren’t on Amazon

　　Amazon Prime Day is in full swing. But if Amazon isnt your jam, note that many brands offer big sales during Prime Day to compete with the massive online retailer. Here are a few fantastic deals running concurrently for those who want to score a deal on core outdoor gear. 　　Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket: 30% Off 　　　　(Photo/Chris Carter) When...

Jul 12, 2025

Anglercore: The Troutless Trend Sweeping the Streets

　　I put off writing this piece for as long as humanly possible. Not because there wasn’t enough material, but because every time I thought about it, my eyes nearly rolled out of my skull. 　　Our editorial director, Sean McCoy, pitched me on covering the fishing lure nail trend a while back. I accidentally forgot to. Then our favorite staff writer,...

Jul 12, 2025

New Range King? Lucid EV Wins Guinness World Record

　　Move over, Ford and Mercedes: Theres a new contender in the growing competition for big-range electric vehicles. 　　Lucid, a California startup that produced its first EV in 2020, just proved that its sedan may take you farther (without recharging) than any other vehicle on the market. The company has officially earned a Guinness World Record for longest journey by an...

Jul 12, 2025

Rivian R1 Quad: Enough Power to Blow Your Fur Back

　　Rivian has finally revealed the most anticipated version of its R1S and R1T. The Rivian R1 Quad models are the ones with four motors that give a total of 1,025 horsepower. 　　They also come with one of Rivians coolest features, or at least a version of it. The spin-in-place Tank Turn never made it to market, but a new version...

Jul 12, 2025

Rainproof Daypack, No Cover Necessary: Osprey Downburst 36 Review

　　I’m a sucker for backpacks. Day packs, casual backpacks, backpacking backpacks — they each serve a unique purpose. I’ve been building my backpack collection over the past few years and love having the perfect pack for whatever the day’s adventure might call for. 　　I split my time pretty evenly between the mountains and the sea, and was in the market...