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May 9, 2024

Blue-Collar Blade With Hipster Appeal: WESN Allman Pocket Knife Review

　　Full disclosure: when I first saw this knife, the only thing that jumped out at me was its name: The Allman. Im a huge Allman Brothers fan and have been since I was a kid. Their music continues to carry me through my daily life. 　　And when it comes to knives, Im just as fanatic about Micarta. So when I...

May 9, 2024

Review: Nike’s Vomero 17 Running Shoes Make Our Feet Happy

　　Stepping into the Nike Vomero 17 is like pulling on your old college sweatshirt and a pair of pajama pants. They’re insanely comfortable and make you wonder why you’d ever want to wear anything else. Thankfully, they perform a lot better on the run than your old cotton digs, and testers raved about their ride on long runs and shorter...

May 9, 2024

5 First Ascents: TNF Athlete Travels Brazil on Quest for New Routes

　　First ascents are what many climbers live for. You not only get to savor the sensation of being the first person to ever climb a route,but you get to name it, too. You literally leave a legacy on the rock. And in a place as big as Brazil with so much untapped potential, talented and obsessive pro athletes like The...

May 9, 2024

The Best Running Insoles of 2024

　　One of the best things about today’s running landscape is the abundance of shoe options. While the variance of modern footwear makes it easier to find a perfect fit, dialing in the right fit can still be a challenge — this is where running insoles come in. The best running insoles can transform a shoe (or a full stable of...

May 9, 2024

The Best Portable Tire Inflators of 2024

　　When youre stuck in a remote location with a flat tire, need a quick inflation solution at home or in your workshop, or require adjustable tire pressure for off-road traction, a portable tire inflator is an indispensable tool. This comprehensive review will assist you in selecting the ideal option tailored to your specific needs, considering various criteria. 　　Whether youre inflating...

May 9, 2024

Bike Heist: Frameworks Race Team Seeks Info After Team Van Ransacked

　　The Frameworks downhill mountain bike race team has the same David versus Big Bike Brand Goliath vibe as the brand. Pro racer Neko Mulally pulls double duty as a downhill pilot and head of the brand, which offers only one hand-welded frame, simply dubbed the DH Frame. 　　Unfortunately, the Frameworks Racing Team van and all its contents were stolen in...

May 9, 2024

Learn From the Best Pro Climbers: Arc’teryx Climb Academy Opens Today

　　Want to learn from some of the best climbers in the world? Then youd better register today, as the 2024 Arcteryx Climb Academy opens the floodgates to an incredible opportunity to learn in an equally incredible environment. 　　　　The author (far R) gleeful during a bouldering clinic with Drew Ruana (2nd from R) at the 2022 Arcteryx Climb Academy The...

May 9, 2024

Because it's Mallory, and he's still There Article

Ahead of the one-hundredth anniversary of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine's disappearance on Everest on 8 June, author Mick Conefrey reflects on Mallory's life and mysterious death and shares an extract from his newly-published book, Fallen. In 1920 George Mallory was a charismatic teacher at a British public school with a small but intense circle of friends and admirers. By...

May 9, 2024

Is it Still Safe for Me to Camp in Baja California?

　　On May 3, authorities in the Mexican state of Baja California discovered the bodies of three surfers—two Australians and one American—who had been missing for a week. Authorities announced the arrest of three people in connection with the alleged murder. 　　The crime has generated headlines and intense media scrutiny around the world, turning a spotlight onto the Baja peninsula and the...

May 9, 2024

Fatal Week for Hikers: Multiple Incidents Lead to 5 Deaths

　　If youre planning on going for a hike sometime soon, try to stay safe out there. State officials have reported a spate of hiking deaths recently as more people venture outside with the onset of summer. 　　The victims ranged in age and location, suggesting that all hikers, regardless of ability level, should take extra care when exploring the outdoors or...

May 9, 2024

Forage-Friendly Flipper: Vosteed Griffin Hawkbill Knife Review

　　Foraging is a lost art that I find incredibly rewarding in the warmer months. It usually starts with fiddleheads and ramps at the beginning of May. Then the hunt for morel mushrooms starts around Mother’s Day, as long as the weeks leading up have been warm and rainy. After that, there’s a wide variety of berries — low- and high-bush...

May 9, 2024

The Best Motorcycle Boots of 2024

　　Unless you only ride off-road or race tracks, every motorcycle boot has a compromise. Walkability and comfort dont mesh with maximum protection. But its possible to find footwear for riding that’s protective, relatively walkable, and doesn’t look outlandish. That trifecta is the bull’s-eye of this list.Beyond that focus, we wanted to find moto boots that nail comfort. 　　We skewed this...

May 9, 2024

The Best Dumbbells of 2024

　　Dumbbells can be used for everything from competitive powerlifting training to cardio dance classes. They can apply to a nearly unlimited amount of movements and work almost any muscle in your body. But selecting a dumbbell isn’t as simple as picking one up and lifting it. Dumbbells can range in weight from one pound to 150 pounds and beyond. 　　Dumbbells...

May 9, 2024

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2024

　　Venturing off-road can provide a mental liftto your weekly routine and reap huge fitness gains. While we’ve all taken our road shoes to the trail, having specific trail running shoes will elevate your off-road game. 　　The perfect shoe is the calculus of individual fit and the type of trail you run on. To collect feedback, we had our team of...

May 9, 2024

Prius Sets ‘Autonomous’ Cannonball Run Record With AI Driving Assistant

　　The Autonomous — now referred to as the Semi-Autonomous — Cannonball record has been broken. A Spanish Trail Semi-Autonomous record was also established. Both were done in a Toyota Prius, of all things! 　　New Semi-Autonomous Cannonball Run Record of 43 hours and 18 minutes, at 98.4% autonomous Established Spanish Trail Semi-Autonomous Record at 32 hours and 56 minutes, at 97.432%...

May 9, 2024

The Easiest Way to Stay Sun-Safe Outside

　　Greasy, sunscreen-coated skin is a discomfort for many outdoor enthusiasts. The oily lotion on your hands makes it hard to grip rock, and the layer spread onto your arms and legs becomes a grit and dust magnet on hiking trails. But the sun doesn’t care what your plans are. If you don’t protect your skin while recreating outside, you’ll pay...

May 9, 2024

Queer Ascent: Arc’teryx Adds LGBTQ-Only Clinics to Annual Climbing Academy

　　Registration opens on Thursday for Arcteryxs climbing academy in Squamish, British Columbia. The annual event offers clinics from icons like Will Gadd and modern crushers like Alannah Yip, helping climbers achieve their next goals. 　　But Arcteryx also has a separate event in Truckee, Calif., this month. It aims to teach many of the same skills — but exclusively for LGBTQ...

May 9, 2024

‘Disturbing and Very Unusual’: Authorities Seek Info in Hunt for Spiked Dog Treat Perpetrator on AT

　　On Sunday, May 5, a hiker made an unnerving discovery on a section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) between PA Route 873 and the George W. Outerbridge Shelter in Pennsylvania. Scattered on the ground were handfuls of dog treats set with large barbed fishhooks — a potentially lethal snack for any passing pooch. 　　The discovery was reported by the Lehigh...

May 9, 2024

The Best Beach Umbrellas of 2024

　　For most of us, a great day at the beach means spending time in the sun while also protecting ourselves from it. The best beach umbrellas provide the sun protection we need while being easily portable, simple to set up, and resistant to wind and varying weather conditions. 　　While classic beach umbrellas are still among the most popular ways to...

May 9, 2024

(Gear)icatures: How Carl the Carpenter Stays Weather Ready and Gets the Job Done

　　Carl the Carpenter loves working hard. Well … he wants to love it, but construction is a young man’s game, and Carl’s no spring chicken. It’s not his first rodeo — or tenth, for that matter. 　　He works for the weekend. Most evenings, before heading home to his wife and kiddos — you can find him propped on his tailgate,...