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May 20, 2024

The Best Pocket Knives of 2024

　　In the world of outdoor gear, pocket knives have become a staple. They’re everywhere, from the display cases at REI to the checkout lanes at your local hardware store. But with so many to choose from, it can be a daunting task to find out which one is right for you. 　　In 2024, weve seen newer brands like Civivi and...

May 20, 2024

Camp Blankets are Blankies for Grownups—And Every Adult Should Have One

　　Kids use blankies—those soft, individual-sized, personal hugs like the one Linus from the Peanuts carries around—to provide comfort from nightmares and bullies, not so much to keep warm. Adults have supposedly outgrown the need, but couldn’t we all benefit from a cozy camp blanket that can provide comfort from life’s stresses and also keep us warm while we sit at...

May 20, 2024

Proposal to Charge Lawbreaking Hikers Fails in Hawaii Legislature

　　A pair of bills that would have allowed Hawaii’s government to charge for rescues of hikers who venture onto closed trails has died in the state legislature. 　　Senate Bill 2543 and House Bill 2174 were the latest in a series of proposals that sought to hold scofflaw adventurers financially responsible for their own rescues. The text of the House version...

May 20, 2024

How a Skin Cancer Diagnosis Changed My Relationship with the Outdoors

　　The day my life changed, I sat on crinkly paper in a blue hospital gown. A surgeon had cut wide incisions to remove skin cancer—melanoma—in four places on my back and neck. I had 34 stitches taken out, and the scars were the length of a hand, but there was good news. I was healing. As far as the surgeon...

May 20, 2024

The Best Portable Grills of 2024

　　Few things go hand in hand like a warm evening and grilling your favorite meats and veggies outside with your friends or family. And while you may be dialed for grilling pyrotechnics at home, you might also need a portable grill that can go with you and your family to your favorite parks, campsites, tailgate parties, and even on road...

May 20, 2024

The Best Sandals of 2024

　　Sandals are the chameleons of the footwear world. Some look like flip-flops, others like sneakers. Either way, on warm days, they let your feet breathe. And when your activities turn wet and/or wild, these adaptable kicks are ever ready to oblige. 　　To the untrained eye, some sandals might appear to be little more than flip-flops with heel straps. While others...

May 20, 2024

Meet the Woman Teaching Yoga to Truck Drivers

　　The idea came to Hope Zvara in 2017 at a professional mixer held in her town in Wisconsin. “There was a guy and we were talking about different applications for yoga,” says Zvara, a yoga teacher. “He asked, ‘Do you have anything truck drivers could do in the cab of the truck?’” 　　Inspiration for a business—and the cheeky name for...

May 20, 2024

These 7 Gear Brands Make Us Excited to Get Outside

　　Wzrd After working in the bike world for more than a decade, Emma May started making her own frames in 2019. Each Wzrd bike has a few signature design features, including a steel frame, a rigid or low-travel fork, and a long chainstay. Other elements, from the number of water-bottle holders to the vibrant paint jobs (courtesy of May’s partner,...

May 20, 2024

These Skiers Just Made the Most Impressive First Descent of the Decade

　　Christina Lustenberger, Jim Morrison, and Chantel Astorga just skied the line of a lifetime. After a stymied 2023 expedition to the Baltoro Muztagh region of Pakistan, Canadian ski mountaineer Christina Lustenberger and American Jim Morrison returned to the Trango Towers this April to ski the line of a lifetime. On May 9, with American Chantel Astorga, they climbed and skied...

May 20, 2024

One Climber is Dead and Another Is Missing on Mount Everest

　　Tragedy has struck on the world’s highest peak. 　　On Friday, officials with guiding company 8K Expeditions confirmed the death of Mongolian climber Usukhjargal Tsedendamba, telling news outlets that his body had been discovered just below Mount Everests summit at approximately 28,000 feet. 　　Tsedendamba was one of two Mongolian climbers missing on the peak since Monday, May 13. He and his...

May 20, 2024

The Best Men’s Running Shirts of 2024

　　By now, we all know the best running shirts should be moisture-wicking. But why is moisture-wicking so important? Sweat is the main mechanism by which your body cools itself, but did you know that not allowing sweat to wick off your skin can be a source of overheating? 　　If sweat isn’t removed from your skin through evaporation or wicking, it...

May 20, 2024

How to Choose the Best Tent for Camping or Backpacking

　　When you look at the tent market, its easy to feel overwhelmed by choices. The variety of styles, types, sizes, and functions is so vast that even if you think you know what you want, you might end up paralyzed by choices you didnt know you had. 　　Thats totally normal.Just stay calm and remember: The right tent is out there...

May 20, 2024

A Totally Different Way to Look at the Northern Lights

　　Is the Aurora Borealis magic, science, or something in between? For photographer Hugo Sanchez, the Aurora is an obsession he discovered when he picked up a camera to photograph a meteor shower. He was hooked. And then tragedy struck. ...

May 20, 2024

The Best Ratchet Straps of 2024

　　We at GearJunkie take our gear on lots of trips. And we can bet that you do, too. As gear gets larger — from hard coolers and standup paddleboards to motorcycles — its essential to secure loads during transport. 　　Most of us have to take our gear from our house to the outdoors. Keeping things tied down and secure helps...

May 20, 2024

Best Deals Right Now: 50% Off REI, ENO Hammocks, and Other Camp Gear On Sale

　　Sea to Summit: Up to 25% Off 　　　　The Ascent Down Sleeping Bag; (photo/Will Brendza) We all have our personal sleep preferences, so Sea to Summits progressive sale allows you to choose your system and save some bucks. 　　Discounts increase with each piece of a sleep system you buy. So, if four sleeping bags piled on top of one another...

May 20, 2024

Cold Weather, Rigid Gov’t: ‘Transglobal’ Car Expedition Hits Speed Bump in Greenland

　　The original version of this article was published on ExplorersWeb. 　　A dozen explorers intent on driving special amphibious vehicles to both poles have hit a roadblock — but not before achieving an unprecedented drive. 　　The Transglobal Car Expedition seeks to become “the world’s first wheeled surface circumnavigation of the Earth through both geographic poles.” As of early April, the group...

May 20, 2024

Meet the 63-Year-Old Man Who Skied 7 Million Vertical Feet This Season

　　The statistics from Thomas Harts 2023-24 ski season in Utah boggle the mind. 　　As of Thursday, May 16, Hart had descended 7.61 million feet on his skis since the resorts near his home in North Ogden opened back in November. Thats the equivalent of 262 Mount Everests. 　　And Hart, who is 63, accomplished this despite having knees that were around...

May 20, 2024

Conservation, Cooking, and Cool Gear: TREAD Agency River Summit 2024

　　TREAD Agencys summits aim to connect brands, media, and influential voices in the outdoor space. This years River Summit certainly delivered. On the bank of the Madison River in Ennis, Mont., outdoor industry professionals came together for a few days of fishing, connecting, and checking out some of the coolest new products for outdoor adventures. 　　The Setting: Madison Valley Ranch...

May 20, 2024

The Most Adventure You Can Have at the Movies: Guide to Telluride Mountainfilm Festival

　　Its hard to imagine spending much time outside during a film festival. But somehow, thats exactly what Telluride Mountainfilm manages to pull off. Surrounded by one of the most majestic mountain settings imaginable, festivalgoers flock to Telluride, Colo., to indulge in collective screen time and face-to-face connection. 　　Founded 45 years ago, the inspiring program keeps drawing outdoor creatives and industry...

May 20, 2024

The Best Slippers of 2024

　　The best slippers create an air of relaxation and can help ease the pain of spending hours on your feet. Whether putting in a full day of work on your feet or hammering through countless miles on the trail, few things feel better than easing into soft, cushy footwear. 　　But the perfect pair of slippers is hard to come by....