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Aug 1, 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...

Aug 1, 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...

Aug 1, 2025

How Climbers Are Helping Scientists Study a Devastating Bat Disease

　　A fungal infection known as White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is killing bats by the millions across the U.S. In June 2025, the National Park Service confirmed its presence on both sides of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). 　　This was the first time [WNS] was detected in Grand County, Kyle Patterson, the public affairs officer for RMNP,...

Aug 1, 2025

Budget Buoyancy: Goodr Tidal G Floating Sunglasses Review

　　If youve spent any amount of time on a body of water, chances are youve found sunken, destroyed sunglasses. I see them all the time, and with each discovery, I feel a moment of excitement, with dreams of finding a set of Costas dancing through my head. Every time, its met with the disappointment of algae-covered gas station glasses. 　　Ive...

Aug 1, 2025

14 Colorado 14ers in Record Time: French Ultrarunner Scores FKT

　　The original version of this story was published oniRunFar. 　　Nolans 14 is a stunningly difficult route, even by Colorado standards. Scaling 14 14,000-foot mountains, this epic sojourn through the Rockies is no easy task. But it now has a new fastest known time (FKT): French ultrarunner François DHaene sped to a new record on July 5. 　　Located in central ColoradosSawatch...

Aug 1, 2025

Maximum Flotation, Minimal Compromise for Paddling Big Water: Astral Indus PFD Review

　　After scouting the whole gorge a few hundred feet below us, we committed. As we looked downstream on the Stehekin River toward the final crux rapid, made up of three high-volume, dynamic recirculating holes, we knew there was no turning back. 　　Both of us were ready: wearing all 22 pounds of flotation packed into the newAstral Indus PFD— but even...

Aug 1, 2025

Chihuahua Saves Hiker’s Life After Fall Into Crevasse

　　A four-legged hero has emerged on Switzerlands Fee Glacier. After its owner fell into a crevasse, a chihuahua helped alert search and rescue teams to his location, likely saving his life, according to local officials. 　　On July 4, a man was walking with his long-haired chihuahua when suddenly a snow bridge broke, and he fell nearly 26 feet into a...

Aug 1, 2025

Perfect for Everyday Exploring, Not Hardcore Hiking: Teva Original Universal Sandal Review

　　I’ve long been a Chaco sandal gal, but sometimes they feel a little technical for everyday use. Searching for something a little lighter and less clunky for a road trip recently, I rediscovered the Teva Original Universal Sandal. I rocked a pair of Tevas as a kid in the 90s, and it turns out they’re still in style! 　　Whether I...

Aug 1, 2025

The Steepest Trails Ever Ridden: Watch Mountain Bike Pro Take On Nepalese Himalayas

　　When normal singletrack trails and downhill mountain bike parks dont do it for you anymore, where do you go to get your adrenaline fix? If you ask GoPro athlete and enduro and freeride mountain bike rider Kilian Bron, hed tell you to head east to the Himalayas. Bron recently went there in search of some of the steepest lines and most...

Aug 1, 2025

Worthy of a Cult Following: Kizer Drop Bear Review

　　Knives are seasonal for me. I tend to carry heavier, bulkier knives in the colder months and lighter knives in the spring and summer. This owes partly to the fact that 10 years ago, lightweight knives were generally meant for light duty. 　　But now with advances in materials and manufacturing, lightweight knives have become more capable than ever. 　　When I...

Aug 1, 2025

Fourth of July Snow Day: Ski Season Only Ends When You Let It

　　Im going to let you in on a little secret that Big Ski doesnt want you to know: Ski season only ends when you decide its over. Corporations like Vail and Alterra might have monopolies on lift access, but they dont get to put limitations on skiing, no matter how badly they wish they could. 　　You decide when your season...

Aug 1, 2025

Land Rover’s Rock Star Gets Dark and Moody: 2026 Defender Octa Black

　　Land Rover wants to make the Defender Octa even meaner. The 626-horsepower twin-turbo V8, raised air suspension, and 2.7-inch-wider track might have you feeling supersonic, but they just werent enough to help make it the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious Defender. What is an off-road company to do to make its top-spec SUV tougher? 　　Create the 2026 Defender Octa...

Aug 1, 2025

Race-Ready, Barely Bounces, Conquers Comfort: The North Face Summit Series Run Vest 5 Review

　　By mid-June, it dawned on me like it does every year — summer is hotter than ever. As sweat poured down my face and I caught my breath at the top of a dusty trail climb, I was thankful to have two soft flask water bottles along for the run. I can’t get away with skimping on water like I...

Aug 1, 2025

Skinny, Not Scrawny: Ultra-Slim ‘Bexar’ EDC Knife Review

　　Don’t make the same mistake I did. Unless you’re from Texas, you probably saw the name of this knife and pronounced it like it looks: Bex-Ar. Turns out, the word is more like a toddler hollering for a stuffed animal at the carnival. 　　Forget the x is there, and you’ll have it right: Bear. 　　That said, it wasn’t the name...

Aug 1, 2025

Death Cab for Cutie Frontman Completes Western States Ultra, Debuts Speedland Trail Shoe Collab

　　Outdoor athletes will often scoff at the rising number of legacy brands collaborating with celebrities. From The North Face selling an apparel line with Kim Kard9ashian to On Running releasing a collection inspired by FKA twigs — these releases seem to rely on name recognition rather than a sincere partnership with artists passionate for the outdoors. 　　But for Ben Gibbard...

Aug 1, 2025

The Best Full-Power eMTB Money Can Buy? Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Review

　　Specialized’s Turbo Levo models have been at the forefront of the eMTB market since their inception 10 years ago. With class-leading system integration backed by impressive on-trail performance, the brand has undoubtedly helped push the boundaries of innovation in this rapidly developing market. 　　Specialized officially launched the latest version of the Turbo Levo back in April. Now in its fourth...

Aug 1, 2025

Pebble ‘Auto Dump’ Flushes Your Camping Woes Down the Drain

　　High-tech camper company Pebble is looking to be number one for your number two. The Pebble Flow camper is filled with innovative ideas, including a dual-motor system that helps it extend your EVs range and actually lets you move it around by itself to hitch up. 　　But the Pebble Auto Dump system might be the best feature of all, especially...

Aug 1, 2025

A Tour de France Bike You Can Buy, Coffee You Can Chew, and a Computer Lit by Sunlight: Emerging Gear

　　If youre an endurance athlete looking to hit training hard this summer, this weeks Emerging Gear deserves a special look. From ultra-breathable, moisture-wicking tops to a tricked-out Garmin watch to skin-nourishing sunscreen, these products will help you crush mile after mile. 　　Even dogs got in on the action this week, with a high-tech GPS dog collar that also monitors your...

Aug 1, 2025

Community Makes the Difference: Watch Ultrarunner Attempt ‘The Pocatello Round’ for the Fifth Time

　　Some objectives just get stuck in your mind like a song on repeat. You start thinking about the route and what it will take. You start considering how youd train and approach it. And you imagine the feeling youd get when you successfully complete it. 　　Whether its a local hiking trail, a faraway peak, or a 70+ mile loop in...

Aug 1, 2025

Running Festival Meets Unsanctioned Race for Cash in NYC’s Debut ‘Bandit Grand Prix’: Open to All

　　The inaugural Bandit Grand Prix will take place this Saturday, July 5, at New York Citys (NYC) Brooklyn Storehouse. The well-known concert venue is being converted into a festival-style event space, which will serve as part of the 1km indoor/outdoor multi-lap, crit-style race course. The idea is to blend a traditional road racing event with one of NYCs unsanctioned, underground...