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Jun 16, 2025

Circumnavigate the Largest Lake in North America on the Lake Superior Circle Tour

　　Presented by the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport 　　　　On the hunt for a big adventure? Look no further than the Lake Superior Circle Tour (LSCT). This legendary loop traces the shoreline of the largest body of freshwater on the continent — creating a road trip of epic proportions. 　　From dozens of waterfall hikes to breathtaking views of the lake via...

Jun 16, 2025

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Jun 16, 2025

Dead-On Accurate, Drop-Dead Gorgeous: Nodus Duality II Dive Watch Review

　　The Nodus Duality II is a gorgeous watch, full stop. If you didnt know much about watches and saw it sitting next to big-name brands in a jewelry case, youd have a hard time understanding why it costs thousands of dollars less than many leading Swiss brands. Not only does it look good, but it has also a unique, functional...

Jun 16, 2025

Garmin Tactix 8: The Do-It-All Smartwatch for Hunters Who Need More Than Just GPS

　　I can still feel the joy. When I was no more than 8 years old, my parents got me a new watch, and man, was it a fancy one. It was the first I had ever had that lit up the tiny black-and-white digital screen so I could read the time in the dark! You heard it here, folks. It...

Jun 16, 2025

Fix, Don’t Nix: Coros Launches Repair Program for Watches, Bike Computers

　　The outdoor shelf life of your GPS watch could last even longer, thanks to a new repair program from Coros. The California-based smartwatch brand just launched a repair program meant to lengthen the life of its high-tech devices, including watches and bike computers. Its a welcome option for anyone who has busted a dial or cracked a screen while going...

Jun 16, 2025

Down and Dirty With the ‘Filthy 13’: TUUL Watch Review

　　Sandboarding is really, really dirty. There is a lot of falling, rolling, and tumbling down giant dunes. And if youre keeping track of time, your wristwatch will get kind of thrashed about. I couldnt think of a better place to test a wristwatch that is tool to the core, the TUUL Filthy 13. 　　With a name like TUUL, its pretty...

Jun 16, 2025

Gorgeous Sound & Damn Near Everything-Proof: Turtlebox Ranger Review

　　The Turtlebox Ranger makes no sense to me. As a lifelong musician, I always thought it was self-evident that high-quality audio means sensitive equipment. Improvements to durability must inevitably come at the cost of aural clarity — or so I believed. 　　My experience with the Ranger blows those assumptions out of the water. This speaker shakes off as quickly as...

Jun 16, 2025

Marathon Mode: Lighter, Brighter Suunto Run Watch Adds Functions for Runners

　　Runners who find sports watches to be overwhelming or cluttered now have a pared-down option. By taking a run-first approach, the Suunto Run ($250) eliminates some data bells and whistles to concentrate on training, racing, and recovery. This streamlined approach also reduces the watchs heft and price. 　　　　Runners will appreciate the sleek design and weight of 36 g; (photo/Suunto)...

Jun 16, 2025

Latest Strava Updates Use AI to Recommend Routes, Level Leaderboards, and More

　　The weekend comes, and theres an urge to shake up your routine. Its time to take a long run or ride to new places. That often takes tinkering on a map and can eat into riding time if you havent planned ahead. 　　Then comes the urge to just wing it, which can be fun —unless you end up riding down...

Jun 16, 2025

‘Star Wars’-Inspired Airbike Prototype Channels Childhood Dreams With 124mph Jet System

　　Its no coincidence that the first video ad for the Volonaut Airbike was published just before May 4, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. The videos aesthetic will be immediately familiar to anyone with even a passing familiarity with the science-fiction franchise. Since the first film debuted in 1977, hover bikes speeding across the Tatooine desert have captivated the imaginations of fans...

Jun 16, 2025

Rugged Watch With Detroit Soul: Shinola Duck Watch Review

　　It was 2:30 a.m., still a couple of hours until my alarm would wake me from my slumber to chase turkeys in the Colorado spring hunt. Annoyed, I sat up and started whacking the ceiling to clear the snow and keep a collapse at bay. But I glanced again at the watch, impressed by the lume, the only thing I...

Jun 16, 2025

Midnight Mariner Review: Luminox’s ‘Most Luminous’ Watch Is Clean, Classy Wrist Candy

　　A 1,000-horsepower turbocharged V6 screamed past and faded away as quickly as it had approached. The unseen Formula 1 machine was turning hot laps ahead of qualifying inside the Miami International Autodrome. Meanwhile, I navigated a security checkpoint and began the upstream swim through a river of Ferrari red, McLaren papaya orange, and dark blue Red Bull outfits. 　　I, a...

Jun 16, 2025

The Ultimate Outdoors Companion Just Got Brighter: Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED Watch Review

　　Let me tell you now, before the nitty-gritty, there are many who assume the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED is something it is not. It is not just a cheaper version of Garmin’s Fenix smartwatch — that watch is designed for your Indiana Jones heading on expeditions. The Instinct line is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking and backpacking on...

Jun 16, 2025

Crisp and Clear for $100: Celestron Outland X 10×42 Binoculars Review

　　As a kid, my parents encouraged me to use my imagination and explore the countryside. Everything around me was farmland, filled with barns attached to rolling hills that popped out of fields that stopped at the horizon. After breakfast, I would get on my bike with my backpack filled with everything I needed to explore for the day. My mom...

Jun 16, 2025

BougeRV Rover2000 Review: Power Station Shines With Semi-Solid-State Tech, Serious Solar Input

　　We were near the top of our first rocky pass on a weeklong overlanding trip through the San Juan mountains when it dawned on us: We’d entrusted our lives, or at least our ice cream and margaritas, to a magic box that, along with solar panels and an electric cooler, converts energy from a distant flaming ball of hydrogen into...

Jun 16, 2025

A Bigger, Better AllTrails Debuts ‘Peak’ Tier and 6 New Features

　　Smartphones dont make most lists for hikings Ten Essentials. Maybe thats because they are so deeply embedded in our daily routine that nobody has to remember to pack them. The reality is that smartphone (and smartwatch) activity apps are here to stay, and the first choice for many. At the summit of these hiking apps stands AllTrails. Real-time navigation on...

Jun 16, 2025

YETI Adds All-Weather Muscle to a Daypack: Introducing the Cayo

　　We carry backpacks to keep things within reach, be it a laptop, a change of clothes, or water and snacks. But not all packs are comfortable to carry, and fewer still can claim to protect your belongings from rain, sleet, splashes, and general wetness. 　　Enter the YETI Cayo Backpack. It is a weather-resistant, rugged-bodied pack for carrying daily essentials and/or...

Jun 16, 2025

This Indiana Jones Satchel Is the Perfect Commuter Bag: Woods Monkey Transit Bag Review

　　Sitting in the dark theater with the now-famous theme music filling the air, the first time I saw Indy’s satchel, I knew I had to have one. Being 9 years old when Raiders of the Lost Ark came out, sourcing such a bag was impossible. Mom had a few old purses, though, which is one of those memories that makes...

Jun 16, 2025

‘Madman of Design’ Brings Tailoring Mastery to Ultralight Gear

　　For hundreds of years, a slender London street has represented the cultural epicenter of tailored mens wear. Savile Rows famous district of tailors dates back to the 17th century, when it outfitted young aristocrats embarking on the Grand Tour of Europe. World leaders from Winston Churchill to Napoleon Bonaparte have relied on the districts world-class finery. 　　At the turn of...

Jun 16, 2025

Cotopaxi Expands Popular Allpa Collection With Two Bags

　　Cotopaxi launched its Allpa Collection of travel packs in 2019. The early bags were a hit and the line has slowly added packs and duffels since then. These latest additions broaden the range of sizes on both ends of the spectrum, including the lines largest offering yet, along with the first daypack. 　　Lets take a closer look at the new...