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Nov 6, 2025

The Evolution of EVs Through a Nissan Leaf Lens

　　The 2011 Nissan Leaf debuted with a 24kWh battery and 73 miles of range. Its steeply sloped, stumpy nose with bugeye headlights and a bulbous hatchback body offered folks an entry into the modern battery electric world from a mainstream Japanese manufacturer. 　　Tesla aside, many automakers took a similar approach, offering small, efficient, and limited-range electric cars. But unlike most...

Nov 6, 2025

What You Learn Running Toward, Rather Than Away, From a Tornado, With Pecos Hank

　　Spend time outdoors, and you’ll eventually spend time in brutal, even scary weather. Dangerous winds, flash flood-inducing rain, and vision-erasing whiteouts are sometimes the cost of entry. By the same token, you’re as likely to remember the upsides to those experience—the belly laughter of relief, the rainbows after the rain, the waist deep powder—as the scary parts. Hank Schyma, aka...

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From Trails to Talus: Black Diamond Technician Pro Approach Shoe Review

　　If you’ve ever been on a long approach to a remote crag, you know that sometimes the climb begins before you reach the rock. Sweat drips from your brow while you lug a heavy pack full of metal from rock to rock, hoping that your shoes stick when it matters the most. Some climbers opt for an approach shoe for...

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RECCO Trail Runners? HOKA Employs SAR Tech in ‘Mafate X Hike’

　　If youre a HOKA fan who relies on the brands max-cushion trail runners in the backcountry, then you may want a closer look at its latest release. 　　HOKA just became the latest outdoor brand to bring RECCO reflectors to one of its products, adding a potentially lifesaving feature to trail shoes used in some of the worlds most brutal races....

Nov 6, 2025

33 Down, 25 to Go: Kilian Jornet Is Ripping Up CO’s Biggest Mountains

　　The original version of this story was published on ExplorersWeb. 　　In the last few days, Kilian Jornet has focused on completing two of Colorado’s most iconic mountain traverses: the Elks Traverse and Nolan’s 14. 　　The data shared about the speed, the altitude gain, the endless journeys, and — possibly the most shocking statistic for the average human — the crazy...

Nov 6, 2025

A Compact, Rechargeable Pump That Actually Works: AIRBANK Pulse Pro Review

　　One of my biggest frustrations with fishing from an inflatable kayak or paddleboard is the time and energy it takes to inflate them before hitting the water. 　　I’ve always been disappointed with the hand pumps that come with the inflatable SUPs and kayaks I’ve tested over the years. I’m already sweating thanks to the full-body workout I had to complete...

Nov 6, 2025

Patagonia Slams White House Move to Axe ‘Roadless Rule’, Urges Public to Weigh In

　　Patagonia publicly called out the Trump administration in an open letter published in a Time magazine column this month. The companys CEO, Ryan Gellert, voiced the companys opposition to a White House proposal to overturn the Roadless Rule. The column urged the public to weigh in against rescinding the rule during the comment period, which closes after this week. 　　This...

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Comfort, Warmth, and Security: Vans Encore Pro Snowboard Boots Review

　　As a snowboarder living in a wintry, cold mountain range, I generally compromise by wearing a snowboard boot that keeps my feet warm rather than a tighter-fitting design. After testing for a full season, what I like most about the Vans Encore Pro Snowboard Boots is that they hit both marks fairly well, providing general warmth and a secure hold around...

Nov 6, 2025

Ice, Ice, Baby: The Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro Ice Bath Creates Its Own Ice

　　As cold plunging grows in popularity, the methods also grow, from $100 inflatable tubs to feature-rich premium options that cost thousands of dollars. The Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro fits into the latter category. At $13,800, this cold plunge is pricey, but it has a premium build, a comprehensive filtration system, and can hold subfreezing temperatures, even in the middle...

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Old School Trout Action Meets Modern Tech: Orvis Superfine Graphite Rod Review

　　In May, my wife and I had a baby, and my fishing opportunities had been diminished to say the least. I start to get pretty squirrelly when I can’t get out, and my need to get out on the water was further exacerbated by the arrival of a new fly rod, the Orvis Superfine Graphite “Seven-Eleven.” Not being able to...

Nov 6, 2025

In the Wake of Tragedy, ‘Unicycling Unicorn’ Pedals More Than 1,000 Miles of Continental Divide Trail

　　The unicycling adventures of Jamey Mossengren have always included a certain zany cuteness. If youre familiar with the Unicycling Unicorn, its probably through his stage or street performances, where he wears a colorful unicorn costume and rides a 12-foot-tall unicycle while juggling swords — among many other jaw-dropping tricks. 　　This 46-year-old Minnesotan has also made a name for himself among...

Nov 6, 2025

We Skipped the Showroom and Took Berkley’s New Baits Straight to the Fish

　　This was the first year that Pure Fishing (parent company of Berkley) opted out of ICAST. With the show now a distant memory, Berkley finally dropped its new line of baits. For me, this promises to be one of the more memorable bait releases ever executed. 　　Why, you ask? Well, I, along with a select few other media members, had...

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Ruffwear Launches Second-Hand ‘RuffWorn’ Shop, Offers Discounts on Used Pet Gear

　　Sustainability is a growing trend in the outdoor gear world, and now its even coming to dog products. This summer, Ruffwear introduced RuffWorn, an online resale program for its harnesses, jackets, life vests, and more. 　　The site aims to keep items in use and out of landfills, while offering discounts to customers. 　　“We believe deeply as a company that we...