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...

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Nov 6, 2025

Unreal Adventures in Mammoth Lakes: Fall Edition

　　Fall in Mammoth Lakes isn’t just a season — it’s a reset button. As the weather cools, the summer buzz gives way to a slower pace of adventure. Popular summer trails turn into quiet respites for autumnal adventurers. 　　Meanwhile, the region’s annual pop of amber and gold beckons visitors to migrate to aspen-lined lake shores and creekside trails as they...

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Nov 6, 2025

The Flipper Inspired by a Flashlight: Oknife AION Review

　　A big and boisterous fixed blade in a Kydex sheath with a ferro rod dangling gracefully from its lanyard hole is a a great example of the quintessential outdoors knife. However, a growing chunk of the mainstream knives today fall into what the “Everyday Carry” (EDC) category. This generally includes smaller fixed blades and folding knives that may be suited...

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Nov 6, 2025

Friendly Frontside Swiss-Army Knife: Salomon QST 94 Ski Review

　　All-mountain skis are popular because few skiers want highly specialized tools and like the freedom to ski powder, moguls, or early-morning groomers on a single pair. While most of the Salomon QST skis are considered freeride planks, the new QST 94 are squarely in the all-mountain camp, capable on both groomers and in soft snow without specializing in either. 　　The...

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Nov 6, 2025

Snag Shoulder-Season Prices From Apple, Merrell, REI, and More

　　Merrell Carbon Fiber Work Boot: 60% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Merrell) If youre looking for a pair of new work boots, look no further. Merrells well-regarded Fullbench Speed Mid Carbon Fiber Work Boot is now a whopping 60% off, giving you a very solid, long-lasting work boot for just $60. The Fullbench has coated leather and a ripstop textile upper. The supportive...

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Nov 6, 2025

Maneuverable SUP Styles Whitewater: NRS Clean 96 Review

　　We pulled our standup paddleboards out of the river and onto the rocky beach to scout the crux. A section of class II rapids decorated the width of the Upper Slocan River in British Columbia. Smooth water wasnt in our line of sight. I might portage, one friend said, as two experienced paddlers from our group rode by and started...

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Nov 6, 2025

Budget Layer for Resort Shredding: The North Face Freedom Ski Pants Review

　　The $650 ski pants Ive been testing for most of the season are awesome.They defend me from the elements at the resort and on the skin track. Theyre lightweight, and they look cool. 　　So when I slipped into The North Faces Freedom ski pants for men and started bouncing through powder at the resort, I wasnt expecting much. Theyre about...

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Nov 6, 2025

‘A Bittersweet Moment’: Nonprofit Locates Kayaker’s Remains in National Park Lake After Year-Long Search

　　Wesley Dopkins was last seen in June 2024, paddling a kayak across Jackson Lake without a life jacket. Over a year later, a nonprofit search and recovery (SAR) organization known as Bruces Legacy finally located his body using advanced sonar technology. 　　The organization is one of many regional SAR groups across the country, helping to fill the gaps that law...

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Nov 6, 2025

Find Foliage: Hipcamp Launches Interactive Leaf-Peeping Map to Plan Fall Camping Trips

　　Fall is one of the best times of year for camping road trips. The weather is cool, campgrounds are less busy, and of course, autumn colors are popping off, painting the landscape in vivid hues of orange, red, and yellow. 　　But if youre traveling somewhere, choosing your route and where to stay can be a bit of a crapshoot. Unless...

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Nov 6, 2025

Backcountry Powerhouse With Warmth, Moisture Management, Durability: Vans Viaje Range Snowboard Boots Review 

　　When I need a snowboard boot that can keep up with freezing, long days in the backcountry, the updated Vans Viaje Range snowboard boot is my go-to. It also helps that I can pretty seamlessly ride my snowmobile without needing to swap boots. 　　I have the original version of this boot that launched in 2020, and I still love the...

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Nov 6, 2025

Reversible Hoody Can Be More Breathable or Warmer: Mountain Hardwear AirMesh Review

　　A thick layer of clouds descended as a friend and I scrambled to pitch the kitchen tarp deep in the backcountry. I quickly donned my fuzzy new midlayer — Mountain Hardwear’s AirMesh Hoody — before the hail started coming down. It gave me just enough warmth to fire up a round of backcountry bruschetta in the frigid late summer downpour....

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