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Feb 13, 2026

Water Bottle–Sized Wind Turbine Provides Power Anywhere With a Breeze

　　Portable wind turbines are easy to build — and easy to break. YouTube offers an abundance of tutorials for building your own DIY wind turbine. A quick Amazon search of portable wind turbine will bring up dozens of options, from a 5W miniature turbine for $12 to large-scale models made for home energy that cost thousands of dollars. 　　For campers seeking...

Feb 13, 2026

No Manual, But Still Driver Focused: 2026 Honda Prelude First Drive Review

　　Twenty-five years is a long time to wait, but that’s how long it’s taken for Honda to finallybring back the once-iconic Prelude. Though it may boast a newer, more curvaceous design than the last coupe to make it into U.S. showrooms, the 2026 Honda Prelude doesn’t stray far from its roots as a grand tourer. But there are some key...

Feb 13, 2026

Vosteed Improves Fan-Favorite Blade: Raccoon TiSlim Revealed

　　One of Vosteeds fan favorites is slimming down for summer. Following user feedback on the current Raccoon, the brand today launches the Raccoon TiSlim — an ultralight and ultra-thin version of the Raccoon. 　　It comes with many of the well-received features of the original Raccoon, now with a more pocket-friendly and ergonomic design. 　　Heres the rundown. 　　Meet the Raccoon TiSlim...

Feb 13, 2026

‘Bronco Answer the Call’ Will Give 5 SUVs to Search-and-Rescue Teams in Need

　　Ford is looking to help out some search and rescue agencies. The brand knows its models, such as the Ford Bronco, are part of the record number of people heading out into nature, but that record numbers mean more problems. 　　So, it is partnering with the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASR) to donate five vehicles to search and...

Feb 13, 2026

Best RV-Rated Heavy E-Bike Rack? Küat Piston Ion Review: 200-Lb. Capacity & Loading Ramp

　　Ive been hooked since the moment I hopped on my first e-bike.It didnt take long to realize that I needed a rack that could handle the extra pounds. 　　Thats why I decided to test the newKüatPiston Ion. This beefed-up hitch bike rack offers premium security. Its two-bike compatible and can securely hold everything from heavy e-bikes to lightweight pedal bikes....

Feb 13, 2026

YETI, Peloton, GoPro Join 1,000 Companies Suing U.S. Gov’t Over Tariffs

　　The U.S. business community is challenging President Trumps tariffs — and many outdoor brands are joining the ranks. More than 1,000 businesses have now filed lawsuits over Trumps increased taxation of goods produced overseas, Forbes reported last week. 　　Many U.S. companies rely on materials produced abroad, even if the products are ultimately assembled in the U.S. That has led to...

Feb 13, 2026

Premium Optics, Zero Fog for Serious Skiers: Sweet Protection Clockwork RIG Reflect Ski Goggle Review

　　Vision while skiing is funky. You dont think about it until you dont have it. And when you dont have it, you really wish you did. 　　Those were the thoughts bopping through my head while lapping fast groomers at Highlands Ski Resort in Aspen, Colo. Skiing in the Sweet Protection Clockwork RIG Reflect Goggles, I found myself focusing less on...

Feb 13, 2026

Fast, Quiet, and Made for Big Jobs: LEM #22 Big Bite 1.0 HP Meat Grinder Review

　　My family eats a ton of ground meat. Its so versatile, and it cooks up quickly, a big plus while trying to keep up with two kids. We use it to make everything from tacos and spaghetti to burgers, sausages, and rice bowls. As a hunter, I harvest our meat myself, and, with our love for ground meat, a significant...

Feb 13, 2026

Helly Hansen Waterproof Emiko Snow Pants Deliver Value for Less Than $300

　　It was a ski day that started before the sun was up due to an oncoming storm. I chose Helly Hansen’s Emiko Shell Pants, knowing they’d be able to protect me from whatever dropped from above, be it snow or, more likely this early in the season, rain. Sure enough, when the downpour started with frigid wind, my legs were protected as I...

Feb 13, 2026

2026 Ineos Grenadier Review: Small Changes Make a Big Difference

　　Plenty of Americans still might not even recognize an Ineos when they see one on the road. But the off-road and overlanding crowd should know this upstart automaker well by now. 　　Surprisingly, Ineos can report with pride that after two model years on sale, over 12,000 vehicles now roam the United States. That’s out of 30,000 sold globally after originally...

Feb 13, 2026

World’s First 360-Degree Drone Sends You Soaring: Antigravity A1 Review

　　Though my girlfriend sat right in front of me on a wide patch of rock in Stone Mountain Park, her vision of the world soared high above. Id rigged up this fancy new drone on a sunny December day in Georgia, and without any tutorial, handed her the controls and goggles. 　　As the drone flew hundreds of feet above us,...

Feb 13, 2026

Glass That Earns Its Price Tag: ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16×44 Review

　　In the waning light on a chilly Wyoming evening, I lowered my head to the ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16X44 Riflescope, took aim at a distant target, and fired. GONG! Thats a hit. I adjusted my elevation turret more and took aim at a 600-yard target. GONG! Another hit. 　　I smiled and got up from my seat. After only a few...

Feb 13, 2026

A Rocket Ship Spinning Rod for Trout and Panfish: Shimano Compre Lite Rod Review

　　While sitting on the boat ramp at the end of an eventful day on the water, my snobby fly-fishing buddy turned to me and said, Let me see that thing. The thing he was referring to was the Shimano Compre Lite Spinning Rod in my hand. I handed it over and watched with a smirk as he guiltily flipped the...

Feb 13, 2026

Camp Futon, Alpaca Quarter-Zip, Winter Olympics Accessories, and More Emerging Gear

　　Its a little too easy (at least for me) to dismiss alarming weather events. But theres no denying that much of the country is about to get hit by a serious winter storm — and nothing reminds you of the importance of solid gear like a bone-chilling freeze. 　　With several months of winter still ahead for many of us, its...

Feb 13, 2026

Eternal Ice HD Pro Ice Bath + Chiller Review: A Durable Tub for the Great Outdoors

　　Cold plunge and chiller combos often cost $3,000 or more, which is why durability should be a factor when considering one. Often, a chiller will go out, or the tub itself can crack or degrade over time, especially when exposed to the elements. A cracked tub can throw that $3,000 investment right out the window. Which is why, when I...

Feb 13, 2026

Make Seamless Skin Track Transitions: Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 25 Pack Review

　　Skinning up Cameron Pass, the cool crisp air blew through the trees, and snow floated above me. The new Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Pack fit seamlessly on my back as I cut a skin track up the mountain. The pack carried all my gear, clothes, and food — it was almost an extension of myself, moving freely with me as...

Feb 13, 2026

The Next Great Knife Steel: What Is MagnaMax?

　　In the last year, the knife industry faced some challenges that could have had some long-lasting impacts. From the closing of a primary U.S. steel supplier to threats of tariffs that disrupted supply chains and pricing, 2025 was, in certain regards, a hot mess. 　　During that time of unrest, rumors of a new super-premium knife steel started to float around...

Feb 13, 2026

Colorado to Pause Gray Wolf Reintroduction Through 2026

　　Since its inception in 2020, Colorado Parks and Wildlifes (CPW) gray wolf reintroduction program has been a hotbed of controversy. The plan to source wolves from Oregon and Canada and release them in Colorado has sparked criticism from livestock owners, as well as a split with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 　　Now, the program has hit a major...

Feb 13, 2026

Buy It for Life: Is a $760 Carry-On Worth It?

　　Until a few months ago, Id never heard of Saddleback Leather Company. But today, Im looking at a $760 leather duffel bag that appears to be from another century. The Deep Pocket Leather Duffle shines with heavy hardware and sturdy stitching that could have been inspired by the 1800s. 　　And frankly, barring some sort of over-the-top disaster, I expect itll...

Feb 13, 2026

2026 X Games: How to Watch & When to Catch Free Music, Events

　　This weekend, athletes and fans will descend upon Aspen, Colo., to watch one of winter sports most anticipated competitions of the year. From January 23 to 25, the X Games returns to Buttermilk Mountain for its 25th year. Skiers, snowboarders, and — for the first time since 2021 — snowmobilers will compete head-to-head for spots on the podium. 　　This year, all...