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Jun 17, 2025

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Hinderer Knives Eklipse-Skinny Slicer

　　One winner will receive a handcrafted Rick Hinderer knife and other prizes (an approximately $578 value). 　　Hinderer Knives tends to release these knives in batches, so even if youre familiar with the Eklipse Slicer model, you havent seen a Skinny version before. Find more details below and then enter to win! 　　　　(Photo/Hinderer Knives) More on the Prize Package The...

Jun 17, 2025

Art Deco EDC Knife: CRKT ‘Blackout’ Mbombo Review

　　I avoid using the phrase functional art in my knife reviews because its unspecific and potentially misleading. But I am hard-pressed to classify designer Darriel Caston’s knives any other way. Everything he churns out is as wonderful to look at as it is to use. 　　In 2024, CRKT released both the Minimal X and the limited-edition Mbombo, both based off...

Jun 17, 2025

Case Knife Celebrates Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 100th Anniversary

　　Thru-hikers and knife collectors take note: This pocketknife collaboration has a small run, and all proceeds support a good cause. 　　Case Knives collaborated with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) to create a knife that honors the organization’s 100th anniversary. The Limited Edition A.T. Diamond Case Trapper Knife pays homage to the trail on its handle with the iconic A.T. diamond...

Jun 17, 2025

Beast of a Blade: Boker Plus Thicker Clipper Review

　　As someone who has carried a knife with him since he was a kid, I have always struggled with the limitations of some knives. I recognize that knives are used for cutting and slicing. However, we’ve all got a bit of neanderthal in us, and sometimes you just want to chop and pry with a knife. 　　Recognizing that we’re all...

Jun 17, 2025

Sometimes Sequels Are Better: Big Idea Design’s Ti Pocket Knife II

　　The world of knives continues to evolve and change to meet modern demands, inviting new designs and materials along the way. Perhaps coincidentally, a growing trend sees some great knives coming from brands that aren’t specifically knife manufacturers. 　　Where once customers only sought out and celebrated established knife brands, the industry now sees a movement toward brands that focus on...

Jun 17, 2025

The EDC Knife Capable Enough for the Hunt: Benchmade Taggedout G10

　　If you’re going to invest in a premium hunting knife, you should consider its overall utility. If you can carry it to work and to the backcountry, you’ll stomach that initial sticker shock a bit better than you might a highly specialized knife. 　　This is especially true for hunters who need a rugged hunting knife but can’t justify spending a...

Jun 17, 2025

Montana National Guard Investigates Alleged Unauthorized Blackhawk Helicopter Landing, Antler Theft

　　Witnesses report a Montana Army National Guard UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter landed without prior notice on private property in the Crazy Mountains near Melville, Mont., on May 4, 2025. The crew reportedly collected elk antlers during the unauthorized landing, which triggered investigations by state wildlife officials and the National Guard, according to The Livingston Enterprise and other local news outlets. 　　Neighboring...

Jun 17, 2025

KUIU HD Mud Boots Handle Tough Terrain With Surprising Support

　　When you’re covering serious miles in unpredictable terrain, your boots aren’t just footwear; they’re gear. And like any gear, they must perform, hold up over time, and keep you comfortable. 　　I wore the KUIU HD Mud Boots through an entire hunting season in Montana, putting them to the test across creeks, rocky ridgelines, deep snow, and muddy fields. After more...

Jun 17, 2025

Hunting and Fishing Access Expanded on Refuges and Fish Hatcheries in 11 States

　　The U.S. Department of the Interior just expanded public hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 87,000 acres in 11 states. The changes apply to areas in Alabama, California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington. 　　According to the official release, the move adds or expands access at 16 national wildlife refuges and one national fish...

Jun 17, 2025

Go Light, Tread Hard: Crispi Lapponia III Hunting Boots Review

　　It never fails to snow a solid 8 inches the night before my first day of turkey hunting in Colorado. As usual, 2025 delivered a heavy blanket of snow to my turkey camp, not the conditions Id expected for testing the uninsulated, lightweight Crispi Lapponia III hunting boot. 　　But there I was, awake in the dark at the tail end...

Jun 17, 2025

Barnes Harvest Collection: Affordable Ammo That Hits Where It Counts

　　Ammo prices keep climbing. Thankfully, a few manufacturers are still making reasonably priced rounds for everyday hunters chasing everyday game. The Harvest Collection is one of them. 　　Barnes and Sierra teamed up to create a new line of ammo aimed squarely at whitetail hunters called the Harvest Collection. While the branding sounds like something you might find in the pumpkin...

Jun 17, 2025

Our Favorite Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 2025

　　Mothers Day is Sunday, May 11. Notice how we said that right up front? Write it down, put it in your phone — write it backward on your forehead if you have to. If you take nothing else away from this nifty gear roundup, let it be that Mothers Day is Sunday, May 11. 　　Now, if youre searching for some...

Jun 17, 2025

Under Armour Outpaces Nike at Boston Marathon: The Shoes That Helped Sharon Lokedi Set Course Record

　　The Boston Marathon isn’t a record-chasing course. It’s tactical, uneven, and often at the mercy of New England spring weather. Here, the win matters more than the clock. So, while no one expected Kelvin Kiptum’s 2:00:35 world record or Ruth Chepngetich’s 2:09:56 mark to fall, few would’ve guessed that a lesser-known brand in pro road racing — Under Armour —...

Jun 17, 2025

Bantamweight Boots for Nimble Hikes: The North Face Offtrail LT Mid Review

　　I felt light on my feet as I ascended the Rainbow Trail toward Methodist Mountain. On my left, spectacular views of Mount Ouray and Pahlone Peak caught my eye whenever I stopped. But as I hiked, I only focused on what was beneath my feet: rocks, branches, loose granite gravel, and lodgepole roots. I found myself jogging the flats and...

Jun 17, 2025

A Great Light Hiking Boot Gets Better: Salomon X Ultra Mid 5 Review

　　Water flowed over the sand and splashed across the toes of the Salmon X Ultra 5 Mid hiking boots. My legs pumped over the soft, wet sand in the morning light. 　　Thousand-foot-high dunes shimmered below the vastly higher mountains of the Sangre de Cristo range. Snowmelt ran across the sand, a short-lived river that behaves much like a landlocked beach....

Jun 17, 2025

The Old Goats Get Even Tougher: HOKA Speedgoat 6 Review

　　The HOKA Speedgoat has long been the gold standard shoe in trail running, and the Speedgoat 6 continues its reign. Revamped to tackle any trail with greater precision and comfort, this latest iteration is ready for wherever you take it. Whether scaling rocky ascents or navigating muddy paths, the Speedgoat 6 is built to keep up with every challenge. 　　As...

Jun 17, 2025

The Trail Running Shoe That Keeps Getting Better: Brooks Cascadia 18 Review

　　As someone who spends a lot of time on rugged, unpredictable trails, Ive come to trust a select few shoes to handle the demands of varying terrain. The Brooks Cascadia has been one of those shoes for years. After testing the Cascadia 18 on everything from rocky mountain trails to rolling desert trails, I can confidently say it continues to...

Jun 17, 2025

Epic Occupations: Tower Climbing Grease Monkeys

　　More than 10% of the U.S. power supply is generated by wind. This natural resource may seem like an easy source of renewable energy. But harnessing the power of wind is another story. That’s where wind turbines come in. 　　Over 75,000 of these behemoths have been erected across the U.S. You’ve likely seen onshore windfarms driving down the highway. What...

Jun 17, 2025

Epic Occupations: High Speeds, High Stakes on the Jobsite

　　If you passed Andrew Comrie-Picard on the road in his home city of Los Angeles, you’d never guess his odometer frequently tips above 100 mph. “I drive really slow on normal roads,” says the rally racer turned stunt driver, “and I’m always the person to let someone else merge in. I dont have to drive fast because I get my...

Jun 17, 2025

Epic Occupations: In the Field With an Environmental Specialist

　　Most days, you’ll find Constanza Maas on the job site. As an environmental specialist, she spends much of her time drilling into the earth, testing air and water quality, and sampling soil to monitor contamination on Canadian construction sites. But Maass impact runs deeper than environmental compliance — she’s also reshaping what leadership looks like in the trades. 　　After facing...