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May 20, 2024

My Favorite Chilly Trail Running Layer: Norrøna Senja Warm1 Hood Review

　　Leave it to a Norwegian company to create a trusty midlayer for aerobic adventures in the elements. Norrønas Senja Warm1 Hood is a lightweight, quick-drying workhorse thats weaseled its way into many of my high-output adventures. When I dont want to get cold as my sweat evaporates, this breathable and synthetic fleece helps me stay warm and happy. 　　Many fleece...

May 20, 2024

The Best Packing Cubes of 2024

　　Nobody likes spending their trip fishing through a bag looking for a charging cord, which is why packing cubes are an extremely useful packing tool for travelers. The best packing cubes organize and separate clothes and gear within a bag, plus they can help compress said gear to help you fit more into your luggage. 　　The staff at GearJunkie is...

May 20, 2024

The Best Car Phone Mounts of 2024

　　You need to put down your phone when you drive. There’s a reason why it’s illegal in 19 U.S. states to hold an electronic device while driving. The best car phone mounts help drivers everywhere follow the laws and stay safe, whether they want to follow a map, hold a hands-free conversation, listen to a podcast, or rock out to...

May 20, 2024

The Best Compression Socks for 2024

　　When you think of compression socks, your mind probably jumps straight to that one pharmacy aisle with a weird mixture of first-aid, orthotic insoles, and bandages. The best compression socks, though, are actually a boon for runners, cyclists, and athletes of all kinds, not just nurses and folks boarding overnight flights. 　　Sure, you’ll find them next to the Ace bandages...

May 20, 2024

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May 20, 2024

The Best Mountain Biking Clothes for Men

　　Between field tests and product launches, our team of six testers traveled to a dozen locations spread across the United States and Canada in the pursuit of great-fitting mountain bike kits. We tested men’s mountain bike apparel in the sticky heat of the Appalachian mountains, the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, and the arid desert Southwest. These varied climates...

May 20, 2024

‘What Would Possess Someone?’: 20-Year-Old Charged With Killing 18K Salmon by Pouring Bleach in Oregon Hatchery

　　When volunteers of an Oregon salmon hatchery showed up to work on the morning of April 22, they discovered an act of vandalism theyre still struggling to comprehend. 　　Someone had broken in at night and poured a gallon of liquid bleach into one of the hatcherys four tanks for raising Chinook salmon. The result? Nearly 18,000 young fish dead, just...

May 20, 2024

Black Explorers Connect to Shared History in Polar Academy: ‘You Can’t Be Something if You Can’t See Something’

　　In 1909, a long-forgotten American explorer named Matthew Henson became the first person to stand on the top of the world. Henson had traveled for months across Greenlands frozen landscape to reach the North Pole with Commander Robert Edwin Peary. 　　Most members of the expedition turned back during the arduous journey, but Henson — born in Maryland to sharecropper parents...

May 20, 2024

McLaren Launches the Most Powerful Trail-Legal Electric Mountain Bike Ever

　　McLaren, being McLaren, didnt just release an e-MTB. The brand claims its the most powerful trail-legal mountain bike ever. 　　The British brand claims two of the four models it releases today, the Extreme 600 and Sport 600, are the most powerful street-legal electric bike. Its Race mode pumps out a claimed 852W of peak power and 161Nm of torque. Editors...

May 20, 2024

Rocky Mountain National Park Wants to Raise Popular Campsite Prices: We Went in to See Why

　　Last month, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) announced proposed price changes for four of its most popular campgrounds. Under the changes, Moraine Park, Glacier Basin, Aspenglen, and Timber Creek Campgrounds would all see a $10 increase per night. According to RMNP, the extra money would go toward supporting new projects and the ongoing maintenance of facilities. 　　This fee change is...

May 20, 2024

The Best Fishing Shirts of 2024

　　A great fishing shirt not only has some built-in good luck but also, more importantly, protects you from the sun and other elements. We get that buying fishing shirts online is hard. You want to know what it feels like when the wind is howling, and salt water blows in your face. Or, when youre out baking in the sun,...

May 20, 2024

Best Tote Bags of 2024

　　Ah, the tote bag—the multitasker that can do it all. Finding the best tote bag to transport books and laptops one day and schlep groceries and climbing gear the next can be arduous. To help you sort through the proverbial tote haystack, we tested some of the top tote bags of 2024. 　　Before selecting a tote, you should consider several...

May 20, 2024

Cooking Bacon and Eggs in a Paper Bag Is Your New Camping Party Trick

　　This hearty combo tastes even better in the woods than it does in the diner. Whip it up over a campfire, and you’ll not only impress your buddies–you’ll have a no-pot meal with zero cleanup (eat right out of the bag!). The paper won’t ignite if you make sure it’s wet before cooking–here, bacon grease does the trick–but it might...

May 20, 2024

Aidan Roberts on climbing Arrival of the Birds and Spots of Time

Just under a month ago, we reported on Aidan Roberts having made two ascents at the very top end. These boulders were known - in their working stages - as The Helvellyn Project, and The Midnight Project. Shortly after we published the report, we sent Aidan some questions to find out more about his time on these two boulders, his...

May 20, 2024

Seize the Summer! 10 Incredible Trips Our Editors Are Taking.

　　We are ready for summer. We’ve got our lightweight tents and Tevas out, spend our free time examining trail maps, and have been outdoors soaking up the longer days in preparation for all sorts of adventures. Where are we going this summer? Some of us have plans to escape to tropical Caribbean ports and the high peaks of South America,...

May 20, 2024

The Best Travel Pillows of 2024

　　Upgrade your next flight with a travel pillow. Weve all been there: shuffling through first class, begrudgingly looking at the spacious cubicles of the travel elite — the leg room, the side tables, the seats that fully recline into flat beds. While first class has elevated comfort to new heights, it seems like the rest of us are only losing...

May 20, 2024

More Power, Range, and Almost Countless Upgrades: QuietKat Apex HD & XD Review

　　E-bikes are all the rage right now, and it isnt too terribly hard to understand why. OK, maybe thats a blanket statement. After all, it took some serious convincing to make me a fan of e-bikes. I (quite openly) hated them. 　　That all being said, their popularity is growing at an incredible rate. QuietKat has been at the forefront of...

May 20, 2024

Budget-Friendly and Flexible: REI Co-Op Flash Hyperstretch Fleece Jacket Review

　　At its core, fleece jackets have one job to do: hold in your body heat, helping keep you warm in the elements. The REI Co-Op Flash Hyperstretch Fleece Jacket does just that, in style and at a very budget-friendly price point. 　　REI is known for its accommodating return policy, membership kickbacks, annual garage sales, and affordable in-house products. The REI...

May 20, 2024

Not All Elite Athletes Are of the Human Variety

　　Anyone who has played fetch with a dog knows the canine potential for running and jumping—and that a dog’s enthusiasm can outlast your arm. “Dogs use oxygen more efficiently than humans,” says Dr. RuthAnn Lobos (DVM, CCRT, CVAT) and senior veterinarian at Nestle Purina PetCare. “That increased efficiency gives their muscles the fuel they need for energy and endurance.” And...

May 20, 2024

Our Favorite Commuter E-Bikes Might Just Replace Your Car

　　The electric bike category is by far the fastest-growing category of bikes on the market—and that’s for good reason. Not only are they fun to ride, but the electric assist means riders can travel farther, more comfortably, and with more capacity. If you find the right commuter e-bike, it might just replace your car. 　　We tested 17 bikes in the...