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Aug 8, 2025

Champion Gravel Bike Beefs Up: Allied Cycle Works Goes Big on ABLE Upgrades

　　One of gravel bikings most sought-after rides just got a bit chunkier. Today, Allied Cycle Works releases a redesign of its ABLE Gravel bike, which quickly became a hit after two Allied-sponsored athletes rode it to victory in Kansas Unbound Gravel event in 2019. 　　That was the bikes debut, and its only become more popular since, with pros like Colin...

Aug 8, 2025

Plug In Anything, Anywhere: Matador Global Travel Adapter Review

　　I had no shortage of things to stress over as my Virgin Atlantic flight began its descent into Queenstown, New Zealand. For starters, I gambled on exchanging no currency before leaving the States, and the only credit card I had was a Discover —which is about as widely accepted as spitting in your palm before a handshake. 　　Then, as I...

Aug 8, 2025

Extinct No More? Dire Wolf Returns With a Genetic Twist

　　In a groundbreaking leap reminiscent of Jurassic Park, scientists have successfully revived the dire wolf, an apex predator that vanished nearly 13,000 years ago. 　　The revival project, spearheaded by startup company Colossal Bioscience, utilized advanced DNA editing techniques. By sequencing ancient DNA samples recovered from fossils preserved in tar pits, researchers reconstructed a complete genome of the dire wolf, closely...

Aug 8, 2025

Cast Off, Cash In: Simms Launches ReCast, Used Gear Resale Site

　　Think of Simms ReCast as the catch-and-release of high-quality fishing gear. You might love your gear for a bit, but passing it on to a fellow angler boosts your karma points. Rather than tossing aside gear that still has several seasons of life, Simms says, it wanted to create a peer-to-peer marketplace to rehome that gear. 　　By making our products...

Aug 8, 2025

The 12 Best Campgrounds in California to Ditch the Crowds

　　On a late fall camping trip, my family and I were headed to Picacho State Recreation Area. The remote desert park is situated along a scenic 9-mile stretch of the Colorado River on the border of Mexico near Yuma, Arizona. We were trying to get there before sunset, going as fast as the 18-mile dirt road would let us. We...

Aug 8, 2025

Segway? Seg-Wow! ‘Xyber’ Puts Eye-Popping Spin on E-Bikes

　　Forget everything you think you know about Segway … and e-bikes for that matter. The brand that invented an entirely new category of personal transportation at the turn of millennium has turned its attention from industry-defining mobility ideas to industry-disrupting innovations. 　　Launched in 2024, the Segway Xyber presents a wild take on the typical e-bike design, appealing more to the thrill...

Aug 8, 2025

Perfect E-Motorcycle for Commutes and Light Off-Road Jaunts: Zero FX Dual Sport Review

　　Dual-sport motorcycles are all about versatility. They’re fun on the street and capable in the dirt. And they can even pull budget-friendly adventure duty with a few choice modifications. 　　With that being said, the dual-sport genre can be a tough one to define. On one end, you’ve got mild-mannered and uber-reliable staples like the Honda CRF300L. While on the other,...

Aug 8, 2025

Off-Roading With Italian Flair: Pirelli Scorpion XTM Revew

　　If a tire makes you happy, were happy. Its a simple sentiment, but its one I like. Its not limited to Pirellis on-track performance tires, and the companys exec says it applies to even its boring road car tires. And, of course, its latest, the Pirelli Scorpion XTM, is the first tire meant for buyers who plan on spending a...

Aug 8, 2025

Kayak Turkey Hunting: Gear Up, Rig Right, Tag Out

　　Most turkey hunters overlook one of the most effective tools: the kayak. When properly rigged, a kayak becomes your stealthy, silent partner, getting you closer to wary gobblers, accessing untouched terrain, and helping you outpace other hunters. A smart kayak setup doesnt just boost your odds; it transforms your entire turkey hunting experience. 　　My a-ha moment came early one spring...

Aug 8, 2025

Better Than the Fan-Favorite Original: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Boot Review

　　You’re lucky if you show up to a foot or more of blower powder, blanketing the jagged peaks and tumbling glaciers around Chamonix. So I didn’t squander the opportunity. I pushed my jet-lagged body into the backcountry to bounce and slice through the powder lap after lap, stopping only to gape at my surroundings. 　　But even in this Eden of...

Aug 8, 2025

The 19 Funniest Mountain Project Comments on Yosemite Routes

　　Sometimes, we go to Mountain Project for the beta. But sometimes, we go for the chat. And sometimes, the chat is funny. We’ve seen brawls break out over bolts and grades. Stoke-spangled reviews—and ho-hum appraisals of testpieces. Crusty cameos. Sketchy ethics. And non-sequiturs that add to the lore of the classics. 　　Here are 19 of the funniest Mountain Project comments...

Aug 8, 2025

How to Pack for Air Travel Like the Ultimate Pro

　　It’s fun to imagine an apocalyptic scenario, and purchase the kind of neon green tomahawk you think will help you defeat zombie hoards. (Spoiler alert: it won’t.) But when it comes to preparing for more likely situations—say, an emergency while traveling—many of us are guilty of being caught flat-footed. 　　I get it. With severely limited space in carry-on luggage, plus...

Aug 8, 2025

Hiking with Your Dog? Watch Out for These Dangerous Plants

　　While hiking a snowy mesa in Flagstaff, Arizona, I noticed my dog was limping. Every few steps, she’d tuck up her back paw and hop on three legs. We stopped, and I knelt to inspect. There, piercing her paw pad, was a long cactus spine. Gently, I held her paw and pulled it straight out. I hadn’t noticed the hazard...

Aug 8, 2025

Shoes That Help Muscles Recover: Roll Recovery SUPERPLUSH Classic Review

　　It’s not that I don’t believe the research showing that exercising consistently without recovery time can lead to decreased strength gains and possibly injury. It’s just that finding the time to take these breaks is hard. Needless to say, when a product that promised multitasking recovery benefits rolled across my desk, I was intrigued, especially since it came from a...

Aug 8, 2025

The E-Bike of the Seas: Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+ 120 Review

　　“So, is it really kayaking, then?” A small crowd had gathered around the dock to inspect the Old Town Ocean Kayak Malibu ePDL+, the first recreational kayak to incorporate an electric pedal drive. I’m not sure they were immediately sold. 　　The neo-Luddite in me was steadfast: of course not. But, softening, I reconsidered. Yes, of course. Maybe? The Malibu is...

Aug 8, 2025

Automakers Scramble to Respond to Trump’s Tariff War

　　While the new trade sanctions are expected to add thousands to the cost of the typical new vehicle, even those assembled in the U.S., some manufacturers promise to hold the line on prices — for now. 　　On Friday, Hyundai launched a new “Customer Assurance” program that aims to soothe consumer fears about the potential impact of the new Trump tariffs on...

Aug 8, 2025

Fill Your Own 1-Lb. Propane Bottles at the Station: Ignik Launches ‘TapRack’

　　A buddy of mine nearly blew his garage up trying to refill his 1-pound propane bottles for his camping grill. Dont be like my buddy. 　　Refilling disposable propane bottles at home is downright dangerous (just ask my buddy) and even illegal in most places due to the hazards. But those classic green bottle propane tanks serve us so well for...

Aug 8, 2025

Get Ready for Backpacking Season With These Gear Picks From REI

　　With warm weather on the way, now is the perfect time to prepare for spring backpacking adventures. That means dusting off the trail shoes, making lists of must-hike routes, and examining that tent seam you promised to fix last fall. 　　As you take inventory of your backcountry kit, you can count on REI to fill in the gaps and ensure...

Aug 8, 2025

Sitka Studios Wants to Use Cutting-Edge Apparel to Sell You on Conservation

　　Who makes the most advanced outdoor clothing? Ask a skier or a hiker, and theyre likely to name some familiar brands. Ask a hunter, and they will probably tell you Sitka Gear. I tend to side with the hunters. 　　Sitka Gear has been at the forefront of technical innovation in apparel that keeps you warm and dry when youre in...

Aug 8, 2025

Speedy Sole Meets Snug Support: SCARPA Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX Review

　　I’m buzzing my way up the cactus- and scrub-lined Lost Mines Trail at Big Bend National Park in Far West Texas in the dark on a mission to make it to the top before sunrise. I break into a trot and hop over a tarantula that crawls out of a hole in the rocks along the path. 　　And I give...