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Nov 7, 2025

Sign of the Times: Opinel Updates Its Iconic Collar Lock for the First Time in 70 Years

　　Since 1890, French knifemaker Opinel has been crafting affordable, reliable, folding knives that are easily recognized by their distinctive wooden handles. Opinels simple construction enabled the company to keep its prices low, and thus buoyed the brands sustained popularity among the outdoor crowd over the last 135 years. 　　However, the one thing Opinel is not known for is change. 　　While...

Nov 7, 2025

Crankin’ In Whoppers With the KastKing Megatron 200

　　Spring has come and gone, and summer is blasting its heat, pushing fish deeper. I wanted to catch the big bass, but didn’t have a great setup for big lures (like swimbaits and deep-diving crankbaits) until a few months ago. 　　KastKing offered to send the Megatron 200 baitcasting reel to test this spring and summer. I’ve taken it to several...

Nov 7, 2025

Flylow Super D Ski Gloves Review: Cozy, Waterproof, and Very Comfortable

　　My Flylow Super D Ski Gloves are so comfortable that I wish I could wear them year-round.Theyve also been a surprising conversation starter on the ski lift. Riders want to know the brands origin story and the quality of its gloves. My verdict: These are not the warmest or most streamlined ski gloves in my quiver, but theyre among the...

Nov 7, 2025

Burly, Stylish, Functional: Mountain Hardwear Women’s Boundary Ridge GORE-TEX Ski Jacket Review

　　When you’re skiing hard all season, you need a ski jacket that can roll with the conditions, through deep midwinter powder days and sunny spring laps. The Mountain Hardwear Women’s Boundary Ridge GORE-TEX womens ski jacket was designed with exactly that kind of versatility in mind. 　　Built with a tough three-layer GORE-TEX shell, it’s made to handle the worst weather...

Nov 7, 2025

Lightweight, Durable, Backcountry-Ready: Flylow Stash Men’s Ski Bib Review

　　It was just after sunrise on a cold February morning in Colorados backcountry. Three others and I put on our skins and prepared to cross the wilderness boundary, starting our climb. I was testing the Flylow Mens Stash ski bibs, and we were on a videography mission. 　　I had high hopes for conditions, though we had already encountered trouble with...

Nov 7, 2025

The Best Tactical Backpacks of 2025

　　Tactical packs are designed for more demanding situations and require heavy-duty materials. They also need to be comfortable, as they may be worn for longer periods of time while carrying heavier gear. Unlike many other backpack categories, tactical backpacks need to offer utility for a wide variety of activities, including long hikes, military deployment, traveling, and even your daily commute....

Nov 7, 2025

The Best Archery Release Aids for Bowhunting of 2025

　　An archery release aid is a personal thing. You’ve gotta find the right one for you, not your friend.Ive personally tested many archery release aids through the years, whether it’s at the archery range or crawling on hands and knees through the desert after a cagey buck. 　　The right release aid can mean the difference between eating tag soup or...

Nov 7, 2025

420 Miles and 15 Volcanoes: Oregon Runner Establishes FKT on ‘Ridiculous’ New Ultra Trail

　　On July 21, Emily Keddie became the first athlete to finish the Oregon Volcanic Skyline Trail, setting the routes fastest known time (FKT). The 420-mile trail involves summiting 15 of Oregons tallest volcanoes and scaling 69,000 vertical feet. 　　Keddie, 39, completed the route with a support team in 12 days, 17 hours, and 12 minutes. 　　Keddie is a Psych PhD...

Nov 7, 2025

Küat DEK Platform Rack Offers Sleek Style and Bright Ideas

　　Its a new rooftop platform rack system from Küat. The Küat DEK is more than just another platform rack, though. Its sleek custom extrusion T-channel design helps it stand out. The optional integrated LED lighting, though, will really grab your attention. 　　Küat DEK Looks Tough Sleek 　　　　(Photo/Küat) We first saw the Küat DEK at the SEMA show last year,...

Nov 7, 2025

Lowered Truck With Lifted Price: 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo Review

　　The modern pickup truck market no longer caters strictly to prototypical jobsite and rural buyers. Instead, pickups increasingly serve as luxury commuters for urban customers, too. But that trend naturally leads to trucks growing more and more expensive — not to mention larger and larger, physically. Until, that is, Ford entirely flipped the script by reviving the former pony car...

Nov 7, 2025

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Kifaru’s Mesa Harness Is Forgettable in the Best Way

　　Sometimes the best upgrades aren’t the flashiest (or most expensive). Take Kifaru’s Mesa Harness, for instance. It provides a balanced and structured fit for Kifaru’s Deluxe Bino Harness or the Steelhead Pack. 　　This might not seem like a huge upgrade on paper. After all, it’s a harness. But, if you’ve spent any substantial time in the field with a chest...

Nov 7, 2025

My Favorite YETI Product, Nearly 10 Years Strong: Rambler One-Gallon Jug Review

　　Perhaps no brand has been iterated, copied, challenged, or outright ripped off more than YETI. From its coolers to its drinkware, the Austin purveyor of overbuilt and (according to some) overpriced outdoor hard goods quite literally broke the design mold. 　　But despite the endless sea of burly tumblers and heavy rotomolded beer haulers, YETI’s singularly unrivaled —and in my opinion,...

Nov 7, 2025

Best in Show: ICAST 2025

　　ICAST can be a bit of a sensory overload. Rows upon rows of new fishing gear, packed booths, and a pace that doesn’t leave much room to breathe. It’s exciting, exhausting, and nearly impossible to take it all in. You could spend weeks digging into everything that’s unveiled there, but no one has that kind of time — especially not...

Nov 7, 2025

Hiking Shoes Made With Kevlar, 1960s-Style eMoto, Ultralight Stoves, and More Emerging Gear

　　Redesigned and revamped versions of existing gear might not be the flashiest drops, but when the improvements are as good as these — were here for it. 　　Several established brands, including Ibex and Fox Racing, have released retooled models of some of their longest-standing products, making them lighter and more comfortable. Nothings newest version of its CMF Pro Watch offers...

Nov 7, 2025

Sales Alert! Snatch Up Summer Deals From prAna, Orvis, Lifestraw, and More

　　Orvis: Up to 50% Off 　　　　(Photo/Rachelle Schrute) Whether youre an angler, hunter, or dog-lover, theres something for you during Orviss big summer sale. 　　Score $100 off this durable dog car cover, or save over 40% on this breathable sun shirt. Other deals include quick-dry pants, waterproof jackets, and tote bags. 　　Shop Orvis Sale LifeStraw: Go Series Stainless Steel 1L...

Nov 7, 2025

New Trump Trade Deal Will Add Thousands to the Cost of Japanese Auto Imports

　　American car buyers have already begun watching prices surge in the wake of the 25% auto import tariffs enacted by Pres. Donald Trump in May. As part of a new trade deal with Japan, those tariffs now will be cut to 15%. But, that still means the price of products like the Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Murano, and Mazda CX-90 could...

Nov 7, 2025

Stay Cozy on a Budget: REI Co-op Trailmade Jacket Review

　　When I woke up, I could see my breath. Rain was falling lightly on my tent. I didnt want to get out of my sleeping bag, but the thought of a warm cup of coffee was motivation enough. I wiggled out of the down bag, shivered, and immediately reached for my REI Co-op Trailmade jacket. Slipping into that soft, cozy...

Nov 7, 2025

2025 Audi S3 Review: Subcompact, But Not Substandard

　　Spend enough time in crossovers and SUVs, and its easy to forget just how lovely it can be to drive a car. It doesnt matter how good the SUV is, and Im not talking supercar or even a big-dollar and bigger horsepower sports sedan; Im talking about sedans with a hint of enthusiast intention. Cars like this 2025 Audi S3...

Nov 7, 2025

Mountain Lion Mauls 4-Year-Old in Olympic National Park, Rangers Seek Witnesses

　　A mountain lion bit a 4-year-old child in Olympic National Park on July 20, 2025, resulting in a Flight for Life to Seattle. The incident, which occurred in the north section of the park near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge, is now under investigation. Park rangers are asking for any witnesses to contact them with information. 　　Rangers were...

Nov 7, 2025

Frankenstein Shoe Combines Runner, Hiker, Climber: Salewa Wildfire NXT Review

　　I reached a foot out over the airy gap below me to the rock face a few feet away, dangling from an iron rung. My shoe stuck to the opposite wall as I applied pressure. I swung my body across the abyss to the other side, my other foot joining on the slabby rock as my hands transitioned across the...