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Jun 15, 2025

The (Almost) Maintenance-Free Fillet Knife: Benchmade Fishcrafter Review

　　One of the best fillet knives Ive ever used is located in a mom-and-pop restaurant with a dirt parking lot. Its been there for the last 30 years. It was there that I first used a fillet knife while processing fillets for the worlds best fish and chips. 　　That knife isnt branded, has a crappy handle, and has been sharpened...

Jun 15, 2025

The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Big Bend National Park

　　Some parks get drive-by visitors stopping on their way somewhere else. Not Big Bend. From the Wild and Scenic Rio Grande to the sky islands of the Chisos Mountains and all the canyons, Cretaceous-era fossils, and stretches of Chihuahuan Desert in between, Big Bend National Park is always the main event. 　　This Texas national park sits at the state’s southern...

Jun 15, 2025

In-Hand Review: Work Sharp Launches ‘RMX’ Knives That Convert From Manual to Auto

　　This week, Work Sharp, which has dominated the knife sharpener market in recent years, is releasing its own line of knives. Unlike other non-knife brands that tiptoed into knives, this move was bound to happen. But the way that Work Sharp went about it was unlike anything Id seen before. 　　Set to launch on June 6 at Blade Show in...

Jun 15, 2025

The 7 Most Beautiful Coastal Hikes in the U.S.

　　Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. I found seven gorgeous hikes that trace the coast, from quiet beach walks to heart-pounding cliff treks. Some of these trails are multi-day affairs, giving you the chance to disconnect for extended periods of time, while others are quick day hikes designed to get you away from the summer crowds. Pack...

Jun 15, 2025

Father-Daughter Tragedy: Second Hiker Found Dead on Mt. Katahdin

　　Mount Katahdin in Maine is most famous for being the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, but this week, the area became a tragic focal point. A father and daughter from New York went missing on the mountain while hiking over the weekend. After 3 days of searching, both bodies have been found, according to authorities with Baxter State Park,...

Jun 15, 2025

Escape to Zion National Park

　　What happens when you gather a lively mix of women from all over North America, each bringing their own stories, skills, and comfort levels in the wild? Magic, pure and simple. Our four-day adventure in Zion National Park delivered full hearts, camera rolls bursting with memories, and choruses of supportive woos that helped conquer fears and discover newfound confidence in...

Jun 15, 2025

Bucket-List Fly Fishing: Chasing Everglade Snook & Tarpon With the Fam

　　Floridas Everglades are a vast and untamed natural place. Alligators patrol the water. Flamingos soar across the sky. Snakes hang like vines from mangrove branches. And occasionally, a fan boat full of fishermen roars past, headed for secret snook and tarpon holes. 　　For Free Fly Ambassador and angler, Eli Lorg, and his two children, the Everglades are a bucket list...

Jun 15, 2025

The Best Bike Locks of 2025

　　A quality bike lock is the best investment you can make to protect your bike from theft, but like so many pieces of outdoor gear, there’s seldom one “best” item, making it tough to know what to purchase. Choosing the right lock depends on several factors, including where you park, how long you plan to leave your bike unattended, and...

Jun 15, 2025

A Ski Mountaineer Is Missing After Falling on Denali

　　A ski mountaineer is missing on Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali. 　　According to a press release from the National Park Service, the 41-year-old skier, who hails from Washington State but has yet to be identified publicly, took a long, unroped fall on Monday, June 2, while on the West Buttress, the mountain’s standard route. 　　It was unclear if the missing climber—who was...

Jun 15, 2025

‘It’s a Gem’ on a Budget: Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Reel Review

　　Throughout my life, Ive gone back and forth on purchasing store-branded products. Back when I was in high school, flipping burgers to fund my outdoor pursuits, I purchased a lot of private-label items like the Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Reel because they were cheaper than everything else. 　　Then, I became a professional guide and turned into a gear snob....

Jun 15, 2025

‘Active-ism’ Trips Turn Paying Guests Into Park Activists

　　Many outdoor advocacy groups see Americas national parks as facing a political crisis. DOGE and President Trumps administration have openly targeted the National Park Service (NPS) with sweeping layoffs, budget cuts, office lease terminations, renewed mining leases, ending diversity-focused internship programs, and more. 　　Thats why Intrepid Travel just launched its new Active-ism trips. On June 3, the travel company announced...

Jun 15, 2025

‘Ultra 200X’ Makes This Pack Ultralight, Tougher Than Dyneema: Durston Kakwa 55 Review

　　It was nearing the end of our third day on the Colorado Trail outside of Molas Pass, and unfortunately, we were getting pummeled with rain. We decided to stop just before treeline in case the storm persisted overnight to quickly set up camp. Carrying ultralight backpacking kit typically means suffering through trials like this: maybe its a thin foam pad...

Jun 15, 2025

The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Yosemite

　　Yosemite National Park is many things, but subtle ain’t one of them. This gem of a park straddling the crest of California’s Sierra Nevada hits you over the head with its scenic grandeur. Yosemite’s towering granite domes, thousand-foot-tall waterfalls, wildflower-dotted meadows, and skyscraping sequoias are the stuff of national park dreams. And even though it’s one of the country’s most...

Jun 15, 2025

Mount Everest 2025: Fewer Fatalities, Dangerous Winds, and Rapid Ascents

　　The official end of the 2025 springtime climbing season on Mount Everest fell on Friday, May 29. The occasion was marked by a message of thanks on Instagram from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, the non-governmental organization that handles trash on the mountain. In one of the video clips, a team of climbers ascends the Khumbu Icefall a familiar gusts...

Jun 15, 2025

Pop-Up Penthouse: James Baroud Odyssey RTT Review

　　The James Baroud Odyssey is one of the best-designed, highest-quality rooftop tents you can buy. If you’re a camper who plans to spend a lot of nights in your RTT in a range of weather, this tent is worth the price. 　　Sometimes it isnt obvious why one Rooftop tent costs twice as much as another. Ive tested and reviewed RTTs...

Jun 15, 2025

Minimalist Aesthetic, Pockets Galore: Bluffworks Envoy Lightweight Travel Pants Review

　　My greatest fear surfaces in a deep panic before a big trip: “Did I pack the charger? Do I have my passport? Did I stop the mail?”Outside a spreadsheet stacked deep with satisfying checkboxes, the key to traveling stress-free is keeping my kit organized. Transitions between destinations flow more easily when everything has its place, especially with my need-to-haves. 　　Sure,...

Jun 15, 2025

‘A Stake in the Heart’: Trump Proposal Threatens Land Access Across the Country

　　During the height of the pandemic, President Donald Trump signed one of the most important pieces of legislation of his first term. It was August 6, 2020, and Trump held a ceremony in the White House passing The Great American Outdoors Act into law. 　　This historic victory for conservation was decades in the making. The overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation permanently funded...

Jun 15, 2025

There’s a Beer for That

　　Night Before the Trail Run Nonalcoholic IPAs deliver punchy hop flavor with none of the hangover, and an explosion of new NA beer brands over the past five years means there’s more variety and quality than ever. Whether your preferred IPA tastes classic and bitter or hazy and tropical, store shelves are full of booze-free options that are ready to...

Jun 15, 2025

Lie Flat on the Ground or in the Air: Haven XL Hammock Tent Review

　　I’ve spent many nights in a standard sling-style hammock. For a long time, I believed that sling hammock camping was the pinnacle of outdoor sleeping, as its ergonomic, comfortable, and minimalist. But recently, I discoveredthe Haven Tent hammock, and Ive realized thatthose sling hammocks were just an evolutionary step to the next (more refined) expression. 　　I’ve taken various versions of...

Jun 15, 2025

Biking in Greensboro: Trails, Greenways, and Local Favorites

　　With more than 50 miles of interconnected trails and a thriving road biking scene, Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the best under-the-radar cycling scenes in the Southeast. Local Greg Lawrence has been biking here for nearly a decade. 　　I bought my first bike because I was tired of driving around looking for parking, says Lawrence. I didnt realize I...