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May 14, 2025

Rivian’s Charging Network Opening to Other EVs, First at Fancy New Charging Outpost Joshua Tree

　　Rivian has just announced the start of its next-gen Rivian Adventure Network of charging stations. The new generation of charging sites will let other brand EVs charge as well as Rivian R1T and R1S models. The first site opens today, with more expected to go into service in seven states before the end of the year. 　　Rivian Offers More Than...

May 14, 2025

I Had My Doubts About FlyKitt. But It’s Proven Itself on Every One of My Overseas Trips.

　　I should be wrecked. 　　It’s my first full day in South Africa after a brutal 33-hour journey from my home in Bend, Oregon. I woke at 3:15 A.M. to catch the first of three flights to Johannesburg, crossed nine time zones in economy class, and finally fell into bed at 9 P.M. Typically, my jet lag for such a long-haul...

May 14, 2025

Snowboarding the ‘Peak of Evil’: Patagonia Athletes Shred Biggest Line of Their Lives in India

　　When Nick Russell and Jerry Mark heard Hillary Nelson recount the story of making her first descent on Indias Papsura (aka the Peak of Evil), they were immediately intrigued. The way it was described to them, it didnt sound like just another ski line. It sounded like a real mountaineering challenge — and the two snowboarders wanted their shot at...

May 14, 2025

Watch ‘¡Ay Chihuahua!’: An Epic Mexican Exploratory Kayak Adventure

　　Eric Boomer and Ben Stookesberry are proven and legendary explorers, most notably for their whitewater kayak missions to the far corners of the globe. In this short film, presented by the Whitewater brand, they check off some un-paddled gems deep in Mexico. 　　Not only are they the kayakers and safety crew, but also the film crew on this wild exploratory...

May 14, 2025

OneWheel Pint S Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Crashy

　　I was ready to love the new OneWheel Pint S. 　　Though I typically gravitate toward non-electric transportation, theres an undeniable attraction to these hoverboard-like creations. As the EV marketplace has grown crowded with electrified scooters, bikes, and skateboards, OneWheel has earned —and maintained —a loyal following. 　　And thats despite ongoing controversy over the relative safety of these devices. After four...

May 14, 2025

Gaining an Edge: One Hunter’s Secret to Success

　　Hunting success often hinges on preparation, precision, and the ability to adapt. For Jennifer Danella, a skilled hunter known for her sharp instincts and relentless drive, staying ahead of the game means leveraging every advantage nature and technology can offer. That’s why she trusts Moultrie’s cutting-edge technology. 　　No single technique or equipment has helped her elevate her hunting strategy quite...

May 14, 2025

New AR World Champions: French Racers Dethrone Swedish Armed Forces Team

　　It was pitch dark outside when Adrien Lhermet, Benjamin Fayet, Sandrine Beranger, and Sébastien Raichon crossed the Adventure Race World Championship finish line at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The French athletes of 400Team were muddy. They hadnt slept in 5 days. But they still had enough energy to celebrate for the cameras, embracing one another and waving Frances...

May 14, 2025

Synthetic Versus Down: Which Insulation Is Right for You?

　　You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and staying safe. 　　Number one, you want a good warmth-to-weight ratio, and that means apparel made with either natural goose down or synthetic polyester fill. Both types of insulation are...

May 14, 2025

Full Suspension Skiing? ShredShox Binding Platform Puts Shocks on Skis

　　Suspension systems are used in motorcycles, bicycles, cars, baby strollers, camp chairs, and even shoes. But why not skis? 　　That question led Nick Foster and Ken Nichols to create ShredShox — the first and only full-suspension ski platform. Like a mountain bike uses air shocks at the front fork and tail, ShredShox uses them to suspend bindings above the ski....

May 14, 2025

Stay Warmer, Hunt Longer: Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX Boot Review

　　It doesn’t matter if my body is warm. If my feet are cold, I start squirming like a worm and can’t stay still.This doesn’t bode well for something like sitting in a treestand trying to go undetected in the whitetail woods.Insulated boots are your friend. 　　I recently met the Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX. We got to spend a week...

May 14, 2025

Up A Tree Without A Paddle

　　It was the trip of a lifetime. Several months paddling the Amazon, trying to eat without being eaten. It almost all went to plan. But when Bruce Frey and Ed Welch found themselves being trailed through the jungle by a jaguar at sunset, their only choice was to take refuge in a tree and hope they could survive the night. ...

May 14, 2025

Want to Live Longer? You Better Start Moving—All Day Long.

　　To predict your longevity, you have two main options. You can rely on the routine tests and measurements your doctor likes to order for you, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, weight, and so on. Or you can go down a biohacking rabbit hole the way tech millionaire turned longevity guru Bryan Johnson did to live longer. Johnson’s obsessive self-measurement...

May 14, 2025

The 13 Best Airports in the World with Outdoor Lounges, Parks, and Pools—Yes, Pools

　　If you’re a regular traveler like me, you already know this: most airports are awful. You’re constantly rushing through a crowded terminal, competing with a harried mess of humanity, only to then cram yourself into a narrow seat for a few hours until you get to your next terminal purgatory—meanwhile, dragging your luggage the whole way. Germs waft through the...

May 14, 2025

A Bow for Every Shooter: Mathews Unveils 2025 LIFT X, XD, RS

　　Hunters tall and small rejoice. Matthews Archery got a little more inclusive for 2025. I know, most of you dont have to worry about it. But the fact is, a fair number of archers (like me) have a really hard time finding bows that fit. Thats part of the reason that Im stoked to write about the 2025 Matthews Archery...

May 14, 2025

Badass Alpine Shell With Gimmicky App-Pairing Zipper: Artilect M-Formation 3L Review

　　Setting out from the parking lot of Meadow Mountain, it was bright, sunny, and in the mid-40s — warm for a February ski tour. But that didnt last long. About halfway to the summits ski shack, clouds rolled in, the temperature dropped sharply, and winds started picking up, biting through my fleece midlayer. I donned my Artilect M-Formation 3L shell...

May 14, 2025

Rail to Trail: 7 NYC Hikes Accessible by Train

　　When you think of New York City, it’s easy to imagine all the makings of a concrete jungle — towering skyscrapers in place of mountain peaks and more light pollution than starlight. But amid the hustle and bustle, the city’s parks and green spaces offer a chance to enjoy nature without leaving the five boroughs. 　　Hike on forested trails or...

May 14, 2025

Neck & Neck: AR World Champs Headed for Razor Finish

　　Four teams have been neck and neck for hundreds of miles of the Adventure Racing World Championships, competing ferociously to be the first to cross the finish line in Cuenca, Peru. So far, teams have traversed cold, high-altitude mountain plains, fast-flowing rivers, and dense, humid forests. 　　Now, teams from France, Estonia, Sweden, and Brazil are closing in on the home...

May 14, 2025

The Best G-Wagen Ever Is Electric: 2025 Mercedes G 580 With EQ Technology Review

　　Known officially as the G 580 with EQ Technology, the new G stuffs a battery pack and four electric motors into the internal combustion version’s existing chassis rather than starting from scratch. The electric G-Wagen also receives slight stylistic revisions, mostly in the name of aero. 　　But even if electrification represents the logical next step for a historically established military...

May 14, 2025

Wahoo ELEMNT Ace Review: Air Pressure Sensor Is Like a Wind Tunnel on Your Bike Computer

　　To many cyclists, especially road racers and triathletes, the ability to measure aerodynamic drag is the holy grail of data. The drag created by the body is one of the largest determinants of performance in these sports. And Wahoo brings relative aerodynamic drag measurements to the handlebar. 　　Wahoos air pressure sensor is a category first and is, by far, the...

May 14, 2025

The 2024 Outsiders of the Year

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