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Jul 30, 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,...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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,...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 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...

Jul 30, 2025

See the Best New Baits From ICAST 2025

　　New baits are one of my favorite categories of products. They fill anglers with dreams of finding the lure that will result in a fish on every cast. Is that realistic? No, but its fun to dream. And while you may not have the coin to spring for a brand-new rod or reel, baits are relatively cheap, allowing virtually every...

Jul 30, 2025

5 Things to Look For in a Bow Sight (Before You Regret Your Purchase)

　　Bow sights really have come a long way since I first shot a bow. Back then, I remember having pins that were painted different colors. My sight more resembled a bear trap than an actual bow sight. These days, we are beyond lucky with access to top-of-the-line engineered bow sights. And there are a lot of them to choose from....

Jul 30, 2025

Oversized, Out of Place, But Perfectly Balanced: Leatherman Pioneer Fixed Blade Review

　　Trends often dictate a brand’s next product, but not always. Over the last year, a slew of small pocket fixed-blade knives dominated the knife market. Generally less than 6 inches, they’re designed to be discreet and effective. 　　But even as this sub-segment continues to grow and thrive, Leatherman opted to design its new line of Built Different fixed-blade knives as...

Jul 30, 2025

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Gets Hybrid, Drops 2.Slow Base Engine

　　The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek now comes as a hybrid. For the 2026 model year, Subaru is dumping the old 2.0 engine, going with a larger 2.5 as standard and combining it with a hybrid system as the upgrade. 　　Subaru is also adding more standard features like rear seat airbags and keyless access, with more extra features coming to some of...

Jul 30, 2025

Learn, Listen, Connect: ‘The Big Thing’ Overland Event Goes Beyond Gear

　　While in Montana, attending a demonstration with Warn Industries’ Justin Walker, he asked what the most important piece of equipment for winching was. Although his answer was a pair of gloves, someone chimed in with, “Your mind.” I can’t argue with having a good set of work gloves on hand, but I also believe the participant was spot-on. 　　This miraculous...

Jul 30, 2025

Well-Dressed Hunter: Benchmade Crooked River Folding Knife Review

　　After spending much of the last year testing EDCs that push the limits of how small and light a pocket knife can be, I felt like I needed a changeup. So when Benchmade sent a sample of the Crooked River, a classically styled folder made for hunting and serious outdoor adventure, I was ready for it. 　　With fishing season in...

Jul 30, 2025

Scuba Diving Gamechanger? Garmin Smart Buoy Levels Up Safety With Underwater Comms

　　Even in 2025, the primary methods for communicating with recreational scuba divers remain crude, at best. When its time for divers to return to their charter boat, the operators usually bang a metal pipe against the underwater hull, hoping that the clanging is loud enough to reach submerged clients. And the divers themselves still mostly rely on hand gestures to...

Jul 30, 2025

Keep It Simple, Stylish: Western Rise Evolution 2 Travel Pant Review

　　“What’s the best do-it-all pant?” I get asked this often, and it’s not an easy question, but I have an easy answer: the Western Rise Evolution 2 Pant. 　　Most of us aren’t traveling 80 days a year or spending 200 nights a year in the field. While we like these opportunities and want more of them in our lives, gen...