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Nov 10, 2025

‘Star Wars’-Inspired Airbike Prototype Channels Childhood Dreams With 124mph Jet System

　　Its no coincidence that the first video ad for the Volonaut Airbike was published just before May 4, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. The videos aesthetic will be immediately familiar to anyone with even a passing familiarity with the science-fiction franchise. Since the first film debuted in 1977, hover bikes speeding across the Tatooine desert have captivated the imaginations of fans...

Nov 10, 2025

Rugged Watch With Detroit Soul: Shinola Duck Watch Review

　　It was 2:30 a.m., still a couple of hours until my alarm would wake me from my slumber to chase turkeys in the Colorado spring hunt. Annoyed, I sat up and started whacking the ceiling to clear the snow and keep a collapse at bay. But I glanced again at the watch, impressed by the lume, the only thing I...

Nov 10, 2025

Midnight Mariner Review: Luminox’s ‘Most Luminous’ Watch Is Clean, Classy Wrist Candy

　　A 1,000-horsepower turbocharged V6 screamed past and faded away as quickly as it had approached. The unseen Formula 1 machine was turning hot laps ahead of qualifying inside the Miami International Autodrome. Meanwhile, I navigated a security checkpoint and began the upstream swim through a river of Ferrari red, McLaren papaya orange, and dark blue Red Bull outfits. 　　I, a...

Nov 10, 2025

The Ultimate Outdoors Companion Just Got Brighter: Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED Watch Review

　　Let me tell you now, before the nitty-gritty, there are many who assume the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED is something it is not. It is not just a cheaper version of Garmin’s Fenix smartwatch — that watch is designed for your Indiana Jones heading on expeditions. The Instinct line is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking and backpacking on...

Nov 10, 2025

Crisp and Clear for $100: Celestron Outland X 10×42 Binoculars Review

　　As a kid, my parents encouraged me to use my imagination and explore the countryside. Everything around me was farmland, filled with barns attached to rolling hills that popped out of fields that stopped at the horizon. After breakfast, I would get on my bike with my backpack filled with everything I needed to explore for the day. My mom...

Nov 10, 2025

BougeRV Rover2000 Review: Power Station Shines With Semi-Solid-State Tech, Serious Solar Input

　　We were near the top of our first rocky pass on a weeklong overlanding trip through the San Juan mountains when it dawned on us: We’d entrusted our lives, or at least our ice cream and margaritas, to a magic box that, along with solar panels and an electric cooler, converts energy from a distant flaming ball of hydrogen into...

Nov 10, 2025

A Bigger, Better AllTrails Debuts ‘Peak’ Tier and 6 New Features

　　Smartphones dont make most lists for hikings Ten Essentials. Maybe thats because they are so deeply embedded in our daily routine that nobody has to remember to pack them. The reality is that smartphone (and smartwatch) activity apps are here to stay, and the first choice for many. At the summit of these hiking apps stands AllTrails. Real-time navigation on...

Nov 10, 2025

YETI Adds All-Weather Muscle to a Daypack: Introducing the Cayo

　　We carry backpacks to keep things within reach, be it a laptop, a change of clothes, or water and snacks. But not all packs are comfortable to carry, and fewer still can claim to protect your belongings from rain, sleet, splashes, and general wetness. 　　Enter the YETI Cayo Backpack. It is a weather-resistant, rugged-bodied pack for carrying daily essentials and/or...

Nov 10, 2025

This Indiana Jones Satchel Is the Perfect Commuter Bag: Woods Monkey Transit Bag Review

　　Sitting in the dark theater with the now-famous theme music filling the air, the first time I saw Indy’s satchel, I knew I had to have one. Being 9 years old when Raiders of the Lost Ark came out, sourcing such a bag was impossible. Mom had a few old purses, though, which is one of those memories that makes...

Nov 10, 2025

‘Madman of Design’ Brings Tailoring Mastery to Ultralight Gear

　　For hundreds of years, a slender London street has represented the cultural epicenter of tailored mens wear. Savile Rows famous district of tailors dates back to the 17th century, when it outfitted young aristocrats embarking on the Grand Tour of Europe. World leaders from Winston Churchill to Napoleon Bonaparte have relied on the districts world-class finery. 　　At the turn of...

Nov 10, 2025

Cotopaxi Expands Popular Allpa Collection With Two Bags

　　Cotopaxi launched its Allpa Collection of travel packs in 2019. The early bags were a hit and the line has slowly added packs and duffels since then. These latest additions broaden the range of sizes on both ends of the spectrum, including the lines largest offering yet, along with the first daypack. 　　Lets take a closer look at the new...

Nov 10, 2025

Yosemite National Park Finally Announces Reservation System

　　After months of confusion and delay, Yosemite National Park has announced its reservation rules for the summer of 2025. On May 6, people can book their reservations through the National Park Services website starting at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. While the new system is significantly less restrictive than previous years, some advocates argue that it wont prevent traffic from overwhelming...

Nov 10, 2025

Life’s a Beach: Kick Back in the ‘Hondo,’ YETI’s First-Ever Beach Chair

　　Beachfront bliss can be hard to obtain, but having the right chair makes all the difference. YETI is expanding its chair line with a $300 sand-and-surf model, the Hondo Beach Chair, which claims to be the lightest YETI chair to date, weighing 12 pounds and supporting up to 350 pounds. 　　The Hondo has four reclining positions, an ergonomic waterfall edge...

Nov 10, 2025

Trump Proposes $1B Cut to National Parks, Transferring Ownership to States

　　In its 109-year history, the National Park Service (NPS) has never seen its budget slashed like this. President Donald Trumps proposed federal budget, released on Friday, parallels the steep cuts suggested by Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The proposal would strip $163 billion from the 2025/2026 federal budget, including a $1 billion reduction in funding for the NPS....

Nov 10, 2025

The Next Big Thing? Debut ‘Switchback’ Show Rallies Big Outdoor Industry Support

　　What many consumers and newcomers to the outdoor industry might not know (but intuitively sense) is that the outdoor industry developed a large vacuum in the wake of the pandemic. Its not only reflected in the very painful vacancies left by specialty retail closures and supply chain craters that spelled doom for manufacturers, but also in the conspicuous and jarring...

Nov 10, 2025

NPS Shootout: Watch Officers Engage Suspect After Vehicle Chase

　　On May 3, in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, two National Park Service (NPS) officers were involved in a vehicle chase that ended in a shootout and the arrest of a suspect. 　　The officers were treated for minor injuries, and the suspect was treated for a non-lethal gunshot wound. On May 23, NPS released the bodycam footage of the incident....

Nov 10, 2025

Sequoia NP Reopens Crystal Cave After 4 Years

　　After a wildfire and weather-related setbacks, one of Sequoia National Parks most-visited attractions is set to dazzle visitors again. Crystal Cave is a marble cavern with tall calcite stalactites, sparkling mineral deposits, and a unique ecosystem. A roughly half-mile loop inside lets visitors walk along a stream and explore some of its depths, which maintain a consistent temperature of 50...

Nov 10, 2025

Save the Vjosa River: Albanians Fight Damming & Diversion in Patagonia Short Film

　　The job of an activist is never done. Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika have been fighting for years to protect and conserve the Vjosa River in Albania. Their efforts to establish the Vjosa as Europes first wild river national park saved it from near-certain development by resource extraction companies. But even after that victory, the work was far from over....

Nov 10, 2025

Union Backers Rejoice After REI Approves No Board Members in ‘Historic’ Vote

　　The REI Co-op today revealed the results of its annual election to fill seats on its board of directors, and supporters of co-op workers union efforts are claiming a major victory. 　　Despite REIs nominating and governance committee approving three candidates put forth by co-op leadership (two incumbents and one new director) and leaving two union-backed candidates off the ballot, none...

Nov 10, 2025

Bright, Smart, and Battery Saving: Petzl Swift RL Review

　　Plenty of food and water, a bluebird weather forecast, a pre-dawn start, and a fully charged headlamp are a good recipe for success for a one-day ascent of Moonlight Buttress. I had plenty of water and shot blocks crammed into our mini haulbag, the weather looked great, and we certainly were up early enough. 　　Unfortunately, the headlamp I’d brought along...