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Nov 10, 2025

Our Favorite Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 2025

　　Mothers Day is Sunday, May 11. Notice how we said that right up front? Write it down, put it in your phone — write it backward on your forehead if you have to. If you take nothing else away from this nifty gear roundup, let it be that Mothers Day is Sunday, May 11. 　　Now, if youre searching for some...

Nov 10, 2025

Under Armour Outpaces Nike at Boston Marathon: The Shoes That Helped Sharon Lokedi Set Course Record

　　The Boston Marathon isn’t a record-chasing course. It’s tactical, uneven, and often at the mercy of New England spring weather. Here, the win matters more than the clock. So, while no one expected Kelvin Kiptum’s 2:00:35 world record or Ruth Chepngetich’s 2:09:56 mark to fall, few would’ve guessed that a lesser-known brand in pro road racing — Under Armour —...

Nov 10, 2025

Bantamweight Boots for Nimble Hikes: The North Face Offtrail LT Mid Review

　　I felt light on my feet as I ascended the Rainbow Trail toward Methodist Mountain. On my left, spectacular views of Mount Ouray and Pahlone Peak caught my eye whenever I stopped. But as I hiked, I only focused on what was beneath my feet: rocks, branches, loose granite gravel, and lodgepole roots. I found myself jogging the flats and...

Nov 10, 2025

A Great Light Hiking Boot Gets Better: Salomon X Ultra Mid 5 Review

　　Water flowed over the sand and splashed across the toes of the Salmon X Ultra 5 Mid hiking boots. My legs pumped over the soft, wet sand in the morning light. 　　Thousand-foot-high dunes shimmered below the vastly higher mountains of the Sangre de Cristo range. Snowmelt ran across the sand, a short-lived river that behaves much like a landlocked beach....

Nov 10, 2025

The Old Goats Get Even Tougher: HOKA Speedgoat 6 Review

　　The HOKA Speedgoat has long been the gold standard shoe in trail running, and the Speedgoat 6 continues its reign. Revamped to tackle any trail with greater precision and comfort, this latest iteration is ready for wherever you take it. Whether scaling rocky ascents or navigating muddy paths, the Speedgoat 6 is built to keep up with every challenge. 　　As...

Nov 10, 2025

The Trail Running Shoe That Keeps Getting Better: Brooks Cascadia 18 Review

　　As someone who spends a lot of time on rugged, unpredictable trails, Ive come to trust a select few shoes to handle the demands of varying terrain. The Brooks Cascadia has been one of those shoes for years. After testing the Cascadia 18 on everything from rocky mountain trails to rolling desert trails, I can confidently say it continues to...

Nov 10, 2025

Epic Occupations: Tower Climbing Grease Monkeys

　　More than 10% of the U.S. power supply is generated by wind. This natural resource may seem like an easy source of renewable energy. But harnessing the power of wind is another story. That’s where wind turbines come in. 　　Over 75,000 of these behemoths have been erected across the U.S. You’ve likely seen onshore windfarms driving down the highway. What...

Nov 10, 2025

Epic Occupations: High Speeds, High Stakes on the Jobsite

　　If you passed Andrew Comrie-Picard on the road in his home city of Los Angeles, you’d never guess his odometer frequently tips above 100 mph. “I drive really slow on normal roads,” says the rally racer turned stunt driver, “and I’m always the person to let someone else merge in. I dont have to drive fast because I get my...

Nov 10, 2025

Epic Occupations: In the Field With an Environmental Specialist

　　Most days, you’ll find Constanza Maas on the job site. As an environmental specialist, she spends much of her time drilling into the earth, testing air and water quality, and sampling soil to monitor contamination on Canadian construction sites. But Maass impact runs deeper than environmental compliance — she’s also reshaping what leadership looks like in the trades. 　　After facing...

Nov 10, 2025

Epic Occupations: Café Racers for Clean Water

　　For David Chang, motorcycles are more than a way to get from point A to point B. They’re freedom on two wheels. Chang started Café Racers of Instagram (CROIG) as a creative outlet when his corporate job wasnt filling his cup. 　　What started as a passion for custom motorcycles grew into a massive community of like-minded motorcycle lovers, and soon Chang...

Nov 10, 2025

Epic Occupations: Building the Future of Mountain Biking in New Mexico

　　Before they launched Rocket Ramps, Ted Jaramillo and Henry Lanman were just two kids who wanted to ride mountain bikes. When their skills surpassed the trails and infrastructure available to them, the Santa Fe locals decided to take matters into their own hands. 　　“You can’t have a solid mountain biking scene without the trails to support it,” Jaramillo says. 　　Rocket...

Nov 10, 2025

Built for the Long Haul: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Waders Review

　　Steady rain pelts my tent, and the ominous sound of wind whipping through the trees outside sends a chill down my spine. It’s my first time in Alaska, and the third straight day of rain and 40-degree temps. While the tent exaggerates the severity of the rain, it is steadily raining, and there is no end in sight. 　　With a...

Nov 10, 2025

Duck Camp Premieres ‘Guide’s Guide’ Video Series, Profiles Owen Gayler

　　This new video series will spotlight guides and their turf. The Guides Guide aims to showcase the personalities behind those who deliver fruitful and fun wildlife experiences. In most cases, the path to becoming a guide is a winding one, and full of good stories. 　　In this debut episode, Duck Camp profiles Owen Gayler, the brands first ambassador. Gayler is...

Nov 10, 2025

The Best Fishing Sunglasses of 2025

　　Most people buy sunglasses solely based on appearance, but those looking for the best fishing sunglasses shouldnt. Anglers dont need sunglasses solely to dim bright sunlight and look good. They require much more than that. 　　When shopping around, anglers need to consider lens color and optical clarity. Both of those things will have a direct impact on your ability to...

Nov 10, 2025

The Best Fillet Knives of 2025

　　A good knife is handy in just about every outdoor pursuit, and fishing is no different. But what makes a knife the best fishing knife? The most obvious specialized knives for anglers are fillet knives, which are used to process your catch at the end of the day. 　　However, fishing knives arent relegated to just fillet knives. While fishing, I...

Nov 10, 2025

The Best Fillet Knives of 2025

　　A good knife is handy in just about every outdoor pursuit, and fishing is no different. The most obvious specialized knives for anglers are fillet knives, which are used to process your catch at the end of the day. Over the years, Ive cut up countless fish with some of the best fillet knives out there, and hacked my way...

Nov 10, 2025

The Best Bass Fishing Rods of 2025

　　The number of bass fishing rod manufacturers in todays day and age is staggering. Every pro angler recommends the rods they use, but lets be real: theyre sponsored and get paid to promote the product. Of course, the guy with a boat wrapped with brand X logos says theyre the best. 　　Furthermore, one rod may excel in one application but...

Nov 10, 2025

The Best Bass Fishing Reels of 2025

　　For some anglers, a bass fishing reel is a basic piece of equipment. Others treat them like high-end mens jewelry. Some claim that a $600 spinning reel is worth every penny. But is that really necessary? 　　Bass arent hard-charging saltwater fish that can burn up a drag. But startup inertia, smoothness, and ease of adjustability do differentiate one bass reel...

Nov 10, 2025

Look Good, See Everything: Bajío Zapata Fishing Sunglasses Review

　　Sunglasses are one of the most critical pieces of equipment I use while fishing. They are my underwater eyes. If I make it to a boat ramp and realize I forgot my sunglasses, Ill drive all the way back home to get them. For me, forgetting my shades is the same as forgetting my rods. This spring, Ive been relying...

Nov 10, 2025

Watch Babsi Zangerl Become the First Person to Flash Yosemite’s El Capitan

　　Austrian climber Babsi Zangerl climbed Freerider (VI, 5.13a) on her first attempt, ground-up, without a single fall. She had never touched the route, and even if she had boggled her first step onto the notoriously slippery granite monolith, the attempt would have been over. There is only one time to earn a flash, and thats the first time you touch...