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May 17, 2025

SITKA Goes Under ‘Cover’ With Next-Gen Greener Camo

　　It may seem like a new color to many, but the new palette at SITKA has a lot of hunters excited. OPTIFADE Cover is the first camo option from SITKA that brings increased levels of green and deeper shadows to its lineup. 　　The brand worked with researchers at the University of Georgia Deer Research Lab to create the palette. The...

May 17, 2025

Ferla Royce 2 Cargo Bike Review: Luxury Transportation for the Whole Family

　　Family-friendly front-box cargo bikes are a common sight in Europe, but they are gaining popularity in North America — specifically the U.S. Several brands are producing these three-wheeled kid and cargo haulers, including Ferla Family Bikes. The Ferla Royce 2 is one of the brand’s latest models and is made to carry up to four small passengers — up to...

May 17, 2025

Tap Into End-of-Summer Deals From Backcountry, REI, Specialized, and More

　　Backcountry: Up to 70% Off 　　　　(Photos/Backcountry) Theres plenty to love about the End of Summer Sale from Backcountry, where youll find lots of stellar outdoor gear from name brands at steep discounts. 　　Case in point: Snatch up the Backcountry Waffle Button-Up Womens for 70% off, or the Columbia Rebel Roamer Pant Mens for 50% off. Looking for gear? Plenty...

May 17, 2025

BeerJunkie: Diebolt Brewing Back Bowls Brown Ale Review

　　True or false: Paul Pabst has been blacklisted in Boulder, Colorado, for losing a rental car that has never been recovered. The answer is just one of the fun facts packed into this weeks episode —an episode that keeps us in one of Americas havens of craft beer, the Mile-High City. 　　In fact, Denver even plays home to the annual...

May 17, 2025

TufPort Overlander: Slide-In Truck Camper Offers Lightweight, Leakproof Base Camp

　　For 50 years, British Columbia-based TufPort has made rugged truck slide-ins for Canadas many far-flung workers. The brands truck shells have become a go-to choice for field work, from emergency medical transports to remote farming. 　　After years of requests from customers, the brand has delivered an overlanding version of its popular slide-ins. Leakproof, lightweight, and aerodynamic, the TufPort Overlander is...

May 17, 2025

Boof and Squirt: Jackson Kayak ‘Clutch’ Is Ready for Action

　　Jackson Kayak is jumping into the creek/slice market with the Clutch. This new whitewater kayak is designed to run steep creeks and big water rivers with confidence while still allowing for all sorts of vertical fun on the stern. 　　Play Jackson Kayak Clutch M/L Specs Length: 810 Width: 27.25 Volume: 85 gal. Weight: 46 lbs. Paddler weight range:120-200 lbs. MSRP:...

May 17, 2025

Meet Dalton Hunter: The Unlikely Travel Influencer Making Waves

　　Dalton Hunter’s journey to becoming a travel influencer wasn’t paved with luxury or frequent flier miles from an early age. Growing up, travel was a foreign concept. Living in a trailer with his parents, he remembers a diet of Lucky Charms, bologna, and canned soup. 　　It wasnt until his grandmother took him on a trip to St. Thomas in the...

May 17, 2025

Amazing Smartwatch for the Price: Amazfit T-Rex 3 Review

　　Which way to the next campsite? I think we need to paddle back! I could just hear my companion over a roaring headwind cutting across the picturesque whitecaps on Rose Lake in the Boundary Waters. 　　I fully understood his frustration and doubt. The first five campsites we passed were all occupied and we were scraping the bottom of the proverbial...

May 17, 2025

Customizable Storage for Hunting Rifles and More: New Age Gun Cabinet Review

　　There are few simple or customizable solutions for storing rifles and pistols. Gun safes are expensive, incredibly heavy, and often lack the storage space for all your accessories and ammo. 　　If youre living in a rental or apartment, you may not have the option of getting a gun safe into your home. If you happen to be someone who moves often,...

May 17, 2025

Step Up From Your Beginner Climbing Shoe: Tenaya Oasi LV Review

　　Tenaya has quietly infiltrated the climbing shoe scene since its founding in 1997. The Spanish brand didnt have the media firepower of brands like FiveTen or LaSportiva. Still, it has consistently and doggedly developed shoes and put them on the feet of top rock climbers since its inception. Climbers like Alex Megos and Chris Sharma have been ticking the worlds...

May 17, 2025

DECKED Kegger, Patagonia Brews, Snoop Dogg Solo Stove, and More Emerging Gear

　　You could say that todays Emerging Gear is a tribute to the finer things in life — at least in the sense of libations best enjoyed outdoors. 　　As fall temperatures bring relief after a boiling summer, many outdoor brands have dropped new releases for enjoying whiskey, beer, or espresso. And yes, theres even a Snoop Dogg Solo Stove for those...

May 17, 2025

Ford Recalls 90,000 SUVs and Trucks Over EcoBoost Engine Failures

　　Ford is recalling close to 100,000 EcoBoost V6 engines. The 2.7L and 3.0L V6 engines are in the F-150, Bronco, Explorer, and Edge, as well as the Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus. The fix is a new engine, at least for some owners, after an inspection. 　　The recall has been a long time in the making. The first investigations into the...

May 17, 2025

Pocket Sized and Powerful Enough: Nocs Provisions Field Tube Review

　　I have birded since childhood and never used a monocular. After testing the Nocs 832 Field Tube, I consider it a companion to my binoculars and a must-pack item on day hikes. 　　I tested the Field Tube while birding and hiking in several parks. I scanned vistas, observed large wildlife like elk and moose, and watched dozens of birds. 　　It...

May 17, 2025

Peak Design’s ‘Outdoor Bag’ 45L is Awesome for Adventure Photographers: Review

　　Peak Design has an all-new line of bags, and its specifically designed for outdoor enthusiasts. The Outdoor Line just dropped on Kickstarter, with some impressive intro deals to be had (20-25% off). 　　More importantly, I got my hands on an early sample of the Peak Design Outdoor 45L Bag. Ive been using it for about a month, both on some...

May 17, 2025

Light, Comfortable, Burly, and Generally Awesome: Peak Design Outdoor Bag 45L Review

　　Peak Design has an all-new line of bags, and its specifically designed for us outdoor lovers. The Outdoor Line just dropped on Kickstarter, with some impressive intro deals to be had (20-25% off). 　　More importantly, I got my hands on an early sample of the Peak Design Outdoor 45L Bag. Ive been using it for about a month, both on...

May 17, 2025

Tailfin System Review: Finally, an Elegant, Versatile, and Bomber Bikepacking Kit

　　Most bikepacking bags and frame packs are great if you like things that burst apart at the seams, zippers that fail under heavy loads, Velcro that works for a few weeks, and that rhythmic sway and bounce that keeps your balance on edge. 　　I’ve struck out repeatedly to find bike bags that can stand up to the actual rigors of...

May 17, 2025

Lachlan Morton Eyes ‘Ride Around Australia’ Record for Charity, Watch Live

　　The Ride Around Australia Record isnt a random ultradistance ride for Lachlan Morton. Lachy is well-versed in undertaking incredibly arduous two-wheeled adventures. Most notably, his insane Alt Tour coincided with the 2021 Tour de France, but all similarities ended there. 　　Morton cycled the entire route, including all the transfers the racers made by motorized vehicles. He was also totally unsupported,...

May 17, 2025

A Better Use of Space: I Field Tested the Latest DECKED Truck Bed Drawer System

　　How do you make such a sweet piece of gear just a bit sweeter? Well, DECKED decided to fine-tune its drawer system to improve it in all the places we didnt even notice were lacking. 　　With a new, square-shaped drawer box that increases overall storage capacity, a fuller extension that makes the back of the drawer far more accessible, improved...

May 17, 2025

August Storm: CO Trail Sees Record Number of FKTs in Just 9 Days

　　In the last 9 days of August, three athletes set FKTs for different routes on the Colorado Trail (CT). GearJunkie confirmed with fastestknowntime.com that this is the first time that so many FKTs have been set on the CT in such rapid-fire succession — but not by much; last year, three FKTs fell within a month. 　　This year, from August...

May 17, 2025

GoPro HERO13: Multiple Lenses, Magnetic Mounts, Improved Slo-Mo Top Action Cam Updates

　　While its not a particularly auspicious number, GoPros latest model includes several upgrades that will excite longtime fans. Many of the changes wont be surprising. Like many gadgets aimed at outdoor sports, the new cameras weigh less and offer longer battery life. 　　But, experienced photographers and content creators will also find several new options for expanding their creativity while filming...