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May 17, 2025

The Best Fishing Waders of 2024

　　Waders are essential to take your fishing to the next level. The best fishing waders allow you to stay in the water longer, keeping you protected and comfortable while you continue casting for your dream trout. 　　Our expert testers have donned waders for over twenty years in some of the most coveted fishing waters in the United States. Theyve experienced...

May 17, 2025

Sharp, Strong, and AEB-L: Dauntless Hot and Ready Work Knife Review

　　This years wet weather has turned both my cucumber and tomato plants into wild and massive mutations. I’ve also been processing a ton of wood for campfires to keep the mosquitos at bay and stretching the summer nights out a little longer. 　　Throughout all of this, I have had a singular knife hanging off my belt to get these jobs...

May 17, 2025

Family With Baby Rescued From Desert After Running Out of Water

　　A family of three, including an infant just 3 months old, was rescued in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas on Aug. 20 after running out of water. The parents, both 23, alerted park rangers of their distress sometime around 4:15 p.m., according to a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) press release. They were experiencing signs of dehydration and...

May 17, 2025

Plug and Play: More Power on Tap for Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor

　　Ford Performance Parts now offers a simple software calibration, which is fully factory-backed, for the 3.0L EcoBoost-powered 2024 Ranger Raptor and 2022-2024 Bronco Raptor. This is a dealer-installed option, which retains the vehicles 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. 　　While this is a 49-state-approved upgrade, Californians once again miss out on all the fun. 　　Bronco Raptor: Torque increases from 440 to 536 pound-feet and...

May 17, 2025

Former Utah Wildlife Official Charged in Illegal Hunting Scheme

　　A former member of the Utah Wildlife Board faces nearly a dozen charges for baiting game animals through his hunting guide business. 　　Wade Raymond Heaton, 51, knowingly broke the law by using corn feed to lure animals toward paying clients waiting in deer blinds, according to court documents filed in Kane County this week. Heaton, also a Kane County commissioner,...

May 17, 2025

Thousand Chapter MIPS Helmet Review: A Stylish and Protective Commuting Solution

　　Let’s face it: bike helmets rarely look cool. At least, most bike helmets don’t look cool on your commuter bike. If they actually manage to look cool, they’re probably not the safest or most technical option. The Thousand Chapter MIPS ($145), on the other hand, actually checks all the boxes: it looks amazing, is super-comfortable, has a well-considered design, and...

May 17, 2025

Bio-Composite Body, Electrified Off-Road Excitement: Ariel E-Nomad Concept

　　Take a lightweight open-wheel race car, make it street-legal, add some bio-composite body panels and a powerful electric drivetrain and what you get is the Ariel E-Nomad. Its based on Ariels recently launched Nomad 2 vehicle but has been optimized as an EV. 　　Ariel Motor Company is a low-volume vehicle maker from the UK. It offers road, track, and off-road-focused...

May 17, 2025

This Adventure-Worthy Moto Costs Less Than Your Mountain Bike: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Review

　　Royal Enfield launched the all-new Himalayan 450 last week, and I attended the launch event in Heber City, Utah. The adventure bike has a 450cc liquid-cooled motor, inverted Showa cartridge fork, Showa shock (?!), and a fully connected TFT display, which are very significant departures from the original Himalayan. 　　Legacy British brand Royal Enfield, now an Indian brand, introduced the...

May 17, 2025

Recycle Freeze-Dried Meal Bags, Win Cool Stuff: Mountain House Giveaway Rewards Good Stewardship

　　If you love eating Mountain House meals,start saving those bags. The popular brand of freeze-dried meals just announced its annual recycling contest. Its giving away free food and BioLite stoves to the top collectors of used Mountain House packaging. 　　Each fall since 2021, Mountain House has teamed up with TerraCycle — a company that partners with brands to recycle waste...

May 17, 2025

Quiver of One for Soft Snow: Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition Review

　　Lots of skis claim to be the perfect quiver of one. And most skiers want one pair of skis to do everything: float on pow days, carve up groomers, and handle everything in between. Spoiler alert — no single ski handles everything perfectly. But the new 2024/25 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition skis are a forgiving, good-natured design that comes...

May 17, 2025

Our Top Late-Summer Picks From the Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale

　　Now is a great time to refresh your hiking, camping, and travel gear or snag a deal on ski gear before the season opens. 　　We combed through the Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale and found bargains on some of the more popular and trusted gear, including deals from top brands like Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Black Diamond, and Backcountry. 　　This mega-sale runs through...

May 17, 2025

The Bike Industry Isn’t Dead: MADE Bike Show Is Proof

　　The post-pandemic buzz regarding the bike industry has not been happy. Doomsday predictions swirl around the news of unsellable inventory, unpaid invoices, and cycling brands and bike shops shuttering. 　　But for three glorious days, the MADE Bike Show showcased smaller brands and true artisans, proving that an industry segment is thriving. Innovation, artistry, personal expression, and forward thinking were on...

May 17, 2025

Sierra-at-Tahoe Joins Ikon for 24/25 Season: Ski Both Sides of the Lake With One Pass

　　The Ikon Pass family has grown again with the addition of Sierra-at-Tahoe to its mountain destinations. For the 2024/25 season, Ikon pass holders will now have the option to visit six different mountain resorts throughout California. This most recent addition brings the total number of Ikon pass destinations to 60. 　　Sierra-at-Tahoe is proud to partner with Ikon Pass. As the...

May 17, 2025

Ready to Take Adventure a Step Further? World Expeditions Has You Covered

　　Looking to push your limits beyond the ordinary? Ready to gear up for an adventure that challenges your body and ignites your spirit? 　　Skip the legwork and detailed planning. World Expeditions knows that true adventurers seek experiences that go beyond the everyday, and they’re here to help you take your next journey to another level. 　　The team at World Expeditions...

May 17, 2025

5 Top Tips for Buying and Selling Through Online Vehicle Auctions

　　It’s very easy to get sucked into the excitement of an online car auction. This can lead to being misguided by psychological traps as the auction draws to a close or stuck with expensive vehicle repairs after the auction closes. To make sure you end up on the right side of an internet vehicle transaction, it’s best to have a...

May 17, 2025

National Parks Celebrate Record $100M Donation as Budget Shortfall Looms

　　Americas national park system faces a growing list of challenges — but an enormous donation could help fill the funding gaps. The National Park Foundation (NPF) will receive a historic $100 million grant, according to an announcement Monday from the National Park Service (NPS). 　　Foundation leaders called the donation transformative. Itsthe largest grant ever received by NPF and the biggest...

May 17, 2025

The Best Camping Mattresses of 2024

　　For more than half a decade now, weve unfurled, inflated, and caught some well-needed shut-eye on the best camping mattresses out there. After considering over 100 and running them through our field and bench-testing regimens, weve keyed in on the 15 models to cover any camping situation with — from casual front country weekends to dirtbag bivies in the back...

May 17, 2025

The Best Camping Cots of 2024

　　Our expert team has spent countless nights trying out the best camping cots, on the hunt for the perfect backcountry bed for any night outdoors. From summer nights stargazing to frigid alpine evenings at elk camp, we’ve put each of these 15 cots through an extensive testing process in which we scored them on comfort, ease of setup, durability, and...

May 17, 2025

Sun Ninja Tent Review: Easily Portable, Versatile Sun Protection

　　Any outdoor activity can be easily ruined by too much sun and not enough shade, whether its a soccer tournament, picnic, camping trip, or a day at the beach. Sun Ninja created a novel solution: a highly durable, versatile, portable, and easy-to-use canopy tent to shade you from the suns harmful rays. 　　If youve been to the beach recently, then...

May 17, 2025

16 Dingo Attacks This Year Prompts Possible Camping Bans at World Heritage Site

　　A string of dingo attacks at one of Australias most popular tourist and camping destinations has local politicians urging for greater caution. The Fraser Coast mayor now wants to enforce a ban on children under 12 camping outside of fenced-in areas on Fraser Island (renamed Kgari in 2023), a world heritage site sand island east of Brisbane. Fears are mounting...