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May 17, 2025

Sanctuary Among the World’s Chaos: 2025 Lincoln Navigator First Look

　　There’s an advantage to being first — or so we’re often told. And Lincoln certainly seemed to get a leg up on the competition when it introduced the Navigator, the first-of-its-kind full-size luxury SUV, back in 1998. 　　In its first years on the market, it was, quite literally, a massive hit. However, it soon lost its lead to crosstown rival...

May 17, 2025

New State Record on the Line: Montana Fisherman Catches Giant Chinook Salmon

　　Montana might not be famous for its salmon fishing —but one local resident just proved the state definitely has some whoppers. 　　Jim Fauth of Malta may have set a new state record for Chinook salmon after a notable catch on Fort Peck Reservoir on Friday, Aug. 9. Pending official confirmation from the state agency, Fauths catch could surpass the previous...

May 17, 2025

Mountain Lion Attacks, Kills Dog While Walking With Owners in Los Angeles Suburb

　　The community of Sylmar is on alert after a mountain lion attacked and killed a pet pitbull while out on a walk with her owners, a neighborhood notice confirmed. 　　In the early morning hours of Sunday, August 11, the owners and the rescued pit bull — named Gigi — were on a walk in their neighborhood when the mountain lion attacked. The...

May 17, 2025

Say Hi to a Super-Cool Student-Built Semi-Self-Driving Remote Rescue-Mobile

　　If youre in deep trouble, Deep Orange might be able to save you. Deep Orange 15 is a just-launched semi-autonomous rescue vehicle from the U.S. Army and Clemson University. It promises to let the driver help the injured while it drives them both to an emergency medical center, or even let the driver stay somewhere else for a little while...

May 17, 2025

Smokey Bear Watches, Beastly Dog Bed, ‘Rad Pants,’ and More Emerging Gear

　　I dont know about you, but Im ready to get past the summer. Temperatures have been brutal, and the thought of fall weather finally cooling down the hemisphere sounds pretty great. 　　Outdoor brands are clearly looking forward to it as well, with plenty of new fall collections. This week, that means Free Fly duds for anglers, Badlands sexy new fleece...

May 17, 2025

Where’s the Fanfare? Sunny Stroeer Becomes First Woman to Ski 1,000-Mile Iditarod Race

　　At the end of March, Sunny Stroeer became the first woman in history to complete the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) on skis. She finished this self-supported ultramarathon in 29 days, 23 hours, and 6 minutes, less than 1 hour under the 30-day cutoff. 　　To top it all off, until this year, she never considered herself a skier. But after...

May 17, 2025

Schwalbe Radial Mountain Bike Tires: Why They Exist and Why You Should Care

　　With all the choices in tire variables that brands offer, most mountain bikers have little reason to want more. But Schwalbe released radial mountain bike tires last week, and the announcement raised my eyebrow. So what does this offer in an already incredibly expansive mountain bike tire market? 　　To understand the potential advantages of a radial mountain bike tire, a...

May 17, 2025

Firefighter Turned Pro-Ultrarunner Says Emergency Response Made Her a Mountain Beast

　　Firefighters deal with extreme situations that go far beyond putting out fires. They not only have to deal with intense physical demands, but they also have to be able to perform emergency medicine and rescues under extreme mental pressures. That experience is a big part of whats made Emma Cook-Clark such a force of nature on the ultrarunning circuit. 　　Cook-Clark...

May 17, 2025

Classic Style, Modern Propulsion: Kindred EV Bronco

　　Take a classic and iconic 44, restore it, and add properly updated modern amenities and an electric drivetrain. What you get is the Kindred EV Bronco. 　　This latest vehicle offering from Kindred Motorworks is making its debut at Monterey Car Week, specifically at Hagerty’s Motorlux event. The Mare Island, Calif., company is hoping to make a splash with its latest...

May 17, 2025

How to Buy a Backpack

　　Going backpacking? Well, there are about a trillion guides for which widget will make an imperceptible improvement to your hike. You may not need a tri-folding pour over kit, but were certain you’ll need a backpack. Choosing the right backpack can make or break your vacation, your honeymoon, or your thru-hike. Here’s an expert’s advice designed to make the choice...

May 17, 2025

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May 17, 2025

Canadian Ski Brand G3 Faces Court-Ordered Sale of Assets

　　The future of the brand Genuine Guide Gear is uncertain after a debt restructuring process was announced this week. Known to its clientele of backcountry skiers as simply G3 the Canadian outfitter has been around for nearly 20 years. However, on August 9, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered accounting firm Deloitte to take over the companys assets, court...

May 17, 2025

Don’t Fear the Spine-Fire: Benchmade Shootout OTF Is an Awesome Auto EDC

　　It took me a while to get behind automatic knives. In fact, if I wasn’t gifted a Benchmade AFO II many moons ago, I may never have started using it. Automatics are complicated and if something goes wrong with them, you could be left with a paperweight when you really need a reliable knife (thankfully, that hasnt happened to me...

May 17, 2025

Dive In: Meet the XTRATUF Riptide Collection

　　Imagine this: It’s a crisp Saturday morning, and you’re gearing up for a weekend of fishing with friends. The sun is just peeking over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the water. You can feel the excitement in the air as you load your gear onto the boat. 　　As you step onto the deck, you need footwear that can...

May 17, 2025

Video Shows Great White Stalking Kayakers Fishing Off CA Coast

　　These fishermen definitely needed a bigger boat. A pair of Bay Area kayakers were out fishing in Half Moon Bay last week when they had an encounter with a fish they werent expecting. In a video that immediately caught attention on Instagram, Ian Walters recorded the moment when a huge shark began following his friends kayak. 　　In an interview with...

May 17, 2025

2025 Toyota Tundra Gets TRD Rally Package, Massage Seats, and More

　　Toyota is updating the Tundra pickup for 2025. The big news is a new Rally Package that gives buyers yet another off-road-focused option. 　　For 2025 the Tundra also gets massage seats, a power tailgate, and a TRD Pro color called Mudbath. Toyota is also making improvements to the Sequoia SUV, including adding its 1794 trim and massage seats. 　　Toyota calls...

May 17, 2025

The Best Headphones of 2024

　　The pursuit of headphone excellence — or even happiness — can be a neverending rabbit hole. Ultimately, finding the best headphones for you depends on your attitude, goals, and budget. And the cans that might work well for your particular use case might not be ideal for someone else’s. After all, headphones are a very subjective and highly contestable consumer...

May 17, 2025

Move Over, GRIGRI — The Edelrid Pinch Is the New Belay Device in Town

　　Since its inception over 30 years ago, the Petzl GRIGRI has been the undisputed champ of assisted belay devices. I was an early convert and have used every other assisted braking device since. But, try as I might, I always reverted to the GRIGRI. 　　The GRIGRI has served me wonderfully over the last 3 decades, but its not without quirks....

May 17, 2025

Black Bear Attacks 3-Year-Old Girl Inside Tent at Montana Campground

　　A young girl was attacked by a bear at a Montana campground on Sunday, state wildlife officials said. 　　The 3-year-old was inside of a tent at a private campground just north of Yellowstone National Park when the black bear attacked, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife Parks. 　　After the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday, the girl was taken to a...

May 17, 2025

Classic Airstream Looks, Modern Off-Grid Capability: 2025 Trade Wind 23FB

　　The aluminum riveted-together tube that is an Airstream travel trailer is iconic. For 2025, the company will add a shorter version to its latest model line, which is also the most off-grid-capable. 　　Airstream introduced the Trade Wind travel trailer in 2023, with the 25FB. This model line is designed for off-grid capability, both in terms of terrain and living systems....