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Nov 10, 2025

Snatch Up These Gear Sales From REI Co-op, Nestout, Electrolit, and More

　　REI Co-op: Extra 20% Off 　　　　(Photo/Cotopaxi) Members will get an extra 20% off one full-price item and one REI Outlet item during the co-ops Member Moment sale this month. The sale ends on Monday, March 24, so get your shopping in while your coupon still works! Just use code MEMBER2025 at checkout. 　　The full-price coupon allows for rare deals...

Nov 10, 2025

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Nov 10, 2025

A Super-Shooter Braided Fishing Line: Berkley Forward Braid Review

　　I am unashamedly nonchalant when it comes to selecting braided fishing lines. Every time I respool a reel with a braid, I switch up the brand, mostly out of curiosity. Each company claims to have the best casting, most sensitive, and best strength-to-diameter braided line. 　　Having tried a bunch of different options, I can honestly say that while there are...

Nov 10, 2025

Colorado-Released Wolf Killed by Federal Agency in Wyoming

　　Just months after being released as part of Colorado’s high-profile wolf reintroduction program, one of the transplanted gray wolves was killed in Wyoming. Wildlife officials shot the animal after confirming it had attacked and killed livestock on private land. 　　The male wolf, which was fitted with a collar from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), was discovered near five dead sheep...

Nov 10, 2025

6 Subtle Signs You Need to Strengthen Your Core

　　From yoga to Pilates to more general workouts, the call for core strength is ubiquitous. 　　As a yoga teacher, I constantly need to remind students to engage their core. Its not about shame or even strength—its the knowledge that an activated core will deliver support and improved alignment while alleviating potential pain. 　　Why Core Strength Is Essential When contracted, the...

Nov 10, 2025

Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? I Think: Yes. Here’s What to Know.

　　I could spend a lifetime exploring Mexico and probably still not scratch the surface of all the country has to offer. It’s long been one of my favorite getaways when I need a quick surf and sun fix or a dose of culture. A few years ago, my friend Val and I plotted a road trip around Baja California Sur....

Nov 10, 2025

Grit, Grace, and Gunpowder: The 2025 Wild Women’s Rendezvous

　　If youve ever assumed the wilderness was strictly a mans world, consider yourself officially corrected. This June, Idaho’s rugged backcountry will host a crew of wilderness-savvy women wholl turn the idea of “ladies’ night” upside down, shake it hard, and toss it into the campfire. 　　I joined the Wild Womens Rendezvous in 2024, expecting just another outdoor retreat. Instead, I...

Nov 10, 2025

What Exactly Is a Super Trainer?

　　You know the shoes Ruth Chepngetich and Eilud Kipchoge wear, partially responsible for some of the fastest marathon times ever recorded? Those are called super shoes. They’re thick-soled, with ultralight, hyper-responsive foam midsoles embedded with carbon-fiber plates. Think of super trainers as the more easygoing but still light and responsive cousins of super shoes. We sliced one open at our...

Nov 10, 2025

What Exactly Is a Super Trainer?

　　You know the shoes Ruth Chepngetich and Eilud Kipchoge wear, partially responsible for some of the fastest marathon times ever recorded? Those are called super shoes. They’re thick-soled, with ultralight, hyper-responsive foam midsoles embedded with carbon-fiber plates. Think of super trainers as the more easygoing but still light and responsive cousins of super shoes. We sliced one open at our...

Nov 10, 2025

More Room and Versatility, Somehow Still Ultralight: Gossamer Gear Type II Packs

　　Type II fun: where nothing went as planned, but you adapted, survived, and now its the best story you tell. Gossamer Gear says its Type II Packs line fits the needs of that minimalist outdoor enthusiast who requires versatility and flexibility without compromising comfort and toughness. 　　With the exploding popularity of ultralight backpacking and fastpacking, Gossamer Gear has grown in...

Nov 10, 2025

Thor’s Pinzgauer, ‘Zebra’ Mustang, Ant-Man’s Van, and More Up for Auction

　　A Pinzgauer fit for a god or a van that can shrink down to sub-atomic size. Theyre just two of the ultra-cool movie-used cars that are going up for sale at the Petersen Automotive Museum. 　　While not just a prop car auction, this sale will be full of on-screen stars including one of John Wicks muscle cars and a Mustang...

Nov 10, 2025

Mega-Range, Affordable Hauler: ENGWE LE20 Electric Cargo Bike Review

　　Unlike other segments in the cycling industry, there is healthy competition at the lower end of the electric bike market, with numerous brands battling for the affordability crown.ENGWE is one of those brands, and the LE20 cargo bike is one of its latest models. 　　This long-tail electric cargo bike is quite similar to many other budget-friendly competitors in looks, features,...

Nov 10, 2025

Kong for a Cause: Limited-Edition Volkswagen-Themed Dog Toy

　　The original and iconic Kong dog toys origins come from a Volkswagen Bus. That makes it fitting that VW and the toy brand are coming together to collaborate on a toy inspired by the retro-designed electric ID.Buzz. This isnt just any toy, though — its one with a cause. Volkswagen and Kong are selling special limited-edition dog toys with net...

Nov 10, 2025

When Did Overlanding Rigs Get Out of Control?

　　Overlanding seems to have become all about creating the most ultra-luxurious or ultra-accessorized rig possible. If I’ve learned one thing in all the camper and trailer testing I’ve done, it’s simpler is better. Less stuff to break means more time having fun outside. 　　People spend stupid amounts of money building adventure rigs, and pour tons of their own time and...

Nov 10, 2025

Nissan Makes a Cultural Culinary Cutter: Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife

　　While not a katana, like the shape the roofline is modeled after on the Nissan Z, the limited-edition Z NISMO Precision Sushi Knife is one impressive blade. For the first time, Nissan is bringing its precision manufacturing ethos to the culinary world. It has partnered with Japanese knife maker Kiryu and famous sushi chef Hiroyuki “Chef Hiro” Terada to develop this...

Nov 10, 2025

This Hawaii Lodge Overlooks an Active Volcano

　　Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think, Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure...

Nov 10, 2025

Bicycle Stage Racing Returns to Colorado in 2026 With World’s Best Cyclists

　　The new Tour of Colorado bicycle stage race is slated for September 2026, due to the efforts of British planning company Infinity Events. If everything goes to plan, the Tour of Colorado will be a huge development for American cycling. 　　Colorados last professional stage race was the Colorado Classic, which ran from 2017 to 2019. The Tour of California and...

Nov 10, 2025

The Best Satellite Messengers of 2025

　　Weve been deep in the backcountry for years, and our team of guides and iterant wanderershas tested the best satellite messengers on both professional and casual expeditions. Besides getting lost, we keyed in on the most important features youll need to get the message out and found the seven ideal devices for any situation. 　　Weve put each device through its...

Nov 10, 2025

There Are No Finishers at the 2025 Barkley Marathons

　　The course has won the 2025 Barkley Marathons. 　　Or really, we should say the winner is race founder Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. For the first time since 2022, there are no finishers at the Barkley Marathons. Three-time finisher John Kelly completed loop three in 39 hours, 50 minutes, and 27 seconds in the wee hours of Thursday morning, Barkley Marathons...

Nov 10, 2025

Rivian x iKamper RTT Is Exactly What Your Electric Adventure Needs

　　With more and more electric pickups on the road, it makes sense that there will be more electric trucks off of the road. iKamper and EV-builder Rivian are working to make camping, exploring, and generally getting out into the great outdoors a little easier for you. 　　The Rivian x iKamper RTT is a new Skycamp Mini designed to work with...