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Feb 13, 2026

‘Tacticool’ Meets Classic Upland Style: Chief Upland Over/Under Vest Review

　　Im not a tactical gun bro. I think tactical gear is over-the-top, and doesnt fit my style despite having spent over 7 years in the Army. Im more of the old school, classic look type of guy. Think tweed jacket, bamboo fly rod, and walking the Scottish countryside with an over-under vibe. Yeah, its snobby, but I like what I...

Feb 13, 2026

Leap From One Activity to Another: KEEN Roam Review

　　Like many runners with a shoe fixation, my closet is overflowing with footwear. I have waterproof trail runners, breezy road runners, carbon-plated racers, and nimble, breathable mountain scalers. 　　But what about shoes for liminal terrain — those runs that take you from your front door along pavement to a wooded trail to a gravel path and back again? For that...

Feb 13, 2026

Home Stretch Holiday Deals: Deck the Halls With REI, Mountain Hardwear, Coast, and More

　　REI End of Year Deals: Up to 50% Off 　　　　(Photo/Erika Courtney) To ring in the New Year, REI is offering deals on deals. Score 50% off apparel from Patagonia, The North Face, and REI Co-op. Other sales include 40% off select footwear and cycling gear. 　　Shop REI Sale Mountain Hardwear Oakoram Fleece Jacket: Up to 55% Off at Backcountry...

Feb 13, 2026

Integrated Cushion, Instant Comfort: REI Co-op Wonderland Comfort Cot Review

　　Chuck out Grandpa’s Army cot — there’s no reason to suffer anymore, backcountry cadet. The built-in suspension and cushion of the REI Co-op Wonderland Comfort Cot add all the comfort and support you’ll need for a supremely elevated camp sleep. 　　While I’m typically more of a camp mattress dweller, I can be convinced into bringing along a camping cot for...

Feb 13, 2026

Save Time and Money: Complete Parts List for Your Dream DIY Campervan Build

　　Most van build guides assume you can build cabinetry and wire 12V systems. They assume van interiors are square. Theyre not. Those curved walls and angled ribs make cabinet building exponentially harder. They think you have more than hand tools — or will buy them. Where do those go? 　　Im not a carpenter or electrician. But Ive stumbled my way...

Feb 13, 2026

$80 Ball Cap: I Was a Hater, Until I Tried It Myself

　　I have worked in the outdoor industry for almost 14 years now. For those in the industry, you know that means I havent paid for a hat in well over a decade. Brands give em out like the old lady at your childhood church dished out hard candies. My hat collection has grown to be ridiculously large, and hardly any...

Feb 13, 2026

Remineralize Your Mouth: An Alaskan Hunt for Centuries-Old ‘Tree Sap’ Gum

　　At a trailhead north of town, Nate Mal is chewing gum. He mashes a slow rhythm, his jawline bouncing, boots shifting on mud below. 　　It’s noon in Alaska, a drizzly November day. Mal has set aside a few hours for hiking and foraging in the trees. His mission is spruce resin, a tacky trickle on bark chipped by hand and...

Feb 13, 2026

Olympics Bound: Lindsey Vonn Qualifies for 2026 Milan-Cortina Games

　　One of the biggest names in downhill ski racing will once again compete on the worlds biggest stage. After a stellar performance in last weekls Audi FIS Ski World Cup competition, Lindsey Vonn has qualified for the Downhill event in the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina. 　　I am honored to be able to represent my country one more time, in my...

Feb 13, 2026

Senator Withdraws Controversial National Park Proposal After Backlash

　　Monday, December 22: Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has revised a Congressional amendment that caused a stir among conservationists last week. 　　As the Senate considered various appropriations bills during its final working days of 2025, Sen. Lee had proposed removing language meant to protect national parks from additional austerity measures by the White House and Congress. 　　A bipartisan group of senators...

Feb 13, 2026

Unassuming, Yet Capable in Extreme Conditions: SITKA Jetstream Jacket Review

　　As my bird dogs and I neared the end of a cat tail slough, I watched two roosters flush wild 80 yards ahead of us, out of range. I grimaced, felt my lower lip crack, and tasted blood as a 40 mph gust ripped across my face. Yet another wasted effort. 　　It had been a brutal week in South Dakota,...

Feb 13, 2026

Expert Skis for Poor Conditions: Volkl Revolt 101 Review

　　Every ski season has a low-tide phase. Sometimes it’s those first few weeks; sometimes it’s a dry spell or a high-pressure system that just won’t pass. The snow gets hard, the rocks emerge. I’m left feeling lost — mid-width freeride skis or narrow carving skis? The former lackluster on the pistes, the latter downright sketchy in the steeps. 　　I snapped...

Feb 13, 2026

‘A Voice for the Ages’: America’s Oldest National Park Ranger Dies at 104

　　By all accounts, Betty Reid Soskin lived quite the life. She was a Civil Rights activist, songwriter, and record shop owner. In her 80s, she became a National Park Service (NPS) interpreter in California and served for 16 years, becoming the oldest park ranger in the country. 　　And on Sunday, Dec. 21, Soskin passed away peacefully at the age of 104...

Feb 13, 2026

Patagonia Mitts, Christmasy Knives, Better Belay Assister, and More Emerging Gear

　　Adding a new aesthetic or color scheme to an existing product might not seem like that much of an innovation, but one look at this weeks Emerging Gear picks will change your mind. Peak Performance turned the normally bland, utilitarian down jacket into a pastel art form. Vero revamped a popular watch with help from an iconic retro 44, and...

Feb 13, 2026

Making Knee Pads a Must-Have: FORLOH Women’s BTM Pro Pant

　　Sometimes you don’t even know what you’ve been missing out on until you try out something new, as is the case in this reviewer’s experience with the FORLOH Womens BTM Pro Pants’ knee pads. We’ll talk about a lot of the fit and function of these brush pants, but no aspect stands above the knee pad. 　　My spouse and I...

Feb 13, 2026

Move Faster, Transition Quicker, Adventure Longer: Dynafit TLT X Review

　　The moment it became clear was halfway up Teton Pass’s Taylor Mountain at sunrise. I was skinning in that quiet blue hour, expecting the usual ultralight-boot experience: a cramped toe box, midfoot pressure, and the slightly awkward stride I’ve learned to endure on big climbs. Instead, the TLT X moved with me. My stride felt almost too smooth for a...

Feb 13, 2026

A Look Inside Rejuvenated Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds

　　Turn right here and then feel free to get up to 50 mph. That’s what Toyota Senior Engineering Manager Jakin Wilson said to me as I pilot a Tacoma Trailhunter through a lumpy dirt trail, replete with sudden peaks and troughs, terrain changes, and sweeping bends. 　　I gleefully rocketed up to 55 mph, maxed out the suspension travel, and worked...

Feb 13, 2026

Alarm Spreads Over Amendment That Could Remove Park Protections

　　A new attempt to safeguard national parks from losing federal protection and oversight is at risk of failure. Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R) —who proposed the sale of up to 3 million acres of public land this summer — introduced an amendment this week that would strip language from an appropriations bill that specifically outlines federal protections of all national...

Feb 13, 2026

Wolves to Lose Federal Protections in Bill Passed by House

　　Efforts to protect Americas gray wolf population have sparked debate for years — and soon those plans may face another obstacle. On Dec. 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species list. 　　If passed by the Senate and signed into law, H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act,...

Feb 13, 2026

Swiss Army Roller Bag: Victorinox Mythic Frequent Flyer Carry-On Business Review

　　A roomy and tough carry-on bag is the only surefire way to prevent an airline from losing your luggage and sending your trip into a tailspin. As one of those weirdos like me who refuse to travel with checked luggage, I was intrigued by Victorinox’s Mythic Frequent Flyer Carry-On Business ($543). 　　Like the multitools that Victorinox is known for, there’s...

Feb 13, 2026

Fight Fire With Sound: Sonic Tech Could Protect Homes From Wildfires

　　Wildfires destroy thousands of homes in the U.S. every year. According to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC), in 2022 alone, these outdoor blazes destroyed 1,261 residences nationwide. As this trend continues to increase, more homes are at risk, and firefighting technologies are evolving to keep pace. 　　Sonic Fire Tech is exactly such a system. This futuristic home fire defense...