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May 18, 2025

How to Buy a Used Hunting Rifle

　　With the exception of a few, all my guns have previous owners. Most of them I bought while I worked in a gun shop during college or are family heirlooms (which my family also bought used). And I’ve had little to no functional issues with most of these rifles. In fact, some of them are nearly immaculate. 　　I actually prefer...

May 18, 2025

We Go Deep on Bowhunting Tech With Mathews Athlete Trail Kreitzer

　　Trail Kreitzer’s been bow hunting since he was a little kid — and he has the photographic evidence to prove it. From an early age, he would roam the hills and river bottoms surrounding his childhood home attempting to shoot jackrabbits and cottontails. 　　Years later, as an adult, Kreitzer’s passion for archery and bowhunting reignited (about 24 years ago), and...

May 18, 2025

Volvo EX30 Delayed: Now Coming in 2025

　　The Volvo EX30 is supposed to be arriving at North American dealerships now. But today, the company announced to its dealers and preorder customers that theyll have to wait for a 2025 target delivery date to be announced. 　　Volvos reasoning for this is due to changes in the global automotive landscape. That could mean a lot of things, from parts...

May 18, 2025

Walking on Clouds: Rossignol Women’s Chalet Shoes Review

　　Style and functionality can coexist with an expert-level product. Rossignol made no exception with the Chalet Shoes, a series of winter down booties with the support of a tennis shoe and the plushness of a house slipper. 　　While Rossignol is famously known for highly engineered skis, it also designs solid apparel and footwear, the Chalet included. With a high platform...

May 18, 2025

The Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedals of 2024

　　The best mountain bike flat pedals will help you feel confident by providing great traction, predictable mobility, and a supportive platform to ride on. A poor pedal choice can cause your feet to slip around, adding risk to every ride. While most pedals share the same basic design, there are many subtle differences that impact the feel. Small changes in...

May 18, 2025

The Best Women’s Climbing Shoes of 2024

　　Climbing shoes are incredibly nuanced and diverse in shape and feel. Finding the right shoe depends a lot on what type of climbing youre doing and what type of rock you’re doing it on. Add in the fact that sizes, rubber type, and fit vary wildly from brand to brand, and its no wonder that finding the right shoe can...

May 18, 2025

Bikepacking to Every National Park in a Single 18K Mile Push: Lessons Learned

　　When Spencer McCullough decided to spend over a year cycling to every national park in the contiguous U.S., he didnt have much experience. The 28-year-old had only gone bikepacking once before — a 3-day trip planned entirely by a friend. 　　But after 411 days and 18,247 miles, McCullough has finally met his goal of biking to 51 national parks, and hes...

May 18, 2025

The Best Beach Towels of 2024

　　No trip to the beach is complete without the perfect beach towel. Whether your favorite beach spot is by the ocean, lake, or river, the best beach towel provides a space to kick back, relax, and, of course, help you dry off. 　　These days, beach towels come in a variety of different materials that provide varying levels of absorbency, sand...

May 18, 2025

A Packable Whitewater Punch: Werner Sherpa 4-Piece Paddle Review

　　The last potentially unexplored whitewater canyon of the Nooksack watershed was right there in front of us, and like on any exploratory whitewater descent, the nerves, excitement, and fear all came flooding in at once. 　　After scouting, we ran the first two rapids — big and powerful — and we could sense the river was picking up some serious gradient....

May 18, 2025

Frost Fighter: Rabbit Defroster Speed Tights Review

　　Adjusting to winter running can be tricky. Swift movement in 30 degrees in November feels much colder than 30 degrees in March. Reminding your body that it can still function and do hard things when its cold can be challenging, even for those of us who live in super-cold climates — Im one of them! But, properly made winter running...

May 18, 2025

Best Cycling Cities 2024: PeopleForBikes Weighs In

　　Ready for some good news? America is becoming a better place to ride your bike. 　　Thats one of the main thrusts of PeopleForBikes annual report on the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. The 2024 ranking of cities by bikeability again gives Davis, Calif., and Minneapolis, the top spots for medium and large cities, respectively. But last years winner...

May 18, 2025

Tamayo Perry, Legendary Surfer & ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Actor, Dies in Oahu Shark Attack

　　The original version of this story was published on The Inertia. 　　Tamayo Perry was a dominant force at pipeline surfing and its South Pacific cousin, Teahupo’o. 　　He was a dedicated public servant guarding Hawaii’s waters for locals and beachgoers alike. He even played a small role as an actor in Pirates of the Caribbean, among other movies. And according to...

May 18, 2025

Still a Rally Car at Heart: 2024 Subaru WRX TR Review

　　The 2024 Subaru WRX TR is the hottest version of the Subaru WRX. For now, that is. Because the TR is a 1-year-only special that is biding time until an even hotter one arrives. 　　That doesnt mean you should wait, though, because the basics of the last remaining rally sedan are better than ever, and the Rex is still equally...

May 18, 2025

Lost Hiker Survived for 10 Days in Santa Cruz Mountains: ‘It Was an Awesome Experience’

　　Lukas McClish had been lost, wandering the Santa Cruz Mountains of California for 10 days before he was rescued on June 20. When the 34-year-old hiker finally came out of the woods, he was shirtless, scruffy, and on the verge of malnutrition. Hed been surviving on berries and creek water, sleeping on wet beds of leaves, and screaming for help...

May 18, 2025

5 Iconic Climbs in the Tour de France

　　The tour includes various landscapes that assault riders in different ways. Sprints create exciting finishes where athletes often win by microscopic margins. Time trials force riders to give all-out performances, leaving fans marveling at their power. Hilly stages are sometimes wild cards where racers can take risks and push themselves differently. 　　But nothing blows the pack of the Tour de...

May 18, 2025

Amazfit Cheetah Pro Review: Can This Budget Fitness Watch Hack It for Endurance Use?

　　But, Amazfit? I’d never even heard of the brand. Was it Amazon’s entry into the market? How would it stack up with Garmin, COROS, Suunto, and Apple? The Cheetah Pro certainly doesnt have the name recognition of those fitness watch brands, but it talked the big talk on paper — and the name sounded fast. 　　As it turns out, even if...

May 18, 2025

5 Reasons We All Need a Walking Vacation

　　As a reader of Outside, you already know that staying active is good for body and soul. And there’s no doubt you know the value of travel: horizons broadened, relationships deepened, spirit rejuvenated. But you should know that putting the two together is uniquely rewarding, multiplying the benefits of your hard-won PTO. Active travel, like a walking and hiking tour,...

May 18, 2025

Satellite Texting Is Coming to the iPhone. Do I Still Need My inReach?

　　The critics were correct—of course we should have had a Garmin inReach. 　　Early last October, after nearly 10,000 miles of hiking together without major incident, my wife, Tina, and I became separated on the Continental Divide Trail. A snowstorm had swept through the San Juan range of southern Colorado, and we’d unknowingly taken different routes on that choose-your-own-adventure trek. For...

May 18, 2025

15 Things That Shock Ski Patrollers About the Job—and Their Clientele

　　Ski patrollers are living the life, right? After all, they get to ski for a living, dropping ropes on freshly covered slopes, snagging fresh powder turns, and soaking up the mountain vibes all season long. 　　 Also Read: This Group of Skiers is the Most Likely to Have a Fatal Accident, According to Experts 　　In reality, that’s only...

May 18, 2025

Are SunChips Actually Healthy? A Recovering Junk-Food Enthusiast Investigates.

　　In my twenties, chips, gummy bears, and the cheesiest burritos I could make once fueled all of my runs, climbs, and camping trips. Now well into my mid-thirties and trying to set a better example for my growing toddler, I’ve spent the last two years rewriting my usual travel menu. I’ve largely replaced Skittles with real fruit and beer with...