Adam Ruggiero

Adam Ruggiero is an all-sport activity junkie - from biking, running, and (not enough) surfing, to ball sports, camping, and cattle farming. If it's outside, it's worth doing. Adam graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in journalism. Likes: unique beer, dogs, stories. Like nots: neckties, escalators, manicured lawns.

Elk Hunter Mauled by Grizzly Near Yellowstone, Blinds Self With Bear Spray

Bob Legasa survived the attack thanks to his hunting partner’s quick thinking. But not before a debilitating bear encounter in Gallatin National Forest.

October 15th, 2018

Mountain Biker Shot Dead by Hunter in French Alps

The French town of Montriond has temporarily banned all hunting as officials investigate the gunman on suspicion of aggravated manslaughter.

October 15th, 2018

Solo Stove Goes Bigger, Smaller: Crushes Funding Goal

The smokeless firepit we loved reboots with both jumbo and more portable models. And the response has been huge.

October 12th, 2018

DIY E-Bike Kit Explodes, Burns Down Home

Two lithium-ion battery terminals made contact, sparking a two-alarm fire that consumed a single-family home.

October 12th, 2018

Garmin Instinct: Rugged Smartwatch for Under $300

Military-grade durability, a suite of fitness tracking, and enough built-in tools to venture far off the beaten path give the Garmin Instinct smartwatch some impressive outdoor chops.

October 11th, 2018

REI’s Gear Swap Is This Month: What You Need to Know

Clear out your closet, find affordable gear, and help local nonprofits at REI’s used gear swap. This year, it’s bigger than ever.

October 10th, 2018

Cyclists Are Better Drivers Than Noncyclists, Insurance Firm Finds

According to the U.K. firm’s claims data, self-identified cyclists who also drove made fewer than half the claims of noncyclists.

October 10th, 2018

Sea-Doo Launches First PWC for Anglers, the ‘Fish Pro’

A built-in fish finder, a dedicated well cooler, and a host of other purpose-built features combine to usher in a new wave of personal watercraft with the Sea-Doo Fish Pro.

October 8th, 2018

Massive Bike Heist: 160 High-End Mountain Bikes Stolen

Rocky Mountain Bicycles confirms thieves made off with 160 brand new bikes, all destined for dealer floors.

October 8th, 2018

Vote for the Fattest Bear: Katmai’s Annual Competition Heats Up

The gourmand grizzlies of Alaska’s Katmai National Park square off to see who’s the fattest of them all.

October 5th, 2018

Columbia Omni-Heat 3D Review: Thermal Tech Introduces Warm Nano Fuzzies

A baselayer unlike any other, Columbia’s Omni-Heat receives a microscopic upgrade with noticeable effects.

October 1st, 2018

Cult Classic: ‘Mountain of Storms’ Re-Release Hits Patagonia Stores Nationwide

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic outdoor film — starring the founders of both Patagonia and The North Face — Patagonia will launch the first wide release of ‘Mountain of Storms’ at dozens of events.

September 28th, 2018

Good Walmart Bikes? Expert Reveals How to Maximize a Box-Store Bicycle

Walmart, Kmart, and IKEA probably aren’t the first places you’d look for a trail-worthy bicycle. Unless you make a modest YouTube living testing box-store bikes, that is.

September 27th, 2018

Zip-On Bike Tires Are Real, and They Look Crazy

Overnight blizzard? Zip on your studs. Going from suburbs to singletrack? Zip on your trail treads. The reTyre presents one of the craziest bike tire designs we’ve seen in a while.

September 27th, 2018

Get Free Gear: How to Become a Norrona Product Tester

Try out baselayers, ski jackets, and more — all yours to keep. All you need is 10 minutes to give your 2 cents.

September 27th, 2018