Free Gear Fridays: Win a Rick Hinderer Knives Eklipse-Skinny Slicer Hinderer Knives is giving away an Eklipse-Skinny Slicer with a hollow-ground MagnaCut steel, blue finish, wood scales, and brass hardware. Sponsored by Rick Hinderer Knives May 16, 2025
Make Waves With 2026 Toyota TRD Pro Special Paint Wave Maker is the 2026 Toyota TRD Pro special paint. It’s the 11th time Toyota has gussied up its Pro models with a one-year-only shade. Written by Evan Williams May 16, 2025
Helicopter Trespassing: Charges Filed Against MT National Guardsmen in Blackhawk Antler Case A military helicopter landing on a Montana ranch to scoop up elk antlers has now led to criminal charges. Written by Rachelle Schrute May 15, 2025
Skull ‘Rooftop Camper’ Concept: Introducing the Mammoth Overland SKL The Mammoth Overland SKL (‘skull’) concept is a new take on a roof-top shelter, which the company is calling a ‘rooftop camper.’ Written by Bryon Dorr May 15, 2025
‘Mass Casualty’ Half-Marathon: Runner Dies, Others Hospitalized Amid Heat Wave in CA Race A half-marathon in California’s Sycamore Canyon ended in tragedy after several runners fell ill from unseasonably high heat. Written by M.T. Elliott and Will Brendza May 15, 2025
Introducing the 1UP USA Moto Rack: Safe, Secure, and Bike Friendly 1UP USA launches the Moto Rack, its first motorcycle carry system, with its usual sturdy build and unique bike rack add-on capability. Written by M.T. Elliott May 15, 2025
Unparalleled Packability, Unwavering Durability: Simms Flyweight Wader Review The Simms Flyweight waders claim to be a compact wader with rugged durability. Those things rarely work together, so we put them to the test. Written by Morgan Nowels May 15, 2025
Self-Flying Drone, World’s Smallest Knife, Porsche Luggage, and More Emerging Gear The evolution of outdoor tech shows no signs of slowing down, as proven by this week’s selection of innovative gear for cyclists, hikers, travelers, and… Written by Andrew McLemore May 15, 2025
Exclusive Steel, Snappy Action: Microtech UTX-85 OTF Review Johnny Switchblade grows up and goes high-tech with ultra-modern features and incredibly snappy action. Written by Jim Cobb May 15, 2025
NPS Ends Diversity Internships: National Park Services Academy Suspended, ‘Under Review’ The National Park Service Academy, a 15-year-old program to grow and diversify the ranks of the NPS, has been suspended. Written by Will Brendza May 15, 2025
The Best Dog Backpacks of 2025 We tested the best dog backpacks from Ruffwear, OneTigris, Ultimate Direction, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Written by Meghan LaHatte and Chris Kassar May 15, 2025
June Skiing in Arizona? ‘Snowbowl’ Breaks Season Record Thanks to early-season snowmaking and consistent snow throughout the season, Snowbowl is celebrating its longest season in its 87-year history. Written by Will Brendza May 15, 2025
The Best Compasses of 2025 We tested the best compasses from Suunto, Coghlan, Brunton, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Chris Kassar May 15, 2025
The Best Firestarters of 2025 We tested the best fire starters from Wolf & Grizzly, Light My Fire, UCO, and more to help you find the best option for your… Written by Chris Carter, Andrew Potter, Katie Davis and Chris Kassar May 15, 2025
Carry More Stuff, Look More Rugged in Adventurous EV: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland comes with 375 horsepower and 3,500 pounds towing. Plus, there’s 260 miles of range for when you want to hit… Written by Evan Williams May 15, 2025
The Best Water Shoes for Women of 2025 Searching for the best water shoes can feel like navigating a sea of endless options and variations. But fear not — our comprehensive buyer’s guide… Written by Emma Renly May 15, 2025
The Best Rain Boots of 2025 We tested the best rain boots from Grundéns, Baffin, XTRATUF, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Written by Eric McKeegan and Ryan Kempfer May 15, 2025
The Best Hunting Boots for Men of 2025 Whether you’re hunting moose in the Yukon or wing-shooting pheasants in South Dakota, we’ve rounded up the best hunting boots of the year. Written by Sean McCoy May 15, 2025
Epic Occupations: Tower-Climbing Grease Monkeys Get a behind the scenes look at the largest source of renewable energy in the U.S. and the technicians who keep it running. Sponsored by KEEN Utility May 14, 2025
What It’s Like to Camp in an $800K Overland Camper: Storyteller GXV Epic 2.0 Review For 2025, Storyteller Overland is releasing the GXV Epic 2.0 expedition camper. We took it out into the wilderness to see what it’s all about… Written by Bryon Dorr May 14, 2025
Epic Occupations: In the Field With an Environmental Specialist Making sure job sites meet environmental standards keeps Constanza Maas on her toes. Sponsored by KEEN Utility May 14, 2025
Sequoia NP Reopens Crystal Cave After 4 Years Sequoia National Park will reopen a landmark cave after a wildfire and years of extreme weather kept the area inaccessible to visitors. Written by M.T. Elliott May 14, 2025
‘Madman of Design’ Brings Tailoring Mastery to Ultralight Gear Drawing on the founder’s experience with Savile Row tailoring, Cimoro makes backpacks and custom ultralight gear meant to fit like a bespoke suit. Written by Andrew McLemore May 14, 2025
This Indiana Jones Satchel Is the Perfect Commuter Bag: Woods Monkey Transit Bag Review Woods Monkey has teamed with Blue Ridge Overland Gear on the perfect bag for nabbing antiquities, going out on the town, or just bumming around… Written by Jim Cobb May 14, 2025
State Bicycle x NFL: Rep Your Team With Bikes, Jerseys, and Bags State Bike Co. kicks off its NFL collection with team-themed bikes, three-pocket jerseys, frame bags, and more. Written by M.T. Elliott May 14, 2025
The Best Backpacks of 2026 After shouldering the best — along with the rest — we’ve found the greatest backpacks for any task. Written by Nick Belcaster May 14, 2025
It’s Back, and Now All-Electric: Introducing the 2026 Toyota C-HR The Toyota C-HR returns for 2026. This time it is all-electric, has a lot of power, and has standard all-wheel drive. Written by Evan Williams May 14, 2025
Montana National Guard Investigates Alleged Unauthorized Blackhawk Helicopter Landing, Antler Theft Allegations of a National Guard helicopter landing on private land and hauling off elk antlers has sparked a multi-agency investigation in Montana. Written by Rachelle Schrute May 13, 2025
The Big SUV You Want to Take Off-Road: 2025 Ford Expedition TREMOR Review The 2025 Ford Expedition surpasses expectations, especially the all-new TREMOR model and its off-road prowess. Written by Bryon Dorr May 13, 2025
Water Jorts for Watersports: Wrangler, Pit Viper Unveil ‘Xtreme Blue Jeans’ Wrangler lends its muscle to Pit Viper’s unabashed style in a team-up encouraging beachgoers to ‘get wet and stay wet’ this summer. Written by Adam Ruggiero May 13, 2025
