Outdoor

1,000 Adults With Disabilities To Paddle Parks Via Grant

A new partnership funded by a grant from Toad&Co. will expand access to national parks for 1,000 persons with disabilities.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 31, 2016

Trust Your Life To A ‘Survival Pipe’?

This tube is more than meets the eye, with many survival tools built in.

Written by Sean McCoy March 30, 2016

Cheap Fire-Starting Kit To Make At Home

You can build this simple kit for just a few bucks, and it has all you need to start a fire.

Written by Sean McCoy March 24, 2016

How To: Build Entirely Natural Bow & Arrow

This video boils down the somewhat complex process of building a bow and arrows into a simple and information-filled five minute video tutorial.

Written by Staff Post March 24, 2016

Meet Tuxie, The Cat Who Loves To Hike

Tuxie is the real deal hiking cat, pawing up to eight miles a day on adventures across the Southeast United States.

Written by Sean McCoy March 22, 2016

Fold-Up Sunglasses: ‘Popticals’ Fit In Egg-Shape Case

Wrap-around sunglasses that fold up and fit inside an egg-shape case, Popticals are quality sunglasses you can store anywhere.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 21, 2016

One-Wheel ‘Honey Badger’ Hauls Heavy Loads Outdoors

Haul tools, coolers, kids… or an elk. The Honey Badger Wheel is made to move heavy objects on the trail or off.

Written by Sean McCoy March 18, 2016

The Comprehensive Gear Guide for Your Adventure Dog

Thousands of miles of hiking, running, and exploring with a dog have uncovered some must-have gear to keep you and your four-legged friend safe and…

Written by Mackenzie Lobby Havey March 17, 2016

How To Start A Fire With A Lemon

Who knew? This technique can easily be replicated with a battery and short pieces of wire.

Written by Staff Post March 16, 2016

High Routes: Backpacking’s Exciting Next Level

‘High routes’ are concentrated adventure. Go high, and stay as high as possible without any technical climbing. Renowned backpacker Andrew Skurka explains how.

Written by Andrew Skurka March 15, 2016

The Resort That Adventure Built: ‘True North’ Basecamp

Just feet from groomed fat bike trails in the winter or mountain bike singletrack in summer, a new resort in northern Minnesota redefines the cabin…

Written by Kyle Nossaman March 14, 2016

Yakima Kills The Q Tower, Launches StreamLine System

Say goodbye to the long-enduring rack design. Yakima this spring rolls out its biggest product launch in company history.

Written by Tom Puzak March 11, 2016

Jeep Just Unveiled 7 Concepts. All Are Freakin’ Badass

Every year, Jeep unveils a slew of wicked concept vehicles for the Easter Jeep Safari; this year’s concepts are off-the-charts cool.

Written by Sean McCoy March 10, 2016

Town Holds Memorial To ‘Honor Lives’ Of Culled Deer

Stating ‘deer lives matter’ and hanging prayer flags, protesters gathered in Michigan to mourn the death of 63 deer killed in a cull of city…

Written by Sean McCoy March 08, 2016

‘Hike’ The 2,650-Mile Pacific Crest Trail In 5 Minute Video

Get a tiny taste of what it’s like to hike the length of the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail from the perspective of a man with…

Written by Staff Post March 03, 2016

Test: LifeStraw Water Filter For Travel, Outdoors

From the ruins of Peru to the wilds of the backcountry, we test the LifeStraw water filter and the new LifeStraw Go water bottle.

Written by Jake Ferguson February 25, 2016

Winter Trip: Backpacking Grand Canyon, Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim

Winter offers an epic natural stage to complete a Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim backpacking trip. Here’s how…

Written by Eric Hanson February 24, 2016

Organizational Freak: 24-Pocket Sportsman Vest

With two-dozen pockets, tabs, snaps, zippers, and fold-down ‘visibility strips,’ the Sportsman Vest is one complex piece of clothing.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 22, 2016

Forge To Fine Art: Blacksmith Aaron Cergol

Handmade by a 25-year-old master craftsman, these axes, knives, and hammers are remarkably functional artwork.

Written by Sean McCoy February 19, 2016

Outdoors Elitism? Club Tackles Exclusion Head On

Ever felt unwanted at an outdoors shop or crag? The club UpaDowna encourages outdoors activities by all, introducing thousands of people to the outdoors via…

Written by Steve Hitchcock February 18, 2016

A Dog Bowl That Fits In Your Pocket

This nylon dog bowl weighs just an ounce and fits in the pocket of your pants.

Written by Sean McCoy February 16, 2016

‘Cheese Grater’ Snowshoe For Mountain Terrain

The cheese grater design of the Snowfoot doubles the surface area of these small snowshoes, making for a small footprint with lots of float and…

Written by Steve Graepel February 15, 2016

Meet An Appalachian ‘Trail Angel’

He helps strangers along their 2,186 hike, and gets something intangible but valuable in return.

Written by Staff Post February 11, 2016

Review: ‘Small Foot’ Inflatable Snowshoes

Light and packable, inflatable snowshoes by Small Foot are the real deal. We put the Small Foot Revolution to the test.

Written by Steve Graepel February 11, 2016

Chasing Wolverines: Ultra-Runners Assist Remote Research

When biologists discover wolverines in Utah’s northeastern wilderness, they enlist humans with remarkable speed and stamina to help study these rare and elusive creatures.

Written by Staff Post February 08, 2016