Outdoor

‘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 Sean McCoy 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 Stephen Regenold 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 Stephen Regenold 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 Sean McCoy 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 Sean McCoy February 08, 2016

Breathtaking Encounters With Rare White Moose

Filmed in Sweden over two years, this rare white moose video is something few people will see with their own eyes.

Written by Sean McCoy February 03, 2016

2,660 Miles: Backpacking Full ‘Pacific Crest Trail’

Follow life-long friends, Colin and Casey, as they hike the 2,660-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 29, 2016

Man Tasers Moose To Free It From Ropes

This is why you shouldn’t lure animals near homes with food or attractants, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Written by Sean McCoy January 28, 2016

‘Credit Card Axe’ Zip-Ties To Shaft

No, this credit card sized axe isn’t exactly practical. But yes, it is still awesome.

Written by Sean McCoy January 27, 2016

War Vets Tackle Demons, On Horseback

‘Heroes and Horses,’ founded by a former Navy SEAL, is a program that pushes veterans to tackle their demons, find a new purpose, and test…

Written by Sean McCoy January 21, 2016

The New Duct Tape: 6 Unexpected Ways To Use Gear Ties

We love Gear Ties. These simple little twist-to-tie straps have more uses than you’d ever imagine.

Written by Sean McCoy January 21, 2016

A Quality Chainsaw Is Tough To Test

Though I’m not a lumberjack, I jumped at the chance to review Stihl’s MS 271 Farm Boss chainsaw.

Written by Sean McCoy January 20, 2016

American-Made: Repurposed Textile Mill A Factory For ‘Hyperlite’ Gear

Domestic manufacturing is exemplified in Maine, where a revived industrial space serves as the HQ for Hyperlite Mountain Gear.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 20, 2016

CamelBak To Ammo: Update On A Gear Giant

Among the world’s largest and most diverse outdoor-gear companies, and fresh off the acquisition of CamelBak, we get an update on Vista Outdoor’s ambitions from…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 19, 2016

Meet Dana Gleason, Pack-Maker Extraordinaire

The mastermind of Mystery Ranch (and formerly Dana Designs) packs shares his story in this four minute video.

Written by Sean McCoy January 13, 2016

Man Rescues Deer From Icy Water

From the looks of this deer, it was in dire need of a helping hand.

Written by Sean McCoy December 29, 2015

The Lightsaber: An Ultimate Life Accessory

With ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ frenzy reaching new heights, we stepped back to look more objectively at uses for the film’s flagship weapon, the…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 18, 2015