Outdoor

The Fitness-Tracking, Light-Shining, Do-It-All Smartwatch: Garmin’s Instinct 2X Solar Review

The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is a sub-$500 smartwatch with a flashlight, solar charging, and the best features of the most expensive wrist-top computers.

Written by Berne Broudy July 17, 2023

Grill and Griddle From Stovetop to Fire Pit: Made In Carbon Steel Camp Griddle Review

Tough enough to be used over crackling open flames and durable enough for a lifetime’s worth of cooking, Made In’s camp griddle is a must…

Written by Steven John July 14, 2023

Life Is Jort: Watch Ripton’s Denim Quest for Rad Rides and California Dreams

The performance denim brand hit the road in a beat-up old Honda Accord with a singular mission: to go Coastal Cruising and have the California…

Written by Will Brendza July 14, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Deuter Hiking or Trail Backpack

This week, four lucky winners will win a hiking or trekking backpack from Deuter.

This Tent Blocks the Sun and the Heat: Quechua 2 Second ‘Fresh & Black’ Review

The Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black Waterproof Pop Up Tent claims it is waterproof and sets up in seconds — but the best feature…

Written by Nick LeFort July 13, 2023

Laura Zerra’s Go-To Survival Gear: What’s in the ‘Naked and Afraid’ Star’s ‘Oh Shit Bag’?

‘Naked and Afraid’ fan favorite Laura Zerra subsists minimally and off-grid when off-camera. We met up to talk gear and take a look inside her…

Written by Shauna Farnell July 13, 2023

Hiker Discovers 3 Decomposed Bodies in Remote CO Camp

The three individuals have not been identified, and no cause or manner and death has been announced — but the pending autopsies may provide answers.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

No-Ice Cooler? ‘Oyster Tempo’ Vacuum-Insulated Cooler Review

Oyster’s Tempo cooler is a vacuum-sealed aluminum cooler that it claims ‘needs no ice.’ But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put some in there.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

What’s in the lululemon Trail Hike Collection?

Known for its athleisure, the brand’s hiking layers emphasize breathability and loose fit for comfort and coverage.

Lighter Than Hyperlite: Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack Carries 20x Its Weight

I’ve worn over 20 backpacking packs in the past year, and the 27-ounce Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack carries weight the best.

Written by Sam Schild July 12, 2023

Alpacka Whitewater Refuge Packraft Review: A Heckuva Lot of Paddling Muscle in a Truly Packable Size

Function over form has always been the rule for packrafts, but boats like the Alpacka Whitewater Refuge are bending that rule.

Written by Nick Belcaster July 11, 2023

Hot Pants! Salewa ‘Lavaredo Hemp Light’ Keeps You Oh-So-Cool

Salewa says its Lavaredo Alpine Hemp Light pants are for climbing. I say they’re for anything.

Written by Sean McCoy and Mary Murphy July 11, 2023

Hiker Dies in Wet Slide Avalanche in Calif., Third Snow Fatality in 3 Weeks

After historic snowfall, California’s high country still poses major risks to hikers, climbers, and skiers according to search and rescue teams — a recent avalanche fatality…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

Rocky Mountain Low? Colorado 14ers See Record Dip in Visits

In 2022, fewer hikers hit the trails of Colorado 14ers than any year since 2015, when a local nonprofit began recording foot traffic.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 10, 2023

Ignik Releases FireCan Elite: More Heat, Better Control, and Canada-Approved

Ignik has made a name for itself with its unique, sustainably minded camping products — and its latest fire pit, the FireCan Elite, is coming…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

‘Alone’ Contestant Shares the Gear That Helped Her Take On Season 10

Each season, fans of ‘Alone’ ask themselves what gear they would pack to survive and take home the $500,000 prize. What would you take?

Written by Berne Broudy July 07, 2023

100 Miles in Rab’s First Running Vests: Rab Veil 6L Vest Review

The latest Rab foray into the world of running, the Veil 6L running vest, is built on an innovative mesh chassis that fits like a…

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 07, 2023

Athens Archery Elevate Bow Review: Standing Up to the Big Brands

Athens Archery certainly isn’t as well known in the industry, but the brand is making waves with bows that just flat perform. The Elevate is…

Written by Joey Bennett July 07, 2023

The Best Damn Hatchet in a Long Time: Gerber Bushcraft Hatchet Review

If you thought modern hatchets had tapped all the innovation they could, Gerber unveils its Bushcraft Hatchet to prove you wrong.

Written by Nick LeFort July 06, 2023

PACT Outdoors Pact Lite Review: Has the Ultimate Poop Kit Finally Arrived?

The PACT Lite takes everything you’d need in a outdoor backcountry bathroom kit and packs it into a skinny, ultralight, Pez-dispenser-like package.

Written by Mary Murphy July 06, 2023

I Tried Off-Road Inline Skating and Didn’t Die — Here’s How to Mountain Blade 101

If you don’t already have enough outdoor activities on your roster, here’s a new one for you: inline skating, except on dirt — and downhill.…

Written by Claire Barber July 06, 2023

I Packed Nothing for Backpacking and Still Had Everything I Needed: RightOnTrek Gear Rental Review

I used RightOnTrek’s new gear rental system, the Wilderness Edge, for a backpacking trip near the Canadian border and was thoroughly impressed.

Written by Will Brendza July 05, 2023

‘The Last Herd’ Is a Plea for Cooperation and Conservation in Equal Measure

In this moving portrait of a free-roaming bison herd, the age-old tensions of public lands management once again come to light.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 03, 2023

Designing the Ultimate Thru-Hiking Hoodie: The Story Behind Jolly Gear

Bennett “Jolly” Fisher is developing a cult following for his thru-hiking-specific active shirt: the Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down.

Written by Xiaoling Keller July 03, 2023

You Aren’t Wrong, Wildfires Are Getting Worse — But You Can Help

A report from the Outdoor Alliance on Wildfire and Outdoor Recreation in the West explores why and how wildfires are getting worse, and how you…

Written by Will Brendza June 30, 2023

Death, Lies, and Destruction: The Awful Irony of Balloons

Move over, plastic straws and soda can rings. It’s time we start vilifying a new bad guy.

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 29, 2023

‘I’ll Wait Here Forever’: The Unquenchable Thirst for Permit Fishing

Permit fishing will ruin your life. Huckberry explores this addiction to the permit chase beautifully in ‘I’ll Wait Here Forever.’

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 29, 2023

National Geographic Magazine Fires All Staff Writers

The iconic monthly National Geographic magazine will continue, though likely with freelancers only, instead of full-time staff.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 28, 2023

Everything’s Bigger in Texas: Angler Lands World-Record Largemouth Bass

Angler Lea Anne Powell hooked a lot of fish on not very much line. The result is a world-record largemouth bass.

Written by Andrew Marshall June 28, 2023

Outdoor Lifestyle Lodging: The Rise of ‘Adventure Hotels,’ Explained

Curious as to just what ‘adventure hotels’ entail? We scoped out the top options on the market.

Written by David Young June 26, 2023

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