Outdoor

Top-Tier Optics at a Mid-Range Price: Maven RS1.2 Rifle Scope Review

Maven’s RS1.2 rifle scope pairs premium glass and long-range shooting in a versatile-sized package.

Written by Adam Moore February 06, 2024

‘Nothing Left but Ash and Rubble’: Police Launch Investigation After Fire Destroys Lutsen Lodge

It’s the second fire in less than a year to destroy a popular business in Minnesota’s North Shore. Both blazes remain under investigation.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 06, 2024

The Shotguns of SHOT Show 2024: A Walnut & Camo Renaissance

SHOT Show and Shot Guns go together like peas and carrots. We emptied a pile and half of shells, and these are the boom sticks…

Written by Rachelle Schrute February 02, 2024

SealLine Pro Dry Pack Review: The Armored Megamouth of Dry Bags

If you’re on the search for a multiday expedition dry bag, look no further than the SealLine Pro Dry Pack 120L. This pack swallows and…

Written by Sean Jansen February 02, 2024

Mother of All FKTs: How Billy Meredith Crushed the Calendar-Year Triple Crown

Fifteen pairs of shoes, no stove, and only 4 days off: Billy Meredith tells us how he broke the triple crown of hiking record in…

Written by Drew Dawson February 01, 2024

Cash In on Your Old Equipment: NEMO, Out&Back Will Pay for Used Gear

Looking to sell your used gear? NEMO and Out&Back Outdoors unveil a new alternative that could help you cash in!

Written by Will Brendza February 01, 2024

The Top All-Around Headlamp for Most People: Black Diamond Spot 400-R Review

The Black Diamond Spot 400-R has proven time and again that, for many use cases, it’s just about perfect.

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2024

Size and Performance Balancing Act: Maven S.3A 20-40×67 Spotting Scope Review

Spotting scopes can be a brutal buy for any hunter. The Maven S.3A offers good glass and versatility at a spot-on price.

Written by Adam Moore January 31, 2024

SHOT Show 2024: Hunting Rifles Make a Comeback

After the Tactical Takeover the past few years, hunting rifles made a huge resurgence at SHOT Show 2024. Check out the rifles that got us…

Written by Rachelle Schrute January 31, 2024

Hammock Camping in Winter? OneTigris ROCDOMUS Hot Tent Makes It Possible on a Budget

The ROCDOMUS Hammock Hot Tent aspires to do it all on a budget, from providing a hot hang for winter hammockers, to being a lightweight…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl January 30, 2024

Serious Pants for Serious Bowhunters: Sitka Gear Intercept Pants Review

Spot-and-stalk bowhunters would do themselves a disservice by not checking out the Sitka Gear Intercept Pants for highly technical hunts.

Written by Josh Kirchner January 29, 2024

REI Announces Layoffs, Cuts 357 Workers

REI issued the layoffs just weeks after announcing 11 new co-ops opening across the country over the next 2 years.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 26, 2024

Field & Stream Gets Relaunch Thanks to Country Music Stars

‘They were my Bible,’ Church said of Field & Stream, which ceased publishing in 2021. Now, he’s helping it make a comeback.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 25, 2024

Your Home Mattress Away From Home: NEMO Roamer Double Review

The NEMO Roamer Double is an uncompromising twin-occupancy camping mattress designed with the long haul in mind.

Written by Nate Lemin January 24, 2024

Rough Water Fishing Machine: 2024 Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler

Kawasaki builds a Jet Ski for fishing, complete with fish finder, cooler, and extra stability. Introducing the Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler.

Written by Evan Williams January 23, 2024

La Sportiva Opens First Retail Location in North America

Itching to visit a classic European retailer, without hoofing it to the Dolomites? La Sportiva makes that dream come true for U.S. consumers with its…

Written by Mary Murphy January 19, 2024

Colorado Cancels Spring Mountain Lion Hunt Ahead of Vote to Ban

Last week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission made the unanimous decision to cancel the April mountain lion hunting season.

Written by Rachelle Schrute January 18, 2024

Top-Notch Bowhunting on a Budget: Stan SoleX Release Review

Exceptional performance doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. The SoleX release from Stan Releases is easily one of the best $100 releases…

Written by Josh Kirchner January 17, 2024

Portability Meets Comfort in the Deer Woods: CRÜZR XC Saddle Review

The CRÜZR XC saddle offers plenty of comfort and adjustability for hunters who spend dozens of days in the trees each fall.

Written by Adam Moore January 16, 2024

The Ultimate Birding Binocs? Swarovski’s AX Visio Uses AI to Identify 9,000 Species, Mark Location — And Take Photos

With the AX Visio, you can ditch the camera and smartphone, and spend more time ‘in the moment’ with nature.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 12, 2024

Stone Glacier De Havilland Pant: One Hunting Pant to Rule Them All

The De Havilland pants sit at the crossroads of comfort, versatility, and performance, providing you everything you need for day afield.

Written by Zach Burton January 11, 2024

Minnesota to Dissolve State Park and Return Land to Sioux Community

It’s the latest of several victories for the Land Back Movement, which seeks to return lands to Indigenous people.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 10, 2024

REI Announces Slate of New Locations Opening in 2024 and 2025

By 2025, REI expects to have 11 new stores open across the country, including three that were announced today.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 10, 2024

National Park Service Allows 2 More Weeks for Comment on Policy That’s a ‘Threat’ to Climbing

A new policy proposed by federal park officials would allow park managers to remove the gear of climbing routes, worrying the sport’s advocates.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 09, 2024

Recharge, Repack, Multi-Deploy: Ortovox Avabag Litric Pack Review

The Litric Avabag from Ortovox is one of the most user-friendly and versatile avalanche airbags on the market. It’s rechargeable, reusable, and TSA-friendly, and it…

Written by Berne Broudy January 09, 2024

Packable, Technical, and Intensely Warm: La Sportiva Supercouloir 1000 Down Jacket Review

La Sportiva’s Supercouloir 1000 down jacket boasts a solid warmth-to-weight ratio, compresses impressively, and has the technical chops to tackle challenging routes.

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 09, 2024