Outdoor

The First Auto Knife I’ve Ever Loved: Buck ‘Deploy’ Review

I tend to find auto-opening knives gimmicky and even scary. The Buck Deploy changed all that.

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2023

First Look: Garmin Alpha 300 Series Handhelds and Dog Collars

Tracking your dog is one of the most important aspects of taking working pups into the field. The Garmin Alpha 300 Series takes tracking to…

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 11, 2023

Angler Lands Behemoth Laker, Shrugs at World Record: ‘She Deserves My Respect’

Lifelong anglers Scott and Hunter Enloe authored their own legends when they landed a 73-pound lake trout that’s likely as old as the reservoir they…

Written by Sam Anderson May 11, 2023

Climb Rock & Ice, Hike in Comfort: La Sportiva Aequilibrium Top GTX Review

The top of the new Aequilibrium Top GTX boot line gets the BOA treatment and an integrated gaiter for snowy hiking, scrambling, and glacier climbs.…

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 10, 2023

A Quilt That’s an Even Better Sleeping Bag: Sierra Designs Elemental Quilt Review

It’s a bag! It’s a quilt! It’s both. Along with top outdoor brands, Sierra Designs offers a roomier, more versatile twist on the sleeping bag.

Written by Mary Murphy May 09, 2023

The Acquisitions Continue: MeatEater Picks Up Dave Smith Decoys

The growing conglomerate that started as a Netflix show announced its latest strategic acquisition of an ‘industry-leading’ hunting equipment brand today.

Written by Sam Anderson May 09, 2023

Gender-Neutral Outdoor Gear: The Line Between Inclusion & Incompatibility

A new wave of gender-neutral outdoor gear has washed across the industry. Are we really seeing progress or are we falling for opportunistic marketing?

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 08, 2023

‘Translucent’ Mountain Pack for All-Season Action: The North Face Phantom 38 Review

The updated North Face Phantom 38 Backpack attaches every tool you’ll need for mountaineering, ski touring, and backpacking if you don’t mind it getting dirty.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 08, 2023

Traeger Flatrock Review: This Propane Cooktop Makes My Kitchen Jealous

Forget what you think you know about a Traeger, and embrace a whole new dimension of outdoor grilling.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 05, 2023

Fly Fishing as Cancer Therapy: Check Out Reel Recovery’s 2023 Retreat Schedule

The national nonprofit seeks to aid men with cancer with a slate of fly fishing ‘retreats’ that’s wider and deeper than ever in 2023.

Written by Sam Anderson May 05, 2023

Late-Season Turkey Hunting Tactics

The last weeks of turkey season are tough, but here’s a guide to punching your tag on a wary gobbler.

Written by Adam Moore May 05, 2023

Review: Why Ontario’s ‘Any Adventure’ SPL Pack Knife Falls Just Short of Amazing

So much promise, and it came so close — but the Ontario SPL Pack Knife had two key issues that kept me from truly loving it.

Written by Josh Wussow May 05, 2023

REI Co-op Wonderland Chair Review: A Comfortable and Attractive Take on a Classic

A sleek, modern design makes this camping chair a versatile pick for sitting around the campfire or having beers on the patio.

Written by Miya Tsudome May 04, 2023

One Hiker Dies, One Saved in ‘Extreme’ Rescue on El Capitan in Guadalupe Mountains

What started as a casual weekend hike for two men ended disastrously, and an urgent overnight rescue involved Blackhawk helicopters.

Written by Sam Anderson May 03, 2023

Pending World-Record Salmon Caught in Patagonian River

It’s been a successful Patagonian spring for Colorado angler James Schmid. After catching a record-setting salmon in January — he just did it again.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 03, 2023

What Is ‘The World’s Toughest Canoe Race’ Like? Find Out at the Texas Water Safari

Gators, sunburn, and sleep deprivation, oh my! If you like canoeing and type II fun, the Texas Water Safari may be the right race for…

Written by Pam LeBlanc May 03, 2023

Moosejaw Prioritizes Comfort in Camping Gear

The Comfort Camp Collection includes oversized bags, tents, chairs, and other outdoor accessories to help make your time outside feel a bit more like home.

Stop the ‘Gear Shame,’ You Ignorant, Elitist Windbag

Gear Shamers aren’t just dirtbags — they’re the dirt worst.

Written by Josh Wussow May 01, 2023

Hydro Flask Launches Limited ‘Let’s Go Together’ Collection, Donating $25K to Parks

Hydro Flask is working to promote diversity and inclusion in the outdoors with its new Let’s Go Together collection — and a $25,000 donation to…

Written by Will Brendza May 01, 2023

Watch Aldo Leopold’s Passion for Conservation Take Root in ‘Serve the Land’

A new film gives viewers an intimate view of one of the country’s most well-known conservationists.

Written by Andrew Marshall April 28, 2023

AI ‘Hiking Bears’ Fascinate Internet, Scramble Human Brains

Midjourney created the varyingly personified images of bears making the rounds. People say: they’re cute, they’re fake, they’re problematic.

Written by Sam Anderson April 28, 2023

The Worst Way to Lose $100K? Champion Bass Angler DQ’d for Not Having a License

A professional bass fisherman’s internet mishap cost him the victor’s podium at a Texas tournament last weekend.

Written by Andrew Marshall April 28, 2023

Columbia Sues 2 Former Execs for Trade Secret Theft

CSC alleges that Bill Ferreira and Dean Rurak stole trade secrets from Columbia Sportswear Co. in order to leverage new positions at Huk.

Written by Sam Anderson April 28, 2023

Stop Forgetting Your Bear Spray: The Bearosol Holster Has You Covered

The Bearosol bear spray holster leaves no excuse for you not to have it with you on your next foray into bear country.

Written by Paul Kemper April 27, 2023

Fatal Bear Attack Roils Conservationists, Regulators in Italy

A rare bear-related fatality in the Italian Alps could change public opinion on a once-popular bear rewilding program.

Written by Andrew Marshall April 27, 2023

Record-Breaking Paddlefish Outweighs Angler Who Caught It

Henry Dyer’s record-breaking paddlefish was so heavy, he thought at first he’d caught a snag. But it was a specimen that demolished the Tennessee state…

Written by Sam Anderson April 27, 2023