Backcountry Digest
Pelican Elite Cooler
Mounted on heavy-duty wheels with a sturdy trolley handle, the Pelican Elite Cooler is easy to transport to your next barbecue, tailgate, or fishing trip. It holds up to 28 cans with a 2:1 ice ratio and its ...
Moleskine’s Popular Travel Notebooks Are Over 30% Off
It's always a good idea to have a pen and paper nearby.
Volcano Erupts At Chilean Ski Resort - Ski Miami! Bariloche's best day! Duncan Adams remix!
Skiers witness volcanic eruption in Chile Just another day in Chile, as skiers enjoy an early morning chairlift ride toward an erupting volcano. Wait. What?! Skiers at Nevados de Chillan were greeted by plumes ...
This Is the Most Advanced Soundbar That Samsung Has Ever Made
This Samsung and Harman Kardon collaboration is a 7.1.4 system that supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound technologies.
These Accessible GMT Watches Are Very Cool and Very Blue
Ming's new GMT watches celebrate one year since the brand's founding.
My 2018 Leadville 100 Race Report
A Note from Fatty: As many of you know, I love writing race reports. As many of you also know, I have lately been investing a lot of energy into learning the craft of podcasting. So, this year — as part of my ...
Contra Campervan Kit
Denver, Colorado-based Contra has developed a campervan kit that lets you get into the great outdoors fast. From purchase to installation, Contra can have your Ram ProMaster City kit ready in two weeks and ...
Gear on the Go: August 2018
August is a month for finding watering holes, hiding in cafes during the heat of the day, and staying up late to watch meteors flash through the sky. All summer long we’ve been able to adventure with our best ...
Speak for the Trees: Youth Rally for the Forest This Friday
The U.S. Forest Service is about to complete a 25-year plan that will decide how much of the Pisgah-Nantahala National forest is cut and how much is protected. Already, the Forest Service has received 15,000 ...
Jake Little’s 2017-18 season edit is giving all of us pow pillow FOMO
J Skis athlete, Jake Little, rounds out his 2017-18 season of powder-slaying Mt. Baker with an edit that will give your grandma FOMO. Jake spent his season riding The Friend and The Metal collections from J ...
You Can Buy the Same Glassware Used at One of Tokyo’s Most Legendary Cocktail Bars
This hand-made, hand-etched glassware is used at one of the best bars in the world – and you can buy it online.
This Iconic Knife Gets A Simple, Yet Beautiful Upgrade
The CRK Sebenza 21 is back and better than ever.
Red Bull Heavy Water Promises to be the Toughest SUP Race in the World
Courtesy of Tom ServiasRed Bull is no stranger to putting on tough athletic competitions. From mountain biking to trail running to adventure racing, the company best known for its energy drinks has organized ...
The World’s Top 10 Best Selling Cars in 2018
It's not easy earning the title of Best Selling Car in the World.
Patagonia Is Holding a Massive Sale Right Now
Patagonia is currently holding a sale offering up to 50 percent off a huge collection of products, including some of its best jackets and fleeces for fall.
Hadoro Carbon Black AirPods
Like many Apple products, AirPods are quickly becoming ubiquitous. Stand out from the crowd with Hadoro Carbon Black AirPods. The charging case is crafted from carbon fiber with a graphite finish and visible ...
The Most Popular French Press Coffee Maker You Can Buy Is $10 Right Now
Want a very good, very cheap French press? The best you can buy will cost you exactly one Alexander Hamilton.
Trespassing In Idaho Now Could Cost You $100,000—Or Worse
A new trespassing law, combined with a new stand your ground law, could get you shot.
How to Travel the World and Stay Connected
In this always on world, one of the biggest frustrations when traveling out of the country is figuring out how to keep all your devices connected. International roaming plans are not always cheap and finding a ...
Skintrack Sketches: Artist Lindsay Dew counts on memory to create mountainscapes
For Nelson, B.C. resident Lindsay Dew, art is more than a full-time job. When she’s not working as an art therapist or serving on the Nelson District Arts Council’s board of directors, Dew is in her studio ...
A Weekend at the Beach just got Wicked!
Spend your Halloween weekend in Virginia Beach, Virginia and experience the East Coast’s largest Halloween beach bash, the Anthem Wicked 10K presented by Bon Secours In Motion. Mark your calendar for October ...
This Is the Lowest Price AirPods Have Ever Been
With rumblings of a new charging case set to be announced, it seems the price of the AirPods is dropping (but only be a little).
Gear on the Go: August 2018
August is a month for finding watering holes, hiding in cafes during the heat of the day, and staying up late to watch meteors flash through the sky. All summer long we’ve been able to adventure with our best ...
Welsh Adventurer Set to Begin Year-Long Yangtze River Trek
Way back in April of this year I told you about Welsh adventurer Ash Dyke's plans to trek the entire length of the Yangtze River. At the time, Dykes was expecting to set out on his journey sometime in July, ...
Cool-sounding Names for Crappy Ski Technology - "Revolutionary" ski tech mostly abandoned by manufacturers who prefer never to speak of it again
1. Telemark Look, I understand that hippies can be annoying and the bindings always break or rip out, but you have to admit that at the end of the day it’s a cooler-sounding word than “randonee” or “AT.” ...
The First Thru-Hike of the Mexican Border
“It’s really dangerous where you’re headed,” said the driver, glancing into the rearview mirror, his brow furrowed in concern. “People die out there.” In the back seat, Tenny Ostrem and Claire Wernstedt-Lynch ...
The AlpinerX Is a Sporty Smartwatch with Swiss Style
Baselworld is the mecca for watch nerds. The trade show, held annually in its namesake Swiss city for more than a century, features a giant Messe hall holding the shrines of horology—gleaming three-story ...
The Ultimate Guide to Michigan’s Trails
Whether you prefer to explore waterways, hike through the woods, or mountain bike fast and flowy singletrack, Michigan has you covered.
The Best Women's Trail Running Gear
Twelve tested products to keep you safe, happy, and fast on the dirt. Salomon Lightning Race Waterproof Jacket ($150) This pocketless layer skips bells and whistles without skimping on breathability or ...
The 5 Best Flasks You Can Buy Right Now
My Southern gentleman upbringing has taught me that 99 percent of the time, having a little booze on your person comes in handy. This makes a flask a very necessary everyday item. You could pretty easily drop ...
The Sky Is Burning
There are between eight and ten thousand wildfires in the United States each year, but most quietly burn out and we never hear about them. The Pagami Creek Wildfire in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area ...
Utah's Big Water Grab
Let us now praise southern Utah! I moved here the high-water spring of 1993, everything I owned in the car and my savings whittled to three hundred cash. The hitchhikers said Moab, so I dropped anchor in the ...
How Robots Are Changing Travel
It’s not like robots are going to completely replace humans—we still need people to offer face-to-face customer service. But at select hotels, airports, and gear shops around the world, machines of various ...
The Best Backpacking Meal
Need a simple and inexpensive, yet hearty and delicious dinner recipe for your next backpacking trip? Try this one. It’s my favorite. It goes on every single one of my backpacking trips, and I’ve had it ...
What’s the Difference Between a $100 and $25 Stainless Steel Skillet?
Everyone says All-Clad makes the best stainless steel skillets out there — why?
Norwegians Put the Hill in Hillbilly
When we were young and stupid, we were young and stupid. On bikes.
A Dive Watch Just As at Home on Land As It Is Underwater
The Oris Aquis Date is a versatile modern dive watch you can wear every day.
6 Pairs of Hiking Boots We’d Wear All the Time
Whether you're gearing up for a hiking adventure, or just need to pack an extra pair, here are a bunch you can wear everywhere.
The Weiss Standard Issue Field Watch 38mm Harkens Back to the Classics
The Standard Issue Field Watch 38mm is Weiss's take on a mechanical field watch with a vintage-inspired feature set.
2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Review: 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque… In a Wagon
If this machine doesn’t push the pendulum of public taste back in the direction of the wagon, nothing will.
HydraPak Expedition 8L Water Storage Bladder Review
Never worry about rationing water at camp again with this high-volume, collapsible, BPA-free, beast of a water storage bag. It has a wide mouth for easy pouring and is water filter compatible (the Katadyn ...
Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Shoes Reviews
When Black Diamond announced a line of climbing shoes, I admit I was skeptical. However, the well-known and trusted company is good at what they do. I took the Momentum model out for various climbing sessions, ...
ENO Relay Messenger Tote Review
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) sparked the hammocking movement 20 years ago with its line of bright, light, and durable hammocks and easy-to-set up suspension systems. The popular outdoor brand keeps innovating ...
HydraPak Stash Collapsible Water Bottle Review
There are a lot of different water bottle and hydration bag options out there, but when weight and space are an issue out on the trail, HydraPak rises above the rest with ultra-light, durable, and collapsible ...
Big Agnes Copper Spur 2-Person Backpacking Tent Review
I gave this crazy-light, 2-person backpacking tent hell this spring and summer. Actually, my 3-year-old did. And it still sets up like new with no major wounds in a flash. Its inaugural outing included a good ...
CSI Black Ice Fridge/Freezer Review
Tired of burning through bags of cooler ice on long road trips and backcountry camping adventures? The CSI Black Ice Fridge/Freezer runs off of your vehicle’s 12V accessory outlet for cooling or freezing ...
5 Favorite Backcountry Hikes in the Inland Northwest
We asked a few of the writers and people we profiled in this issue’s “Backcountry Pursuits” feature to share a few of their favorite backcountry spots. Grab your boots, backpack, fly rod, native plant guide, ...
Trash, Camps, & Other Threats to the Spokane River
The Spokane River is an urban treasure that many lifetime locals are still discovering along with astounded newcomers who are blown away that there is a swimmable, floatable, and fishable river of such beauty ...
Uncover Colorado’s abandoned ski areas in the brand-new trailer from The Road West Traveled
Nowadays, much of Colorado’s resort skiing is monopolized by massive companies, but it didn’t always used to be this way. The crew over at The Road West Traveled set out to ascend Colorado’s abandoned resorts ...
[WATCH] Andrzej Bargiel is the first to descend K2 on skis
You’ve read about Andrzej Bargiel making history as the first person to descend K2 on skis but now you can watch the Polish ski mountaineer as he summits the 28,251-foot mountain without oxygen just to click ...
2018-2019 ON3P Wrenegade 96
The brand-new ON3P Wrenegade 96 is the narrowest directional ski in ON3P’s lineup, but it definitely doesn’t look like some corduroy cruiser. So how does it compare to the Wren 98 it replaced, as well as other ...
How to Snowboard All Year Long - A group of Lake Tahoe locals share their secrets on how they've been snowboarding in the Sierras for 23 months straight.
Ben Birk has been at the forefront of snowboard photography for more than a decade. Based in Lake Tahoe, California, Birk has been relentlessly chasing snow in the Sierras to the extent that he has been ...
Why Do Outdoorsy People Love Plaid So Much?
An ode to—and defense of—the typical outdoors uniform.
The Inn at Kenmore Hall
When the former head of J.Crew's menswear and an artist open a bed and breakfast, you get The Inn at Kenmore Hall. The five-bedroom hotel is housed in a 1792 Georgian estate, nestled on 20 wooded acres in the ...
Gear News: TOMS Announces All-New Climbing Shoe Collab With So iLL - The mission of this collaboration is to introduce more than 100,000 children to climbing.
On Tuesday, TOMS announced that they will be partnering with So iLL on a limited edition collection of outdoor and climbing shoes to benefit 1Climb, a non-profit that builds climbing walls for kids at Boys & ...
Jay Peak to Hit the Market
Receiver plans to sell Jay Peak by next summer, hits break on Burke sale BY ALAN J. KEAYS, VTDIGGER.ORG Jay Peak is The post Jay Peak to Hit the Market appeared first on Vermont Sports Magazine.
Latok I Climbed From the North, but North Ridge Remains Incomplete
In a sub-range of Pakistan’s Karakoram called Panmah Muztagh lies a cluster of mountains: Latok I (7,145m), Latok II (7,108m), Latok III (6,949m), and Latok IV (6,456m). Though Latok I was first climbed in ...
3Sixteen Stadium Jacket
Inspired by a classic bomber silhouette, 3Sixteen's Stadium Jacket is one of the brand's most sought-after styles. The slim cut jacket is made in the USA using 8 oz. waxed canvas and is deceivingly warm thanks ...
Huevos Rancheros Recipe
To elevate your breakfast game, ditch the basic scrambled eggs and try huevos rancheros instead. This killer recipe is from our favorite camp chefs over at Fresh off the Grid.
The Skincare Routines of Pro Adventurers
Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes ($24) Surfer and photographer Anna Ehrgott travels nine months of the year, so on-the-go hygiene is a must. For a quick refresher without rinsing, these face wipes—infused with ...
Two Enviro Lawyers Fact-Check Ryan Zinke’s Fire Op-Ed
Last week, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke penned an op-ed for USA Today on the wildfires currently ravaging California. In it, he coins a very politically correct term for logging—“active forest ...
The North Face, Smartwool, and Others to Move to Denver
On Monday, VF Corporation announced that it will move its headquarters to Denver, taking subsidiaries the North Face, Altra, Eagle Creek, JanSport, and Smartwool with it. The move to the Mile High City comes ...
Lume Traveler No. 1 Camper
Enjoying the outdoors doesn't mean dragging 3/4 of a house behind you. All you really need is a bed and a kitchen, and that's exactly what the Lume Traveler No. 1 Camper provides. Designed by Hein van de Laar, ...
Video: Bikepacking Through South America (Part 1)
Bikepacking is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to travel and have an outdoor adventure. For those who don't know, bikepacking is a bit like backpacking, but instead of walking and carrying all of ...
Shaken: Drinking with James Bond & Ian Fleming
Cocktails are at the heart of every James Bond adventure, and Shaken: Drinking with James Bond and Ian Fleming is the official cocktail book of 007. The book features 10 classic cocktails from Bond novels from ...
Narke Electric Jet Ski
Described by the company as the world's first production electrojet, the Narke is an eco-conscious personal watercraft. Its proprietary three-phase asynchronous motor propels the carbon fiber-reinforced ...
Scientists Use “Super Sucker” Vacuum to Help Save Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
Researchers at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) and the state’s Division of Aquatic Resources have come up with a new method to remove invasive algae that can smother coral reefs: using an ...
Today in Gear: Toms’ New Lightweight Casual Sneakers, Oru’s First Foldable Tandem Kayak and More
The best way to catch up on the day's most important product releases and stories.
The Best Deals of the Day: August 14, 2018
Save more than $1,000 on an already-affordable Alpina sport watch — plus a clearance sale on Brooks Brothers suiting, discounted Nike and Reebok apparel and more.
Garb: Lucian
RRL Officer Chino / $220. Holiday Boileau T-Shirt / $75. Saint Laurent Denim Jacket / $1,490. Converse Chuck 70 Sneakers / $89. Billy Reid Sunglasses / $250.Lucian Freud Books / $500.Norse Projects Cap / ...
Mountain Biking the Western Slope
WORDS • DAMIAN QUIGLEY It’s just after 5 a.m. and I awake to the sound of tent zippers. I roll over and peek out of my sleeping bag, attempting to spot which one of our crew is the first to ...
VF Corp Is Splitting Into Two Publicly Traded Companies - The brand powerhouse is dividing up its business and moving its apparel and footwear division.
VF Corp, parent company to Vans, The North Face and Reef, is making some big changes to its internal structure. This week the powerhouse announced it will split into two separate publicly traded companies. ...
Video: What is Canyoneering?
One outdoor sport that is often referenced, but not always clearly defined or explained, is canyoneering. Essentially, this activity involves rappelling down into a slot canyon and either hiking or climbing ...
Being the Most Eco-Friendly Surfer You Can Be - Here's a handy guide on how to minimize your impact on the planet without compromising your love for surfing.
While surfers spend more time immersed in the natural environment than most, it doesn’t mean the sport doesn’t come with plenty of environmental issues. Sure, the act of riding a wave does no harm to the ...
Shaken
Cocktails are at the heart of every James Bond adventure, and Shaken: Drinking with James Bond and Ian Fleming is the official cocktail book of 007. The book features 10 classic cocktails from Bond novels from ...
Charbonniere House
Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the Charbonniere House is ingrained into a mountainside in the Charlevoix region of Québec. Its charred cedar exterior follows the terrain, creating a series of volumes ...
The ‘Ferrari’ from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Is Up For Grabs
If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
VF Corporation, holding company of The North Face, Smartwool, JanSport and others, will relocate its global headquarters to Denver
VF Corporation, the holding company of outdoor brands such as The North Face, JanSport, Smartwool and others, announced yesterday that it would be moving its headquarters from Greensboro, North Carolina to the ...
What Happened?
Of the many events I’ve signed up for in my life, the array isn’t all that vast. They are mostly one-day rides. That’s all the typical event promoter wants to do, for any number of reasons. I’d never really ...
The North Face, SmartWool, Other Outdoor Brands Move Headquarters to Denver
It's starting to look like Colorado's bid to host the Outdoor Retailer convention is beginning to pay off in a big way. When the outdoor industry took umbrage with some of the state of Utah's approaches to ...
Brooks Brothers’ Classic Suits Are up to 70% Off Right Now
Italian fabrics, American tailoring, and great prices unite.
Climbing Ban May Be Lifted on One of SoCal’s Favorite Crags
Forest Service announces proposal to allow climbing on Williamson Rock, now closed to protect endangered frog habitat.
Uncrate Screwdriver Set
Crafted in the USA, our screwdriver collection includes three Phillips (#0, #1, #2) and three slotted-tipped (1/8", 3/16", and 1/4") tools, each of which features 8650 Chromium-Vanadium steel alloy blades. ...
State of Vermont Announces Relocation to Denver
The move follows North Face parent company and Outdoor Retailer show to Mile High City.
Custom Kicks
Feet are weird—and everyone’s are different. Why suffer through the pains of a factory-created cruel shoe when you can customize the fit of the most important gear you own. Runners and hikers are always ...
The Best Noise-Canceling In-Ear Headphones Are $50 Off
Prefer earbuds? If you're looking for the best noise-canceling option, meet the Bose QC30s.
This Is How Honda Plans To Fight Ducati
It looks like Honda is bringing an all-new show-stopper to EICMA this year in the form a wholly revised 2019 Honda CBR1000RR.
Like Retro Outdoor Gear? Look to Japan (and This Backpack)
As a whole, Japan has been more receptive to retro outdoor lifestyle gear. Natal Design is one example of a brand that's doing it right.
Black Diamond Vector Helmet
Once upon a time, climbing helmets were pretty much all the same. Not anymore. There are ultralight helmets on one end, and durable but heavy options on the other. The Black Diamond Vector falls in between, ...
Mobius II SUV
Kenyan auto startup Mobius is building SUVs for the East African market with one philosophy in mind — it needs to be able to handle Africa's legendary terrain. The Mobius II is a 4x4 that builds on the Jeeps, ...