Review

Review: Suunto 9 Peak Pro: Optimizing Off-Grid Adventure

By: Ryan Tipps

My playground is the Blue Ridge Mountains, where trail runs and mountain biking adventures take me down miles of rocky and rooty technical terrain. It’s the kind of off-grid landscape where the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, a sportwatch released in fall of 2022, excels. I… More »

How To

Snowshoeing During Winter Is Growing In Popularity. Here’s Why.

By: Joel Herrling

Once the snow begins to pile up and the mercury drops, many outdoor enthusiasts are forced indoors to maintain their exercise regimen. Running on treadmills and using other gym equipment can become mundane and boring, compelling most to stop. However, there are amazing activities that… More »

Product

Guide to the 7 Best Balaclavas for Winter

By: Taryn Shorr

Even if you aren’t familiar with the word “balaclava,” you’ve almost certainly seen one. This highly effective — and highly underrated — headwear is most often associated with winter sports, but it has long been worn by hunters, off-roaders and many other types of outdoor… More »

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8 Best Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals

By: Taryn Shorr

Everyone knows food simply tastes better in the backcountry. That’s just science. However, you don’t have to resign yourself to eating tasteless or flat-out cheap freeze dried backpacking meals. On the contrary, backpacking meals have come a very, very long way in a relatively short… More »

Review

Review: Unpacked: Breeo’s Smokeless Fire Pits Are Cleverly Crafted In The U.S.

By: Suzanne Downing

When you think of gathering around a campfire, you probably think of relaxation — sitting cozy in a chair snuggled up with your favorite blanket. You may even think of the sound of crackling wood and a feeling of warmth. In addition to relaxing, sitting around… More »

Review

Review: 5 Battery-Powered Heated Gear Items To Keep You Warm Outdoors

By: Suzanne Downing

If you’ve ever experienced cold hands and feet, or a chill down your back while out in cold weather — even while layered up and wearing the right fabrics — you’re not alone. Sometimes when you’re out in the cold for extended periods of time… More »

Review

Review: COROS Apex 2 Keeps Up With Energizer-Bunny Athletes

By: Lucie Hanes

We all fall victim to shiny object syndrome sometimes. It’s not our fault — blame psychological marketing. Experts spend their entire working lives figuring out the best ways to subconsciously implant the next must-have product into our minds. I try not to think too deeply… More »

News

National Park Service To Have 5 Free Park-Entrance Days In 2023

By: ActionHub Reporters

The National Park Service will have five days in 2023 during which admittance to all national parks will be free for everyone. These coincide with national days of commemoration or celebration, and they are intended to help the National Park Service increase access to national parks… More »