HIKING & CAMPING

The mid-size pickup segment currently has the most dated vehicles on the market. The latest Frontier is a really good truck, but is mostly a restyle of the outgoing truck that has been around for a very long time. The Gladiator is the only other competitor in the mid-size truck category on the North American

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Regular readers of my weekly tips know what I’m about to say regarding the concept of light. But if you’re not a regular reader and are just beginning to study them, memorize the following: The single most important element that determines the success of a photo is light. It’s all about the light. I repeat,

Cycling — on or off the pavement — is a high-output activity. The right gear can help regulate the body’s core temperature and maintain a comfortable sweat-free status. Additionally, good cycling apparel should have a streamlined fit without limiting range of motion. Right now, Backcountry’s semi-annual sale includes several quality pieces of cycling shorts and

Share with your friends! Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature after a long winter. With the warmer weather and blooming flowers, it’s a great opportunity to take a break and visit some of the most beautiful national parks in the US, usually with milder weather. Whether you’re looking for a

For many of us who spend a lot of time outside, there’s usefulness in being able to communicate with our phones from anywhere. Satellite communications (sat comm) have come a long way in a short window of time, and now Motorola is taking the technology one step further. The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is a

For several years, I had wanted to travel to Antarctica and explore the region photographically. Images that I had seen from this part of the Earth seemed truly otherworldly. In February 2019, I finally had a chance to go as part of a photo workshop led by John Paul Caponigro and Seth Resnick, two outstanding

You’d be forgiven for not knowing who, or what, Outdoor Vitals is. Heck, I didn’t — but a wintry overnight hike into and out of Zion National Park earned the burgeoning brand a spot on my roster (and in my gear closet). The plan was to get to spend a couple of days with the

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Congratulations to Jeremy Janus for winning the Winter Grandscapes Assignment with the image, “Sunrise at Loch Vale.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots!

At the time of this writing, automatic knives are legal in 44 states, with each state having its own set of regulations. But it’s important to note that no federal statutes keep you from owning and possessing an automatic knife.  For a deeper dive into what you can carry and where, the American Knife &