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Whether you’re 2 years old or 62, there’s something extra fun in today’s batch of spring-inspired outdoor gear. We’re stoked about insanely light water filters for hiking, backpacks specially made for moms hiking with their kids, and several pairs of sexy new shoes for getting outside — especially Nike’s beautiful designs celebrating Mexican heritage. You’ll also find an inclusive children’s book for your bike-loving kids, new mountain biking apparel, and a rooftop tent to make car camping even more comfy than ever. It’s all right here in Emerging Gear. LifeStraw Ultralight Filter Are you one of those ultralight backpackers so obsessed…

Every waterfowler dreams of ducks dumping into their perfect spread. Countless hunting products promise to turn those dreams into reality. However, I’ve been scammed so many times that I’m now leery whenever a company makes these claims. Yet, Rig’em Right dares to make this claim about its Mainline Series BLACKOUTS decoys.  While hunting in a heavily pressured portion of Oklahoma, I added them to my goose and duck spreads for an extra pop on the water. They’ve been the only decoys in my duck spread on sunny and cloudy days. So, even though I was skeptical at first, I’ve strived…

The RoseCraft 14C28N segment continues to grow – along with their already quite beefy selection of traditional knife patterns – with the new Snake Creek Copperhead. This super slick piece is an ode to the capabilities of the wharncliffe blade. Wharnies are all over the place these days; we all know this. But the reason they’re all over the place can largely be attributed to traditional knives. As this segment of the market grew, so too did knife nerds’ awareness of the wharncliffe blade, which was utilized in all sorts of slipjoints over the centuries (yes – centuries). And while…

2026 Freedom Atlantic Catalog This isn’t a catalog full of options. It’s a catalog of decisions already made. Explore what made the cut. freedom-atlantic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FA-Product-Catalog-2025 This entry was posted on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 16:00 and is filed under Catalog, Comms. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read the full article here

Big, fluffy snowflakes swirled across my face as I walked out of the Whistler Heli-Skiing office — but I could clearly see the lengthy labyrinth of riders gathered at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola in the early morning glow. Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders were eagerly waiting for the midweek pow day via the First Tracks program, which is only offered at Whistler (not at Blackcomb). It caps at 600 patrons, of which the first 250 are the luckiest in the cattle pen — that’s the initial wave to reach the rope drop at 8:15 a.m., before general…

By Scott Conditt Posted in #Gear There is a certain clarity that comes with getting deep into the backcountry. Cell service fades, outside noise disappears, and your focus narrows to terrain, weather, time, and decision-making. That is a big part of why many of us seek it out in the first place. That clarity also comes with responsibility. Once you are far enough out, help is not immediate, mistakes compound quickly, and communication shifts from convenience to capability. That is where the Garmin inReach Mini 2 has earned a permanent place in my kit. Background I have…

Headborne Systems – Modular Accessory Retention System (M.A.R.S.) Headborne Systems’ Modular Accessory Retention System (M.A.R.S.) is a lightweight, low-profile solution designed to secure helmet-mounted accessories such as battery packs and night vision devices. Developed in the Netherlands in collaboration with Flimmuur and produced by British Tactical in the UK, M.A.R.S. has been on the market for several years and continues to evolve through incremental updates. The latest laminate baseplate weighs just 3 grams (approx. 0.11 oz), keeping the system’s footprint minimal, while maintaining durability.  The system integrates with all ballistic and bump helmets and is available in MultiCam, Ranger Green,…

FirstSpear Friday Focus – SOV Scalable Operator Vest FirstSpear’s SOV SCALABLE OPERATOR VEST is built for high-threat environments where speed, protection, and adaptability aren’t optional—they’re expected. Designed to scale with the mission, it gives operators the flexibility to run slick or fully loaded without fighting their gear. Rapid-release Tubes make donning and doffing fast and painless—because nobody wants to wrestle their kit at the end of a long day. The SOV supports soft armor for increased coverage without turning you into a statue. Its winged armor panel design ensures continuous side protection, closing critical gaps while still allowing you to…

Feature Photo Credit: Patrick McCarthy/Match Grade Media.Good glass is expensive, but the Zeiss LRP S3 6-36×56 punches well above its weight.6 months ago, if you asked me the top 10 rifle scopes for long range distance shooting, I would have honestly forgotten that Zeiss even made a scope for the job. Zeiss has been around since my grandfather’s grandfather was still trying to find the last potato in Ireland, and is one of those rare brands that is everywhere but often just out of sight. Outside of the camera world and the world of precision optics for industrial applications, Zeiss isn’t…

Whether you’re out on a solo car-camping adventure, making fireside meals with friends, or relaxing in your hammock, the best camping string lights make the mood what you want it to be. Our experts have been testing camp lighting for nearly a decade, and we’ve tested just about every option on the market and settled on eight of the best for every occasion. A long string of twinkle lights like the BioLite Luci 44′ Solar String Lights — our top pick — can really brighten the mood wherever you use them, and even a budget-friendly option like the Revel Gear…