“Grip it and rip it!” My crew mates cheerfully egged me on after I cleared the last “No Wake Zone” and gingerly bobbed into the vast, open Atlantic Ocean. Ordinarily, a command like that would sound sarcastic on a pontoon. But they were very much serious — this was no ordinary pontoon, after all. And up
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In 1909, a long-forgotten American explorer named Matthew Henson became the first person to stand on the top of the world. Henson had traveled for months across Greenland’s frozen landscape to reach the North Pole with Commander Robert Edwin Peary. Most members of the expedition turned back during the arduous journey, but Henson — born
Despite living through six brutal Colorado winters, I didn’t realize that my closet needed a solid winter parka until wearing this coat. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of down jackets, vests, and merino wool sweaters. But this longer waterproof jacket may have actually changed my life — for the better. I donned the Arc’teryx
It’s no secret that staying in shape throughout middle age and later years is tough. For those of us who hunt, that reality hits home even more. The inability to keep your body active also means the inability to get up the mountain. MTNTOUGH’s Preseason Prep 50+ aims to keep you capable in the field.
For 50 years, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has taught over 10 million riders safe riding skills on and off road. Just in time for summer, it offers an incredible opportunity to learn to ride, free of charge! Learning to ride a motorcycle is a daunting task. Not only do you need access to a
Are you searching for the best rain boots to weather any storm while maintaining function and style? Well, we slid our feet into some of the best rain boots on the market to produce our definitive buyer’s guide, a lighthouse in the storm to guide you through the turbulent waters and rocky outcroppings as you
Born out of necessity and refined over the ages, a fine kayak is as much a tool as a watercraft. But settling on the right tool for the job isn’t always as clear cut, and with kayaks for everything from raucous whitewater to extended jaunts between islands, the options can be dizzying. Tapping our most
If you’re trying to go faster in the water or just get a little exercise, you need a quality pair of swim goggles that don’t leak or fog and stay comfortably in place during your workout. Research has found that ill-fitting goggles aren’t just uncomfortable; they can also increase fluid pressure in the eye (yuck).
Unless you only ride off-road or race tracks, every motorcycle boot has a compromise. Walkability and comfort don’t mesh with maximum protection. But it’s possible to find footwear for riding that’s protective, relatively walkable, and doesn’t look outlandish. That trifecta is the bull’s-eye of this list. Beyond that focus, we wanted to find moto boots that
It’s a campervan with a pop-top roof, two sliding doors and a kitchen, plug-in hybrid power, and all-wheel drive. Of course, you can’t have one. It’s the latest version of the Volkswagen California, and Volkswagen will never actually sell it in California. The VW California is an iconic campervan, at least in Europe. The California
The right fishing hat is a critical piece of gear for a successful day out on the water. While a ball cap might have sufficed in the past, your fishing experience will be better with the sun, wind, and rain protection only a quality fishing hat can provide. That doesn’t mean you have to ditch
Despite the closet full of ski jackets, touring shells, rain jackets, anoraks, windbreakers, and all the other outerwear I use across seasons and sports, I find the idea of just one jacket for everything all year round alluring. Think of Indiana Jones’ classic leather bomber — you never saw him swapping jackets for better waterproofing