These Might Be the Best Knives Made in America Today
f you're looking for a great knife at a great price, honestly you should go read some other article and consider some other brand, because Benchmade knives are an investment in high quality craftmanship.
The Best Classic Mystery Books Always Worth the Read
If you love a great mystery, then these classics need to be in your queue, if not already on your nightstand.
The Best Fiction Books About Pandemics
If misery loves company, those of us stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown will love these compelling works of fiction about pandemics.
The 15 Best Quotes About Fatherhood You Will Ever Hear
You don't have to figure out fatherhood on your own. Here are the best 15 quotes by fathers that will help you feel like you're not such big screw-up after all.
Best Affordable Vacation Ideas: Get Outta Town, Not Outta Cash
If you're flexible creative, your next getaway might be memorable, cheap, and lots of fun. Here are some of the best cheap vacation ideas to get you started.
10 Great Books You Can Read in One Sitting
These brief but masterful novels are worth reading all the way through in one sitting.
10 Best War Books to Add to Your Reading List
While a terrible, wretched thing war is — the very worst breakdown of society, in fact — yet it is nonetheless compelling. From battle come the best novels of bravery and heroism, of cowardice and pain, of friendships and hatred.
Be a True Patriot and Do Some 4th of July Camping this Year
If you're looking for a unique new way to celebrate America's birthday, take advantage of the American wilderness and do some 4th of July Camping.
California’s Wilderness: Enjoying the Outdoors In Less Than a Week
From the tallest peak in the Lower 48 (Mt. Whitney) to the lowest point in America, the great state of California boasts a bounty of natural splendor.
Winter Hiking: Don’t Forget to Bring a…
When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, hiking can be a remarkably simple affair: get a pair of good boots (or even a pair of running shoes), make sure you have plenty of water, and… you’re basically set. For a day hike on a prepared trail, at any rate. Hiking in the […]
Sven Can See is a Clever Anti-Fog Solution for Glasses and Goggles
One application of Sven Can See anti-fog spray will keep your glasses, goggles, or mask fog-free for eight hours or more.
Pac Back Trio: The Camping Air Mat that’s also a Chair (and a Pillow)
Many hikers carry an air mat for sleeping out in the wild, so why not carry an air mat that can also serve as a chair and a pillow? Enter the Pac Back Trio.
The First Non-Athlete to Receive the ISPO Cup is 93-Year Old Gert Boyle
In 2018, the ISPO Cup award went to Gert Boyle, a 93-year-old woman who stands about five feet tall and who has never set a record of any sort in any sport.
Snow Peak Celebrates 60 Years of Making Products that Last a Lifetime
Venerable Japanese outdoor outfitter Snow Peak celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Take some time to learn more about a company that will make the only camping mug you'll ever need (among other outdoor essentials).
Zippo Mag Strike Review: You Are the Firestarter
If you're like me, you like to be prepared. That's why I tested out my Zippo Mag Strike fire starting tool at home; now I'm ready to make fire in the bush.
Brendan Leonard Wants You To Get Outdoors and Do It, Whatever Your ‘It’ Is
Brendan Leonard, outdoorsman and author of the forthcoming book, 'The Art of Getting Lost,' has done it all, but he doesn't consider himself an expert. That's the point. You don't have to be a pro to have an adventure. And you don't need the fanciest gear, a wealth of free time, or, well, wealth.
WhiSki Poles Are the Perfect Place to Store Your Booze on the Slopes
It's a ski pole. It's a flask. It's ... well, it's a ski pole flask. And that's brilliant.
‘Below Zero’ Book Review: Behold the Beauty of Life Lived in the Cold
The new 'Below Zero' book from Gestalten is filled with photography and reflections by the intrepid souls who spend their lives in extremely cold climates.
Why Utah Is America’s Four-Season Outdoor Playground
If you like being outdoors, there's never a bad time to visit Utah. It offers such a vast range of outdoor activities that you could try your hand at a half-dozen different pursuits each season and still only scratch the surface.
Power Your Smartphone Anywhere on Earth with a Somewear Labs’ Satellite-Powered Global Hotspot
If you want to be able to use your phone anywhere or you want your support team (or your SO) to be able to track you, this little device is a must-have.
Best Recyclable Cups, Bowls, and Plates to Make Your Next Camping Trip Easier
With recyclable camping dishes, you can stick with the "leave no trace" mantra but avoid cleaning day-old food gunk off of reusable cups, plates, and cutlery.
Camping Gifts for Gear Heads
This might come as a surprise to you, but not everyone who enjoys camping is an “I’ll chop down this tree and build a goddamn cabin right now” type of person. Some of us like to catch our own prey, ferret out wild edibles, and make campfires by glaring at kindling with such primal rage that it bursts […]
Choosing A Great Summit Pack
The summit pack is one of the most important pieces of gear you bring along on a serious hike or climb.
Boy Meets Woods: Our First Father-Son Camping Trip
Just after my son turned four, and two days before I turned 35, we went on our first father-son camping trip. Here's what you can learn from our experience.
A Brief and Shining History of the Coleman Brand
We're big admirers of the Coleman brand because we know first hand the outdoors products work. But how did Coleman become a household name?
How to Make DIY Hand Sanitizer at Home
Since hand sanitizer is in short supply at drug stores and online retailers, learn how to make one at home with our guide.
Merrell and Dogfish Head Team Up to Make Beer and Trail-Running Shoes
Merrell has made the Agility Synthesis X Dogfish trail-running shoe, which comes in a hard-to-miss "SeaQuench" color. It's a mix of decidedly marine-like green hues with a pattern reminiscent of algae on the upper. There's also algae in the midsole. And the outsole is 30% recycled material.
5 of the Most Expensive Rums in the World
You can get a fine bottle of rum for about $50 and a truly great bottle for a little under $100. But to dabble in the best rums on the planet — or at least the most expensive — you're going to need to add a zero or two. Or three.
Meet the Spirits Network, the Real-Time Shoppable QVC of Booze
The Spirits Network is a new online world that allows consumers to buy the liquors they see in the videos they are watching and more.
Easy Homemade Energy Bars That Actually Taste Great
Here are three easy recipes that teach you how to make homemade energy bars that taste way better than the commercial brands.
Hop Growing Guide: How to Grow Your Own Hops at Home
Hops add blissful bitterness to beer. Here's a gardening guide to grow your own at home.
Man School 101: To Change a Tire
The ability to change a tire efficiently is a skill every man must possess.
Manly Meditation
There are myriad ways to misunderstand meditation. People often associate the practice with haunting chants, candle-lit temples, burning incense, and other such eccentricities. Now don’t get me wrong, if you want to sit full lotus in a copper-walled room and clear your mind to the dulcet strains of traditional Tao meditation music, you go for it. […]
Man School 101: To Fix A Toilet
The toilet’s not working? Well shit. We tend to take the humble toilet for granted; after all, variations on the flush toilet have been around since the latter half of the 18th century, and they’ve been refined and perfected to the point which they function almost without fail, flush after flush. Image used with permission by […]
Discover the Art and History of Ink in ‘Vintage Tattoo Flash: Volume II’
Seen on skin, tattoo flash is merely ink in the eyes of most viewers. Seen in the pages of 'Vintage Tattoo Flash: Volume II,' it is art.
DIY PLUMBING: KOBALT TOOLS, YOU, AND A LITTLE LUCK…
When it comes to plumbing problems, most people have a common response: they take a step back, nod slowly, and then let out a string of shouted expletives.
Books A Man Should Have Read by Now
Real men read books. Lots of books. Especially books about superlative men.
Nautilus’ “Find What Fits” Event Tired Me Out
Instead of connecting wires to flexible rods, the new Bowflex Home Gym has you punch in some commands on a screen and follow a real-time exercise regimen.
A Few Good Men We Lost in 2017
This year we were rocked by celebrity deaths. We offer a humble tribute to a few fine gentlemen who left us in 2017 but deserve to be remembered far beyond.
Disaster Preparedness Tips to Keep Yourself Safe
Don't pretend it can't happen to you. (But do hope it won't!) Follow these disaster preparedness tips and be ready to face that tornado, hurricane, earthquake, wildfire, Russian invasion, or horrific combination of all of those plus a tsunami thrown in for good measure.
How to Unfu*k Yourself: Unabashed Life Wisdom from Gary John Bishop
We all need to unfu*k ourselves. Sometimes we just need a little motivation. That's why we chatted with Gary John Bishop about his book "Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life."
How to Stay Cool and Save Money Without Air Conditioning During the Summer
We find cheaper ways to stay cool this summer by using our windows, fans, and breathable fabrics to control our home and body temperature.