Bushcraft survival is more about mindset than gear
A $400 knife will not fix a frozen brain. A titanium cookset will not make decisions for you when rain has soaked your insulation, daylight is bleeding out, and your hands have started to fumble.
Clay Masterson·July 13, 2026 · 14 min read
July 14
Looking for a hill-climb and FKT shoe? Mammut’s Aenergy Trail Speed might be it
July 13
Fitbit Air Review 2026 Reveals If New Fitness Tracker Is
Nike’s Updated ACG Zegama Finally Nails the Trail Fit With Vibram Grip and a Locked-In Feel
July 12
Hoka running shoes are secretly discounted up to $35 off at an unexpected outlet
Hiking & Trails
Hiking for beginners: why easy trails are a trap
“Easy” is the most dangerous word a new hiker can read on a trail app.
Clay Masterson·14 min read
One of Brooks’ most popular running shoes is on sale for under $100
GORUCK Launches Slimmed-Down Weighted Vest for Runners
July 11
These are the best cheap fitness trackers in 2026
12 of the best marathons around the world: Mix running with adventure with our top race picks
Gear & Equipment
Wood camping stoves are quietly replacing gas canisters
Your fuel canister weighs more than your dinner. That isn't hyperbole — it's a 227 to 450 gram dead weight you haul for three days just to boil water, and most…
Clay Masterson·9 min read
Outside's Best Summer Gear of 2026 Tested
We’ve tested dozens of Brooks shoes — these are the ones worth buying (and the ones you can skip)
July 10
Women's HOKA Challenger 8 Trail Running Shoe Review
Strava’s new race discovery feature could change how millions of runners train and find their next event
July 9
On’s $170 Running Shoes Just Dropped to $104 — ‘Best Shoes Ever’
New Balance's Fresh Foam x Kaiha Running Shoes Start at $69 on Amazon Right Now
Hiking & Trails
Thru-hiking and the myth of finding yourself on trail
Only about 20% to 25% of Appalachian Trail thru-hike attempts make it end to end. That number should slap some sense into the conversation before anybody…
Clay Masterson·14 min read
I’ve been testing stability running shoes for years, but these 3 are my absolute favorite pairs
July 8
Best New Gear We Saw at Switchback 2026
We Ran in Hundreds of Shoes to Find the 15 Best Pairs for Training, Racing, Trails, and More
Camping & Wilderness
Bushcraft shelter collapse taught me a cold survival lesson
Forty-eight degrees Fahrenheit. That's the temperature the thermometer read when my shelter folded at three in the morning. Not twenty below. Not in a…
Clay Masterson·13 min read
Testing Norda's New 055 All-Mountain Trail Running Shoe
July 7
Anatomically Influenced Running Shoes
Amazfit Helio Strap Pro Solves Fitness Tracker Issue With Second Wearable
July 6
Sports And Live Events Are The Tip Of The Spear For Travel Growth
Release date calendar for running shoes – 2026
Camping & Wilderness
A Dead Phone Taught Me to Print Backcountry Camping Permits
A dead battery doesn't ring first. It just goes black.
Clay Masterson·10 min read
July 5
You Don’t Need to Spend $500 for a Great Running Watch. See the Basic Picks We Run With Everyday.
ASICS Wants Its Bouncy Road Shoes To Meet The Trail
Adidas Just Launched a New $36 Running Shoe, and Early Reviews Are Calling Them 'Perfect'
July 4
Six of the best long-distance European trails to walk in summer
The Ultra Minute: July 3, 2026
July 3
Best fitness tracker 2026: Reviewed, tested, and compared
Hiking Gear and Equipment Market Set for Strong Growth Driven
June's 12 Best Pieces of Gear
NOBULL debuts new colorways for daily running shoe, Journey 2
Altra shoes market Size, Share, Growth, 2034
July 2
Why Millions Are Swapping Beaches for Running Shoes: How the ‘Race-Cation’ Trend Is Changing Travel Forever
Top Altra Running Promo Codes and Deals July 2026
July 1
CrossFit Taps WurQ to Create Functional Fitness Wearable
The 6 Best New Balance Running Shoes of 2026: Reviews
June 30
Smartwatch Performance Review: Testing 11 Models for Trail Running and Recovery Accuracy
Prime Day Running Shoe Deals: Up To 50% Off Hoka, Brooks And More
Whoop vs. Fitbit Air: I used both to track my health and fitness for a month - this one's better
June 29
Trail Running
Why You Should Avoid Waterproof Trail Shoes for Ultra Races
Seventy miles into a mountain ultra, your feet aren't wet because of the rain. They're wet because your shoes refused to let the water out. That's the bathtub…
Clay Masterson·10 min read
June 24
Hiking & Trails
Verifying PCT Water Reports Saved My SoCal Hike
Seven hundred miles into the Pacific Crest Trail, my Sawyer Squeeze started sputtering. Filter clogged with silt from a stagnant cattle tank outside Hikertown…
Clay Masterson·8 min read
Camping & Wilderness
Swap useless bear bells for spray on solo hikes
A bear bell gives you noise. Bear spray gives you a fighting window at 20 to 30 feet.
Clay Masterson·14 min read
June 23
Outdoor Fitness
Compare Public Gym Machines for Low-Impact Workouts
Most bad outdoor workouts fail before the first rep. Not because the athlete is weak. Because the station is wrong for the job.
Clay Masterson·17 min read
June 22
Gear & Equipment
Testing My Frozen Water Filter Saved My Appalachian Hike
Here's a number that should stop you cold: every hollow-fiber membrane water filter on the market — Sawyer, Katadyn, LifeStraw, pick your brand — is…
Clay Masterson·13 min read