The Lightship L1 is a towable camper designed for electric vehicles. What does that actually mean? For a start, it’s a trailer that the company says can be towed with almost no loss of range from your EV. Ben Parker and Toby Kraus are the founders of Lightship. Ben spent 5 years as a battery
Month: March 2023
Photo By Ted Trafford Today’s Photo of the Day is “Balancing Act” by Ted Trafford. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To
Eugene L. 03.07.23 My biggest go-to soft plastic rig since middle school was a wacky rig, the lake down the street? Wacky rig. Small farm pond? Wacky rig. Reservoir I’ve never fished before? Wacky Rig. It just works everywhere, is super cheap to fish, and is super effective. It simply just catches fish and is as
Eco-conscious apparel brand tentree announced today the launch of its “Ocean Collection” ocean planting effort. This three-pronged initiative aims to restore kelp beds, coral colonies, and mangrove forests around the world. “For years, tentree has led the way in exploring innovative solutions in forestation. This expansion into the Ocean Collection opens the door to a
Luke Cuenco 03.06.23 Plinking and small game hunting can happen just about anywhere and that’s what makes takedown rimfire rifles some of the best out there for backpacking and keeping on the dirtbike or quad. Volquartsen has just announced the release of the new 22LR VT2 Takedown rifle which was previously only available in the more
By now, most of us recognize the benefits that electric vehicles (EVs) bring to the table. Not only are they more eco-friendly than gas-powered machines, they often provide improved performance and efficiency too. And in addition to near-instant torque and plenty of power, they’re also much quieter than a vehicle with an internal combustion engine.
The term Chiaroscuro (pronounced kee-AR-ə-SKYUR-oh) has been around since the Renaissance. Primarily used in paintings and woodcuts, it evolved into the photographic world. It comes from the Italian for light/dark. It relates to how contrasts of bright highlights and heavy dark shadows intermingle and share edges. Mostly reserved for very strong contrasts, it also relates
Keith Lusher 03.02.23 In the world of fishing, theories are a dime a dozen. One theory that holds a lot of water is the theory that claims that fishing isn’t any good the morning after a full moon. The reason being that the light from the moon is so bright that it lights up the water
For skiers and snowboarders, the bibs-versus-pants decision comes down to personal preference. In recent years, more and more people are choosing bibs. Picture a pair of farmer’s overalls, but instead of denim, ski bibs are made of multilayered, water-resistant nylon and technical materials. Compared to pants, bibs offer superior coverage, storage, and, arguably, style. Currently,
Luke Cuenco 03.03.23 A fusion of two companies’ efforts, SIG Sauer and Wilson Combat are proud to finally introduce the WCP365 pistol. This pistol combines the same core fire control group from the popular and compact SIG Sauer P365 platform and pairs it with the best components and gunsmithing work from the folks over at Wilson
Winter is coming to a close, making it the perfect time to save on past-season colors and products that will be updated for next year. To help make room for new arrivals, REI Co-op is hosting an extensive End of Season Clearance event from March 1 until supplies run out! From winter jackets to ski
“After a heavy snow last year on the Front Range of northern Colorado, I went to check on a nesting pair of bald eagles,” recalls Arthur Trevino. “This one was perched on a bare cottonwood tree. I pulled my car over and waited for it to fly off. When it did, I followed it with
Just released this week, the new Columbia Facet 75 is a steep trail hiker that’ll keep your feet warm and dry all day. While the Columbia Facet line of footwear has been out for a couple of years, the latest iteration (Facet 75) is designed for steeper and more technical terrain. Featuring the same TechLite+
Keith Lusher 03.03.23 Baton Rouge, Louisiana – In a major victory for the state’s recreational fishing industry, the Louisiana Senate has rejected a proposed regulation by the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (WLF) that would have limited the number of speckled trout that could be caught in state waters from 25 to 15 and increased the size
Fans of Carhartt threads now have a new way to buy the company’s apparel while promoting sustainability. Today, the popular workwear brand announced a new resale program called Carhartt Reworked, which offers used brand clothing. Carhartt claims it’s the “first branded resale site in the workwear industry,” giving customers the chance to get old or
Erik Van Woerkom, an online hunting personality of the Muley Freak crew, has been charged with felony unlawful possession of a trophy mule deer and misdemeanor trespass, according to Idaho court documents obtained by GearJunkie. On Oct. 12, 2022, the 36-year-old hunter received citations for trespassing to hunt a mule deer buck on private ground,