Ken Cole, a Milwaukee-based psychologist and surfer, is working with engineering professors to create the world’s first surfboard made of leaves. And he’s hoping that by this summer, he’ll be riding the cold waves of Lake Michigan on his bio-based board. Cole’s journey to shaping surfboards with sustainable, nontoxic materials began in 2018. After years
Month: April 2023
Photo By Richard Slack Today’s Photo of the Day is “Tundra Swans” by Richard Slack. Location: Pocosin National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. 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 our last camping trip, I had the opportunity to hit the road with a Vistabule Teardrop Trailer. Made in St. Paul, MN, Vistabule is growing in popularity every year. Traveling with it provided not only comfort but also a freedom that much larger campers can’t offer. Many fellow campers stopped in to ask me
Andy Husek 03.30.23 This year we are going to be brining you a recurring content series where we look at several brands and see how the products stand up to the rigors of true field usage and let’s face it, abuse. The hope here is to separate the show ponies from the work horses and give
Last fall, I reviewed a small, under-the-radar folding knife from CIVIVI. Dubbed the P87, this compact flipper was among the first mass-market offerings by custom knifemaker and reality TV star Kaila Cumings. I was so impressed at the time that I closed the piece with these words: “In short, the P87 is another win for
Think about the intricate ways in which the five senses intertwine. For instance, you open the door to mama’s house on a special occasion. A powerful waft of fresh tomato gravy, baked clams and slow-roasted cheese manicotti emphatically stimulates the olfactory receptors. Your sense of smell enables you to taste the meal before you even
Eugene L. 03.31.23 The folks over at Daiwa are proud to share that they are adding a brand-new premium baitcasting reel to their tournament-proven Daiwa Steez Baitcaster Family of fishing reels. This latest high-end baitcaster is the brand new Daiwa Steez A 100, launched this month, March 2023, at the Bassmaster Classic. This new reel is
The Ocean Race, a yacht race around the world held every few years since 1973, is teaming up with Virtual Regatta and Accenture to drum up more hype for said yacht race. Sailors (and non-sailors) can now try their hand at the Ocean Race virtually through a pilot simulator — no sailing experience, team, or
Whether you’re on an RV trip with the family, hosting a campfire night for the neighborhood, or putting on an outdoor movie night with friends, finding seating options for your pint-sized guests can be a challenge. Thankfully, the ever-popular designers of the ready-to-go sleep system Disc-O-Bed also have a kid-friendly version of its Original Disc-O-Bed
Paul B. 03.31.23 Polaris released the biggest update to their RZR XP 1000 since its initial release in 2014. Sporting a Gen 2 Prostar 1000cc engine, new chassis, body design, and interior improvements. The all-new RZR XP is the next revolution in multi-terrain performance. With a rugged design, more comfort and legendary performance, the RZR XP
The April Fools’ Day tradition of ridiculous outdoor product launches grows stronger — and sillier — every year. From a backpacking toaster to a max-smoke fire pit, we’ve rounded up this year’s absurd gear spoofs for us all to enjoy. And as an added bonus, one of these is actually real! Scroll down to find
Sigma last year launched two wide-angle prime lenses for Sony E-mount and Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L-Mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art. The 20mm prime is particularly noteworthy since it’s a somewhat unusual lens. Except for the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art for DSLR