After taking the win in 2021, Jeff Gustafson jumps into the day one lead at the 2023 Bassmaster Classic. With conditions similar to 2021, Gustafson was able to exploit a deep water smallmouth bite to catch 18 pounds, 8 ounces. Leaning on Humminbird MEGA Live technology to make precise casts to suspended smallmouth, Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson takes the lead at the Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River. In 2021, Gussy took his first Bassmaster Elite Series victory with a technique from the north called moping. Moping refers to fishing a vertical presentation below the boat and utilizing electro ..read more

Smith Bobcat Sunglasses: $153 (30% Off) Smith Optics makes top-tier eyewear for snow sports, cycling, and everyday use. While the brand’s quality is undeniable, it tends to carry a lofty price. Now, during Smith’s end-of-season sale, dozens of styles of performance glasses and goggles are available for up to 50% off. If you’re an admirer of Smith’s famed Chromapop lens technology, now’s the time to strike. The pictured Bobcat frames are designed for enduro mountain biking and backcountry skiing. Made in the mold of wide-coverage alpine goggles, the Bobcat pairs a full-face fit with maximum a ..read more

Surviving Alaska’s weather, wildlife, and wilderness is tough. Really, really tough. Just ask Jack London or any of the others who answered The Last Frontier’s siren song over the years, only to find dreams of northern romance dashed by brutal Alaskan reality. A TV show premiering this April hopes to play on that brutality, pitting eight teams of two against the elements — and each other — as they race through Alaska in pursuit of a cool $500,000. Race To Survive comprises six races spread out over 6 weeks. In each race, the teams will traverse some of Alaska’s wildest terrain, sourcing their ..read more

Nomads, overland travelers, and adventure motorcycle riders have a lot in common. Top motorcycle rider/racer Cyril Despres and expedition leader Mike Horn travel the way of the nomads across Mongolia atop the latest Husqvarna adventure motorcycle, the Norden 901 Expedition. From seriously impressive riding skills to seriously sketchy rafts and rope rigging off cliffs, this little adventure video from Husky has it all. Big bikes on a big adventure. Enjoy! Runtime: 13 minutes The Best Adventure Motorcycles for 2023: Ride Everywhere Looking for an adventure motorcycle? Here's our list of 18 of ..read more

With spring and summer fast approaching, it can only mean one thing: the rafting season is upon us. In hopes of reaching the masses who aren’t yet equipped with gear, Alpacka Rafts are now offering “Ready to Ship” packrafts for the very first time in 20-plus years. For reference, Alpacka Rafts are made-to-order river vessels. They offer customization from colors to deck and seat configurations. That typically means customers will wait up to four weeks for order processing and delivery. But, Alpacka “doesn’t want anyone to miss out on that last-minute river trip.” That’s why the brand has star ..read more

Nissan was a pioneer in the emerging battery-electric vehicle market. Make it the pioneer, with the original Nissan Leaf on sale in late 2010 as the first mass-market EV, well ahead of competitors like Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, or, of course, Tesla. But, as more and more alternatives have come to market, the Leaf has become little more than an afterthought, the bargain option for those absolutely committed to switching to battery power on a budget.  The second largest of the Japanese automakers, Nissan, has long promised to expand its EV lineup but, for a variety of reasons, only ..read more

In the midst of spring cleaning and a move to a new headquarters, Goal Zero is unloading solar power stations of various sizes at a heavy discount. For car camping, remote working, and emergency preparedness, these sun-powered Goal Zero products offer big value — especially when marked down up to 35%. Goal Zero deals like these don’t happen every spring. YETI 1000 Core: $899 ($200 Off) The Yeti 1000 Core power station is compact enough to take on the road, yet powerful enough to function as backup power in case of an at-home blackout. With every essential type of port and a 1,200-watt invert ..read more

What comes to mind when you hear the words “Gray Ghost?” Is it a classic episode of every millennial’s favorite bat-themed TV show? A misty morning spent paddling off Maine’s rocky coast? A storied fly pattern with roots deep in New England’s waterways? Venerable watercraft brand Old Town is hoping it’s the latter two. To celebrate its 125th birthday, Old Town launched limited editions of five Sportsman Line models. The fishing-specific kayaks are now available in a two-tone gray-and-dark-gray color accented by orange accents including Old Town’s iconic logo. The colors are meant to invoke th ..read more

Last spring, if you told me I’d soon be excited over a watch named after a theropod, I’d have called you a liar. But a curious thing happened in June of 2022 when a GPS-enabled fossil showed up in the mail. (No, not that kind of Fossil.) I’m talking about the Amazfit T-Rex 2, one of the most versatile and capable adventure watches in the sub-$400 landscape. And the newest of these is the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra ($399).  “With features like a stainless steel and mud-resistant design, 30 m freediving support, dual-band GPS and route navigation, ultra-low temperature operation, and 20-day batte ..read more

If limited-edition knives make you giddy, then this upcoming product launch might be the hunting equivalent of a scheduled unicorn appearance.  It goes down tonight (Thursday, March 23) at 7 p.m. MT, when the Triumph SL (“super light”) knife from Montana Knife Company (MKC) and Nock-On Custom Archery becomes available. The lightweight, brightly wrapped blade is designed by the companies’ founders — MKC’s Josh Smith and archery pro John Dudley, respectively — and promises to go as fast as it came. This is the knife’s first re-release after a popular initial drop — but with a literal twis ..read more