Every motorcycle boot is balance of comfort and protection. For this guide, we mostly zeroed in on adventure (ADV) motorcycle boots that strike the sweet spot — protective enough for the ride, comfortable enough to keep on once you’re off the bike. Options range from mid-height adventure kicks like the Fox Racing Defend ADV with BOA quick-closure. Or, you might want a taller pair like the waterproof, lightweight TCX Drifter. Otherwise, the Fox Racing Motion X Off Road is geared toward off-road and trail rides, while the adventure-focused Alpinestars Corozal shines for long tours and dual-sport days. Editor’s Note: We updated our Motorcycle…

While the term “lady guns” isn’t a real thing, it is the best way to describe the firearms that are recommended to women. I can guarantee that an image of a small, 6- or 7-round-capacity pistol with a short barrel and probably a thumb or grip safety (or both) has already popped into your mind. I’m here to tell you that smaller isn’t better for anyone, but especially for women. Smaller guns can have more felt recoil, and most women don’t have as strong a grip as men do, making it uncomfortable and miserable to shoot. I have taught hundreds…

Although Puerto Rico is known for its pristine beaches and Old San Juan, there are 3,500 square miles of landscapes that one can explore on this island. In just 4 days, travelers can hike through tropical rainforests, dive into crystal-clear waters, wander historic streets, and kayak through glowing bays. The best part? You do not need a passport to experience this island of warm weather and adventure if you are a U.S. traveler. Here’s a quick and easy guide to explore the crystal-clear waters, wander historic streets, and kayak through glowing bays. Old San Juan has an incredible historic site…

This spring, climbers in Colorado have an opportunity to hunt for hidden treasure at some of the state’s favorite climbing areas. Starting on March 28, the Front Range Golden Carabiner Hunt is on! With three separate events in three separate locations, climbers will have multiple opportunities to score free gear — and at the same time, raise money for local climbing organizations. It’s a rock climbing scavenger hunt. The rules are simple: Register online, find the hidden golden carabiners, and redeem them for Black Diamond prizes. Tickets can be purchased online, and all proceeds will be split among the Access…

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a bill making changes to the state’s Second Amendment Preservation Act will stand after a vote in the state Senate failed to secure a veto-proof majority this week.  The Second Amendment Preservation Act has been in place since 2022, and its current language prohibits state and local law enforcement from using state funds to enforce “unconstitutional” federal gun laws, with law enforcement officers facing the possibility of a misdemeanor charge if they ignore the statute. SF 101 would have amended the SAPA law in several respects, including the addition of…

Even though I’ve been backpacking for over a decade, there’s one perennial problem I can’t seem to solve. No matter what combo of pants, pack, and shirt I choose, I’m either left with a wedgie or the hip belt pack resting on my skin. The latter results in bruising and chafing, especially as the miles on the trail add up. Thus, when I first heard about Allover Apparel’s Lookout Overalls, overalls made for outdoor activities, I was intrigued. Since it’s a one-piece pair of pants, with no gap between the torso and legs, maybe my problem would be solved. There…

It’s March, and we’re officially calling it: Hiking and backpacking season is here. And we’ve got the new gear drops to prove it. Ultralight diehards have plenty to explore, with new daypacks from Gossamer Gear and Sea to Summit sleeping pads that balance comfort with weight savings. Spring means the return of the bane of every outdoor person’s existence — ticks and chiggers — but a new insect repellent sock promises to keep these pests far away. And for the fashion-minded hikers, there’s even a new line of apparel to keep you both stylish and functional as the pleasant weather…

A lawsuit filed a little over a year ago challenges New Jersey’s strict laws regulating “hollow nose” ammunition. A summary judgment in Bergmann-Schoch v. Platkin was requested on Mar. 12. There’s been a long-standing law in the Garden State that regulates the place and manner in which people may possess hollow nose ammunition — widely known as hollow-point ammunition/bullets. New Jersey statute 2C:39-3(f)(1) makes the possession of hollow nose ammunition outside of certain exceptions “a crime of the fourth degree.” Attorneys in Bergmann-Schoch filed for a summary judgment in the case.Organizational plaintiffs in the lawsuit…

We should all be expecting the price of oil to continue to rise, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Global oil supplies are being hindered, and if the cost-of-living crisis wasn’t bad enough, it looks like it’s about to get much worse. Crude oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, natural gas, petrochemicals, power, and fertilizer prices have all risen sharply since the conflict began. The narrow shipping lane, known as the Strait of Hormuz, between Iran and Oman, remains closed. This lane is the one through which around a fifth of the world’s daily oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply passes.  The…

This year has not been kind to skiers and snowboarders around the world. Unless you live in British Columbia, Canada, or on the East Coast, chances are, your ski season was low tide — and your days were spent ripping groomers, avoiding rocks, chopping broccoli, and checking the bottoms of your boards for core shots. The Freeride World Tour was forced to cancel stops in Georgia and Austria due to the scant conditions. But that ain’t stopping Candide Thovex. Where other skiers might cringe at the conditions of Les Tufs, in Tignes, France, Thovex simply sends it. He hops over…

When it comes to the battle over resource extraction on public lands, Alaska is on the front lines. For years, federal land there has been the source of legal disputes over expanding mining, development, oil and gas drilling, and logging. A recent legal case pitted the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) against logging companies over the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. On March 11, the court ruled in the federal government’s favor, putting a stop to efforts to expand logging in a major win for environmentalists. What Is the Tongass National Forest? Located in the Alaska Panhandle, the 17-million–acre Tongass…

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety committee is meeting today, and multiple gun control bills are on its agenda. But while gun control groups will be able to lend their vocal support to legislation banning many semi-automatic firearms and ammunition magazines, establishing more “gun-free zones,” and other infringements on our right to keep and bear arms, pro-Second Amendment groups are being denied an opportunity to speak.  Our partners at @NSSF and @NRA are also not being allowed to testify against the gun ban bills.There are no gun rights groups testifying against the gun bans because…