is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As 倏喝喧莽勳餃梗s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles and travel, empowering readers to better understand the world theyre recreating in. Wes lives in Montana with his wife, Virginia McQueen, and their three rescue dogs.
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Can one pair of gloves be both thin and warm? I tried virtually everything out there until I found my perfect match in a pair from Hestras.
Analyzing cuts to the National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Land and Water Conservation Fund
Trump administration manipulated emissions reporting from the deadliest fires in California history to promote logging
Practical steps anyone can take to minimize exposure to the next possible pandemic
Brand teases 1,000 horsepower, zero emissions truck in Super Bowl ads
As a Trump reelection looks less certain, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is accelerating work for oil and gas industries
What tires can you run if you live somewhere warm but visit someplace cold?
The Department of Transportation might ban ESAs from air travel
Four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, tires, ground clearance, and weight distribution. Lets settle this debate once and for all.
Scientists estimate Australias devastating bush fires have killed more than one billion animals. What does that mean?
Do I worry about my dogs' safety when they're playing outside? Absolutely. Do I let that stop me from bringing them on outdoor adventures? Absolutely not.
Tents, cargo, and tools dont belong on top of your vehicle
Scientists turn to high-tech solutions to protect a threatened population
Any outdoorsperson on your list is sure to love these
The candidate unveiled a plan for addressing climate change, pollution, and good jobs at sea
How to keep your devices safe when you park at a trailhead
For most drivers, the Toyota Land Cruiser is the worst possible car. But for a very small number of you, it might just be the best truck ever.
Teslas first electric pickup is even more outlandish than we could have expected
Getting one was, by far, the most powerful personal action I could take for our planet
Robert Young Pelton's latest folder is his magnum opus
The new Ford Mustang Mach-E promises an electric SUV for the masses
You can get your crossover to go off-road without completely destroying what made you choose it in the first place
Environmental groups prevent DOIs efforts to restrict FOIA disclosures
A monthly payment may be scary, but, man, it feels worth it when your loved one gets into a crash
The GoFastCampers Platform isn't just a rooftop tent or bed topper. It'll transform your pickup into a better truck.
A combination of Santa Ana winds and climate change is almost the perfect recipe for extreme fires
Smartwool's new Intraknit range breathes as well as it insulates, thanks to a green new manufacturing technology
One rescue dog's transformation from fearful to family member
The NPS announced last week that it would begin allowing ATVs to drive on roads in Utahs parks. The move is intended to bring NPS regulations in the states parks in line with state law.
The new Maven S.2 isn't much heavier than a pair of binoculars so you can take more magnification into the backcountry
A Bundy-esque BLM leader, an office building shared with oil companies, and now a solicitor borrowed from Koch Industries安hat does this all add up to?
More than just zero emissions, these new American-made electric trucks will out perform your SUV off-road and on
By focusing on breathability, Polartec Alpha works when youre moving, too
Critical habitat for the species could be destroyed
The EPA announced plans to reduce protections for 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
Simple, reliable, and affordable: the age of practical solar power for your adventuremobile has arrived
Wes Siler on proven dog-recall training techniques
With just a few affordable additionsand an admittedly dangerous methodyou can create flawless results using just a humble kettle grill
The science is clear, right? Not so fast, according to, well, science.
Fjallraven made some smart upgrades to the new Kebs. I'm pleasantly surprised to report that the result is better durability and freedom of movement.
Regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act put many, many species at riskbut particularly the cute and cuddly ones
Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobileswith a little help
The changes are threefold. It will now be harder to add species to the list, protections for threatened animals will be revoked, and economic concerns must be formally evaluated during the listing process.
A few simple steps to follow to keep your pets from getting infected with Lyme disease
The Trump administration is trying to remove public input from Forest Service decision-making
The blazes are releasing so much carbon that they could create a feedback loop
The jet was flying through the famous Star Wars Canyon when it went down. The NPS says some visitors may have been injured.
All signs point to a massive selloff of federally managed public lands, as BLM officials defy congressional oversight
Yellowstones latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable
Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out
Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests
From earthquakes to fires and floods, here are savings on the supplies you need to survive
Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.
Spending just $25 and 15 minutes nets you something stronger and more comfortable than anything you could ever buy
Real-world experience in the hands of an expert who drives the Ranger off-road every single day
The Sawgrass Fire threatens Alligator Alley
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy
The Department of the Interior's proposed regulations contradict the interior secretary's grandiose claims
And why thats the best news possible for Land Rover lovers
This whole fake-service-dog thing is going to ruin flying for everyone
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
Leaving the highway behind? Here's how to stay safe when driving gets adventurous.
The bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act promises a better permitting process
The ins and outs of overnighting in the actual wilderness
OnX Offroad opens up 985 million acres of public land with off-grid navigation
How to take full advantage of your 640 million acres
French authorities brought the man to safety after he made a 528-foot free ascent
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
A new report officially points the blame for the Paradise fire at the utility's electrical transmission lines
A blind runner finished a half marathon for the first time using only guidance from a dog thanks in large part to the Ruffwear Uniflythe biggest development in guide-dog harnesses since they were invented nine decades ago
Beyond Clothing is turning protective combat uniforms into stylish outdoor gear
And no place has ever been ruined by an Instagram post, either. It's time to stop blaming social media for the world's troubles.
A bill introduced to Congress on May 1 could make outdoor recreation an official treatment option for veterans suffering from mental-health disorders. It's a huge opportunity for vetsand our public lands.
The new tool in the company's Free collection can genuinely be used one-handed, and it's more compact than ever