Welcome to IndefinitelyWild’s weekly roundup of news from the outdoors. What’s new outside?
Harriet Tubman, Military Pioneer
You know her from the underground railroad (and now the $20 bill), but did you know ?
How Do Elk Bugle?
How does such an enormous animal make such a high-pitched sound? .
Ultimate Cooler Comparo
Field and Stream , even enlisting the help of a furry to hurl them off the back of a pickup going 45mph. Obviously, they still had cold beer to drink afterwards.
Andrew Skurka’s New Ultralight Tent
When ultralight masochist Andrew Skurka isn’t flagellating himself with the sawed-off ends of toothbrush handles, he’s helping Sierra Designs design a new generation of ultralight backpacking gear. The culmination of that relationship will be this new High Route 1 FL Tent that . It looks exceptionally livable, but at 2 lbs 3 oz, we’re a little skeptical of its ultimate point. The Slingfin 2Lite, , fits two people comfortably, doesn’t force you to carry trekking poles to set it up, and weighs just 2 lbs 14 oz.
New Jersey Is Gonna Burn
The worst catastrophic wildfire in the U.S. this year won't happen in California or Alaska, . A major blaze there is apparently just a matter of time, local fire departments aren’t equipped to stop it, and it puts a huge chuck of the northeast urban sprawl at risk. Damage could be equivalent to that caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Exploring Inuit Suicides
. It’s heartbreaking, but hopefully by discussing it, we can find a way to make it better.
World Leaders Sign Climate Change Accord
Let’s hope it achieves something. Early signs are that it’s already .
Sony World Photography Awards
From eagle hunters in Mongolia to Astronauts on Mars, there’s .
The Most Dangerous Thing In the Office This Week
combines a marijuana pipe with a throwing knife, a beer opener, and several other useful tools. We’re testing it as we speak.
What You’ll Be Reading Next
At 4 a.m. this morning, Chris (our photographer), departed Long Beach, California in a folding kayak. He hopes to reach Avalon, on Catalina Island, 30 miles away, sometime this afternoon. I haven’t heard from him yet, but let’s all hope he’s safe!
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