Michael Finn
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How to Buy Knives and Multitools from the TSA
Forgetful travelers and would-be smugglers lose. You win. → Read More
The 8 Best Camping Coffee Makers
These eight tools for brewing coffee at a campsite are the best ways to transport your caffeine routine to the woods. → Read More
How to Reduce Stress Like a Navy SEAL
Box breathing is a time-honored stress-reducing technique endorsed by the U.S. Navy SEALs, and can be done in just 5 minutes. → Read More
How to Reduce Stress Like a Navy SEAL
Box breathing is a time-honored stress-reducing technique endorsed by the U.S. Navy SEALs, and can be done in just 5 minutes. The technique can be done at home or at work, and quickly and naturally helps relieve stress and tension. → Read More
The Ultimate Hotel Room Workout
With a little ingenuity, you can get your sweat on in your own hotel room, using drab old furniture and luggage as makeshift gym equipment. → Read More
Is Caffeine Good for Your Workout?
Caffeine is proven to enhance athletic performance, but are you using it correctly? Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Buy New Outdoor Gear
There is never merit in buying something simply for the sake of buying it. There is always merit in buying purposeful, intelligent, made-to-last products. → Read More
Is Caffeine Good for Your Workout?
Caffeine is proven to enhance athletic performance, but are you using it correctly? Here's what you need to know. → Read More
How to Reduce Stress Like a Navy SEAL
Box breathing is a time-honored stress-reducing technique endorsed by the U.S. Navy SEALs, and can be done in just 5 minutes. The technique can be done at home or at work, and quickly and naturally helps relieve stress and tension. → Read More
The Ultimate Hotel Room Workout
With a little ingenuity, you can get your sweat on in your own hotel room, using drab old furniture and luggage as makeshift gym equipment. → Read More
The World’s Greatest Mountaineers Share the Incredible Stories Behind Their Most Cherished Pieces of Gear
Jimmy Chin's first-ever Nikon camera, Melissa Arnot's bag of blessed rice, Ed Viestur's Rolex watch and more. → Read More
You Will Completely Lose It Over These Custom-Made Backpacks
Some called him "genius," some called him a "nutcase." The one common thread: McHale packs are, according to his loyal customers, second to none. → Read More
The Ultimate Bug-Out Bag
When disaster strikes, it's good to have a survival bag (a.k.a. "bug-out bag" or "GO bag") packed and ready to go at a moment's notice. → Read More
6 of Patagonia’s Most Popular Outerwear Pieces Are On Sale Now
Right now at Backcountry, six of Patagonia's most popular outerwear pieces are up to 35% off. Get 'em while you can. → Read More
The 9 Best New Knives of 2017, According to Top North American Knife Dealers
KnifeNews kicked off its second annual Dealer's Choice Awards, a week-long commemoration of the year’s best new production knives. → Read More
Now's the Time to Stock Up On Winter Cycling Essentials
From now until Nov. 27 (Cyber Monday), Competitive Cyclist is having its Big Brand Sale, a massive selection of discounted cycling gear. → Read More
Taking a Hint from Nike, Black Diamond Releases a New Shoe Built for the Future of Rock Climbing
With some design inspiration from Nike, one of the world's most established climbing brands is finally getting into climbing shoes. → Read More
15 Years After Its Death, an Original Colorado Outdoor Brand Is Reborn
Madden Equipment has been quietly producing some of the finest USA-made backpacks. Why haven't you heard of them? Because they were dead for ten years. → Read More
Meet Kate Courtney, America's Badass XC Mountain Biking Champion
At 22 years old, Kate Courtney is among the top up-and-coming cross-country mountain bike racers in the world. → Read More
Amazon's Sound Bar Is a Dirt Cheap Introduction to Immersive Home Audio
It does what all proper soundbars should: provide an immersive home theater audio experience without the need for a costly, invasive surround sound system. → Read More