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When a Trailer Costs $48K, Here's What You're Buying
There's a moment that happens when most people hear that a compact travel trailer costs $48,000. It's somewhere between a laugh and a double-take. That was exactly the reaction that many had when Atlas Outdoors, a Utah-based builder, introduced the AppalachianX to the camping world. But once the st
Casio Pro Trek's Toughest Watch Isn't a G-Shock
When most people hear "tough Casio watch," their mind goes straight to G-Shock. That reputation is well earned. G-Shock has been the gold standard for rugged timepieces since the 1980s, built around a shock-resistant case construction that can take a beating most watches simply cannot survive. But
Fire Hits Plasencia's Nicaragua Farm Operations
A fire broke out at one of the Plasencia family's tobacco farms in Estelí, Nicaragua on Friday, damaging a curing barn and raising concerns across the premium cigar world about one of the industry's most respected growing operations. The blaze reportedly occurred near Finca El Tuco, one of the
Costco's Chocolate Strawberries Are Back, But Not for Long
Every February, Costco manages to remind its members why they keep renewing that annual membership. The warehouse giant has brought back one of its most talked-about bakery items just in time for Valentine's Day — hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries — and if history is any indicator, they wo
When Gold Fever Comes for Your Watch Collection
There's a quiet destruction happening in the world of vintage watches right now, and most people have no idea it's going on. Across the country, timepieces that took decades to survive — pieces that passed through the hands of collectors, dealers, and estate sales — are being tossed into melting po
When the Winnebago Revel Isn't Worth the Price Tag
The Winnebago Revel has become something of a legend in the overlanding and van life world. It checks a lot of boxes — compact enough to park in a normal spot, capable enough to handle rough terrain, and loaded with enough creature comforts to make extended time on the road genuinely livable. But t
Jeep Finally Gives Fans What They Asked For
There's a certain kind of truck guy — or Jeep guy, to be more accurate — who has spent years watching the market drift further and further away from what made these machines great in the first place. More screens, more complexity, more everything except the raw, honest performance that built the le
Iowa's Hunting and Fishing Fees Are Going Up, Here's What It Costs You
For the first time since 2019, Iowa hunters and anglers are going to be paying a little more to get out in the field and on the water. The Iowa Natural Resource Commission voted to approve a proposal that would raise the cost of hunting and fishing licenses in the state, a move that has been in the
SEGA and Seiko Built a Watch Worth Talking About
When two Japanese institutions with decades of history behind them decide to work together, the result tends to be something people pay attention to. That's exactly what happened when SEGA announced its collaboration with Seiko to mark 65 years in the gaming business. The two companies have produce
Wyoming's 2026 Hunting Season: What You Need to Know Before the Comment Period Closes
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has kicked off one of the most important stretches on the calendar for anyone who spends time in the field each fall. The agency recently opened its public comment period for the 2026 hunting season regulations, and it is asking hunters across the state to weigh
