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What’s New Outdoors: August 15, 2025
News and analysis from the great outdoors
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Where National Parks And Public Lands Stand Now, As Trump Administration Prepares To Privatize
All signs point to a mass sell-off, as park service begins to fail and private equity circles
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The Gear You Need To Keep In Your Truck To Fix Your Own Tires, And Get Unstuck
Basic vehicle preparedness for any driver
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This Week’s New And Notable Outdoors Gear, August 11, 2025
New gear, my thoughts, free stuff
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What’s New Outdoors August 8th, 2025
This week’s roundup of major developments to policy, conservation, and the outdoor recreation industry
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An Open Letter To Montana Knife Company About Tariffs
This may not be what you voted for, but it is an opportunity to fix it. Here’s how.
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LWCF Funding Highlights Republican Hypocrisy Outdoors
Reports that DOI plans to steal congressionally-mandated public lands funding is latest in multi-decade effort to defund public lands, then greenwash…
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July 2025

This Week’s New And Notable Outdoors Gear
News and developments, my thoughts, plus a giveaway
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What’s New Outdoors
Tracking major developments for policy, conservation, and the outdoor rec industry before they become headlines
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At $8,999, Is This Ultralight, Ultraspacious Camper Just Right?
The new Tune M1Lite combines the best parts of different camper categories—space, versatility and a small footprint—into one affordable price
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How Far Can The National Parks Thoughtcrime Order Go?
Signage policing truth in national parks has started to score victims
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This Week’s New And Notable Outdoors Gear
New stuff, my thoughts, your guidance, free shit
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