Weed Whackers
Things have gotten crazy violent in the dark, dense forests of California’s Mendocino County, where pot growers from Mexico run elaborate plantations they’ll defend to the death. DAMON TABOR saddles...
Damon Tabor
Battle of the Big Swinging Picks
In the heart of New York City, a power struggle is under way at the century-old Explorers Club—with claims of tyranny aimed at Lorie Karnath, the current president.
If It's Tuesday, It Must Be the Taliban
Ride along as an international group of up-for-anything clients gets schooled on tourism's wildest frontier: Afghanistan.
Polar RS800G3 - Watches: Reviews
Gearing up for a long haul on two wheels or feet? This GPS-enabled training android measures speed, distance, and heart rate, and the included software creates three weeks of workouts and tracks...
Victorinox Swiss Army Alpnach - Watches: Reviews
Elegant enough for a five-star dinner but ready for anything, this brushed-steel, sapphire-crystal chronograph is rated to a depth of 100 meters and sports a tachymeter, date window, and luminous...
Nautica Ocean 50 - Watches: Reviews
Rock this oversize titanium chronograph—with tachymeter and sailing-inspired style—confidently on deck or ashore. nautica.com
Casio G-Shock GS1100 - Watches: Reviews
Ah, the sweetheart of black-ops agents and adrenalists every-where. This next-gen chrono is as tough as they come, is good down to 200 meters, features ultra-precise atomic timekeeping, and charges...
Nixon Tide Rover TI - Watches: Reviews
Coordinate surf rendezvous with this tide-tracking titanium piece, which keeps you abreast of conditions, can handle depths of 200 meters, displays moon phase, and runs off a nine-jewel Swiss...
Origo Granite Peak Titanium Sleek - Watches: Reviews
Loaded with backcountry tools like a digital compass, alti-meter, barometer, and ther-mometer, this chronograph does everything but radio search-and-rescue. origowatch.com
Adventure Icons
It's not enough to be at the forefront. In an era when everything has supposedly been done, these adventure icons ignore convention, court risk, and let their passion lead the way.
Above-Road Vehicle
A street-legal flying car sets out from London to Timbuktu
The Surf Sound Wave
Jack Johnson’s electrified new album, Sleep Through the Static (out February 5), sees the laid-back beach troubadour getting a little fired up—and tapping into surf rock’s high-...
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