Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 1 of 5

A road review of the bikes and bags we used on our motorcycle ride from NYC to LA

Earlier this fall we hit the road to see our great nation from a less common vantage point—the seat of a motorcycle. With a couple of friends in tow, we loaded up three new 2013 bikes with little more than essential camping gear and a few sacks of coffee, setting sail from Brooklyn, with Los Angeles in our sights. Over the span of 10 grueling …

Nikon 1 AW1

The waterproof, shockproof, freeze-proof camera perfect for rugged outdoor adventures

With the advancement of camera technology within mobile phones—like Nokia’s astounding 41-megapixel sensor in the recently released Lumia 1020, for example—the need for a separate everyday point and shoot camera is dwindling. But Nikon is proving where this sector is still relevant with the launch of the über-durable AW1—the latest addition to the Nikon 1 series. We put the waterproof and shockproof camera to the …

Six Essentials for Fall Camping

Brave cool mornings and long hikes well into the changing season

Summer may be the traditional season to toss a tent into the car and take off toward the horizon, but fall camping has its advantages. Not only are there are fewer crowds at popular locales, but nothing enhances the taste of hot coffee quite like being wrapped in a warm flannel blanket, watching a sunrise as the trees change colors. Keep your weekend adventures alive …