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With the Airlift vest, Quiksilver wants to help you survive your next surfing wipe-out. In collaboration with Scuba equipment experts Aqua Lung, they’ve built an inflatable bladder into a neoprene shirt, similar to a wetsuit top. Pull one of four tabs on the front and a CO2 canister will inflate the bladder and propel you to the surface. It’s just like a parachute for surfing. MORE: The 65 Best Surf Spots in the World We recently had the chance to take the Quiksilver Airlift surfing in California....

Give your bloody Mary a kick with this seafood-infused, tequila-based mashup. The savory concoction pairs perfectly with shrimp and chorizo skewers for a unique surf-and-turf-inspired meal. Cocktail recipe courtesy of Anthony Caporale, director of Beverages Studies at the Institute of Culinary Education. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 1 servings Prep time 5 min. Ingredients 2 oz blanco tequila 4 oz Clamato juice or tomato cocktail juice 1 tsp horseradish 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp celery salt 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, plus more for glass rim...

This article and video were produced in partnership with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, which reminds you to leave no trace when you Enjoy Outdoors. A beautiful mix of freshwater ponds, tidal wetlands, fields and forests, the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is the waterfowl version of the best rest area on Interstate 95: a critical place for bird families to stop on their annual migrations to and from warmer climes. While there’s no Waffle House, its 42 square miles of biodiversity might be unique in the Chesapeake Bay in that the paddling crowds have yet to descend....

Traditional Chinese medicine, with its talk of energy pathways and use of plants and roots to heal all manner of illness, has—to a Westerner used to checkups and prescriptions—an air of magical thinking. But major medical centers in the U.S. and Europe are realizing what they’re missing. Drug researchers are combing ancient texts of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, seeking cures for diseases; it’s netted breakthroughs, such as the chemotherapy drug Taxol and the antimalarial treatment artemisinin....

Jim Baird at Winter Outdoor Retailer, 2018. Photo by Aaron Black-Schmidt. Jim Baird and his brother Ted, together, were one of seven teams to compete on History Channel’s survival show ALONE. The show placed the two family members composing each team approximately 10 miles apart amidst the isolated wilderness of Vancouver Island’s northern coast. Designated as ‘the hiker’ for his team, Jim spent the next 11 days following a compass bearing over very difficult terrain before linking up with his brother Ted on the island’s shoreline....

Whether as a conduit for connection, an outlet for goofy joy, or simply an intra-venous delivery system for news, we’ve all been attached to the internet lately. All of us wish we were out skiing—and ski filmmakers are in a particular conundrum. With feature film projects on an indefinite hold, athletes and filmers are struggling to find outlets for their restless energy at home. So when the United Nations put out an open call to produce PSA videos for specific communities, Level 1’s Josh Berman had the creativity and the rolodex to create one for skiers....

Classic comfort foods don’t have to be fattening. We asked Devin Alexander, author of The Biggest Loser: Flavors of the World Cookbook, how to cut calories and amp up the nutrient profile of a classic bar treat: nachos. His fix? Use homemade chorizo, beans, and salsa to keep calories down and flavor up. Here’s how to make it. Nutrition (per serving) 335 calories; 22g protein; 47g carbs; 7g fat; 7g fiber...

This lightened-up dessert gets you your fruit fix—without the sugar overload. Throwing the peaches on the grill also adds a smoky, yet sweet flavor that takes this recipe up to the next level on the flavor scale. This is the sort of at-home dessert you can freely indulge in with no regret—and it tastes light and fresh. Nutrition (per serving) 237 calories; 16g protein, 39g carbs, 3g fat​​ For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Words by Will Bendix Photos by Alan Van Gysen The twin-prop plane banks hard to the right as the captain announces that we have begun our descent to Walvis Bay International Airport. Outside the small window lies a sea of undulating yellow, a vast ocean of desert and sand dunes that stretch into the belly of Africa. Most of the passengers have their heads pressed against the window to get a better look but Thomas King stares straight ahead, gripping the armrests of his seat....

When it comes to motorcycles, Jason Momoa is a major fan. The Aquaman and Dune star has a collection of bikes, including the motorcycle he used in the 2014 film The Road to Paloma, Momoa’s feature directorial debut. True to form, Momoa even pulled up on his black Harley-Davidson to kick off his December 2018 Men’s Journal cover story. COVER STORY: ‘Aquaman’ Star Jason Momoa Is a Real American Badass...

You may have heard the rumors about a new race in 2018. A race where people start in the evening and have 48 hours to cover 70 miles in a congested, complicated waterway past Seattle, one of the biggest cities in the Pacific Northwest. This race is the Seventy48. Seventy48 starts in Tacoma, Washington at 5:30 on the evening of June 11. A motley crew of racers (anything human powered, including rowers, prone paddlers, standup paddlers, peddlers, canoeists and more) have 48 hours to make it 70 miles to Port Townsend, Washington, near the edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca....

This article originally appeared on Snowboarder.com and has been republished with permission. Riders, photographers, and industry members have taken to social media to pay their respects to one of the most influential people to ever strap in, Burton founder Jake Burton. Founder of Burton Snowboards Jake Burton Carpenter Dies at 65 Read article We will keep updating this post as more and more continue to post their memories and more....

Brain health has been a hot topic lately—especially now that an estimated one in 10 Americans over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s in 2017. In the past, studies have shown that exercise can keep your brain healthy as you age, and a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found even more evidence to support those findings. In the study from UT Southwestern, researchers had older people with a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s take memory and other mental tests to measure their brain function, and used their VO2 max ratings to gauge their fitness levels....

Skyler Thomas prepares to cut wrist as part of a bold experiment. A common perception is that if a swimmer bleeds from even a small wound, his or her chance of being attacked by sharks is sharply increased. But that’s not the case, maintains Skyler Thomas, who recently spilled his own blood while in the water to prove his point. The accompanying footage shows Thomas – a conservationist who runs White Shark Video – using a knife to open wounds on his left wrist while surrounded by blacktip sharks....

We hope you’re eating your veggies, because Nov. 1 was World Vegan Day. Each year, a growing number of athletes and outdoor folk are moving toward plant-based diets. And while Kelly Slater, Hannah Teeter, Geoff Rowley and Bode Miller’s meat-free diet certainly draws attention, it’s the everyday surfers, travelers, snowboarders, yogis, skaters, skiers, bikers and climbers who are making the biggest impact. Nov. 1 is World Vegan and Vegetarian Day so we’re looking at how our favorite cities stack up for those on a plant-based diet....

Now that the games have started, don’t you wish you had a front-row seat to all the action? With your tiny old television, you can’t even make out the players’ numbers, let alone the score, number of timeouts left, or time on the clock. Face it: Your bracket isn’t the only thing that’s busted. You need a new TV. 2019 Men’s Journal Final Pour Beer Bracket: Vote for Your Favorite Beer Now...

Newsflash: If you’re worried that exercise could cause a heart attack, it’s pretty unlikely. A 2015 study published in the journal Circulation found that only five percent of sudden cardiac arrests in middle-aged adults take place during “sporting” activities. Those who do experience heart complications during exercise are much more likely to be witnessed by bystanders, receive immediate care, and have a positive (i.e. survival) outcome. Frankly, you’re much more likely to die of cardiac arrest while sitting on your couch at home than you are to die of one at the gym....

At-home DNA test kits are so ubiquitous that it’s easy to forget how insane the technology is. For around $100, you get a peek inside your genome—something that once required a roomful of PhDs and a supercomputer. But don’t be fooled: The big push to increase the numbers of customers isn’t entirely about revealing your ancestry, even whether you’re a descendant of Abraham Lincoln. It’s a way to get your DNA‚ then sell it to companies making everything from pharmaceuticals to face lotion....

There are golfers and then there’s Tiger Woods. He is, without a doubt, the greatest player of his generation… and perhaps of all time. Somewhere back in the reaches of our standard definition memory, he was so good, so dominant, in fact, it was said that everyone else was playing for second place because the win was assuredly his. Tiger Woods Reveals Intense Daily Training Routine From the Prime of His Golf Career...

Any dude who’s lost weight—whether it’s getting down to a single-digit body fat percentage or dropping those nagging last 10lbs—knows that it isn’t easy. But shedding that extra poundage becomes even more difficult when you’re overweight. For obese people embarking on a weight-loss journey, especially those with diabetes, the road is long, and making key lifestyle changes can be daunting. One particular habit some obese people struggle to eschew? Binge eating....