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With more people than ever taking to the woods, we need to rethink how we spend time on public lands
We hooked up our Airstream with new solar panels and batteries and haven't looked back
Nothing ruins an adventure like trying unsuccessfully to ignore noisy neighbors as you doze. Add this gear to your kit and you'll be sound asleep in no time.
From bonus miles to free checked bags, we break down the best perks for packing plastic
Gear to make stays away from home more enjoyable
From stink-proof bags to double-duty sneaks, essential gear for working out on the road
Life on the road means freedom from daily schedules. But it's nice to have familiar places to look forward to every year.
Survive planes, trains, and automobiles with these essentials
Big-box parking lots are an easy stopgap, but there's so much public land waiting for those willing to look a little
From layers to shades, here’s what to take with you to prepare for rain or shine
After putting my favorite bags through the wringer, I found a clear winner in this cavernous category
Why go to all the way to Africa to gaze at big game when you can drive yourself through New Mexico?
Our seven favorite products for working smarter, quicker, and more caffeinated on the road
These tools and bits of know-how can help you avoid getting your trailer stuck on remote backroads
When your home-on-wheels is in the shop for multiple days, take the opportunity to explore someplace new on foot
Badass bags for the modern road warrior
Clothing and a duffel that can be used over and over while still looking polished
Technically advanced outdoor gear can make traveling for your next business trip easier, more comfortable, and more efficient
Fighting sickness and the desire to do too much in the Sonoran Desert
Arizona's Mt. Graham was always there to climb. We just had to stop and do it.
For months, we debated whether to go truck cap or tonneau on our Chevy Silverado. Then we found the Pace Edwards Ultragroove series.
Traveling far and wide for powder doesn't have to be an awkward nightmare, thanks to this cleverly designed carry-on
From the terminal to the trail, these sneakers can do just about everything
Finally, someone is doing something about fake service dogs
Hopefully after reading this, you'll never buy luggage without two shoulder straps again
Running dead is not an option—at least not one we want to contemplate
Lessons in preparing for and getting through the season
As the debate over the national monuments festers, Americans need to get out and use these lands
We put together this list of seven essentials for keeping the groove going no matter where you are
To find solitude in the wilderness, skip the weekends, consider the off season, and look for places without the obvious appeals
For those who are always on the road—or just like to keep their closet spartan—we built an outfit that works as well on Friday as it did last Monday.
In these days of constant work and connection, taking time to do nothing is one of the most difficult agenda items. But it’s more important than ever.
Tricks for renting cars with surf racks, finding the best singletrack, and buying from the locals' bike shop
Working remote doesn't require sacrificing style and comfort. (Courtesy Grovemade) Grovemade Walnut Laptop Stand ($139) Sure, you can work anywhere on a laptop. But when you’re at home, upgrade from the kitchen counter with Grovemade’s Walnut laptop stand, which delivers comfort and classic wood style.
The adventure doesn't stop just because your team has a few new members
In the face of unexpected pitfalls, you learn that it’s not about the problems you encounter—it’s how you deal with them
I can’t deny the appeals of the nomad existence. But it has its challenges, too.
We crowdsourced reviews on this crucial piece of gear
The pro climber's 10 essential travel tools
Why settle for crappy hotel-room java when you can bring your own?
The Koraloc Pack is the ultimate wave rider's companion
Gleich, a professional ski mountaineer, spends a lot of time on the road. Here's the gear she always brings along.
The Mobot Big Bertha is the ultimate après tool
Keep your best friend comfortable and well fed on your next adventure
Six things that will make road trips and plane rides more pleasant
Five pieces of easy-on-your-wallet gear to make stays away from home more enjoyable
With the JetBag, flying with glass bottles no longer means risking the destruction of your luggage
There’s more to amateur photography than a selfie stick
It takes more than a pack of toothpicks to feel fresh and clean on the road
Do yourself a favor: book shorter legs and stop in unexpected spots. You might be surprised at all the little treasures you find.
To get you psyched for your next trip, look for a classic novel from the road
Think ahead, travel right—and for goodness' sake, bring clean water
Forget the politics. Just go camping on public lands before you decide what should be done with them.
Want a good campsite? Check out those run by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Over the past 125 years, the Opinel No. 8 has undergone just one upgrade. Some designs never go obsolete.
No matter where you are, there’s a use for Kamakura’s oxford button-down
It's not just marketing hype. With this stuff under his arms, our writer found he could go a full 72 hours and not piss off the people next to him on the bus.
And 11 travel tools that are up to the abuse
Distilling our long, tedious road to configuring an Airstream's solar panels to provide enough energy to allow us to work from the road
We sent our correspondent deep undercover to explore the latest summer craze: camps tailored just for adults. Boozy slip-and-slide? Check. Excessive kickball celebrations? You betcha. It's all detailed in his letters from a nostalgic bacchanal.
The best way to kick off the fly-fishing season? Load up the RV and head out in search of pristine spring creeks
We'll forgive you for leaving these pieces of gear at home—even though you shouldn't
Get more value from your adventure tools in the city and on the plane