All year we scour the internet to find the bestoutdoor videos, and hey,we also make a lot of our own videos. For your viewing pleasure, here's a look back at the best of both in 2016—according to you.
1. How the Dutch Reach Could Save Lives
We asked our editors if they'd ever heard of the Dutch Reach (trust us, it’s not what you’re thinking). Watch to see how this simple technique may just save a cyclist's life.
2. Why You Should Bring Your Dog Mountain Biking
Flowis a short film fromԻthat follows Vermont-based rider Adam Morse and his dog Flow as they shred some localsingletrack. If this video doesn't serve as proof thatdogs make the best riding buddies, we're not sure what does. Follow more from Outdoor Gear Exchange.
3. A Simple Teardrop Trailer Is the Perfect ϳԹ Vehicle
Rob Reeve of Denver, Colorado, is redefining what it means to keep it simple in the camper industry. His company Hiker Trailer produces lightweight, affordable teardrop trailers, packing in everything you need to experience the outdoors in an admittedly tiny space. At Overland Expo West, Reeve showed us Sarah Harris's custom 5-by-8 model trailer.
3. Actor Jason Momoa Talks Fatherhood, Climbing, and the Arts
is well-known for his rugged exterior inGame of Thrones, but this film from Brian Andrew Mendoza andinvestigates the man's lesser-known role: a father.Momoacredits his mother for imparting her love of the arts and sport to him, and now heaims to provide his children with thesame foundation in an effort to developtheir self-expression and creativity. “If I teach them to climb then they can push themselves to the limits; gracefully move through fear and doubt,” he says in the video. Follow more fromMomoaonInstagramԻCarhartt.
4. This is The Most Stunning Nature Video We've Ever Seen
grew up exploring the mountains, valleys, and deserts of New Mexico and developed a passion for the outdoors, which he learned to share with others through photography. Now a director at, Barker and crew recently set out on a series of production road trips to capture powerful images of the natural world that would remind us all of our connection to the environment. The resulting film,Human Nature 4K, honestly left us speechless after we first watched it—it'sthat stunning. You can followèվܲ onInstagramԻDz.
5. A Step-By-Step #Vanlife Build
With the proliferation of #Vanlifecomes a range of vehicle builds.For less than a thousand dollars,'s road team JessDaddioand AdamRittertheyupgraded their 2008 FordEconolinewith a savvy system of space-saving storage, wire-free lighting, and eco-friendly power. In this video, they share their 10-day process step-by-step.From the coast of the Carolinas to Colorado and back, Adam and Jess will be representingand its sister publicationat 20 outdoor events.You can follow Live ϳԹ and Play on Facebookand on Instagram.You can followBlue Ridge Outdoorson FacebookԻElevation Outdoors.
6. This Vintage Ad from PolerStuff Would Make Richard Simmons Proud
This commercial spoof fromis the third in a series starring “Dr. Dan,” as the “King of Camp Vibes” andbrings theto life. This ridiculously hilarious ad was shot by filmmakerand his friend(aka Dr. Dan). Find more fromPolerstuffand Alex Craig.
7. #VanLife Never Looked Better Than This Sprinter Conversion
Cyrus Sutton is known as an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker. To us, Sutton is revered as a pro #vanlifedweller and hacker, splitting the past eleven years between his van and his Washington homestead. For his life on the road, Sutton recently converted a Sprinter van into one hell of an adventure vehicle. Our favorite features in this conversion include his DIY hammock mount and desk, vertical gear racks, and a fold-up bed complete with a whiteboard andcorkboardon the underside, both of which are crucial to his creative work. Next, Sutton plans on installing a compact wood stove, the icing on this enviable #vanlife. You can follow Sutton on Facebookand onInstagram.
8. The Bone-Chilling Science of Surfing on Lake Superior
“The worse the weather, the better the waves.” With that wild approach, surfers Alex Gray and AlexBrostchased a low-pressure system across the Midwest to the shores of Lake Superior, where icy swells spiraled, tempting any surfer brave enough to tolerate the cold.Superior Surfis a film byabout the science and thrill of catching those waves. You can followPranaLenson Facebookand onInstagram.
9. Inside the Coolest Short Bus Camper Conversion Ever
ϳԹ vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, fromtiny teardroptrailers to fullyself-contained monster rigs. When professional mountain biker Andrew Taylor decided he wanted to hit the road full time, he originally thought he'd buy a classic VW bus, but then he found this 1994 FordE350short bus for $2000 on Craigslist. In this video from photographer, Taylor gives an inside look at how he converted the bus into the drool-worthy camper it is today.
10. A Classic New Zealand Roadtrip Done Right
AaronEvelandhas taken the reigns as, but somehow he's upped his game again. On a mission to expose his family to some of the most beautiful places is the world, he took to New Zealand in a classic. With this incredible footage and support from new countries, he hopes to take hisvideographyskills across the globe and travel with his family. Follow along with Aaron and his companyMakaiCreative onInstagramand Facebook.ċ