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As a former editor at Scuba Diving magazine, I've traveled to many islands. These are my absolute favorites for outdoor recreation.
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
From cool gear to incredible travel experiences, these gift ideas are perfect for all the adventure travelers in your life. We want them all.
It may be mud season, but thats not stopping us from getting outside with these pieces of gear
My family traded stressful air travel and an exhausting day cooking and cleaning for crowd-free campsites and an outdoor feast around the fire. Best decision ever.
This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.
Sure, its heavy. But this setup allows me to bring the comforts of home deep into the mountains.
A frustrated reader knows it's bad form, but wants to break the rules to secure a riverside site anyway
When Hurricane Helene hit, my family was forced to use our camping gear to survive weeks without power or water. Here's what worked.
Surrounded by more famous destinations, this area is often overlooked. Yet it is one of the wildest and most beautiful units in the national-park system.
Camping in 120 degree heat can be deadly. But can it also be beautiful?
From Boston to San Francisco, urban hikers have stitched parks and paths together into beautiful, rigorous, and creative routes
Fall is in full swing, and our editors are loving every minute of it. Here are the pieces that are keeping us cozy outside this season.
Bags, tools, and little extras to make camp feel like your home away from home
We tested knives, coolers, stoves, and other kitchen essentials to highlight the best of the season
Its a tough job, but Ive been testing these warm-soak places for many years. Here are my all-time favorites.
Choose the wrong truck or camper awning, and you'll be looking at broken poles and vehicle damage. Choose the right one, and you'll be looking at one of these.
Wild weather can ruin a camping trip; it can also make for the powder ski weekend of your dreams. Our columnist discovered hacks that will guide the timing of your vacation plans.
In most of the world, the crowds of summer have thinned, the temperatures are perfect, and prices are dropping. What are you waiting for?
A reader and their partner recently squared off over the $10 cancellation fees on campground reservations
The season is coming to an endheres the gear that is keeping our editors outside until the very last moments of summer warmth
As a brutal heat wave enveloped the country this summer, our writer packed up a cooler full of Gatorade and headed to the Mojave Desert
This gear will guarantee a good nights rest every time you sleep in your vehicle
The gear that let us brave monsoon season in the west and heat waves in the east
A former backcountry caretaker with the Green Mountain Club breaks down her favorite regimen for keeping her skin clear in the wilderness
From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazons biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day
Like millions of Americans, 窪蹋勛圖厙s articles editor took his family camping over the long weekend. But are the stresses that parents endure during a typical family camping trip worth the struggle?
Amazon Prime Day is just around the cornerhere are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing
Deckeds new drawer system is like performance-enhancing drugs for organization
Watch your favorite films under the stars with an outdoor projector set up
Don't think you like sleeping in hammocks? You might like these lay-flat versions.
Slippery granite rock and snowed-in trails were no match for the gear we used this June
Whether youre a natural nudist or simply clothing-optional-curious, these places welcome baring it all
According to the actor, everything can be solved with one more useful piece of outdoor equipment
Springtime corn ski sessions and hikes in the Rockies were just a few of the adventures we went on. This is the gear we used to get out there.
Looking to try this 211-mile route through the Sierra Nevada? The FKT holder on the JMT provides key advice on landing a coveted permit, picking the best resupply points, the most beautiful campsites, and essential gear.
Even though I dont drive a Tacoma, that doesnt mean I dont deserve the sweetest new gear for my F-150
A frustrated reader asks if we can prohibit Sprinter-van telecommuters on their laptops in the great outdoors
You have until the end of the day on Memorial Day to pick up some sweet steals from REI
Hiking shoes, tents, swimwear, and more to help you kick off summer in style
Wow your friends with this campfire cooking trick
We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.
How to combine products from MSR and Dometic to achieve the ultimate, convenient water transportation system
From campgrounds that only accept bookings two weeks out to websites with immediate inventory, weve got solutions for late planners
We took our newfound favorite pieces to sunny spring crags, soggy campsites, and slushy ski runs
With the right tools, making great meals at camp will feel just like cooking at home
From supported campgrounds to dispersed areas with stellar stargazing, we found the best places to sleep outside in the Rocky Mountains
Snow Peak camping equipment encourages a relaxed approach to spending time outside
As her dad, I want to give her the space and privacy she needs, without making her feel like she should be embarrassed
We tried 34 pads at campsites, under the stars, and even on some backpacking trips. These had us sleeping soundly.
My portable, sit-anywhere Crazy Creek chair helps me optimize my time, energy, and comfort whether Im sport-spectating or adventuring
Car camping is all about embracing the kind of luxury you cant afford on backpacking trips. These sleeping bags fit the bill.
Comfortable and sturdy shelters with enough room for the whole gang
We didnt let this weird winter stop us from getting outdoors. Heres the gear that helped us ski, run, hike, and get outside this season.
窪蹋勛圖厙's ethics guru on who should be in charge of the groover on a river trip
Heres the gear that helped us start 2024 off right
This new truck topper from WildTop is cheaper than a traditional hard shell, but just as strong
Looking for new trail running shoes, ski boots, or the latest backpack styles? You came to the right place.
Bikes, skis, and tents can be a costly commitment. With that in mind, brands like Evo, Fj瓣llr瓣ven, and L.L.Bean have designed outdoor trips where you can demo top-end equipment for days or weeks at a time.
An empty cup comes full of dreams, and so do these other small-price-tag gift ideas
Time is of the essence if you're looking to score a camping reservation for summer. Here are the most coveted national park campgrounds and how to reserve sites there.
The gear that made our days in the transition season seamless
Meet nine cats that hike, camp, kayak, ski, and even rock climband love exploring the wild outdoors as much as their humans
Long live headlamps, the fanny packs of the face
With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.
Just because the temps are starting to dip below freezing doesnt mean camping season is over. With the right gear, its just getting going.
I was having a health emergency and asked him to leave with me, but he insisted on staying put
Safe, efficient, and all-night comfortable, Igniks new Flipside pad and Topside blanket are what you need for cold-weather camping
The Tune M1 is an impressive entry into the truck camper category
Late summer arrived. We soaked up every minute with this gear.
SylvanSports TrailLoft is a budget-friendly option for serious car campers or folks that want to start overlanding
At the site of a four-semi accident, a mystery man prevented us and others from joining the pileup. In looking for him, I accidentally found the crash victim.
Safer and more versatile than a hatchet, this tool makes processing wood for fires easy
