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These short-but-sweet hikes are the perfect microadventure for busy people. Here’s how to tackle them.
Our national forests are brilliant, underappreciated, and uncrowded compared to most national parks. Here’s the intel on where to hike in these stunning landscapes.
Everything you need to know about your fire-making technique, including when you should use the tepee method versus a log cabin stack
When your most cherished childhood experience becomes impossible for your own kids, there’s only one choice: recreate it for them yourself
We found a novel treatment that actually removes the itch
Three years ago, Danae and Olen Netteburg set out with their four kids on the Appalachian Trail. Three years (and one more baby) later, they’re about to complete the Triple Crown. All of them.
The products we used during the hottest month of the year
The Winnebago eRV2 is a promising new camper van slated for launch in early 2024. We took it for a five-day test drive to find out how practical it was for weekend trips and longer jaunts.
With everything stored in an expandable truck-bed drawer, you can get straight to cooking
Getting outside is easy—getting away from it all is the adventure
These upgrades will make your experience better
Long a local secret, the remote 11-tent glamping getaway KitFox is only open for a few short months each year. Trust us when we say book now.
When campfires are allowed, it’s important to know how to light them—and how to put them out
All the inspiration and know-how you need to make the most of adventures on the open road
When it comes to remembering my best trips, smells do something that photos never could
The products that let us get outside in the summer heat
Tested and approved on-the-go snacks for all your outdoor adventures
How to find some of the country’s best campsites—and stay for free
Get an RV and enjoy savings, flexibility, and the best kind of indoor/outdoor living
Hitting the road with your family offers plenty of good times in the moment—plus important takeaways for the future
With more than six million views on TikTok, this cookie recipe might just be the dessert of the summer
Some of the wildest, best beaches in the country can be found in our national parks system. These are the most spectacular.
Testing a tent, chair, table, and more from Moosejaw’s new beginner friendly collection
Remember the mustard, learn how to save your batteries, and the best trick for a cold sleeping bag
We’ve got you. With this advice, you can still nab a nice—and even popular—spot at a campground of your choice this summer. Huzzah!
The Polaris Xpedition UTV has a fully enclosed cab and is built to carry a rooftop tent far into the backcountry. But who will actually buy one?
Whether you’re road-tripping or flying with Fido, our columnist has found the friendliest campgrounds, hotels, and airlines that welcome canines—as well as an app that dog owners shouldn’t live without
We put the first all-metal cooler to the test to find out
How to make due without hiking poles, a sleeping pad, and more pieces of crucial backpacking gear
We talked to one of America’s best young writers about race and culture. The subject was an essay that helped fundamentally change our understanding of the challenges that historically marginalized people face in the outdoors.
The answer isn’t as obvious as it was five years ago
Are we in the golden age of instant coffee?
We have lots of fun when things go smoothly, but he gets in terrible moods if they don’t
The ancient ritual turned TikTok trend is happening everywhere
These were the products we couldn't wait to test
You’ve probably never appreciated hang time like this before
23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.
12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.
We hiked, ran, skied, and climbed through the night to find the best illumination of the year
15 testers tried 17 blades. These ones are a cut above.
13 tents went out into the wild. Only 7 made it back out.
Our team of testers vetted 20 new rucksacks. These ones came out on top.
If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on
Tip Top’s canned cocktails are in a league of their own (and tailor made for your next camping trip)
You don’t need to tote a frying pan into the backcountry to make a pancake breakfast. All you need is a canister stove with a pot, two or three ingredients, and a metal mug.
Why be stuck behind the masses at popular parks when you can wander some of the nation’s best with barely a soul in sight?
This age-old camp tradition has a higher purpose. Plus, two campfire skit ideas to stoke your creative side.
The unique design deploys in seconds and doesn’t require poles or guy wires, making it one of my most-used pieces of overland gear
Here’s how to get your campfire’s flames fine-tuned for outdoor cooking
A half-hour ramble to a local campsite may not be your idea of an epic backpacking adventure. But it might just give you a new perspective on what’s important in a hike.
For outdoor excursions big and small, here’s everything you need to be more than ready
High-altitude baking is one part science and one part feel
The outdoors are for everyone. Here’s our best advice on how and where to go camping, hiking, and backpacking if you’re just getting started.
Get better Zs with this advice from two seasoned sleep experts
Ten situations where my powerful pocket flashlight has been just what I needed
Imagine what this means for your outdoor adventures
We destroyed packs from three different price points to help you decide which one to buy
Havasu Falls is reopening to visitors after a three-year closure, with limited visits ahead of a full reopening next year. Now’s the time to be thinking about a permit, lodging, and getting in shape for the hike to this beautiful place on the Havasupai Reservation.
Emily Pennington wanted to see it all. But life on the road was fiercer than she ever imagined.
The Happier Camper HC1 Studio isn't just pretty
After two years of testing, our writer says the Colorado Teardrops Summit Pinnacle gets the job done and more
Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition.
After enduring a wet, cold hunting trip, I’m going to make a versatile, ultra-lightweight shelter an essential piece of my backpacking kit
Escaping the craziness of the season to head into the wild can sound amazing—right up until that overnight snowstorm crushes your tent.
Reusable canisters power our backyard grill, so why not our car-camping stove?
Biden commits to protecting 450,000 acres in Nevada known as Avi Kwa Ame, sacred to Indigenous inhabitants. The designation would preserve Native culture, rare birds, dark skies, and endless outdoor adventure for generations.
Say hello to versatility, portability, and innovation with MPOWERD’s newest and brightest products
We asked camping and beverage expert Andy Austin for all the tips and tricks so campers everywhere can easily whip up hot drinks to sip on while camping in cold weather.
Snooze through the coldest nights with these tips
Late fall turned out some inclement weather for our first-ever Gear Summit—but that just meant good conditions for testing products from 28 brands
From crabbing and surfing the iconic coast to hiking and biking the redwood-covered hills, the San Francisco Bay Area enclave of Marin County is an awesome destination for recreationists and foodies year-round. Here’s how to do it right.
Baking your desserts and breads outdoors is not as intimidating as it sounds
The CRKT Chogan Hammer makes quick work of campfire wood and tent stakes
Plus, a recipe for a warming soup to carry along with you
This flavorful and healthy vegetarian soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days