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Making your own custom map will change how you adventure.
A sharp knife is a safe knife and a useful knife. But as you use your blade, it will grow dull
By focusing on breathability, Polartec Alpha works when you’re moving, too
Never taken your pup out overnight? Wes Siler has some tips and tricks that will make the experience a little easier.
Critical habitat for the species could be destroyed
The EPA announced plans to reduce protections for 50 percent of streams and 110 million acres of wetlands
Exclusive details on the most hardcore Rover in decades
Simple, reliable, and affordable: the age of practical solar power for your adventuremobile has arrived
Dogs belong off-leash outdoors. But if you're going to take your dog off-leash, you need to be responsible.
Wes Siler on proven dog-recall training techniques
With just a few affordable additions—and an admittedly dangerous method—you can create flawless results using just a humble kettle grill
The science is clear, right? Not so fast, according to, well, science.
Fjallraven made some smart upgrades to the new Kebs. I'm pleasantly surprised to report that the result is better durability and freedom of movement.
Want to go into the woods without disturbing wildlife? The first step is to learn how to move silently.
Regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act put many, many species at risk—but particularly the cute and cuddly ones
It's not intimidating with just a tiny bit of poop prep.
Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobiles—with a little help
The changes are threefold. It will now be harder to add species to the list, protections for threatened animals will be revoked, and economic concerns must be formally evaluated during the listing process.
A few simple steps to follow to keep your pets from getting infected with Lyme disease
The Trump administration is trying to remove public input from Forest Service decision-making
The blazes are releasing so much carbon that they could create a feedback loop
Want to see some animals next time you're outdoors? Here's how to adapt knowledge from hunters to general wildlife viewing.
The jet was flying through the famous Star Wars Canyon when it went down. The NPS says some visitors may have been injured.
All signs point to a massive selloff of federally managed public lands, as BLM officials defy congressional oversight
Yellowstone’s latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable
Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out
Congressional candidate Matt Rosendale earns money from Texan billionaires while voting for their interests
Wes meets up with an expert from Sitka to discuss getting dry in the outdoors
From earthquakes to fires and floods, here are savings on the supplies you need to survive
Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.
Spending just $25 and 15 minutes nets you something stronger and more comfortable than anything you could ever buy
Real-world experience in the hands of an expert who drives the Ranger off-road every single day
The Sawgrass Fire threatens Alligator Alley
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy
The Department of the Interior's proposed regulations contradict the interior secretary's grandiose claims
And why that’s the best news possible for Land Rover lovers
This whole fake-service-dog thing is going to ruin flying for everyone
Wes Siler takes a look at the new-for-2019 Ford Ranger
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
The bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act promises a better permitting process
The ins and outs of overnighting in the actual wilderness
OnX Offroad opens up 985 million acres of public land with off-grid navigation
The recipe for Wes Siler's perfect night outside: a dog, a knife, a steak, and a campfire.
How to take full advantage of your 640 million acres
French authorities brought the man to safety after he made a 528-foot free ascent
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
A new report officially points the blame for the Paradise fire at the utility's electrical transmission lines
A blind runner finished a half marathon for the first time using only guidance from a dog thanks in large part to the Ruffwear Unifly—the biggest development in guide-dog harnesses since they were invented nine decades ago
Beyond Clothing is turning protective combat uniforms into stylish outdoor gear
And no place has ever been ruined by an Instagram post, either. It's time to stop blaming social media for the world's troubles.
The new tool in the company's Free collection can genuinely be used one-handed, and it's more compact than ever
Plus, the three-row family crossover has got legit four-wheel drive. Competitors should take note.
An official investigation into ethics violations by Trump's new Secretary of the Interior was opened just four days after his confirmation
And the Maven B3's are the highest-quality optics you can easily carry
The all-new car is safer, more economical, and, thanks to its turbo, faster
The Democratic candidate released her comprehensive plan for saving our national parks and public lands. It's impressive, even if it never comes to fruition.
What's really behind all the recent cougar conflicts
Spoiler alert: it's by far the most capable pickup truck ever made
The Acting Interior Secretary's confirmation hearing was already absurd. Then the Greenpeace protestors showed up.
The recent pro-conservation rulemaking at Interior is intended to smooth the way for acting secretary Bernhardt’s nomination hearing today
Believe it or not, the brand and badges are irrelevant
The products and approaches that make #packlife possible
A close reading of the President’s 2020 Department of the Interior budget reveals massive funding cuts for everything public-lands related—except for oil and gas
The crucial public lands legislation was just signed by President Trump. Here's why you should care.
When a 4x4 influencer vandalized the state's magnificent desert landscape, it was really just the start of the problem
The Trump Administration plans to delist the gray wolf across the Lower 48. Here’s why that's happening and what it means for the future of the species.
The public comment period that will impact a redefinition of what's protected under the Clean Water Act is open through April 15
The definitive guide, built upon real-world experience
The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is high-tech, lightweight, and, paired with a Maven RS.1 scope, reasonably affordable
Watch Travis Kauffman describe the incident in his own words
The lengths to which the Utah Congressman will go to avoid addressing the real issues are getting laughably extraordinary
The former oil and gas lobbyist is the worst-case scenario for public lands
The Gunner G1 is the most useful dog kennel ever made
We were skeptical—until we learned the gruesome details from the scene of the attack
Probably the most embarrassing article I’ll write this year is also, for your crotch, the most important
The world's hottest supercar company made a crossover. We got it dirty.