We scoured the attendee campgrounds to find unique overlanding rigs built with real ingenuity 

A master rod builder shares the tools, skills, and deeper rewards of a more deliberate—and satisfying—way to fish

Follow an uncommon adventurer who creatively maps the country’s most wild and wondrous locations, traveling off-road in a 2025 Toyota 4Runner

High above Southern California, where the desert meets the forest, you’ll find an oasis of activity

"Girl Climber," a new film screening at the Outside Festival this weekend, captures the grit and complexity of one of America's top climbers.

Five questions with the Colorado senator about the ongoing battle to protect public lands and the federal agencies that manage them

These yoga poses can help you conquer your next mountain with more mobility—and less pain.

Know a nonprofit that could use a supercapable 4WD vehicle and $30,000 cash? The time is now to enter this mission-driven awards program.

I sold my trailer and bought a van late last year. Here's what the change has taught me about simplicity and practicality.

Winters? Not actually that bad. Summers? Divine. Here are our favorite places to swim, run, bike, and chill in the Windy City.

Sylvan Esso's nature walking playlist will get you in the mood for summer. Catch them headlining the Outside Festival in Denver on May 31.

One of America's most accomplished mountaineers details her unexpected journey to the top of the world in her new memoir, 'Enough'

We logged hundreds of miles in every style of running shorts. These pairs emerged as our favorites.

Chill out by packing these coolers full for your hottest car camping trips this year

The guidebook author and TV personality talks about his current favorite mode of transportation and offers sage advice for getting the most out of a trip.

Make your next trip to the mountains unforgettable with Vail’s mix of outdoor thrills and exciting events

If you’ve ever thought something like, “It’s just corn out there,” we’re gonna enjoy telling you how wrong you are

These moves will prep your lower body and help you avoid injury

This Wednesday, the sun will align perfectly with New York City's skyscrapers. Catch the surreal view with these tips, then add these other urban “henges” to your list.

On a family road trip in Northern California, Volkswagen’s update of the original hippie-mobile finds its groove

It’s not just about big muscles: scientists now believe that protein is also a recovery aid and even a fuel.

As we’ve done for the last 10 years, we scoured the show for the most innovative campers. These are it.

After writing the book on extreme overlanding, Scott Brady distills his tips into five critical pieces of advice.

From expert-level kneading to mindful companionship, cats prove they’re more than just cough potatoes—they’re unsung heroes in runners’ lives

New overlanding gear designed to make vehicle-based adventures easier and more comfortable

Your meal frequency can have a major impact on your energy levels.

These are easy to make and pack a savory punch

Whether you want to carry gear on your back, your hip, or your frame, these are the best options.

Meet the visionary artisans who transform nature’s purest elements with time-honored traditions and cultivated experiences

Scoring a campsite at popular national parks in the U.S. this summer is going to be harder than ever. Here are our favorite options nearby

Mount Everest’s Icefall Doctors, the workers who build and maintain the route through the Khumbu Glacier, pursue a livelihood rooted in tradition and danger

The new documentary, screening at the Outside Festival, shares the pain of American Indian history—and the resilience and strength of young Paiute runner Kutoven Stevens.

These eMTBs are powerful, quiet, and handle techy trails as well as analog mountain bikes

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman partnered with Roka to design a red-tinted lens, which block rays of light that keep you activated at night.

Chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson talks about reconnecting with his Ethiopian heritage and how his mom dared him to run his first marathon

Save hundreds (or thousands) on mountain bikes, sleeping bags, tents, and more at these Memorial Day sales

From tanking to trout fishing, Nebraska’s water adventures are as fun as they come

From turquoise gems in the Rockies to forest-fringed glacial lakes in New England, escape the crowds at these nine American lakes where adventure and serenity go hand in hand.

Ten testers tried 47 running shorts over 4,500 miles. These came out on top.

Tyler Andrews shares details from his aborted attempt at the Mount Everest speed record. The American is making a second attempt at the FKT later this week.

Score our top picks from Garmin, Thule, Mountain Hardwear, and more during REI's Anniversary Sale

These setups will help you carry your gear safely and comfortably, no matter how rowdy the adventure.

Ranga Perera is a sought after personal chef and fly fishing companion in Bozeman, Montana, who lives with disarming joy and optimism in the face of tragedy and an eery brush with death

The outdoors is never far away in Chattanooga

Sometimes the whole "calm" thing really must come after the storm.

This year’s program, curated in partnership with Mountainfilm, includes everything from heartfelt shorts to award-winning, feature-length documentaries.

Join us on a video walk around—and through—the innovative, fully-electric Lightship AE.1 Cosmos

These hiking trails prove that there’s way more to see in Nebraska than prairie

Learn more about Trail Karma, Outside’s groundbreaking give-back program with Gaia GPS, launching on our partner mapping platform now with Toyota’s sponsorship of the following 20 standout trails across the U.S.

Professional athlete and longtime Vail resident Josiah Middaugh shares his favorite trails, restaurants, and attractions

Outside Magazine is back with a new look, new stories, and a fresh perspective on all things outdoors. Read along as we meet the real Albert Lin, explore the hidden corners of Downtown Chicago, learn how to build a ride-or-die outdoor community, and visit Kazakhstan for one of the rowdiest games ever played on horseback.

A relentless explorer and celebrated TV host, Lin has built his on-camera identity on movement, resilience, and inspiration. But on a volcano in Ecuador—surrounded by fellow amputees—he finally lets himself be seen.

The campsite reservation platform just added thousands of RV parks, camping resorts, and private campgrounds to its inventory

Outside Festival welcomes Hazlett to the lineup for the second annual Outside Festival in Denver’s Civic Center Park on May 31-June 1.

This new thru-hike has no beginning or end—but it does have everything else, from deep wilderness to late-night parties.

Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, who helped launch the Public Lands Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, disagrees with plans to sell off federal land

According to new research, keeping two repetitions in reserve is almost as good as maxing out every set of your strength routine.

Warmer weather opens up a wider array of activity options that highlight the Petoskey Area, Michigan’s unassuming hub for year-round adventure

Not all trail races are created equally: 22-year-old collegiate trail running champion Stuart Terrill learned the very hard way at the U.S. Mountain Running Championships last summer

Veteran guides share tips and tricks for avoiding or navigating the gridlock that always arises on the trail to the top

Vest shares her tips for getting started in sewing and what she builds into her own creations

More than a century after their founding, national parks are still a reminder that we can all come together over the things we love most.

This Father’s Day, choose the perfect timepiece from this innovative watch brand

Our reporter has confirmed four fatalities, as well as multiple helicopter rescues from high on the peak

We tested 75 tees and tanks on roads, trails, and in the lab to find the best running tops for staying cool and dry all summer long

Not only does the robot waste copious amounts of water, but it spits out incomplete (and bland) recipes

A TikTok creator's unorthodox videos have racked up millions of views in the name of public land conservation.

Once a niche piece of lightweight gear, this waterproof layer is now strutting trails and runways alike.

Brick-and-mortar shops are peddling more than just product these days. Come for the gear, stay for the group rides, runs, and game nights.

Do they climb the same route every year? Is it just a bunch of rich people up there? You have Mount Everest questions and we have answers.

The wildest spaces are far from crowded parks and manicured trails. Peer into the undiscovered corners of the country where remote adventures await and explorers have found new places and ways to get wild.

Everything you didn't expect in a state that's flat-out surprising

Ten runners tested more than 50 t-shirts and singlets over more than 4,000 miles, then we put them through the lab. These came out on top.

Pinkbike writers and editors tested 25 trail bikes last year. These seven picks impressed us the most.

Loud? Sure. In the way? Maybe. But these crews are carving out space—and making cities feel like home.

After a Czech climber suffered altitude sickness on the world’s highest peak, a helicopter pilot executed a dramatic long-line rescue at Camp III at 24,000 feet

Connect your next road trip with the Mountain State’s best destination campsites

Give them the gift of self-sufficiency, problem-solving, and adventure with a multi-tool that does it all

Take it from a professional trier-of-new-things: taking up a new outdoor pursuit can change your life—and the more hurdles you face in doing so, the more reasons you have to try

Physical therapist-approved moves to warm up your arm, back, and chest muscles