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We asked a recent Appalachian Trail north-bounder to detail the most essential items during his 2,190-mile journey
Being able to call for help from his watch helped saved John Zilles, but will wearable tech be a help or burden to search and rescue?
It’s amazing what a little bit of stretch can do
Because No-Shave November is the best time to start growing your beard
Advice from one of the world’s best ultra-marathon runners
Six gear suggestions, including bamboo utensils and supremely packable dishes
We asked some of our favorite hiking guides to dish on the shoes and boots that they’ve fallen in love with over the years
How to really take advantage of Apple's newest smartphone
Keep your gear dry with these five products
Here's some key equipment and planning advice from a first-timer who just completed the Appalachian Trail
Five pieces of easy-on-your-wallet gear to make stays away from home more enjoyable
When the going gets rough, these duffels will protect your stuff
Most gear evolves step by step. With this stuff, it’s by leaps and bounds.
How to trick-out your picture-taking device without breaking the bank
Here's the stuff this well-known adventure photographer uses to help him nail the shot
Seven items that the Mystery Ranch founder always has on the trail
Your one-stop shopping list for the coming year
Everything you'll need to be comfortable and happy while jamming out
5 easy ways to upgrade your living room drinking experience
Have a perfect summer day in this beautiful North Carolina mountain town
Recommendations for how to safely enjoy the sun, sand, and water
You don't need to overpay for one of these ultra-useful gadgets
Everything you need to throw the ultimate party
Re-stock your shirt drawer with some of our favorite tees
Make the most of summer with these 48-hour adventures, from surfing in Texas to tasting your way through Oregon’s wine country
Still don't know what to get dad? We've got you covered.
We asked a seasoned road chef to lay out his simple, but totally dialed kit
This summer in Bermuda, the Australian-born sailor will lead Oracle Team USA’s bid to retain the oldest trophy in international sports. The 37-year-old’s secret to staying on top? Stepping away from the boat.
Yes, we know you've avoided coffee out of a red can like the plague. But it's time to give this segment of the caffeine world another try.
11 products that professional photographer Chris Brinlee Jr. keeps in his camera bag at all times
Here's the kit one of the country's most ambitious FKT chasers uses when he heads out into the backcountry
Essentials to make the perfect Earth Day Instagram picture
The technology behind these camp essentials recently got a lot better. Time to upgrade.
Whether you're climbing, running, skiing, hiking, or biking, you won't excel unless you're well rested
The gear and advice you need to maximize your pre-work time
Your next recovery meal comes in a bowl of power ramen
The tools United States Barista Champion Lemuel Butler uses to brew his own personal java
Valentine's Day is coming, so we put together a list of gifts that will help you truly enjoy spending the night outside
If you really want to experience serenity in the mountains, you need to ditch the lifts
Only an insane person would embark on a seven-day, seven-continent stage race. Then again, there are a lot of crazy runners out there.
The best surprises are the ones you can share with your loved ones. Presenting our favorite trips, classes, and services to give this winter.
The California ski area is building a whole set of features inside their famous hike-to bowl, creating the country’s first off-piste playground
Experiment with off-the-grid living in these radically self-sufficient homestays
Living car-free doesn't mean you have to sacrifice time outside
Politics might be the focus of our nation’s capital, but d.c.’s greatest resource is adventure
More exercise, surprising meals, backcountry escapes, chilling out, and spicy yoga
A new material modeled on cold-water animals' coats could lead to thinner, warmer wetsuits.
Last weekend, hundreds of Overlanders converged for the annual Overland Expo East at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. These DIY adventure-travel enthusiasts spend their time and money outfitting off-road trucks and SUVs with state-of-the-art adventure and survival goodies, including rooftop tents, on-board solar, and axes. Lots and lots of axes. For three days, the car owners participated in clinics like “Machete Use: Maintenance and Safety for Overlanders” and navigated a muddy off-road course. Meanwhile, we ogled their drool-worthy rigs—from retrofitted ambulances to burly Subaru Outbacks. Here are some of our favorites.
Luckily for you, these involve no slot machines—only glassy waters for paddling and natural playgrounds for climbing
Fit in a last-minute camping trip at one of these iconic parks before summer ends
How to build a huge fire while staying on the right side of the law