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The perfect car for outdoor lovers just got even better
When Ford sent a new Raptor to test, it obviously made sense for me and the 61-year-old adventurer to take it into the desert for two days of high-speed power slides, campfire-cooked steaks, and tequila.
Stuff that's only good for frustrating you and causing fungal infections. Probably both.
High-tech hunting brand Kuiu wants to make a mountaineering boot you can wear for day hiking
The stuff you need to have in your 4x4 at all times
Want to save money? You won't do it by buying a cheap car.
Federal lands belong to all of us—it's time to unite to fight crooked politicians
The next big trend in trucks can still be had for cheap
And how you can prepare for the apocalypse better than a billionaire
And they're not the only species that should be afraid
Experience in extreme wind chill can teach all of us outdoor recreationists about proper layering—without breaking the bank
Trump's pick for Secretary of the Interior gets grilled in the confirmation hearing about federal land management, resource extraction, and Smokey the Bear
The latest pictures, videos, and statistics from the epic winter storm, which has brought record flooding and dramatically assuaged the drought
Volkswagen’s desperate. Van buyers shouldn’t be.
Snow, ice, and slush—oh my! Presenting five basic tips on how to navigate inclement weather this season.
The legendary adventurer breaks down blade skills
Why winter-specific rubber is the most important thing you can buy to make driving in inclement weather safer
The stuff that keeps this adventure writer dry, safe, and dangerous
Former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke opposes the Republican land heist. He may be the best environmental hope we have in this administration.
Being prepared with Everyday Carry
The pioneering astronaut was the first American to orbit earth. He died Thursday.
Our Latin American neighbor remains the last bastion of total freedom outdoors
Lessons I learned from organizing a homeless-youth outdoors program and how you can apply them to improving your own corner of the world
Don't get me wrong: it's a fantastic truck. But if you really want to get it dirty, cutaway bumpers and complicated suspension won't make up for the lack of aftermarket support.
Subaru’s new Viziv-7 concept previews a seven-seat crossover
Foursevens’ new Mini MkII is smaller than a chapstick, yet pumps out over 1,000 lumens. And it only costs $40.
From picking the right vehicle to carrying the right stuff to planning the right itinerary
Next year will bring massive delays to passport issuing and renewal
What's the best knife for you? The answer is simpler than you might think.
Your intrepid lifestyle gives you an advantage on Tinder. Now don’t blow it.
How to find the best tool for your pocket and wallet
Six months, two trips to Thailand, and flirtations with madness have produced possibly the most forgettable fork ever
This guy got arrested for sending it off tall buildings into deep water. Here's what he gets really, really wrong with his jumps.
We went cliff diving and rock climbing with the stunt-person, athlete, and daredevil
The Wyoming state government recently released a study weighing the pros and cons of transferring federal lands to the state. The results were unequivocal: it's a terrible idea.
Old-school toughness takes on modern performance in the Australian Outback
Outdoor tradition or dangerous, polluting, wasteful relic of the past?
Power sources small enough for you to carry that run on solar, fire, or water are heavy and don't produce enough electricity to warrant schlepping into the backcountry
This concept bike predicts motorcycle technology in 2116
Last week's viral video illustrated how dangerous bears can be—and taught us a few lessons on how to survive such an attack
Deaths, injuries, and helicopter rescues are a regular occurrence on Longs Peak, but that doesn’t stop people from trying to climb it
Want a dog for the trail, mountain, water, or city? Forget going to a breeder. The best companion for you is also the cheapest and most ethical.
Portland, Oregon-based CiloGear promises to sell you the most bomber, versatile alpine packs on the market
For its fifth generation, Land Rover returns off-road capability to the Discovery
Living in a one-man tent that weighs over 23 pounds
Life in the slow lane, with a first-generation Land Rover Discovery
In some states, individuals who start forest fires, even accidentally, are facing multimillion-dollar fines
Police searching for people who destroyed Cape Kiwanda’s famous Duckbill
New-for-2017 tents expands mountain livability
Everything a beginner needs to know to become a competent marksman
The tech company is launching apps, virtual tours, and online exhibits designed to virtually immerse you in our natural heritage
How to keep getting outdoor equipment for free
A rare FJ45LV, immaculately returned to its original condition
Combat Flip Flips is ready to Floperate
Pagosa Springs-based Voormi takes cool and dry to the next level
Into the wild with Hollywood's homeless kids
The Republican Party's justification for selling off public lands holds no water. Just ask President Reagan.
With a top speed of 187 miles per hour, the Bentayga is the fastest SUV ever
Got a squirter? The Parabelt can stop it.
You can finally climb the oldest neighborhood in Los Angeles
What are Cleveland’s riot police doing in mountain bike gear?
In Washington’s Enchantment Basin, you can have an epic poo with a view
Nemo, the New Hampshire-based camping brand, builds a lustworthy 4x4
Mulliner, Bentley's in-house customization shop, spent three months turning this Bentayga into the ultimate fly-fishing adventure vehicle
From the NFL to the mountains of Alaska, Jason Hairston is changing how nature sees us
New satellites photograph 700 trillion pixels of your planet
Performance and style in one affordable T-shirt
Bears in backyard pools, bears on TV, and now a bear attack
For close to the price of a TRD Off Road, you can get the best Taco ever
Everything your kid needs for summer camp in one affordable kit
House bill to sell national forests passes committee
It isn’t just PFC-free and made from recycled materials, it’s also one of the best hard shells yet
My journey from an average animal lover, to an active participant in conservation
Saws, water filters, and fishing kits as price tags? Genius.
Surprisingly, it’s not bears
Everything you need to know to get there
The primitive bushcraft expert wants to turn your nickels into arrowheads
We need basic outdoors gear to make it work