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The store isn’t just good for bulk buys or $1.50 hot dog combos. There are some great outdoor deals, too.

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The knowledge you need to find the most effective gear on a budget

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For comfort and storage space, this shelter is hard to beat

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A portable three-person tent for deep backcountry adventures

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You’d be hard pressed to find a better deal on a fully built camper van

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Take the whole family along in this distinctive camper

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This is the most innovative camper we’ve tested in years

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With the right tent you can protect yourself from the weather, spread out in luxury, and settle into a home away from home

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These bags and pads will keep you warm and promote healthy sleep without weighing down your pack

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These shelters score major comfort points

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The comfiest base-camp bedding

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This shelter is a versatile three-season performer

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Feast-making cookware that won’t slow you down

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The best gear for staying put outside

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A five-star kit for base-camp meals

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We’ve come a long way from the chlorine troughs of yesteryear

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Sponsor Content: Toyota

Watch as the Moon family sets out on a camping adventure in the all-new Toyota Tundra

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Starlink promises to bring high-speed internet to rural and remote areas currently underserved by wired internet. Naturally, we had to test it.

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Heading out on your first overnight? Use this handy list as your guide to packing for a three-season backpacking trip.

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Be prepared for any impromptu outing with this spontaneity-ready gear kit

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Aventon’s Sinch Ebike changes the game for car campers, with a compact design that folds up in seconds and a robust 40-mile average range

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I was a lifelong glamping skeptic, but after seeing how much my four-year-old enjoyed the comforts of a Stella Bell tent, I’ve given up on the hate. We’re glampers now.

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Jake Lah’s genius with aluminum poles has turned him into the wizard behind many of the world’s best outdoor shelters

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Is it possible to add heat to normal tent efficiently and effectively—without starting a fire? I spent the past two years finding out.

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Staying warm in your tent all season long is no simple feat. Wes Siler has some thoughts on your options.

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Comfort and convenience are key after a long day of chasing game

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We’ve beat these pieces up in the field, and now they’re steeply discounted during REI’s Cyber Week sale, which lasts now through December 6.

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These are our favorite pieces that won’t break the bank

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There’s a perfect bottle, mug, cooler, or cookware for everyone on your list, all in one place

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Bryan Rogala takes a tour of the Earth Traveler Teardrop Trailers shop in Santa Fe and takes one out for a spin

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Make cold, snowy sites feel like home

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Equipped with this knowledge, you’ll be able to pick the right sleeping bag for you and, most important, stay warm

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Keep your body and the planet clean

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Upgrade your cold-weather camping routine with a canvas tent

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We asked survival experts for advice on how to use them for much more than the obvious

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Sprays, lotions, wipes, apparel, and devices to keep mosquitoes, ticks, and flies at bay

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At $1,500, is the Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid4 expensive? Definitely. But it’s also revolutionizing outdoor shelters.

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Save money on gear we love, now through September 6

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Now is one of the best times of the year to save on camping essentials

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One should be a staple in your outdoor kit

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The cost of your backpacking tent shouldn’t keep you awake at night. These double-wall, two-person shelters are all $300 or less, and will put your mind—and body—at ease with their dialed combinations of performance and price.

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From your adventure dog’s safety and comfort to following Leave No Trace principles and proper food storage, Ollie and his dad Stephen have some note-worthy tips for car camping together

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All you have to do is go outside and try something new

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Here's how pro-travelers plan their trips before the rubber meets the road.

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Guess who’s opening their door for an exclusive OURv tour?

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You don’t have to spend a lot to improve your vehicle setup

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Tips from a gear tester who lives in a city known for theft

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Your body will thank you

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We’ve beaten these pieces up in the field, and now they’re up to 50 percent off at Backcountry through July 5…

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Sponsor Content: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Show Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. how you’re getting outside this summer, and you could win big

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We’ll be combing the site for the steepest discounts, so you don’t have to

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Save on hiking and camping equipment with Amazon’s biggest sale of the year

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When in doubt, go gift card.

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Tips from a pro on how to keep your outdoor kitchen operating flawlessly

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Planning a camping trip this summer? At a minimum, you’ll need a place to sleep.

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It’s hard to overstate the importance of a good camp chair. It’s where epic adventures are recapped, drinks sipped, and sunsets enjoyed.

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Founded on good times and built to be unbreakable, Stillhouse embodies everything we love about adventure

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In partnership with Stillhouse, we designed a series of *super serious* tests to find the unbreakable camp mug.

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Six items guaranteed to elevate your family’s next outdoor adventure

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This seat holds its own against competitors that are twice as expensive

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A nice warm rinse can boost your camping trips to new heights of luxury. Here are our favorite setups.

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Sponsor Content: West Virginia Tourism

West Virginia’s New River Gorge has something for every kind of adventurer

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Drifting off under the stars has never been this easy

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This setup looks as good as it cooks

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Relax hard so you can adventure harder

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Cook naturally with these open-flame barbecues

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These shelters make vast wilderness feel like home

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Stay comfortable, safe, and prepared

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We asked a gear consignment pro how to save money and still sleep well outside

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Bryan Rogala’s first impressions of Midland’s MTX 275 GMRS radio

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Wes Siler helps you find the best sleeping pad

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Spoiler: it’s all about ditching single-use items

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It might not be time to head out on a big excursion yet, but it's a great time to get inspired.

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Some brands offer portable tent systems that promise an authentic wood-fired sweat experience—at a fraction of the cost of permanent installs

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There’s nothing better than eating good food with friends around a campfire. Wes Siler shows us how to cook up something really impressive.

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There's romance in practicality—as long the present arrives on time

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The holiday is a great opportunity to spread the stoke—and the love

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Bryan Rogala walks you through adding a heater to your camper

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Yeti gear rarely goes on sale, but the brand is offering up to 25 percent off select drinkware while supplies last…

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How old does a child need to be when you give them their first knife? The answer assumes you know how old they are in the first place.

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