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Tips from a pro on how to keep your outdoor kitchen operating flawlessly
Planning a camping trip this summer? At a minimum, you’ll need a place to sleep.
Founded on good times and built to be unbreakable, Stillhouse embodies everything we love about adventure
It’s hard to overstate the importance of a good camp chair. It’s where epic adventures are recapped, drinks sipped, and sunsets enjoyed.
In partnership with Stillhouse, we designed a series of *super serious* tests to find the unbreakable camp mug.
Six items guaranteed to elevate your family’s next outdoor adventure
This seat holds its own against competitors that are twice as expensive
A nice warm rinse can boost your camping trips to new heights of luxury. Here are our favorite setups.
West Virginia’s New River Gorge has something for every kind of adventurer
Drifting off under the stars has never been this easy
This setup looks as good as it cooks
Cook naturally with these open-flame barbecues
We asked a gear consignment pro how to save money and still sleep well outside
Bryan Rogala’s first impressions of Midland’s MTX 275 GMRS radio
Wes Siler helps you find the best sleeping pad
Spoiler: it’s all about ditching single-use items
It might not be time to head out on a big excursion yet, but it's a great time to get inspired.
Some brands offer portable tent systems that promise an authentic wood-fired sweat experience—at a fraction of the cost of permanent installs
There’s nothing better than eating good food with friends around a campfire. Wes Siler shows us how to cook up something really impressive.
There's romance in practicality—as long the present arrives on time
The holiday is a great opportunity to spread the stoke—and the love
Bryan Rogala walks you through adding a heater to your camper
Yeti gear rarely goes on sale, but the brand is offering up to 25 percent off select drinkware while supplies last…
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.
This winter, staying warm and cozy may be more important than ever. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor pieces for doing just that.
The Platypus GravityWorks 4.0 is the best filter of its kind
Getting off the ground makes you feel like you're lying in an actual bed
A little organization goes a long way
It's the lightest backpacking meal—and one of the easiest and tastiest
The ursine inhabitants of the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center test dozens of containers each year to see if they're worthy of bear-proof certification
Having fun on an overnight adventure with your kids is all about preparation
Fall is the perfect time to get out there
This will be the best $10 you ever spend. Trust me.
You can make backyard-style meals wherever your adventure itch takes you
The ins and outs of staying clean (and safe) at camp
Enter for a chance to win one of our 70+ adventure-ready prizes featured in our 2020 Summer Buyer's Guide.
A fun trip can turn to crap fast if you don't come prepared
Camper vans, pop-ups, RVs, and more—if you're ready to upgrade from tent camping, you've got plenty of options. Use this handy tool to pick your ideal vehicle setup.
Fur, dingleberries, and dog claws are no match for a Harbor Freight moving blanket
No more "Oops, I forgot to bring the stove!" scenarios
Simple, free ways to improve your experience next time
In this video, Bryan Rogala shows us three solutions to help kick that expensive one-pound disposable-propane-tank habit
They're nowhere near as comfortable as the inflatable alternative, but they still deserve a spot in your gear closet
The best thing about car camping? Bringing all the amenities.
These innovative technical pieces make wilderness camping more fun and less work
But the developers know that could present an overcrowding problem
Our writer has a man crush on a Utah cook-stove inventor named Steve Despain, and it’s easy to see why. Using creative design, smart marketing, and YouTube star turns, he’s brought glamour to the humblest little workhorse in the outdoors.
It has great support, a table, and a spot for your favorite beverage
From camp grounds to house blends, these brewers can handle anything
Superior lodgings for weekend jaunts and extended outings
Because dinner isn’t going to make itself
Tim Fish talks about gaining design inspiration from unexpected places
Comfortable, technical, light—sleep systems for every season
Our favorite, Buyer’s Guide–worthy gear is steeply discounted at REI’s biggest sale of the year, now through May 25…
Four pads, one year, one conclusive winner
Save up to 50 percent on gear from brands like Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, and Patagonia at Backcountry’s Memorial Day Sale, now through May 25…
Sitka makes top-quality products for time outside, regardless of your preferred activity
The Extreme Off-Road Deluxe Camper from Hiker Trailer packs a ton of features into a surprisingly wallet-friendly package
Trash-compactor sacks are the most inexpensive way to keep your gear dry
The countrywide TP shortages inspired us to see if we've been missing out on the ultimate camping bathroom hack
Stuck at home with your kids? You might as well make the most of it.
If you've done everything in your power to salvage it, and it's still not working like it used to, maybe it's time for something new
It's the ultimate social-distancing tool, getting you outside for some solo relaxation
Behold the ultimate place upon which to rest a hard-earned beer
You can't just throw a quilt into a rooftop tent and expect to sleep comfortably.
This Yeti LoadOut GoBox 30 will protect your gear, keep it organized, and can go anywhere.