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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.
Light enough for backpacking and bright enough to illuminate an entire campsite, this is exactly what you need when it's safe to get back out there again
In this video, woodworker Andrew Szeto and his friends assemble an A-frame cabin in the the forest
The best thing about going car camping? Cooking. Here, Wes Siler details his setup.
Save 20 percent on one full-priced Yeti item at Backcountry. Make sure to punch in the code 20FULLPRICE at checkout.
Sometimes the situation calls for multiple beers. Here are some of our favorite growlers, along with a few handy accessories that help you carry more of your drink of choice.
At just $40, the bamboo Countertop Composter is a bargain and will keep you from sending food waste to landfills
The gear and knowledge you need to stay comfortable overnight in the snow
See what it looks like to trailer camp at a ski resort parking lot in winter
Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from getting outside. Through February 17, save on camping gear during REI’s Winter Clearance Sale…
The Rambler 10-ounce Lowball is an everyday essential
These vacuum-insulated containers will keep your soup warm again and again this winter
It's a vessel. It's a koozie. It's perfect.
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The chemistry doesn't do much to keep you safer—and it may just add toxins and cost innovation
There’s still time to order your gear for arrival before Christmas Day.
Stuffing a stocking with goodies doesn’t have to be expensive. Luckily, Huckberry and REI have you covered with these useful and affordable gifts.
Give an old tent new life with these at-home fixes
You could order a premade kit. Or you could get crafty and build your own hot box.
Any outdoorsperson on your list is sure to love these
Invest in these splurge-worthy gifts for the whole crew
I love it dearly, but it's not something I ever would have spent my own money on
He's tested them, and now they're very on sale
Building a good camping kit doesn’t have to break the bank. Some of our favorites are on sale at REI through November 25.
Fixing it yourself is a cheaper and faster solution than waiting for a gear shop to do the job
Thanks to a couple inventors, a handful of national parks might be the best places to take your propane canisters to keep them out of landfills. But why hasn't the process taken off across the country?
Our Gear Guy tested the top small coolers to help find what's right for you
A warm meal is a game changer in the backcountry
Our Gear Guy's inexpensive hacks for backcountry travel
Putting away your equipment correctly will allow it to last for years to come.
Jenny Jurek, a former Patagonia designer, knows a thing or two about how to modify gear for your little ones without spending a fortune
Forget the hatchet—the Buck Compadre Froe has your camp wood-processing needs covered
Don’t let a little precipitation keep you inside
Warm, durable gear for extreme adventures
After nearly a month of testing in Alaska and Yosemite, the shelter can best be described as a guilty pleasure
The brand's classic design continues to impress me
The weather may be getting a little colder, but that doesn’t mean the camping trips have to come to an end. These deals can make those trips that much better.
Never taken your pup out overnight? Wes Siler has some tips and tricks that will make the experience a little easier.
Keep your gear compact and safe with these handy haulers
We’re stocking up for fall with these handy items at REI’s Labor Day sale, which ends on 9/2.
With just a few affordable additions—and an admittedly dangerous method—you can create flawless results using just a humble kettle grill
The best deals on our favorite gear at REI’s Labor Day sale, now until 9/2. Plus, save an extra 20 percent off one REI Outlet item with coupon code: LABORDAY19.
Because you shouldn't have to go without your morning kick in the pants, no matter where you are
Because sometimes you forget to bring an *actual* lantern
Nalgenes aren't just for drinking. Here are five other things you can do with them around camp
In case you forgot your camp stove but remembered the beer
A light for every situation, whether you’re car camping or deep in the backcountry…
A guide to ruling the galley on your next weekend out
Trading spoons for cams, one set of newlyweds now has everything it needs to explore together
Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out
These nine essentials make camp life easier, all under $100
A reformed raft guide writes a breakup letter to his favorite piece of gear as he upgrades to a (real) mattress
Stasher's Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag should replace your supply of Ziplocs
From the overbuilt to the überlight, these are great seats for taking a load off at the end of the day…
If you want extreme luxury while car camping, GCI's FirePit Rocker is just the seat in which to rest your rear
In this episode of Gear Busters, producer Emily Reed pits the Igloo Recool Compostable cooler against a traditional Styrofoam one
You want something that's powerful enough to keep you and your gear clean
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
Including an easy-to-set-up tent, an ultralight camp chair, and a sleeping bag made almost completely from recycled materials
Wes Siler demonstrates three of the best ways to purify water
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
All it takes is a little prep work and quality ingredients
Outside editor Emily Reed went to Walmart and bought a full camping kit to spend a night under the stars. Here's how it performed.
Necessities? No. But will they make your weekend more fun and comfortable? Absolutely.
There’s no painful mortgage, but a few key factors should guide your decision when shopping for a tent