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A warm meal is a game changer in the backcountry
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 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
Thanks to a new wave of purpose-built gear, we’re living in the golden age of drive-up camping
Six options (that aren’t lawn darts) to broaden your repertoire…
Everybody poops (and pees). Here’s gear to help take care of business in the backcountry.
You don’t always need the biggest ice chest ever made. Often something smaller will do the trick.
The best offense against uncomfortable animal encounters is good defense…
To get accurate test results, I enlisted a physicist's help
It’s warming up, so that means it’s time to stock up on hiking and camping gear for spring and summer adventures. Here are our picks to get the most bang for your buck this season.
Not every shelter requires futzing with poles, guylines, and rain flies
Its integrated strip of white LEDs automatically turns on when you open the lid
Black Diamond and Alex Honnold strike again in their ongoing April Fools' shenanigans
For those of us who aren’t backcountry beasts, there’s the 2 Seconds pop-up tent
Watch for our tips on how to choose the right backpacking stove before you hit the trail.
Watch to get a tour of the new Tepui Lightning Rooftop Tent.
The most comfortable nighttime experience possible for vehicle-based adventures
It's another simple step you can take to eliminate single-use plastics
Stay clean and keep the environment safe at the same time
Learn how to patch up your leaky sleeping pad so it’s as good as new.
Embrace phone-free time and enjoy these activities instead
From plush to ultralight, there's something here for everyone
Finally, sleeping-pad insulation will be tested to a standardized methodology. Here's why that matters for all your camping trips starting in 2020.
Layer them over a pair of leggings and they will keep your lower half toasty warm
A good system will save you time before, during, and after your next getaway
Treat it right and you'll have a workhorse that will last you decades
Don't let cold temperatures prevent you from getting out there
New to camping? Watch for our tips on picking a solid tent that will make your first camping trip a breeze.
The Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt offers the most customizable—and comfortable—night of sleep you can get
A designer's quest to make the world's greatest piece of cutlery tells us a lot about the tireless creators of our favorite things
Sierra Designs made the trip from their headquarters to give our editors a look at some new gear. Here are a few highlights.
This simple tool has become absolutely essential for anyone camping in the West