Camping
ArchiveA super light tent with headroom to spare
Because camping's more fun when it's multi-story and suspended in mid-air
Freshly-ground drip coffee in one backpacking-friendly mug
The 7 commandments of shopping for a car-camping shelter
If you do it right, you'll still have cocktail ice on day 15.
After a day in the woods, you deserve a place to sit comfortably.
Choosing the right tent requires finding the perfect balance of price, weight, and space.
The rising cost of down is spurring insulation alternatives that will have us all sleeping soundly.
Pitching the ultimate base camp has never been easier. —Sam Moulton Pitching the ultimate base camp has never been easier. —Sam Moulton (Michael Karsh) Primus FireHole 100 stove There are no fancy features and few moving parts on the FireHole ($150)—and that’s…
The Bikepacking Essentials of 2015
The gear you want, no matter where the road takes you
Arrive prepared no matter where the trail takes you.
We've come a long way from the days of instant coffee and card games by flashlight.
Few things can ruin a would-be stellar trip like realizing you forgot something really important. With this guide to packing, you won't have to learn the hard way.
Now we can all (basically) have the car of our dreams
Backcountry luxury without the sticker shock
Live in the lap of Mongolian luxury.
Forest-floor camping is for the birds.
Coming to a store near you this fall
Down versus synthetic in a head-to-head test
Every stove claims it's the fastest. We pitted them head-to-head in a winner-takes-all boil-off.
Winnebago is no longer just for the meek
We put five stainless-steel water bottles through the ultimate test, including punting them off a 50-foot cliff and shooting at them with a rifle. Here's how they stacked up.
We put it through the ultimate test—including dragging it behind a car
It's a long weekend, perfect for that family wilderness getaway you've been dreaming about.
Base camp just got a good deal more luxurious.
When it comes to staying hydrated, you need the right bottle for any activity.
The storage solution you never knew existed.
A top-tier down sleeping bag that handles rain for only $230?!? We’ll take it!
We've got the Vanagon packed, but where and how should we unload it for a picture-perfect base camp?
There’s good reason for the shocking $700 price tag: comfortable in temps from 55 degrees down to 5 degrees and able to fend off moisture, it’s the only bag you’ll need year-round.
After all, you shouldn’t have to break the bank to get outside.
You'll need a scenic location, some motivation, and a lot of imagination. Oh yeah, there's also the money.
The right first-aid kit can save your life in the backcountry, so it’s worth investing the time and the money to get it right. To find out what belongs in a novice backpacker’s kit, I turned to NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute, which has trained more than 110,000 students…
The roomiest, sturdiest, and most stylish hanging nests of the year
Bring some class to your next backyard barbecue.
Yes, it's possible to abandon the stakes, poles, and fly. Tuck into these alternatives next time you need some shut-eye outdoors.
Here at Outside, we often write about the newest—and priciest—outdoor gear. But when it comes to car camping, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to build a solid kit. After all, there’s no need to buy the lightest, fastest, expedition-ready products if you have a multi-ton vehicle…
Wouldn’t it be nice to bring the serenity of nature into your home? Well, you can—if you’re ready to tear down some walls.
We have a secret. That cabin you’ve always dreamed of? It’s within reach—if you know where to look.
The teardrop trailer is back to help you rediscover the open road
While you can find headlamps that cost less than $20, you’re likely better served by jumping up to the $40 range. The extra investment will get you a sturdier light that will last longer and work better than its cheap counterparts—and it won’t fail suddenly in the field. So without…
Serious about minimalism? Then this is the pack for you.
‘Tis the season for car camping and barbequing, which means grilled burgers, sunny days, and (hopefully) cold beer. But to keep your beverage of choice chilled, you’ll need a cooler that can withstand the heat. We reviewed four mini coolers—each 10 liters or smaller and each packed with a six-pack—to…
Go ahead. Sit back, relax, and crack open a cold one.
French press, espresso, or Clif Shot?
Craft beer and outdoor pursuits complement each other perfectly. But just as we battle the elements to summit a mountain, we also battle the elements to keep good beer cold when we take it outside. So while sun and warm weather are great reasons to crack open a cold…
A do-it-all midlayer for women that blends wool and synthetic fabrics
Ten lightweight, inexpensive products to keep you clean and happy on the trail
Our list of 10 must-have items for a debauchery-filled summer
Because you don't need expensive gear to enjoy the backcountry
Camping at the start of spring is pure magic: the rivers are opening up, the days are getting longer, and most of the country gets deluged with life-giving rain. Okay, so while the rain might not be your favorite part of camping, if you come at it with the right…
A voice-activated, Wi-Fi-enabled cooking machine
Can beer concentrate compete with the real thing? Brent Rose puts two alcohol-packed flavors to the test.
To keep cyclists safe on the road
Canvas meets leather in this classic hiker.
Turn your regular bike into an electric hybrid.
And you thought your truck was badass.
A towable camper rugged enough for forest roads.
Explorer Eric Larsen sets out next month for a 48-day unaided journey to the North Pole—one of the planet’s most extreme environments. This is the potentially life-saving gear he’ll be bringing along.
The rain jacket for cold, wet training sessions
Woolrich’s Civil War blanket was a favorite in the mid-1800s and is still beloved today.
Your days of sleeping on the ground are over.
A technical tree house for campers of any age
Recharge dead batteries off the grid with these portable power plants
These new bags will replace two or more piece of gear in your pack and in your closet
I'm looking for a badass camp shoe that is also comfortable and up for a good rock scramble.
Everything you need to plan the perfect Grand Canyon summer escape
Hack your way to comfort in the great outdoors