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This past year we saw daring adventurers rewrite world records, struggle mightily against the harshest environments, and perform feats no one had ever seen. From the deserts of the West to the mountains of the Himalayas, here are the most badass adventures of the past year.
This is the only blanket you'll ever need
New uses for your old camping stuff
The stuff that keeps this adventure writer dry, safe, and dangerous
Plenty of people are hesitant to camp solo, but for women, many of whom deal with catcalls during mundane morning jogs, it's harder to dismiss imagined sexual predators lurking in the woods. The author explores why she heads out alone anyway.
We spent the summer testing all kinds of recliners, stools, and seats. In the end, we settled on these six favorites.
Everyone needs a classic camping lantern
The BioLite BaseCamp stove has quickly become one of our favorite fall car camping tools. This wood-powered stove offers a great alternative to traditional fuel stoves or heavy grills and has a USB port to charge your devices while you cook.
Mountain Biker Matt Hunter and his son Robbie ride some laps in Kamloops, BC.
Outdoor tradition or dangerous, polluting, wasteful relic of the past?
Filson made a sleeping bag, and we want it
Trying to decide whether to lug that French press across three mountain passes? We tested six brew methods to determine which one makes the best cup of joe the most efficiently.
Power sources small enough for you to carry that run on solar, fire, or water are heavy and don't produce enough electricity to warrant schlepping into the backcountry
For the ultimate in lightweight camping, ditch the tent and grab a tarp
This hammock is just a hammock. And we like that.
A fully-featured adventure trailer you can tow with your Subie
Want a dog for the trail, mountain, water, or city? Forget going to a breeder. The best companion for you is also the cheapest and most ethical.
You'll regret cheaping out on this stuff. Trust me.
A peaceful 5 day float down the Klarälven River shakes off the work mode blues.
Adventurers Dave and Amy Freeman today emerged from 12 months living in the Boundary Waters wilderness in northern Minnesota. One of their top challenges? Filing their taxes on time.
The second edition has more amenities than the original, but is still light enough to tow behind a Subaru
Offshore brings you along with Ventura, California native, surfer, and Patagonia ambassador Mary Osborne as she shares her favorite place to escape
Our favorite gear for the playa
Everything you need to relax after a day of romping around in the mountains
An Aussie-built towable to get you farther into the backcountry
Putting five outdoor barbeques to the test and rediscovering the importance of cooking in the woods
The inflatable camping option
The 5 pieces of gear we're most excited about from this year’s event
No luck finding a Westy? Try this conversion kit instead.
How to find the ultimate backcountry campsites for your rolling home office
The newest release from the world's most famous cooler company
Gear and apparel manufacturers are big chemical users. A new overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act has them scrambling to innovate—minus the toxins.
We spent hours sleeping in these hanging beds and stress-tested each to find out how well they held up to real-world abuse
It's beautiful, compact, and, best of all, can be towed by an Outback
If you look around, you can find the following gear in good shape for a reasonable price
If you value extreme durability and hand feel, the answer is yes
Moonlight lets you build collaborative gear checklists, provides important campsite info, and even includes built-in ghost stories
Polar explorer Eric Larsen unlocks his storage secrets
Hipcamp allows you to easily find and reserve great campsites nationwide
Seven pieces of gear no adventurer should live without
The author tagged along on a trip to Joshua Tree with a group of kids from Southern California who had never slept in a tent
Igloo evolves the concept of coolers with the Trailmate
And how you can avoid them
At these distinctive campgrounds, you’ll get a place to pitch your tent—and so much more
Staying safe, clean, and healthy while having the time of your life
How to take your friends camping without killing them, or wanting to
Visiting Catalina Island is cheap, easy, and epic
You don't need pricey gizmos to have fun outside. These 8 pieces of just-good-enough gear cost less than $100 combined.
Everything you need to know before you head out camping this summer
Follow these 10 tips from repair professionals and your shelter should last approximately forever
Kitchen tools for base-camp chefs
Build it yourself for 46 grand
For those who want to camp way, way out there
You like the idea of sleeping in a tent on a frozen glacier midwinter. But you also really enjoy beds and hot showers.
Your dog can now have his own Airstream
Baja: The ultimate weekend escape. And it’s way easier than you think to get here.
Why didn't someone think of this before?
How to sleep together, better, outside
Think: A Gore-Tex jacket for your favorite hammock
The latest tech innovation in tents doesn’t reduce weight, it lights them up
Upstart companies are offering to ship customers primo boxes of hand-selected outdoor tool and toys
Key pieces of packing help for life on the road or trail
The former managing director of the New York Stock Exchange hated staying at overcrowded, dirty campsites. So he came up with a new model: single canvas tents for rent on some of the most beautiful private property in the U.S.
Ditch the wood and the nails for this instant tree house
Say hello to your new winter project: a DIY trailer you can tow with a bike
Square footage and height matter. But a new group of companies is advocating for adding another metric to the spec list: volume.
A water-bottle-pint-glass hybrid
We’ll admit it. We’re drooling over a Hyundai.
Even if you don't believe in campfire stories about ghosts and aliens, you can get your fill of fright with a haunted pre-trick-or-treat hike this Halloween.
Organize your warm-weather gear so it’s ready to go come spring
Old-school picks so good they've remained unchanged for decades
Nine tools to thrive on cold overnights
We break down the science behind these devices and explore which ones will keep you safest
The brightest, most advanced camping light on the planet is totally overkill. But it's awesome.
Going places is going to get a lot more fun (and easy) thanks to these people, companies, and apps
A work of art produced by a 300-year-old Swedish company
Essentials to keep 'em entertained and ready to explore