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With the right tools, making great meals at camp will feel just like cooking at home
From supported campgrounds to dispersed areas with stellar stargazing, we found the best places to sleep outside in the Rocky Mountains
Snow Peak camping equipment encourages a relaxed approach to spending time outside
As her dad, I want to give her the space and privacy she needs, without making her feel like she should be embarrassed
My portable, sit-anywhere Crazy Creek chair helps me optimize my time, energy, and comfort whether I’m sport-spectating or adventuring
We didn’t let this weird winter stop us from getting outdoors. Here’s the gear that helped us ski, run, hike, and get outside this season.
Outside's ethics guru on who should be in charge of the groover on a river trip
Here’s the gear that helped us start 2024 off right
This new truck topper from WildTop is cheaper than a traditional hard shell, but just as strong
Looking for new trail running shoes, ski boots, or the latest backpack styles? You came to the right place.
Bikes, skis, and tents can be a costly commitment. With that in mind, brands like Evo, Fjällräven, and L.L.Bean have designed outdoor trips where you can demo top-end equipment for days or weeks at a time.
An empty cup comes full of dreams, and so do these other small-price-tag gift ideas
Time is of the essence if you're looking to score a camping reservation for summer. Here are the most coveted national park campgrounds and how to reserve sites there.
The gear that made our days in the transition season seamless
Meet nine cats that hike, camp, kayak, ski, and even rock climb—and love exploring the wild outdoors as much as their humans
Long live headlamps, the fanny packs of the face
With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.
Just because the temps are starting to dip below freezing doesn’t mean camping season is over. With the right gear, it’s just getting going.
I was having a health emergency and asked him to leave with me, but he insisted on staying put
Safe, efficient, and all-night comfortable, Ignik’s new Flipside pad and Topside blanket are what you need for cold-weather camping
The Tune M1 is an impressive entry into the truck camper category
Late summer arrived. We soaked up every minute with this gear.
SylvanSport’s TrailLoft is a budget-friendly option for serious car campers or folks that want to start overlanding
At the site of a four-semi accident, a mystery man prevented us and others from joining the pileup. In looking for him, I accidentally found the crash victim.
Safer and more versatile than a hatchet, this tool makes processing wood for fires easy
These short-but-sweet hikes are the perfect microadventure for busy people. Here’s how to tackle them.
Our national forests are brilliant, underappreciated, and uncrowded compared to most national parks. Here’s the intel on where to hike in these stunning landscapes.
Everything you need to know about your fire-making technique, including when you should use the tepee method versus a log cabin stack
When your most cherished childhood experience becomes impossible for your own kids, there’s only one choice: recreate it for them yourself
We found a novel treatment that actually removes the itch
Three years ago, Danae and Olen Netteburg set out with their four kids on the Appalachian Trail. Three years (and one more baby) later, they’re about to complete the Triple Crown. All of them.
The products we used during the hottest month of the year
The Winnebago eRV2 is a promising new camper van slated for launch in early 2024. We took it for a five-day test drive to find out how practical it was for weekend trips and longer jaunts.
With everything stored in an expandable truck-bed drawer, you can get straight to cooking
Getting outside is easy—getting away from it all is the adventure
These upgrades will make your experience better
Long a local secret, the remote 11-tent glamping getaway KitFox is only open for a few short months each year. Trust us when we say book now.
When campfires are allowed, it’s important to know how to light them—and how to put them out
All the inspiration and know-how you need to make the most of adventures on the open road
When it comes to remembering my best trips, smells do something that photos never could
The products that let us get outside in the summer heat
Tested and approved on-the-go snacks for all your outdoor adventures
How to find some of the country’s best campsites—and stay for free
Get an RV and enjoy savings, flexibility, and the best kind of indoor/outdoor living
Hitting the road with your family offers plenty of good times in the moment—plus important takeaways for the future
With more than six million views on TikTok, this cookie recipe might just be the dessert of the summer
Some of the wildest, best beaches in the country can be found in our national parks system. These are the most spectacular.
Testing a tent, chair, table, and more from Moosejaw’s new beginner friendly collection
Remember the mustard, learn how to save your batteries, and the best trick for a cold sleeping bag
We've got you covered. With this advice, you can still nab a nice—and even popular—spot at a campground of your choice this summer.
The Polaris Xpedition UTV has a fully enclosed cab and is built to carry a rooftop tent far into the backcountry. But who will actually buy one?
Whether you’re road-tripping or flying with Fido, our columnist has found the friendliest campgrounds, hotels, and airlines that welcome canines—as well as an app that dog owners shouldn’t live without
We put the first all-metal cooler to the test to find out
How to make due without hiking poles, a sleeping pad, and more pieces of crucial backpacking gear
We talked to one of America’s best young writers about race and culture. The subject was an essay that helped fundamentally change our understanding of the challenges that historically marginalized people face in the outdoors.
The answer isn’t as obvious as it was five years ago
Are we in the golden age of instant coffee?
We have lots of fun when things go smoothly, but he gets in terrible moods if they don’t
The ancient ritual turned TikTok trend is happening everywhere
These were the products we couldn't wait to test
You’ve probably never appreciated hang time like this before
23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.
12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.
We hiked, ran, skied, and climbed through the night to find the best illumination of the year
15 testers tried 17 blades. These ones are a cut above.
13 tents went out into the wild. Only 7 made it back out.
Our team of testers vetted 20 new rucksacks. These ones came out on top.
If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on
Tip Top’s canned cocktails are in a league of their own (and tailor made for your next camping trip)
You don’t need to tote a frying pan into the backcountry to make a pancake breakfast. All you need is a canister stove with a pot, two or three ingredients, and a metal mug.
Why be stuck behind the masses at popular parks when you can wander some of the nation’s best with barely a soul in sight?
This age-old camp tradition has a higher purpose. Plus, two campfire skit ideas to stoke your creative side.
The unique design deploys in seconds and doesn’t require poles or guy wires, making it one of my most-used pieces of overland gear
Here’s how to get your campfire’s flames fine-tuned for outdoor cooking
A half-hour ramble to a local campsite may not be your idea of an epic backpacking adventure. But it might just give you a new perspective on what’s important in a hike.