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Holly "Cargo" Harrison has finally reached the U.S. on a 15,000-mile hike through South and North America
Sixteen years and eight iterations in, this boot is a solid hiker that feels an awful lot like a trail runner
This $45 tool will change the way you hydrate on the trail
Your food will taste better, and you'll stay healthier
Christian Thomas, a.k.a. Buddy Backpacker, finished the Continental Divide Trail on September 18, becoming the youngest person to complete all three of the nation's longest hiking trails
They're durable, smartly built, and ridiculously comfy
We asked some of our favorite hiking guides to dish on the shoes and boots that they’ve fallen in love with over the years
Watch columnist Bryan Rogala outline the seven things you need keep your dog safe and happy on your next outdoor adventure.
These essentials—some tangible, some not—should run you less than $100 and will make the two of you way happier in the backcountry
Granite Gear has begun sponsoring thru-hikers on iconic trails across the world in an effort to promote trash collection and the pack-it-out mentality.
The new book by journalist Annette McGivney excavates three lives (including her own) interlinked by a 2006 homicide near Havasu Falls
It's no more dangerous than being a woman anywhere else in society. In fact, it may be safer.
The shaggy animals can carry our heavy packs, but can they also carry our emotional burdens?
How an eventful anniversary trek on "the meanest 33 miles in history" saved a marriage
Your most pressing backcountry food safety questions, answered
The simple silk cocoon is a key piece of gear when the temperature starts to drop
Those folks up in the PNW know how to make nice-looking outdoor toys
What you eat while on the trail can make or break your ability to make it to the finish
In short, it's smartly designed and great looking
Our former editor on the craziest and least taste-defensible piece he ever assigned
Sure, it's fun and relaxing—but it can also be a key part of a fitness routine
Essentials for a basic kit to get you far, far out there
This basic piece of gear is a must-have for any adventure
Having a better backpacking trip starts with a good list of essentials.
Andrew Bob Harris, also known affectionately as Ducky, is officially the first person with Down syndrome to summit the Grand Teton.
What we’re most excited about, plus five runner-ups
After years of testing, I've determined that these must be the most versatile approach shoes around
Like running shorts, but tough as nails, these bottoms are made for hard hiking
Big portions of Highway 1 are closed—which means there's never been a better time to explore this coastal paradise on foot and bike
Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season’s quintessential weekend escapes.
The thing is tiny, reliable, and could very well save your ass
Our savvy, Norwegian-folk-school-trained writer shows you how to craft your own skijoring belts and mid layers
We stopped six trekkers passing through Oregon to find out what they love most so far
We embrace the stereotype to salute the characters who add a little personality to all the backpacking trips we’ve ever taken
Rural Appalachia is the unhealthiest place in the country by almost any metric. Steve Bowling, a 45-year-old library director in Kentucky, has a simple remedy: nature walks.
Outside's love guide answers your most pressing questions about dating, break-ups, and everything in between. Today, we discuss significant others who are scared of insects and intimacy.
Inspired by iconic American long trails, a new generation of pioneers are creating paths for hikers and bikers the world over
Four products I use all the time that were built here in the USA
We wanted to see just how light we could make our summer backpacking setup—money and comfort be damned
The Great Eastern Trail spans nine states and 1,600 miles just west of the Appalachian Trail, but private landowners, meager funding, and sluggish construction are holding up the completion of America's next big wilderness route
If you want to make an adventure buddy, the first few weeks are critical
California's banner snowfall plus a record number of hikers have kept local search and rescue teams very, very busy
Why good old leather shit kickers like the Oboz Wind River II BDry still matter
Robin Pecknold was in no rush to follow up his band's 2011 hit indie album. In the six-year break leading up to the band's forthcoming record, he's been hitting trails and waves around the world.
Make the most of summer with these 48-hour adventures, from surfing in Texas to tasting your way through Oregon’s wine country
Nemo’s 1.75-pound Hornet Elite 2P is shockingly livable for an ultralight shelter
Most of us really only need one internal-frame pack. Here's why it should be the Osprey Aether AG and not one of its super high-end, tech'ed out competitors.
To find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test
Spend enough time in the backcountry and you're bound to have a scare, as our writer recently discovered. Here's how to teach kids what to do when that happens.
Sacks for a comfortable night’s sleep, wherever you lay your head.
The men's shoes, clothes, and equipment you need to stay comfortable on the trail
I tested eight options to find out which will actually keep your stuff dry
During the Spring of 2015, video editor Peter Hochhauser hopped on a plane from Austria and flew out to Southern California to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
As summer approaches, the risk of deadly heat stroke grows. Here’s a list of gear and advice on how to avoid it.
Hydroflask's 32-ounce offering might be the perfect H2O carrier
As a professional skier and adventurer, Kalen Thorien spends much of her time in the mountains. Watch as she embarks on an 18-day trek across the high sierras that would take her a total of 270 miles.
Everything you need to play mixologist in the backcountry is likely already in your pack
This plant is just coming into season. Be prepared.
Not all lotions are created equal. Choose wisely.
This salty snack has taken center stage as a healthy, protein-laden endurance fuel
Dale Sanders is an 81-year-old Kentucky-born retired civil servant who's leaving his wife and dog at home for the next five months to claim a record on the country’s most popular wilderness trail
Ever wonder what type of person takes six months off to hike the famous trail? Well, here's your answer. Presenting the average AT hiker, based on data from a 2016 survey.
This year, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy estimates that 3,400 individuals will attempt a thru-hike, making it one of the busiest years in the trail’s history. We met up with a few of these hopefuls as they set out.
An ode to backcountry birth control in a time when the conversation around it is more fraught and politicized than ever
Finally, ultralight couple’s gear is not just good—it’s better than the one-person alternatives
Exploration of these mountains isn’t new, but it wasn’t until five years ago that the first traverse of the entire range was completed, by Chase Norton, then a PhD student at the University of Hawai’i.
Here's what we learned about the state of the outdoorswoman in 2017 and the still-prevalent gender gap in the outdoor world
