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For clean water when you're on the run
According to Craig Romano, the local guy who literally wrote the book—actually, 20 of them—on hiking in the area
The ability to fix your gear outdoors is as important as the gear you choose to use in the first place
Getting hurt outdoors means you're exploring your limits
Proving, once again, that kids don't have to slow you down
Our Gear Guy's inexpensive hacks for backcountry travel
A warm meal is a game changer in the backcountry
You can get away on a dime at this time of year
The founder of the organization Disabled Hikers is making the outdoor industry more accessible one trail guide at a time
Coziness is good, but a little hardship is way more meaningful
After being raped in Mongolia in 2015, she's using her trek to advocate for women's safety
Here's what the expanded regulations mean for thru-hikers next year
Most airlines have a policy for handling such matters. Here's how to avoid the same fate.
The gear and the skills you need to get home safely
A new app that connects to your iPhone's pedometer will track your progress on the AT as if you were thru-hiking with 2,000 other people
When she realized a mountain lion was stalking her, Dee Gallant knew exactly what to do—blast some heavy metal
This handheld, flavor-filled burrito will warm up the coldest campsite morning
Time-tested classics and updated iterations
Weather’s nasty? No need to stay inside if you’ve got a pair of these.
The odds of dying from a falling tree may not be as slim as they used to be. Here's why—and what to do about it.
The easiest way to get found is to tell somebody responsible where you're going and when you'll be back.
You can't technically finish the AT without a ride in Greg Caruso's canoe
She walks across entire continents. She has a Spidey sense for alligators and avalanches. And she is redefining what it means to be a modern-day explorer.
After becoming the first African American male to complete the triple crown of thru-hiking, Robinson is sharing his own experience to encourage more people to get outdoors
Skip the crowds at the national parks and head to these amazing monuments instead
After nearly a month of testing in Alaska and Yosemite, the shelter can best be described as a guilty pleasure
Making your own custom map will change how you adventure.
The brand's classic design continues to impress me
These simple packing steps will go a long way (like, 2,000 miles long) to making you a less burdened traveler
Dogs belong off-leash outdoors. But if you're going to take your dog off-leash, you need to be responsible.
'Thru' tracks the traverse of two thru-hikers on Lions Head Ridge in Idaho, an unforgiving part of their hike
Wes Siler on proven dog-recall training techniques
But it is probably farther than you want it to be
Actor Kevin Nealon, star and host of the YouTube show Hiking with Kevin, talks about taking celebrities into nature
Morgan's Diner doesn't charge a dime for a gourmet meal, but it'll still cost you
Nature guide Brad Einstein explores the wild history and uncertain future of the redwood of the East
A new organization thinks eminent domain is the answer to protecting the national scenic trail system. Other advocates think that idea is counterproductive.
The last thing you want is to go for a drink and end up sipping dirty water
Five breeds that fit your lifestyle—and your condo
Philip Carcia hiked all of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks every month for a year
America's best mountain runner, Joe Gray, is also obsessed with food and knows the best spots for pigging out in this Colorado city
Amphibious features make this shoe a no-brainer for warm-weather adventures
The answer isn't just throwing everything in your backpack all at once. Here's the right way to pack for a long haul in the wilderness.
When you spend months each year in the backcountry, things are bound to go wrong eventually
After running for her life from a knife wielding attacker, Sheryl Powell disappeared on Friday, July 12. Monday, she was found alive.
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits
Colombia boasts huge mountain ranges, large portions of the Amazon, and endless coastline and surf breaks. But can a country come back from a civil war to become a mecca for adventure?
This shoe is a multisport machine, tackling technical approaches, long hikes, and overnight backpacking trips
The biggest sale of the year is happening now through July 16 on Amazon
Ibrahim Cetindemir was pulled off his train and detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Montana while making his way back home to North Dakota
On-the-ground info to keep you safe in the backcountry
Stay safe in the wilderness and shave down pack weight with this customizable setup
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release gear boxes, for travel, fitness, and water pursuits
The 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail soaks backpacks and drowns tents with swampy water and sweat. It is not for the feint of heat.
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits.
More organizations are cropping up to help everyone find a community in the outdoors. Here are seven of our favorites.
You know that special feeling when you meet a stranger during an adventure, form a bond, vow to keep in touch—and then the whole thing fizzles out? Don’t feel alone. As Chuck Thompson explains, firefly relationships are an outdoor rite of passage, and in their own strange way, they’re magic.
After several months and thousands of miles, Outside's Taylor Gee knows what works and what doesn't
Thinking about tackling the big thru-hike? Consider these four things first.
Stay comfortable on the trail, whether you're out for two days or ten
Everyone's quick to tell you all the reasons to go lighter. Allow me to explain why they're wrong.
A Rubbermaid bin stocked with everything you need for camping is one of the best ways to organize your gear
Hikers around the world pulled on their boots and packs and not much else
I've spent almost two months testing this tough midweight load hauler. Here are my impressions.
Seattle has a lot to offer city folk—a thriving job market, world-class culture, and all the pour-over coffee you can drink. But for those who need frequent and fast escapes from the metropolis, the shores and woods of Puget Sound's islands are only a boat ride away.
How to share your passion for solo adventure without feeling judged or defensive
A jacket, a daypack, a water bottle, and some seat-back storage that we couldn't be more excited to test out
Adjusting your pack seems like it should be simple, that is until you're struggling down the trail after not correctly dialing in the fit
From ice cream to carnival rides, there’ve been new surprises at every turn