Hiking and Backpacking

Video: The Inaugural Outside Gear Summit

What Happened When We Handed Out Free Beer at a Popular Trailhead

Increasing Diversity in the Outdoors One Hike at a Time

‘Step by Step’ Captures the Mindset of a Game-Changing Athlete

How to Choose the Right Backpack

A Mother’s Loss and a Grueling Race to Process the Pain

Dropping the Localism: Outsiders Are Welcome

A PSA on How to Recreate Outdoors During These Times

Life as One of the Last Fire Lookouts

If We Want to Protect the Places We Love, We Must Vote

An Adaptive Athlete and Her Home Mountain

What Shoes Should You Be Hiking In?

Celebrating LGBTQ People in the Outdoors

A Father and Son Process Grief on a Walk

5 Moves for Increased Flexibility

How to Break in New Hiking Boots

Quick Tips to Avoid Getting Lost Outside

You Should Make Your Own Maps. Here’s How.

New Rules for Hiking with an Off-Leash Dog

Hiking Lions Head Ridge in Idaho Is Crazy
Unboxing the Outside x Cairn Collaboration
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Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release gear boxes for travel, fitness, and water pursuits. Here, gear editor Ariella Gintzler takes a look at the Hit the Water box that’s ready for oceans, lakes, and rivers. Interested in bringing home a box of your own? Get it here.