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A brisk journey to determine the top products in our Hike and Camp category
These were the products we couldn't wait to test
Our beloved pups have caused countless accidents, moments of horror, and sleepless nights
We reviewed 386 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
We shopped the sale so you don鈥檛 have to
We found the best deals on our favorite gear for you
We bet you've never heard of some of these dog breeds
Sure, pretty sunsets and endorphin-pumping summits do the trick. But we鈥檝e also found plenty more surprising moments of wonder and delight.
What kinds of stories do you want and not want from us? Fill out a short survey so we can create the shows you鈥檙e after.
Get outside without breaking the bank
We鈥檙e celebrating the grandeur of America, from beautiful rivers, beaches, and mountains to incredible glamping outposts and wild places. Our travel experts are constantly on the road finding new adventures, and their ideas will jump-start your next unforgettable journey.
A tax-deductible donation of any size can have a huge impact on these nonprofits, all working to get everyone outside and protect our planet. Pick an org and donate today in just a few clicks.
Our editors listened to a podcast about Indigenous resistance, watched a film about Palestinian climbers, and checked a few more books off of our reading lists
Get outside without breaking the bank
Gear up for summer adventures with these killer deals
Get outside without breaking the bank
New music by boygenius, a text exploring the governance of natural resources, 鈥楽outh Side,鈥 鈥楽he Said,鈥 and more
Get outside without breaking the bank
Get outside without breaking the bank
Get outside without breaking the bank
Here鈥檚 what our team used to thrive last month
We鈥檙e going the extra mile with 261 Fearless, our nonprofit partner that empowers women through running
Professional runner Lauren Fleshman鈥檚 memoir, a climbing survival story, a new 国产吃瓜黑料 podcast, a sci-fi video game, and more
Sam Anthamatten and J茅r茅mie Heitz set out to ski aesthetic, high-altitude lines, but an accident along the way creates a new challenge
Coming February 13, a weekday podcast featuring short stories of resilience in the face of big challenges and unexpected adventures
Two Academy Award nominees, books of poetry and sound, Korean American cooking, and a learning app
We scoured the iconic brand's winter sale and found some of our favorite gear at 40 percent off
Healthy habits are hard to maintain. We sent five writers on long-overdue quests for self-improvement.
Eighties throwbacks, new Netflix series, a bird board game, and kids鈥 music that isn鈥檛 by Raffi
Consider these our anti鈥揘ew Year鈥檚 resolutions聽
From the whimsical to the epic, these are our favorite stories of the year
From President Obama to Kevin Costner, celebs are lending their voices to outdoor documentaries. Who would you choose to narrate yours?
Who doesn鈥檛 have last-minute shopping to do? We have you covered.
From the diehard gear nerd to those new to the sport, we found something for every powder seeker at Backcountry鈥檚 winter sale
The shredders, climbers, policy-makers, barrier breakers, and scientists who forever changed the way we view the world
Music inspired by birds, a volcano film for the big screen, a spiritual manifesto, and more
Give the gift of the great outdoors
Don't wait til the last minute鈥攃heck everyone off your list while these deals last
Score some of the best prices of the year on some of our favorite gear
Late fall turned out some inclement weather for our first-ever Gear Summit鈥攂ut that just meant good conditions for testing products from 28 brands
Score some of the best prices of the year on some of our favorite gear
A simple sequence of stretches that all but ensure a proper night鈥檚 rest
A scary movie and novella for spooky season, 鈥楬ouse of the Dragon,鈥 鈥楻ings of Power,鈥 an 国产吃瓜黑料 columnist鈥檚 first novel, and more
The Tour de Elon (gasp) would mean more than just 鈥渕inor changes鈥 to the world鈥檚 most famous bike race
Thinking about winter kinda makes our day. Here are the film tour dates that are sure to be good days for you, too.
When it comes to whipping up delicious meals, we have opinions
Huckberry is offering up to 30 percent off on some of its best sellers
It鈥檚 the little, forgettable things that make the difference between a good trip and a bad one
Cooler temps have arrived and we鈥檙e loving it
Hip flexors creaky and tight? We鈥檝e got the antidote: yoga poses that stretch hip muscles and provide relief.
Our soft-drink warriors both believe this sugary, caffeine-packed soda is the perfect refreshment after exercise or adventure. (Hmm. OK.) They disagree about flavors, and be warned: it might get loud.
What we used to hit our summer stride
Each year, Big City Mountaineers changes thousands of kids鈥 lives by bringing them on their first outdoor adventures. You can make it happen for another.
People keep falling into outdoor latrines while rescuing lost phones. Our editors list the belongings they would fish out of an outdoor crapper鈥攁nd which ones they鈥檇 leave behind.
When a simple question goes wrong
Our editors know how to get off the grid. Here are the trips they chose to take this year鈥攆rom Hawaii to Massachusetts鈥攁long with their intel and gear recommendations. Give one of these experiences and you can be sure it鈥檚 editor-approved.
We鈥檝e had two months to overthink the equipment choices of our favorite Hawkins high schoolers on 鈥楽tranger Things鈥. We have some suggestions to make.
It鈥檚 time to sharpen your pencils and pack your bags鈥攖he school year is here again
We鈥檝e collected tales about curious mountain lions, amorous warthogs, hardworking beavers, and more from our adventures in the wild
The contents will astonish you
Two hikers go head to head on the best carryall for a walk in the woods
You鈥檒l be shocked to hear we were outside
The Flash Finish flash mob in Boulder, Colorado, gave everyday runners and cyclists a jolt of motivation to keep getting outside
Put down those soggy, freeze-dried go-to鈥檚 and dig into these delicious recs from 国产吃瓜黑料 staffers
Hosting a little backyard get-together? These editor-approved items will make entertaining easy鈥攁nd have your guests wondering where you got them.
The Outerverse Passport will offer up exclusive NFTs, including invites to special dinners and events with Biju
A beekeeping documentary, 鈥楯urassic World: Dominion,鈥 and all things Obi Wan Kenobi
Make your next trip better with these items
From a creamy pasta main to a chard-corn side, we鈥檝e rounded up some of the best meals to enjoy in the outdoors
To commemorate Father鈥檚 Day, editors recall their favorite fishing trips, bike rides, and outdoor misadventures with dad
We鈥檙e for an official mandate: make this the season of long weekends. To help you out, we found the most fun new summer adventures.
Essential gear for any type of summer travel and adventure
Holders of 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 first NFT, the Bedrock Badge, will automatically be entered to win concert tickets and limited-edition signed copies of the artist's new album, 鈥楳eet the Moonlight鈥
Here are the nine pieces from the 2022 Summer Gear Guide that our gear editors are obsessing over
鈥楾op Gun: Maverick,鈥 a Woodstock playlist, and 鈥楿nder the Banner of Heaven鈥
Crashing, getting lost, or making a gear mistake is just part of trying a new outdoor activity