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A new documentary from National Geographic chronicles a British man's cross-country march from L.A. to D.C. to appeal his visa ban at the Russian Embassy and hopefully continue his hike across the world.
This brew lovers鈥 dream camping trip lets you sip high-quality suds deep in the California wilderness
You鈥檙e deep into a long hike and the clouds start rolling in. This is how you interpret the signs鈥攁ll on your own.
Get a jump on the crowds. Explore our favorite hidden corners, empty spaces, and wild places in ten iconic National Parks
If you want a true survival tool, look elsewhere. These are the best knives for everyday use, whether you鈥檙e backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail or car camping with the family.
The perfect gift for the love child of Ranger Rick and Bob the Builder is a set of National Park鈥搕hemed Legos
Why is the roof of the world covered in our shit? Lots of reasons, but it might come down to common laziness.
Where to camp, how to navigate鈥攁nd how not to get stuck
Don鈥檛 just throw money at the problem. Master layering鈥攜es, even for summer!鈥攁nd the outdoors will never be the same.
A new effort to add removable solar power panels to hard goods may finally make the tech indispensable for the outdoor set.
Because a world without internal-frame backpacks, bike derailleurs, and wetsuits would be a darker place
The weirdest teardrop trailer we've ever seen
We tested five of the best. Here's how they stacked up.
Every stove claims it's the fastest. We pitted them head-to-head in a winner-takes-all boil-off.
Unleash your inner Norse god while driving one of these scenic winter routes.
The pro traveler needs cutting-edge survival gear as he explorers the farthest reaches of the planet. And his favorite place to play might surprise you. (Hint: It鈥檚 in the Midwest.)
Sometimes, technology can actually help you get off the grid.
Cheryl Strayed started out on the legendary 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail with no backpacking experience, too-small boots, and a massive pack she nicknamed Monster.聽 She learned a thing or two about gear on that 93-day trek (REI鈥檚 return policy saved her on one occasion), and she writes about some of…
When you have only the weekend to get outside and play, it helps to have an adventure-ready daypack prepacked and ready to go. Think of it as your bug-out bag, but instead of fleeing an impending apocalypse, you鈥檙e escaping from the tedium of your workweek. So whether you鈥檙e going…
We put it through the ultimate test鈥攊ncluding dragging it behind a car
Ditching gas from the chainsaw equation never felt so good
We combed through the coolest products at Outdoor Retailer 2014 to bring you these six items鈥攁ll of which cost $35 or less.
A 22-room mobile home designed to tackle the planet鈥檚 toughest roads.
A top-tier down sleeping bag that handles rain for only $230?!? We鈥檒l take it!
We've got the Vanagon packed, but where and how should we unload it for a picture-perfect base camp?
The Eddie Bauer First Ascent Sorcerer goes from hauler to super-long hauler and can also be stripped down to a day-mission sack. Call it magic.
This basic backcountry survival skill is difficult to master鈥攂ut could save your life if you get it right.
Staying dry doesn鈥檛 have to mean looking like you鈥檙e on a mountaineering expedition. Case in point, the waxed-canvas Fjallraven Abisko.
The best part of waking up? The savory smell of bacon coming from your, uh, iPhone.
There鈥檚 good reason for the shocking $700 price tag: comfortable in temps from 55 degrees down to 5 degrees and able to fend off moisture, it鈥檚 the only bag you鈥檒l need year-round.
Welcome to Alex Honnold's van. The American rock climber may be best known for his free solo ascents of killer walls, but we think his badass mobile home also deserves some attention.
Grab your bell-bottoms and get ready for a party in the backcountry.
You'll need a scenic location, some motivation, and a lot of imagination. Oh yeah, there's also the money.
Charge up in the backcountry using only water and heat.
Suddenly your indoor trainer rides got a helluva lot more interesting.
The roomiest, sturdiest, and most stylish hanging nests of the year
Rediscover the open road with one of these four innovative campers.
Who says you can鈥檛 build a cabin out of glass?
Planning to ride your bike across the country? Leave the traditional tent at home.
Yes, it's possible to abandon the stakes, poles, and fly. Tuck into these alternatives next time you need some shut-eye outdoors.
There's a new brand in town. Does its dehydrated food stack up to鈥攐r shrivel before鈥攊ts rivals?
Wouldn鈥檛 it be nice to bring the serenity of nature into your home? Well, you can鈥攊f you鈥檙e ready to tear down some walls.
With a little help from Make-A-Wish, Yosemite鈥檚 first honorary park ranger earns his keep and proves his strength
My dad never wants expensive gear for Father鈥檚 Day, but he still appreciates a thoughtful gift or two. Here are six suggestions that cost $30 or less for your pragmatic, outdoorsy father or husband. 聽 Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp | (Courtesy of Black Diamond) This practical,…
From smart grills to high-tech camping toys, these gadgets are designed for dads who get after it outside.
Seven men want to share a few thousand pieces of gear with the world. And they need your help.
Or is this $280,000 splurge the ultimate off-road rolling home?
Serious about minimalism? Then this is the pack for you.
Three entrepreneurs envision a future of shared outdoor equipment. And while the project is barely off the ground, their idea could change how we buy and sell gear.
Go ahead. Sit back, relax, and crack open a cold one.
The short answer is no. You鈥檝e heard the adage “cotton kills,” right? While that saying is overused (the fabric is quite comfortable in certain situations), the fact is cotton retains moisture and doesn鈥檛 dry quickly鈥攎aking it dangerous in cold situations. And any garment that contains cotton has that problem.聽 “The…