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Long live headlamps, the fanny packs of the face

With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.

Just because the temps are starting to dip below freezing doesn’t mean camping season is over. With the right gear, it’s just getting going.

I was having a health emergency and asked him to leave with me, but he insisted on staying put

Safe, efficient, and all-night comfortable, Ignik’s new Flipside pad and Topside blanket are what you need for cold-weather camping

The Tune M1 is an impressive entry into the truck camper category

Late summer arrived. We soaked up every minute with this gear.

SylvanSport’s TrailLoft is a budget-friendly option for serious car campers or folks that want to start overlanding

At the site of a four-semi accident, a mystery man prevented us and others from joining the pileup. In looking for him, I accidentally found the crash victim.

Safer and more versatile than a hatchet, this tool makes processing wood for fires easy

Our twist on a classic camping sweet

These short-but-sweet hikes are the perfect microadventure for busy people. Here’s how to tackle them.

Our national forests are brilliant, underappreciated, and uncrowded compared to most national parks. Here’s the intel on where to hike in these stunning landscapes.

Everything you need to know about your fire-making technique, including when you should use the tepee method versus a log cabin stack

When your most cherished childhood experience becomes impossible for your own kids, there’s only one choice: recreate it for them yourself

We found a novel treatment that actually removes the itch

Three years ago, Danae and Olen Netteburg set out with their four kids on the Appalachian Trail. Three years (and one more baby) later, they’re about to complete the Triple Crown. All of them.

The products we used during the hottest month of the year

The Winnebago eRV2 is a promising new camper van slated for launch in early 2024. We took it for a five-day test drive to find out how practical it was for weekend trips and longer jaunts.

With everything stored in an expandable truck-bed drawer, you can get straight to cooking

Getting outside is easy—getting away from it all is the adventure

These upgrades will make your experience better

Long a local secret, the remote 11-tent glamping getaway KitFox is only open for a few short months each year. Trust us when we say book now.

When campfires are allowed, it’s important to know how to light them—and how to put them out

All the inspiration and know-how you need to make the most of adventures on the open road

When it comes to remembering my best trips, smells do something that photos never could

The products that let us get outside in the summer heat

Tested and approved on-the-go snacks for all your outdoor adventures

How to find some of the country’s best campsites—and stay for free

Get an RV and enjoy savings, flexibility, and the best kind of indoor/outdoor living

Hitting the road with your family offers plenty of good times in the moment—plus important takeaways for the future

With more than six million views on TikTok, this cookie recipe might just be the dessert of the summer

Some of the wildest, best beaches in the country can be found in our national parks system. These are the most spectacular.

Testing a tent, chair, table, and more from Moosejaw’s new beginner friendly collection

Remember the mustard, learn how to save your batteries, and the best trick for a cold sleeping bag

We’ve got you. With this advice, you can still nab a nice—and even popular—spot at a campground of your choice this summer. Huzzah!

The Polaris Xpedition UTV has a fully enclosed cab and is built to carry a rooftop tent far into the backcountry. But who will actually buy one?

Whether you’re road-tripping or flying with Fido, our columnist has found the friendliest campgrounds, hotels, and airlines that welcome canines—as well as an app that dog owners shouldn’t live without

We put the first all-metal cooler to the test to find out

How to make due without hiking poles, a sleeping pad, and more pieces of crucial backpacking gear

We talked to one of America’s best young writers about race and culture. The subject was an essay that helped fundamentally change our understanding of the challenges that historically marginalized people face in the outdoors.

The answer isn’t as obvious as it was five years ago

Are we in the golden age of instant coffee?

Ten products we used to get outside last month

We have lots of fun when things go smoothly, but he gets in terrible moods if they don’t

The ancient ritual turned TikTok trend is happening everywhere

We made these errors so you don’t have to

These were the products we couldn't wait to test

You’ve probably never appreciated hang time like this before

386 products to maximize fun in the sun

23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.

12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.

We hiked, ran, skied, and climbed through the night to find the best illumination of the year

15 testers tried 17 blades. These ones are a cut above.

13 tents went out into the wild. Only 7 made it back out.

Our team of testers vetted 20 new rucksacks. These ones came out on top.

If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on

Tip Top’s canned cocktails are in a league of their own (and tailor made for your next camping trip)

You don’t need to tote a frying pan into the backcountry to make a pancake breakfast. All you need is a canister stove with a pot, two or three ingredients, and a metal mug.

Why be stuck behind the masses at popular parks when you can wander some of the nation’s best with barely a soul in sight?

This age-old camp tradition has a higher purpose. Plus, two campfire skit ideas to stoke your creative side.

The unique design deploys in seconds and doesn’t require poles or guy wires, making it one of my most-used pieces of overland gear

Here’s how to get your campfire’s flames fine-tuned for outdoor cooking

A half-hour ramble to a local campsite may not be your idea of an epic backpacking adventure. But it might just give you a new perspective on what’s important in a hike.

For outdoor excursions big and small, here’s everything you need to be more than ready

High-altitude baking is one part science and one part feel

The outdoors are for everyone. Here’s our best advice on how and where to go camping, hiking, and backpacking if you’re just getting started.

Ten situations where my powerful pocket flashlight has been just what I needed

Imagine what this means for your outdoor adventures

We destroyed packs from three different price points to help you decide which one to buy

Havasu Falls is reopening to visitors after a three-year closure, with limited visits ahead of a full reopening next year. Now’s the time to be thinking about a permit, lodging, and getting in shape for the hike to this beautiful place on the Havasupai Reservation.

Emily Pennington wanted to see it all. But life on the road was fiercer than she ever imagined.

The Happier Camper HC1 Studio isn't just pretty

After two years of testing, our writer says the Colorado Teardrops Summit Pinnacle gets the job done and more

Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition.

After enduring a wet, cold hunting trip, I’m going to make a versatile, ultra-lightweight shelter an essential piece of my backpacking kit 

Escaping the craziness of the season to head into the wild can sound amazing—right up until that overnight snowstorm crushes your tent.

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Reusable canisters power our backyard grill, so why not our car-camping stove?

Biden commits to protecting 450,000 acres in Nevada known as Avi Kwa Ame, sacred to Indigenous inhabitants. The designation would preserve Native culture, rare birds, dark skies, and endless outdoor adventure for generations.