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The Platypus GravityWorks 4.0 is the best filter of its kind
Pull your van or RV into the cheapest slopeside lodging you can find: an overnight parking space
Ten thousand geothermal features make this hot spot a must-see. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 24th stop on her journey to visit every national park in the U.S.
Pitch a tent on these beach or desert campgrounds
Her essays on the challenges African Americans face in the outdoors spurred an outpouring of questions from readers. This is her response.
Many backcountry huts are now available as private rentals, so you and your pod can have the entire place for yourselves. From Maine to Washington, here are a few of our favorites.
After a summer of testing, here are our favorite tools
Getting off the ground makes you feel like you're lying聽in an actual bed
Here are the items that are keeping us sane as we head toward winter
From Washington to California, here are nine of our favorite short treks along the famous route
Our 63 Parks Traveler meets bison and sees surreal geography at this South Dakota stop, the 23rd visit on her journey to see every U.S. national park
This side-by-side will get you up the gnarliest roads on the planet, and it's scream-out-loud fun to drive
A University of Colorado Boulder skier tells the story of a camping trip gone awry
Not only do we use this stuff for 130 days every summer鈥攚e're not exactly nice to it in the process
With more than 350 miles of trails, 124 peaks, and 147 lakes, this must-see Colorado destination is a wilderness lover's paradise. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 22nd stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park.
A father-daughter duo tackle the world's cheapest build-out and give you the guide to try it yourself
These maps are packed with information about current conditions. All you need to know is how to interpret them.
It鈥檚 the perfect wilderness vehicle for children who are too small to get far on their own but too heavy to carry
We'll be combing the site for the steepest discounts, so you don't have to
As summer gives way to fall, these are the items that our staff has been reaching for time and again
The perfect DIY activity for car camping or even an evening in your own backyard
From Alabama to Wyoming, we found the best off-grid sites for chilling out, escaping the hordes, and finding adventure
Having fun on an overnight adventure with your kids is all about preparation
Forget working from home. Here's everything you need to stay connected from your vehicle or a trailhead.
Fall is the perfect time to get out there
The diverse landscape of Great Sand Dunes National Park features 700-foot-tall mounds of sand, grasslands, alpine peaks, and a creek to splash in. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 19th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park.
Two years ago, Latria Graham wrote an essay about the challenges of being Black in the outdoors. Countless readers reached out to her, asking for advice on how to stay safe in places where nonwhite people aren鈥檛 always welcome. She didn't write back, because she had no idea what to say. In the aftermath of a revolutionary spring and summer, she responds.
'Pedal Through' follows a group of Black women on a 132-mile backpacking trip in central Oregon
This will be the best $10 you ever spend. Trust me.
Seven pieces that offer sun protection, breathability, and waterproofing鈥攐n and off the river
No, you don't have to eat freeze-dried food in the woods
You can make backyard-style meals wherever your adventure itch takes you
As RV rentals and purchases continue to skyrocket, these three startups are going beyond the basic rental scheme to be more on demand, millennial focused, and remote-work-friendly
A fun trip can turn to crap fast if you don't come prepared
With a little extra planning, it's easy to be self-sufficient and safe when it comes to packing food for a long road trip. Here's how we do it.
Are electric vehicles ready for the open road and the backcountry?
Now is a great time to build out a van, truck, or station wagon for adventurous road trips. We consulted vanlifers Grizel Caminas and Eric Hallworth to break down the steps.
We put together our favorite in-state itineraries in every region of the country, to make it easy for you to explore your own backyard
Camper vans, pop-ups, RVs, and more鈥攊f you're ready to upgrade from tent camping, you've got plenty of options. Use this handy tool to pick your ideal vehicle setup.
Black cyclist Jonny Altrogge shares why he biked the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route鈥攁nd what he learned along the way
The two-hour corridor from Asheville, North Carolina, to Bluff City, Tennessee, packs eight adventures into 60 miles
It's a comfortable and stylish fabric, and it actually keeps you cool when it's hot鈥攚hat鈥檚 there to hate?
With more than a hundred 11,000-foot peaks, five glaciers, and some 150 alpine lakes, Colorado's most popular park has served as an idyllic backdrop for some of our writer's bigger life moments: it's where he proposed to his wife, where his kids earned their first Junior Ranger badges, and where he said goodbye to someone special. While you'll be among 4.7 million visitors who visit every year, there's something personal to be found here.
Fur, dingleberries, and dog claws are no match for a Harbor Freight moving blanket
See 300-foot-tall redwoods, banana slugs, and more in this dreamlike landscape. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 16th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
From trails to post-ride tacos, the decorated Mountain Bike World Cup champ shares her favorite Northern California spots
No more "Oops, I forgot to bring the stove!" scenarios
Serene places to pitch a tent鈥攚here it's just you and the ocean
Simple, free ways to improve your experience next time
Go Fast Campers SuperLite 50 is the lightest, most-affordable hard-shell rooftop tent ever鈥攁nd it鈥檚 made in Montana
Portable, ready to imbibe, and no contact required. What more could we ask for?
Wild kids and wilder counselors create the most fun鈥攁nd learn the lessons that matter most
In this video, Bryan Rogala shows us three solutions to help kick that expensive one-pound disposable-propane-tank habit
From a $25 grill to a genius s'mores contraption, this gear will take your fire pit nights to the next level
The strangest things happen at summer camp. Which is probably why we love it so much.
Follow these steps to spend less time stressing over the details and more time on the trail
View the park's stunning sandstone sculptures. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 13th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
In praise of sand in your eyeballs, no cell service, and pooping in a box
The time-tested favorite is perfect for backyard dinners and camping
Features like campsite lighting, onboard gear storage, and portable power generation are useful overlanding-inspired additions
Seek out slot canyons and sandstone cliffs at this lesser known park in Utah. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 12th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
They're nowhere near as comfortable as the inflatable alternative, but they still deserve a spot in your gear closet
Can a lifelong tent pitcher with a penchant for roughing it learn to appreciate high-thread-count sheets and teak-floored showers in the midst of nature? Our editor agreed to suffer in the name of research to find out.
The best thing about car camping? Bringing all the amenities.
Vanlife has totally mainstreamed. But if you don't have the finances to own a home on wheels, these companies have you covered.
Living in a big city doesn't mean you can't spend a weekend outdoors this summer
Cook unforgettable meals over the flames with these must-have tools
Trying to improve your sleep quality? Get back to nature.
These innovative technical pieces make wilderness camping more fun and less work