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New overlanding gear designed to make vehicle-based adventures easier and more comfortable
Scoring a campsite at popular national parks in the U.S. this summer is going to be harder than ever. Here are our favorite options nearby
Join us on a video walk around鈥攁nd through鈥攖he innovative, fully-electric Lightship AE.1 Cosmos
The campsite reservation platform just added thousands of RV parks, camping resorts, and private campgrounds to its inventory
Do more of what you love鈥攆rom pitching a tent at a weekend festival to searching out the most remote campsites鈥攚ith the best gear from REI
We drank more than 100 cups of coffee and professionally cupped 24 to find instant coffee you will be happy to pack in
From cowgirl boots to running shoes to sunglasses, these are the spring gear products our editors can't get enough of.
Perfect for lounging at the shore, camping in the woods, or watching your kid鈥檚 soccer match, the Hondo Beach Chair is smaller, lighter, and much easier to pack than other Yeti chairs聽
We spent 42 nights putting the plushest sleeping pads to the test鈥攁nd we slept the best on these
These sleeping bags aren't the lightest or most packable, but they're the coziest
Portable camp chairs that offer more than just the bare minimum
Science doesn't have the answers. But after overcoming her own fear of the dark, this writer does.
These roomy and sturdy shelters have enough room for the whole gang
The complete Coachella camp checklist with essentials, must-haves, and pro tips.
Because the natural elements you'll be surrounded by can easily destroy your meds
The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.鈥攁nd more visitors, too. From desert to coast to mountains, here are the best uncrowded spots to get a site.
The tent that launched a whole new generation of backpackers is now more comfortable, convenient, and protective than ever
Our columnist shares his favorite desert destinations and tips to get far from the beaten path
Bags, tools, and little extras to make camp feel like your home away from home
A plea to the overland industry: Focus on simplicity and durability, not luxury and overly complicated rigs.
Our favorite knives, coffee presses, coolers, and cook sets for outdoor meal prep
Get better Zs with this advice from two seasoned sleep experts
Three new models add even more appeal to one of the most popular type of campers
Here's how to organize your gear storage space so you can bug out at a moment's notice
From heated gloves to new shades, this winter gear is changing the game for our editors and contributors this season
I found big adventure and warm weather in these national-park units spread across the Southeast and Southwest
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? Check out these pieces of gear our editors are obsessing over in December.
A commercial for Secret鈥檚 whole-body deodorant says the product will make women 鈥渟mell great all day, all hike, and all night.鈥 But why should that even matter?
As a former editor at Scuba Diving magazine, I've traveled to many islands. These are my absolute favorites for outdoor recreation.
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
From cool gear to incredible travel experiences, these gift ideas are perfect for all the adventure travelers in your life. We want them all.
It may be mud season, but that鈥檚 not stopping us from getting outside with these pieces of gear
My family traded stressful air travel and an exhausting day cooking and cleaning for crowd-free campsites and an outdoor feast around the fire. Best decision ever.
This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.
Sure, it鈥檚 heavy. But this setup allows me to bring the comforts of home deep into the mountains.
A frustrated reader knows it's bad form, but wants to break the rules to secure a riverside site anyway
When Hurricane Helene hit, my family was forced to use our camping gear to survive weeks without power or water. Here's what worked.
Surrounded by more famous destinations, this area is often overlooked. Yet it is one of the wildest and most beautiful units in the national-park system.
Camping in 120 degree heat can be deadly. But can it also be beautiful?
From Boston to San Francisco, urban hikers have stitched parks and paths together into beautiful, rigorous, and creative routes
Fall is in full swing, and our editors are loving every minute of it. Here are the pieces that are keeping us cozy outside this season.
It鈥檚 a tough job, but I鈥檝e been testing these warm-soak places for many years. Here are my all-time favorites.
Choose the wrong truck or camper awning, and you'll be looking at broken poles and vehicle damage. Choose the right one, and you'll be looking at one of these.
Wild weather can ruin a camping trip; it can also make for the powder ski weekend of your dreams. Our columnist discovered hacks that will guide the timing of your vacation plans.
In most of the world, the crowds of summer have thinned, the temperatures are perfect, and prices are dropping. What are you waiting for?
A reader and their partner recently squared off over the $10 cancellation fees on campground reservations
The season is coming to an end鈥攈ere鈥檚 the gear that is keeping our editors outside until the very last moments of summer warmth
As a brutal heat wave enveloped the country this summer, our writer packed up a cooler full of Gatorade and headed to the Mojave Desert
This gear will guarantee a good night鈥檚 rest every time you sleep in your vehicle
The gear that let us brave monsoon season in the west and heat waves in the east
A former backcountry caretaker with the Green Mountain Club breaks down her favorite regimen for keeping her skin clear in the wilderness
From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazon鈥檚 biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day
Like millions of Americans, 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 articles editor took his family camping over the long weekend. But are the stresses that parents endure during a typical family camping trip worth the struggle?
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner鈥攈ere are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing
Decked鈥檚 new drawer system is like performance-enhancing drugs for organization
Watch your favorite films under the stars with an outdoor projector set up
Don't think you like sleeping in hammocks? You might like these lay-flat versions.
Slippery granite rock and snowed-in trails were no match for the gear we used this June
Whether you鈥檙e a natural nudist or simply clothing-optional-curious, these places welcome baring it all
According to the actor, everything can be solved with one more useful piece of outdoor equipment
Springtime corn ski sessions and hikes in the Rockies were just a few of the adventures we went on. This is the gear we used to get out there.
Looking to try this 211-mile route through the Sierra Nevada? The FKT holder on the JMT provides key advice on landing a coveted permit, picking the best resupply points, the most beautiful campsites, and essential gear.
Even though I don鈥檛 drive a Tacoma, that doesn鈥檛 mean I don鈥檛 deserve the sweetest new gear for my F-150
A frustrated reader asks if we can prohibit Sprinter-van telecommuters on their laptops in the great outdoors
You have until the end of the day on Memorial Day to pick up some sweet steals from REI
Hiking shoes, tents, swimwear, and more to help you kick off summer in style
Wow your friends with this campfire cooking trick
We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.
How to combine products from MSR and Dometic to achieve the ultimate, convenient water transportation system
From campgrounds that only accept bookings two weeks out to websites with immediate inventory, we鈥檝e got solutions for late planners
We took our newfound favorite pieces to sunny spring crags, soggy campsites, and slushy ski runs
With the right tools, making great meals at camp will feel just like cooking at home
From supported campgrounds to dispersed areas with stellar stargazing, we found the best places to sleep outside in the Rocky Mountains
Snow Peak camping equipment encourages a relaxed approach to spending time outside