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If you're not a morning person, dawn patrol adventures can be a struggle. But have no fear, your new friend dusk patrol is here.
From breastfeeding while walking (it's possible!) to bottle feeding and pumping on the trail, here are the best options for parents on the go.
The 42-liter pack stood up to more than a week in Yosemite's backcountry
Ultrarunners Benjamin Clark, Timothy Olson, Anna Frost, and Chris Ord teamed up in Bhutan to run the Snowman Trek.
Classroom time isn't so bad when you're building fly-fishing rods in Virginia or barbecuing in the Lone Star State
Four women head into the wilds of Scotland seeking headspace and an opportunity to unplug.
Karel Sabbe set a new record of 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes. And he did it without much money or fanfare, proving that you just gotta run like hell.
Keep baby safe and happy while hiking and camping
And I resent that I鈥檓 safer in the woods than I am in the place I live
Whether you're wondering what an outdoorsy life with a young child looks like or just want to see some really cute babies, you should get to know these families sharing their journeys through organizations and social media
From day trips to five-month treks, hiking is more popular than ever. But as the old standbys become more congested each year, there鈥檚 a new crop of trails waiting to be explored. Here are ten of our favorites, plus fresh finds for bikers, paddlers, and equestrians.
How much food do you need to bring? What kind? How do you store it? We've got answers.
Up at 4 a.m., then run the equivalent of two marathons before dusk. Now repeat that for 45 days.
From filmmakers Heliconia, Epic Trails聽follows adventurer Eric Hanson as he hikes through one of New Zealand鈥檚 national parks.聽
Boil water, drop a packet in, and start your day off with a piping hot cup of tea
Ask yourself: Is that french press really necessary for the backcountry?
After six months and 2,000 miles of hiking, Tenny Ostrem and Claire Wernstedt-Lynch finally reached the Gulf of Mexico
Our columnist has eaten this simple meal on hundreds of trips. He's still not sick of it.
Clip it to his collar, sync it with the app, and never lose your dog again
Watch to see editor Bryan Rogala鈥檚聽guide to lowering your base weight before hitting the trail.聽
Summit fever, a lack of mountaineering skills, and the allure of social media are leading to serious accidents on the lower 48's highest peak. Can anything be done to stop the injuries and deaths?
It's all fun and games until you're hiking alone with Kevin
During that time of the month, this pack keeps everything clean, organized, and in one place
Take it from the people hoofing it between the Mexican and Canadian borders as we speak
This European gear giant is trying to disrupt the U.S. outdoor market with its $2.50 backpacks and $49 tents. But is the product any good?
When a father learns about his chronic heart condition, he decides to take his seven-year-old son backpacking in New Hampshire
The UberLite pad and Vesper quilt weigh just 23.8 ounces
The Quiet Mountain follows two hikers Neeraj Mishra and Mohan Danu as they approach Nanda Devi, India鈥檚 second-highest peak.
Five testers brought 20 pairs of underwear around the world. Here are their favorites.
The Tiger Wall UL was not designed to break records. Instead, it tries to do more with less, while keeping in check its weight and price and remaining very easy to use.
Even if you don鈥檛 own a dog! (Yes, this is possible.)
Gluten-free? Vegan? Paleo? There's a snack for that.
Wildfires are going to become bigger and more frequent in the future. If you find yourself caught in one, this is what you need to do.
There's no need to change after your day on the trail
Your best defense against snow, sun, and everything in between
Nobody likes to endure pain on the trail. A writer offers helpful tips to eliminate pinching, chafes, and soreness when wearing a pack.
A new collaboration with The North Face will offer programs to earn badges in outdoor skills like backpacking, rock climbing, and trail running
Whether you鈥檙e just getting into backpacking or want to upgrade your kit, you can't go wrong with this tiny cooking setup
We took a n00b friend into the backcountry and shot video
After thousands of trail miles, here's how our columnist makes sure he's prepared for whatever the terrain throws at him
Military researchers have spent years calculating the energy cost of hauling a pack in various conditions. Here's how to use what they鈥檝e found.
Our favorite ultralight filter gets a welcome upgrade
The simple silk cocoon is a key piece of four-season gear
The founder of Native Women's Wilderness talks about how she developed her organization and how far we still have to go
Reporter Kathryn Miles and photographer Ian Tuttle caught up with some of the people hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year and asked them why they're hiking
There are plenty of ways to lighten your load this season. These tips can help shave off the ounces before tackling a long trail.
Aislinn Sarnacki, a columnist for the Bangor Daily News in Maine, on her go-to hiking gear
Our writer spent years trying to find the perfect daypack. This is it.
Outdoor Afro聽is dedicated to bringing inclusion and diversity聽to the outdoor world.
One of the craziest speed records in ultrarunning takes athletes from the top of the canyon, down to the bottom, and then all the way back up again鈥攖wice.
Lighter, more packable, with better performance than anything you're used to
Seven tips to make everything from your tent to your hydration bladder work better for longer
This film 'Fastest Known Time' gives context to a movement growing within the trail community: FKTs.
Rule number one? Resist the urge to overcomplicate things.
In this clip from 'Coming to My Senses', Aaron Baker begins his 20-mile journey across Death Valley.
Decades of political infighting have stymied construction of the North Country Trail, which, if finished, would run for 4,600 miles. Now it looks like Congress may finally be ready to get its act together.
While overcrowding plagues America's most popular trails, there are still places to find solitude
Jackets are getting trimmer and thinner. Are the weight savings worth the money?
Plus five great hammocks tested by an AT thru-hiker
Three years after the pioneering ultralight backpacking brand declared bankruptcy, it's relaunching under new ownership
Six women talk about their experiences with harassment while recreating or working in the outdoor industry
A classic goes head-to-head with a modern rival
Pro tip: bring plastic baggies and a Nalgene
And other things you should remember when you meet a plus-size hiker on the trail
Four tips to help you spend less time futzing with gear and more time on the trail