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Four products I use all the time that were built here in the USA
Inspired by iconic American long trails, a new generation of pioneers are creating paths for hikers and bikers the world over
We wanted to see just how light we could make our summer backpacking setup鈥攎oney and comfort be damned
The Great Eastern Trail spans nine states and 1,600 miles just west of the Appalachian Trail, but private landowners, meager funding, and sluggish construction are holding up the completion of America's next big wilderness route
If you want to make an adventure buddy, the first few weeks are critical
California's banner snowfall plus a record number of hikers have kept local search and rescue teams very, very busy
Why good old leather shit kickers like the Oboz Wind River II BDry still matter
Robin Pecknold was in no rush to follow up his band's 2011 hit indie album. In the six-year break leading up to the band's forthcoming record, he's been hitting trails and waves around the world.
Make the most of summer with these 48-hour 颅adventures, from surfing in Texas to tasting your way through Oregon鈥檚 wine country
Nemo鈥檚 1.75-pound Hornet Elite 2P is shockingly livable for an ultralight shelter
Most of us really only need one internal-frame pack. Here's why it should be the Osprey Aether AG and not one of its super high-end, tech'ed out competitors.
To find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test
Spend enough time in the backcountry and you're bound to have a scare, as our writer recently discovered. Here's how to teach kids what to do when that happens.
Sacks for a comfortable night鈥檚 sleep, wherever you lay your head.
The men's shoes, clothes, and equipment you need to stay comfortable on the trail
I tested eight options to find out which will actually keep your stuff dry
During the Spring of 2015, video editor Peter Hochhauser hopped on a plane from Austria and flew out to Southern California to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
As summer approaches, the risk of deadly heat stroke grows. Here鈥檚 a list of gear and advice on how to avoid it.
Hydroflask's 32-ounce offering might be the perfect H2O carrier
As a professional skier and adventurer, Kalen Thorien spends much of her time in the mountains. Watch as she embarks on an 18-day trek across the high sierras that would take her a total of 270 miles.
Everything you need to play mixologist in the backcountry is likely already in your pack
This plant is just coming into season. Be prepared.
Not all lotions are created equal. Choose wisely.
This salty snack has taken center stage as a healthy, protein-laden endurance fuel
Dale Sanders is an 81-year-old Kentucky-born retired civil servant who's leaving his wife and dog at home for the next five months to claim a record on the country鈥檚 most popular wilderness trail
Ever wonder what type of person takes six months off to hike the famous trail? Well, here's your answer. Presenting the average AT hiker, based on data from a 2016 survey.
This year, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy estimates that 3,400 individuals will attempt a thru-hike, making it one of the busiest years in the trail鈥檚 history. We met up with a few of these hopefuls as they set out.
Exploration of these mountains isn鈥檛 new, but it wasn鈥檛 until five years ago that the first traverse of the entire range was completed, by Chase Norton, then a PhD student at the University of Hawai鈥檌.
An ode to backcountry birth control in a time when the conversation around it is more fraught and politicized than ever
Finally, ultralight couple鈥檚 gear is not just good鈥攊t鈥檚 better than the one-person alternatives
Here's what we learned about the state of the outdoorswoman in 2017 and the still-prevalent gender gap in the outdoor world
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
The tools and strategies you need to maintain proper hygiene on long camping trips
Tried-and-true stuff that will let you go farther and stay out longer
As more hikers take on the 2,190-mile route each year, Lyme disease intensifies its spread across the eastern U.S.
In honor of 国产吃瓜黑料's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 of the best products we've ever tested, from legendary classics (Ed Pulaski's famous firefighting tool) to the newest kids on the block (DJI's crazy new do-it-all drone).
Trail crews have carved out hundreds of new miles for hikers, runners, and riders from New York to California. It's time to freshen up your route.
No need to wear your canary-yellow mountaineering jacket on Boston streets. These raincoats translate outdoor tech to urban style.
Our favorite hidden-gem outdoor blogs and websites
Andrew Skurka鈥檚 updated guide is a masterclass in how to enjoy the outdoors comfortably
Sound crazy? Not to Bekah and Derrick Quirin, who are embarking on a thru-hike with their one-year-old this March
Love playing on our public lands? It's time to help pay for them.
Two friends built an empowering community that encourages everyone to focus on trails, not scales
Stuff that's only good for frustrating you and causing fungal infections. Probably both.
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
High-tech hunting brand Kuiu wants to make a mountaineering boot you can wear for day hiking
Everything you need to survive for 72 hours, stuffed into a single waterproof bag
High in the Himalayas is where filmmaker Alessandro Rovere found what he was looking for, a breath of fresh air.
Our hard-earned lessons (clean up the van before a first date) and the advice we still stand by (sex in a portaledge鈥攇reat idea!)
Alternative lodging has one distinct advantage: putting you close to the adventure that brought you there in the first place
Smartwool discovered that women run at much different temperatures than men. Now it's using that data to reengineer its women's socks and base layers.
The stuff that keeps this adventure writer dry, safe, and dangerous
Plenty of people are hesitant to camp solo, but for women, many of whom deal with catcalls during mundane morning jogs, it's harder to dismiss imagined sexual predators lurking in the woods. The author explores why she heads out alone anyway.
Trained collectors are trekking into remote parts of the Southwest in hopes of discovering hardy new hops that can withstand warming temperatures
Winter camping doesn't have to suck if you carry this shelter from Seek 国产吃瓜黑料 with you
One of our most iconic wild places is under threat from mining and development interests. Two journalists hiked 800 miles to remind people why they should care.
Lessons I learned from organizing a homeless-youth outdoors program and how you can apply them to improving your own corner of the world
Foursevens鈥 new Mini MkII is smaller than a chapstick, yet pumps out over 1,000 lumens. And it only costs $40.
How to find a partner who shares your passion for living bravely, build a relationship fueled by adventure, and keep happiness alive through kids, career changes, and really bad wipeouts
How to find the best tool for your pocket and wallet
Six months, two trips to Thailand, and flirtations with madness have produced possibly the most forgettable fork ever
In 1988, girlfriends Claudia Brenner and Rebecca Wight were attacked by Stephen Roy Carr on the Appalachian Trail.
Have you ever found yourself on a boat besieged by pirates? Aboard a derailing train? Former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson explains how to survive these crises and many more in his new book, 100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition.
Two thru-hikers have taken it upon themselves to pull the trash鈥攖housands of pounds and counting鈥攐ff the Pacific Crest and Appalachian trails
Outdoor tradition or dangerous, polluting, wasteful relic of the past?
From mountaintops to lakeside trails, this short film offers viewers a glimpse into the beautiful area around Cumbria, England.
In our ongoing Weekly Escape series, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in two minutes or less.
The secret to ultimate fitness isn't all that complicated鈥攋ust spend a month outside, hiking eight hours per day. Kyle Boelte breaks down how his body evolved into an efficient, fat-burning, testosterone-fueled machine over 29 days on the Colorado Trail.