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Weight-loss discussion in outdoor forums can inadvertently reinforce the idea that there's a "correct" kind of outdoors body. What should you post about where?

It’s way more expensive and not as comfortable. Our gear director weighs the pros and cons of an über-light kit.

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Bomber bags for air travel, daily commuting, or any adventure off the beaten path

You don’t need to “get in shape” to enjoy hiking season. Here’s how to savor it from the start.

Here are the nine pieces from the 2022 Summer Gear Guide that our gear editors are obsessing over

Meet Moose, the nine-pound Rex rabbit warming hearts along New Hampshire’s scenic trails

Perfect for the on-the-go adventurer, these portable products make sunscreen application—and reapplication—easy

The latest pieces of clothing and knowledge that’ll help you get the most from this season’s excursions in the backcountry

For comfort and storage space, this shelter is hard to beat

A portable three-person tent for deep backcountry adventures

With the right tent you can protect yourself from the weather, spread out in luxury, and settle into a home away from home

These bags redefine carrying comfort

This nifty container makes gear organization a cinch

Keep your pup safe and stylish on the trail with these seven accessories

This shelter is a versatile three-season performer

This pack bridges the gap between ultralight and ultracomfy

A beginner friendly backpacking pack with everything you need—and nothing you don’t

From the backcountry to the airport, this pack has you covered

A reliable workhorse that will last for years

Feast-making cookware that won’t slow you down

A lightning-fast water filter makes staying hydrated on the trail easier than ever

These accessories might not make or break your trip, but you’ll sure be glad you packed them

341 field-tested favorites for summer adventure

This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek

Technical layers for any occasion

Technical layers for any occasion

Shoulder the load and make miles with these trail-ready rucksacks

Pants made by—and for—plus-size female hikers

These hikers will help you carry your load and stay comfortable and secure, no matter the terrain

Finally, a hiking boot that can truly do it all

One month and 26,000 votes after kicking off our favored footwear tournament, we have a victor

Amy McCulloch went to the Himalayas looking for adventure. She came back with an idea for an epic novel.

Lessons learned at camp sometimes do come in handy

The 440-mile route goes from the third-deepest lake in the U.S. to the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and the tulip-filled Skagit Valley

We’ve come a long way from the chlorine troughs of yesteryear

Six contenders have fallen from the mix. It all comes down to this. Your vote decides the outcome.

These seven destinations are the perfect summer base camps, with plenty of adventure on and off the water

This retired professional ultrarunner has found (almost) every waterfall along this wild stretch of central California coast. And, no, he won’t tell you where the best ones are.

This Central American destination is the adventure traveler’s dream, from its jungle-covered peaks to a coastline where 450 islands stretch across the world’s second-largest barrier reef. It’s beautiful, accessible, culturally diverse, and home to historically significant Maya sites.

To become one of those people who joyfully hikes, bikes, and skis in the nude, she’d have to train for it

After finishing the Appalachian Trail, I experienced severe pain in my lower right leg. Little did I know, toe socks and spacers would be my saving grace.

The Chaco tan is a badge of honor

I fight for House Birkenstock

It’s time to settle a longstanding debate once and for all. Which sandal will be crowned king?

They’re essentially adventure flip-flops and therefore superior to every other sandal

This simple sandal has everything you need and nothing you don’t

Eight fan favorites. Three head-to-head rounds. Only one winner.

From routes that have been rebuilt after wildfires to newly constructed singletrack, we can’t wait to get trekking on these trails around the country

A growing body of research suggests that it’s no longer sustainable to bury our waste in the wilderness

Score sunglasses, fire pits, water bottles, and more at a discount until midnight tonight

Next to having a little time to themselves, these are their top wish-list items

Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio turned a canalway into a 90-mile trail perfect for hiking and biking, and our 63 Parks columnist highly recommends a ride

Backpacking when the weather forecast is anything but optimal can be intimidating, but with some modifications to your kit, you can turn it into an enjoyable four-season activity

Get ready to cover more ground, more quickly

Don’t assume a noise deterrent will save you from a run-in with a wild animal. Do your homework before you head out into the wilderness.

It’ll take some miles to reach these eight remote, high-elevation lakes, but what better way to cap off a strenuous trek than diving into cool, crystal-clear water?

The phone feature can be a convenient safety tool. But for one writer, it served as a crutch for anxiety.

In the ten years since she published her memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, her life has changed dramatically—and so has the trail itself

GPS units sometimes fail—you owe it to yourself to know how to use a trusty compass

Water weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish

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Wisdom gained by trying, and sometimes failing, to stay comfortable outdoors

Heading out on your first overnight? Use this handy list as your guide to packing for a three-season backpacking trip.

Missoula, Montana’s M Trail is many things. But mostly it’s just steep.

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But is it worth the $700 price tag?

These three pairs of size-inclusive hiking pants stood up to all sorts of outdoorsing

From a scenic path that extends the entire length of New York to a new route connecting Yellowstone to Grand Teton, here are the most scenic ways to experience America’s wilderness by bike

Our March pick is Cheryl Strayed’s classic memoir of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. We’ll conclude the conversation with a live Zoom Q and A on April 5.

After a driver struck and nearly killed me, I had to relearn how to walk. Hiking the trail outside my front door became a goal I never thought I’d achieve.

Family vacation? Find fun for all ages with these kid-friendly activities in and around the park.

The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege

The parks on this list span six continents and tens of millions of acres, offering excellent fodder for any nature-addicted international traveler looking to jump-start their wanderlust

“The world and how it interacts with me changed the day I came out as trans”

I want to thru-hike part of the AT or PCT, but I’m the main caregiver in my household

In their fifties, Marcia and Ken Powers began long-distance hiking. Lessons they learned on trail prepared them for the next phase of their lives.

Initially I was drawn to before-and-after photos of thru-hikers, but after I finished my first long trail, I saw these posts for what they were: unhealthy

Cap off a day on the trail with a soak in a steamy mineral pool. We found the best from Alaska to North Carolina.

Tips for being a backpacking beginner and a woman adventuring alone