From mountains to muddy trails: The top hiking shoe brands you need to know
Whether you're looking for your first pair or a replacement, here are my favorite hiking shoe brands, as well as a couple of recommendations to get you started.
8 best waterproof duffel bags to keep your stuff dry
Hardcore adventuring requires hardcore baggage. So we’ve rounded up the best waterproof duffel bags for your most epic expeditions.
The 31 best pickleball gifts you can get: Pickleball paddles, shoes, and more
What are some of the best pickleball gifts you can give your oved one? From performance-enhancing gear to stylish accessories, this list has something for all.
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Grilling is on our mind: Here is what you need for a successful Independence Day
Dust off the old recipe book. The manual for smokers. The Pitmaster’s Bible. Whatever it is that you use to brush up on your grilling techniques, because Fourth of July is right around the corner. And that means it is almost time for one of the most iconic days for the BBQ professional. Your family […] -
Which Aventon E-Bike Is Right for You? We Compared Six Popular Models
Everyone loves a good bike ride. From childhood adventures to relaxed rides on the beach and, eventually, family outings with your own kids, bikes have a way of staying part of life. Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with several Aventon e-bikes, using them the way most people actually would. […] -
I finally found a robot mower that can handle a real piece of land, and it’s over $1,000 off for Prime Day
This post is brought to you in paid partnership with YARBO. There’s a particular kind of weekend that anyone with real acreage knows well. You look out the window at the grass and do the math on how many hours of your Saturday the mower is about to claim. I’ve spent enough of those weekends […] -
Outdoors advice from a REI Green Vest
REI has been in the adventure game since the 1930s. So, it’s perhaps no surprise that in addition to a great selection of outdoor gear, the co-op touts some top-level staffers too. You know, those folks wandering around the store in green vests. These employees don’t just work for the brand; they live the lifestyle. […] -
Festivals Worth Traveling the World For
The grandest spectacles around, from a man who's seen too many -
Cape to Cape: Adventurer sets a new time record on unbelievable journey
When you think about a photographer, what do you think of? I always think of the gal who took my senior pictures in the garden outside the Shelter Insurance building in my hometown. I never thought of a cross between Indiana Jones and Ernest Shackleton. That is who John Balsdon is, though, a fine-art photographer […] -
Get out of your own way and become Unbridled with a real deal men’s retreat
Men are simple creatures. At least, we outwardly are simple creatures. Underneath, we are as complicated as they come. Those of us who seem well adjusted and the ones who project having our s*** together are something else entirely. We are ducks on a pond. On the surface, everything is calm. Serene. But go a […] -
Smoky Mountains Weekend Guide: Where to Stay, Hikes & Best Views
I recently learned that the Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited U.S. National Park. I find this statistic fascinating, as I would’ve guessed parks like the Grand Canyon would get more visitors in any given year than the Smoky Mountains. However, the Smoky Mountains gets more than double the number of visitors per […] -
5 things to know before you watch The Masters this weekend
I am 43 years old, and the only thing I ever knew about golf was that I was bad at it and Tiger was the best that there ever was at it. Nowadays, there is an entire culture surrounding the sport I never knew of, thanks to social media and my inability to play baseball […] -
Jake Canter on Creativity, Comebacks, and the Mindset Behind an Olympic Run
Jake Canter stood above the Milano Cortina slopestyle course and surveyed the terrain with a laser-like focus. Then, with a determined slap of his hands, he ollied 90 degrees and dropped in for his third and final run, needing a near-perfect performance for a medal. Rolling down the course, he executed precise boardslides, a double […] -
Jones Howler Review: Freeride Precision with Freestyle Instincts
I hiked toward the Continental Divide, perched above the back bowls of Copper Mountain, and took in the Tenmile Range. Up ahead, the snow-covered, teepee-like heights of Peak 1 (12,805 ft), Peak 2 (13,580 ft, and Peak 6 (12,573 ft) unfolded before me. Then, as I reached the Ski Patrol shack, I noticed something: the […] -
The 25 Coolest Gifts for Your Buddies Turning 30 in 2026
Right before turning thirty, I earned my bread tending bar on Martha’s Vineyard. I remember confessing to a fellow barkeep—then in his forties—my dread at closing the decade of devil-may-care youth. He offered cheerful reassurance: “Dude, your thirties are like your twenties, but your head’s screwed on better.” I’m now thirty-six, and to my pleasant […] -
These coastal cabins sit at Washington’s Pacific edge in the heart of a national park
I spent a night in a cabin at the historic Kalaloch Lodge, and here's what you can expect from the only coastal property in Olympic National Park. -
Natural Selection DNA: Burton High Fidelity Snowboard Review
Testing Burton's High Fidelity Snowboard in the Canadian Rockies. -
What is a Gyro? (and Does Your Boat Need One?)
There’s nothing like going out on the open water, catching your own dinner, then coming home with one of those wacky blown-out hairstyles only salt water can create. People have been doing this for thousands of years, but it’s the 21st century, so there’s always a way to do things a bit more comfortably. That’s […] -
This portable jump starter could save your next overlanding trip from disaster
Recovery gear is probably the most unexciting overlanding gear to shop for, but it’s literally the most important. If your portable fridge, Starlink Mini, or digital camera dies out in the backcountry, it’s no great shakes. But if you blow a tire, get bogged in mud, or wake up to a dead battery, you could […]
Snow Sports
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Steep, Unscripted, and Now Olympic: Freeride’s Big Leap
On July 7, the International Olympic Committee announced Freeride skiing and snowboarding’s inclusion in the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. -
Jake Canter on Creativity, Comebacks, and the Mindset Behind an Olympic Run
Jake Canter stood above the Milano Cortina slopestyle course and surveyed the terrain with a laser-like focus. Then, with a determined slap of his hands, he ollied 90 degrees and dropped in for his third and final run, needing a near-perfect performance for a medal. Rolling down the course, he executed precise boardslides, a double […] -
Jones Howler Review: Freeride Precision with Freestyle Instincts
I hiked toward the Continental Divide, perched above the back bowls of Copper Mountain, and took in the Tenmile Range. Up ahead, the snow-covered, teepee-like heights of Peak 1 (12,805 ft), Peak 2 (13,580 ft, and Peak 6 (12,573 ft) unfolded before me. Then, as I reached the Ski Patrol shack, I noticed something: the […] -
Natural Selection DNA: Burton High Fidelity Snowboard Review
Testing Burton's High Fidelity Snowboard in the Canadian Rockies.
Camping
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Honda Base Station hints at the future of compact electrified travel trailers
While Honda is a household name for many reasons, building futuristic electric travel trailers isn’t one of them. Now, the iconic automaker is looking to change that with the debut of its all-new Base Station concept. While Honda lists its new Base Station as a “prototype,” it hints at a very bright future for electric […] -
Hyundai’s sleek new Staria electric campervan is a beauty, but there’s a catch
Electric RVs are almost certainly the way of the future, and campervans are no exception. Hyundai just unveiled a fully-loaded, off-grid-ready version of its understated Staria van, and it’s a thing of beauty for vanlifers. But there’s a catch. The reimagined Staria is an all-electric camper van from the powertrain to the fully-applianced kitchen. Hyundai […] -
Airstream’s World Traveler 22RB is among the company’s most affordable RVs ever
Few names are as synonymous with road-tripping as Airstream. But the brand’s iconic “silver bullet” travel trailers often come with a sky-high price tag. Now, the company wants to change that with the debut of one of its most accessible models ever. The new World Traveler 22RB relies on the same World Traveler chassis that […] -
Deuter’s Duffel Pro Roller 90 might be the year’s best adventure travel bag
Yes, we’re only two weeks into 2026. But, I’m calling it now: Deuter may have just created the year’s best, most versatile bag for adventure travelers. The all-new Duffel Pro Roller 90 is a near-perfect hybrid bag. It combines the roomy packability (90 liters, as the name implies) of a duffel bag with the free-wheeling […]
Hiking
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Delivery drone helps stranded hiker in first-of-its-kind Arizona mountain rescue
Drones have become a nuisance for many hikers despite strict laws prohibiting their use in US National Parks and other wilderness areas. But this recent story out of Arizona proves they can also be used for good. Earlier this month, a helicopter flying a routine patrol over Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain spotted a hiker attempting to […] -
The Roccia Vet Woolfelt boot by Diemme x Hiking Patrol is hiking refined
Hiking Patrol and Diemme unite for their fourth collaboration that introduces a new iteration of the Roccia Vet Woolfelt -
These are the best U.S. states for hiking, according to a new study
According to a new study from outdoor brand KÜHL, some states are far better trail territory than others. -
Mizuno’s latest hiking shoe gets tailored elegance from Margaret Howell
Mizuno and Margaret reimagine the brand's iconic hiking shoe with more style and technical features.