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Hikers Can Soon Circumnavigate the U.S. on the 12,000-Mile American Perimeter Trail
When even the longest long-distance hiking trails aren't enough. -
Get Paid $20,000 to Drink Beer & Hike the Appalachian Trail
The benefits sound amazing, but this "job" isn't for the faint of heart. -
The VSSL First Aid Kit Packs Dozens of Survival Tools Into a 9-Inch Tube
You won't have to worry about getting your first aid gear wet with this piece. -
Can You Go Outdoors During a Self-Quarantine or Shelter-in-Place Order?
There are rules, and they need to be followed, or we're all going to have to do this for a long time, people. -
England to Unveil the World’s Longest Coastal Hiking Path Later This Year
When you need to clear your head, sometimes only a months-long thru-hike will do. -
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You Should Be Outside on National Take a Hike Day
Save the sweatpants and Netflix for another weekend and take the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature this National Hiking Day. -
S.O.S.! The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers
The $200 device that could mean the difference between life and death in the backcountry. -
Tackle the World’s Most Famous Peaks With The North Face 7 Summits Collection
Inspired by world-class mountaineering but designed for the streets. -
World’s Most Dangerous Volcanoes You Can Actually Climb
These towering behemoths are as dangerous as they are beautiful. -
A Quick Overview of the Sustainable Adidas Outdoor and Five Ten Line Essentials
From recycled plastic shoes to reused polyester apparel, the Adidas Outdoor and Five Ten collections offer not only gear built for the outdoors, but goods made with eco-friendly practices, too. -
REI’s Gear Rental Program Will Change How You Experience the Outdoors
Now, you really have no excuse to not go kayaking on a beautiful day. -
The Best Binoculars for Birding, Backpacking, and Beyond
No matter what you’re planning — hiking, stargazing, embarking on your first safari — a good set of binoculars can make all the difference. -
Après-Hike: The Best Gear Kit to Sport After the Adventure
After a long day of hiking, you come back to your car starving, thirsty, and muddy. Do you have to to get cleaned up? Or do you have a nice kit waiting in the car for you? -
A Closer Look at the Inspiration Behind Backcountry’s In-House Apparel
Clicking through online retailer Backcountry's catalog of your favorite outdoor recreation brands, you may have not have noticed a new development: a collection of athletic apparel made by Backcountry itself. -
A Remote Camping Trip in Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly
The only way onto Canyon de Chelly in Arizona is with a trusted tour company that is partnered with the Navajo Nation, the owners of the land. Here's what you can expect. -
7 Shirts You Can Wear on the Trail and to the Office
Work shirts can be uncomfortable. They don’t breathe or wick moisture well. They don’t regulate temperature. They stink after a hard day. But does it have to be that way? -
Put All 419 U.S. National Parks in Your Pocket with the Chimani App
Chimani gives you the power to know what to see, when to go, and where to poop in every U.S. National Park. -
Go Off-Trail in Style with the New Danner Bull Run Lux Boots
The made-in-America Bull Run Lux doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the Portland brand’s legacy -
Wilderness First Aid: What to Pack and Know Before You Hit the Trail
Before you go for that next hike, mountain bike ride, high alpine climb, or car camping trip, bone up on wilderness medical intervention and make sure you pack accordingly. -
Post-Workout Recovery Socks are a Thing and Parásole by Fly Kytin Is the Best of Them
These socks act like a traveling foot massage, pressing in all the right areas of your foot, ankle and toes to relieve aches and pains. -
Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale for Trails Aims to Clean Up America’s Trail Systems
Getting outside is good for you, so you may as well help the planet while you're out there. -
Effortlessly Explore 31 U.S. National Parks from Home with Google Earth
f we’re stuck working, we can’t just drop everything and jet around the country for National Parks Week — but with Google Earth, you can. -
Danner X Helinox Dropped the Only Camp Gear We Need for Spring
A boot, a chair, and a table make up the small but intentional special-edition line. -
The Best GPS Apps for Navigating without Reception
GPS used to require expensive devices but now the power can be found in our pocket. -
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking the Vorarlberg Region of the Austrian Alps
While the Austrian Alps have been made famous by 'The Sound of Music,' there’s more to this area than twirling through alpine meadows. -
Tourists in Italy Could Face $2,800 Fines for Hiking in Flip-Flops
Cinque Terre's park officials would rather you leave your Birkenstocks at home, thank you. -
Appalachian Trail Record-Holder Joe McConaughy Talks Training, Torn Muscles, and Topping-Loaded Pizzas
It takes most people six months to complete the Appalachian Trail. Joe McConaughy, aka Stringbean, did it in less than 46 days. -
You Can Literally Text from the North Pole with Somewear Global Hotspot
Or the South Pole if that's a closer option for you … -
Backcountry Brews: Essential Beer Accessories for Your Next Camping Trip
Take wilderness exploration to the next level with these campground-ready beer accessories. -
4 of the Most Challenging Day Hikes in the U.S.
These trails are not for the faint of heart, but if you possess the necessary skills and are in above-average shape, they can be knocked out in one day. -
Check Out This Guide to 71 Natural Hot Springs Across the U.S.
America is home to 1,161 known hot springs, and thanks to a new guide from CarRentals, you can now easily find your way to 71 of those. -
Your Guide to Perfectly Portable Flask Cocktails
Flask cocktails are a great way to up your game when hiking, camping, or just going to a place where you'll need a little nip. -
A Comprehensive Guide to Different Helle Knives and Their Uses
Helle makes knives for near everything, including lades for fishing, whittling, and protecting yourself against hyenas. -
The Best Men’s Snow Boots for Everything from Style to Extreme Conditions
Whether you're headed for a high alpine summit in the depths of winter or you just have to shovel the damn driveway so you're not late for work, you need a pair of snow boots. -
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: The Essential Gear List Recommendations
There is no technical climbing involved, so it's accessible to nominally experienced hikers, but ascending Kilimanjaro’s 19,341-foot summit is still demanding. Here's what you'll need. -
This Eco-Friendly Trekking Pole Plants Seeds as You Hike
FytoStick is a smart and efficient way to diminish your carbon footprint by playing Johnny Appleseed. -
L.L. Bean Teams Up with Main Craft Breweries for New Beer and Boot Collab
You can win a free pair of boots by simply enjoying some beer. Incredible, we know. -
Lems Trailhead Hiking Shoe Is Just as at Home on the Trail as It Is at the Taproom
Lems Trailhead hikers were designed to take you seamlessly from mountain to Main Street. -
HoverGlide Is a Clever ‘Floating’ Backpack Designed to Save Your Spine
It might sound like infomercial-flavored nonsense but it's rooted in sound science. -
Test Your Body and Recharge Your Spirit On One of These Famous Pilgrimages
Choose one of these four paths to feed your mind, body, and soul. -
You Could Win Free Beer for a Year by Participating in Busch’s Scavenger Hunt
The goal is simple: Be the first person to find a tree marked with a medallion, you win. -
Fall Foliage Forecast: Where and When to See the Leaves Change in 2018
Leaf-peeping isn't just for fanny-pack-wearing Midwestern housewives. -
Zipstitch is the Suture-Less Bandage Every Outdoorsman Needs
What do you do when you're 10 miles into a 20-mile backpacking trek, fall, and wind up with an inch-long gash? You pull out a ZipStitch. -
The Best Restaurants, Hotels, and Things to Do in the Catskills
This guide covers the best of both worlds, whether you want to check out the big ski resort mountains of the east or the burgeoning small towns of the west. -
The North Face Launches Epic Pop-up Shop High in the Italian Dolomites
The only way to get there? A two-hour hike into the Italian Alps. -
The Bothy Project Inspires a Hiking Hut Pre-Fab and Artists’ Retreat
We're just waiting for the bothy trend to finally come to the States. -
Danner Teases New Lightweight Hiking Shoe Inspired by the Pacific Crest Trail
It's not a hiking boot and it's not a sneaker. It's a Trail 2650 and does what you want it to. -
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: The Best Gear of the Year
After walking dozens of miles around the expo and seeing plenty of stuff to excite us, we narrowed down our long list of favorite stuff to just five "Best of Show" winners. -
Upscape Outpost Offers a Beautifully Disconnected Pop-up Camp in the Patagonian Wilderness
Because sometimes you need to get lost to truly find yourself.