S.O.S.! The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers
The illusion of an always-on connection to society and the internet can easily land the less prepared among us in trouble. For adventurous travelers, packing a lightweight personal locator beacon or two-way satellite messenger could mean the difference between life and death.
The 10 Best Packable Jackets That Every Serious Outdoorsman Should Own
These puffy, packable jackets are the perfect companions for long hiking and backpacking trips. We've got you covered, from cold weather to rain.
Trekking: Stay connected with our favorite outdoor apps
We love to completely unplug at the Manual. Nonetheless, we've compiled a list of the best outdoor apps, whether your prefer maps of the terrain or stars.
Don’t Leave Home Without a Pair of the Best Travel Underwear for Men
These aren't your dad's tighty-whities — these are our favorite pairs of travel underwear for keeping your business happy and healthy during long trips.
The Best North American Hotels for Outdoor-Lovers
Finding a base of operations for an entire vacation’s worth of adventures is critical. Check out our list of Best North American Hotels for Outdoor-Lovers.
Multipurpose Hiking Gear: 8 Outdoor Tools That Do More Than One Job
Multipurpose gear lets you do more with less. The less junk in your trunk — er, backpack — the lighter it will be. The lighter it is, the happier you are.
Hat’s Off to Our Favorite Hiking Hats
From the fisherman to the hiker, any dedicated outdoorsman will tell you his hiking hats some of his most important gear. Here are three we love.
West Coast Wild: Three Unique, Remote Hikes in California
There are plenty of great spots to disappear far off-grid across the Golden State, but these are three of the best remote hikes in California.
The Best GPS Apps for Navigating without Reception
GPS used to require expensive devices but now the power can be found in our pocket. We’ve rounded up the best offline GPS apps for tracking, hiking, hunting, traveling, and everything in between.
Get the Gear: Our Favorite Stuff for Staying Organized and Energized While on the Go
The gear we love right now helps us stay energized and organized while on the go. Satisfy the springtime urge to venture outside for camping, biking, and travel with everything from a multi-tool to a rooftop tent.
The Best Fixed-Blade Knives for Camping, Carving, and Cutting
The best fixed-blade knives sit near the intersection of utility and survival. Bring one along whenever you camp, trek, or push for the summit.
7 Best Waterproof Socks Fit for Your Next Adventure
When it comes to footwear and socks, there is a wide variety of options to choose from. In this wide spectrum, where do waterproof socks fit in?
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. Here are four affordable picks of compact binoculars with excellent viewing.
1001 Walks You Must Take Before You Die
From coastal strolls to mountain paths, these are the best walks in the world. Navigate your next journey with tips and tricks from the experts.
Effortlessly Explore 31 U.S. National Parks from Home with Google Earth
National Parks Week is a time to celebrate the natural wonders and history within the United States. However, if we’re stuck working, we can’t just drop everything and jet around the country — but with Google Earth, you can.
Choosing A Great Summit Pack
The summit pack is one of the most important pieces of gear you bring along on a serious hike or climb.
Boy Meets Woods: Our First Father-Son Camping Trip
Just after my son turned four, and two days before I turned 35, we went on our first father-son camping trip. Here's what you can learn from our experience.
Meet Your Next Camp Lantern: The Solar-Powered, Extremely Portable Biolite SunLight
After bringing outdoor enthusiasts a fire-powered camp kettle, USB charger, and pizza oven, BioLite has fixed its sights upon harnessing the power of the sun with its latest offering: the solar-powered Biolite SunLight.
Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale for Trails Aims to Clean Up America’s Trail Systems
Sierra Nevada Brewing is committing itself to a major effort to clean up trail and river systems in the United States (and hopes to bring plenty of customers with it). Introducing the Pale Ale for Trails program.
Easy Homemade Energy Bars That Actually Taste Great
Here are three easy recipes that teach you how to make homemade energy bars that taste way better than the commercial brands.
Lems Trailhead Hiking Shoe Is Just as at Home on the Trail as It Is at the Taproom
The Lems Trailhead shoe features a mountain to town outsole with a low-profile rubber tread that has no problem maintaining traction on the trail, while also remaining durable enough when pounding the pavement in the city.
Adventure Racing Gear and Tips from Team NorCal
Adventure racing is one of the hardest sports on the planet. You have to paddle, run and ride hundreds of miles through unknown terrain trying to find your way with a map and compass. And it doesn’t just last for one day. We've rounded up some of the best gear that can last through these punishing races.
What It’s Like Hiking the Knife Edge Trail to the Highest Peak in Maine
One hard ascent to Mount Katahdin's peak is through the 1.1-mile corridor known as the Knife Edge Trail. How long would it take to reach the summit? Find out.
Drink Dirty Water Without Worry Using the LifeStraw Filter
More than 780 million people lack access to clean water. With the LifeStraw—you don't have to be one of them, even while trekking in the backcountry.
Day Hike Essentials to Take Every Time You Hit the Trail
Collecting good gear can make day hikes so much better. With the capability to go beyond a single day, this gear will see you through if things take a turn.
A Comprehensive Guide to Different Helle Knives and Their Uses
Whether you need a blade for fishing, whittling, or camping, Helle has it. The Norwegian brand helps us make an educated decision on the best knife for different activities.
Go Off-Trail in Style with the New Danner Bull Run Lux Boots
These new Danner boots are premium, durable and made in America -- they're bound to become your new favorite spring and summer boots, whether on the trail or off.
Check Out This Guide to 71 Natural Hot Springs Across the U.S.
When you think of natural hot springs, you likely picture a deep pool surrounded by Icelandic countryside or a Japanese snow monkey immersed in the warm waters of a Nagano spring. In fact, America is home to 1,161 known springs, and thanks to CarRentals, you can now easily find your way to 71 of those.
Backcountry Brews: Essential Beer Accessories for Your Next Camping Trip
Take wilderness exploration to the next level with these beer accessories ready-made for your camping adventures, from growlers to chillers.
You Can Literally Text from the North Pole with Somewear Global Hotspot
No matter how far you choose to explore — the Rocky Mountains, the middle of the ocean, even the North Pole — Somewear Global Hotspot has you covered. It's the perfect lifeline for off-grid connectivity, promising text messaging, location sharing, weather updates, and access to emergency services.
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. To learn more about this record-setting achievement, we chat McConaughy about his training, his trials on the trail, and his ultimate triumph.
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. It’s not too early to break out your essential gear and begin making preparations for your next hiking adventure.
Danner X Helinox Dropped the Only Camp Gear We Need for Spring
A hiking boot, a chair, and a table comprise the collab line created by Danner and Helinox to kick off the spring 2019 camping season. Each piece is lightweight but tough as nails.
Post-Workout Recovery Socks are a Thing and Parásole by Fly Kytin Is the Best of Them
Recovery socks are designed to soothe and restore your sore, swollen feet after a hard day’s workout. But, unlike standard compression socks, Parásole recovery socks feature a soft but supportive insole as well as the protection and traction of an outsole.
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 even just a car camping trip in a remote area, bone up on wilderness first aid and make sure you pack accordingly.
Put All 419 U.S. National Parks in Your Pocket with the Chimani App
If you’re planning a National Park escape -- whether for hiking, kayaking, or stargazing -- you want to be prepared. The Chimani app puts every U.S. National Park site in your pocket or, more specifically, on your smartphone.
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? These shirts can actually handle an adventure and look good doing it.
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.
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. We got the low-down from Andy Fletcher, Head of Owned Brands.
REI’s Gear Rental Program Will Change How You Experience the Outdoors
Don't have the money or space to invest in great gear? Never fear! REI has expanded their outdoor gear rental program from coast to coast.
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.
You Should Be Outside on National Take a Hike Day
Look alive, outdoor lovers! November 17 (Sunday) is 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.
Cam Honan Wants You to Take a Hike
Cam Honan's newest book, Wanderlust USA, is a beautifully photographed book that details 30 trails from across the United States.
England to Unveil the World’s Longest Coastal Hiking Path Later This Year
This year, England will unveil another world-class thru-hiking trail with the longest continuous coastal hiking path on the planet.
The VSSL First Aid Kit Packs Dozens of Survival Tools Into a 9-Inch Tube
These brilliantly curated kits pack dozens of first aid essentials into a military-grade aluminum tube that's waterproof and practically indestructible.
Get Paid $20,000 to Drink Beer & Hike the Appalachian Trail
Virginia's Devils Backbone Brewing Company wants to pay one ambitious hiker $20,000 to trek the entire Appalachian Trail in 2021.
Hikers Can Soon Circumnavigate the U.S. on the 12,000-Mile American Perimeter Trail
For some, even the longest long-distance trails aren't enough. They demand more -- like an epic, 12,000-mile trail that circumnavigates the continental U.S.
TrailKeg is a Trail-ready Growler Designed to Take Your Beer Anywhere
Hiking and craft beer find a happy marriage with TrailKeg, the world's most innovative, go-anywhere growler. It all comes down to the CO2 pressurization.
The Best Restaurants, Hotels, and Things to Do in the Catskills
Here are the best bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, 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, like Callicoon, Narrowsburg, and Livingston Manor.
Snag Some Gear from Kammok Before You Go Hammock Camping this Spring
Thinking of hammock camping this spring? Let Austin-based brand Kammok keep you or your buddies gear-ready in the outdoors.