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 wait hours of driving to eat and get cleaned up? Or do you have a nice kit waiting in the car for you with clean clothes, snacks, and even a hot shower?
Zipstitch is the Suture-Less Bandage Every Outdoorsman Needs
What do you do when you're 10 miles into a 20-mile backpacking trek through the backcountry when you trip over a root, fall, hit your knee on a rock, and wind up with an inch-long gash that bleeds profusely and is too big to close with a regular bandage or gauze wound-wrap? You pull out a ZipStitch.
Astral Introduces Line of Badass, Eco-Friendly Outdoor Shoes Made of Hemp
Astral puts nature first in all of its designs. The brand's new hemp shoes are stylish, eco-friendly, and fit for hiking.
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.
This Eco-Friendly Trekking Pole Plants Seeds as You Hike
FytoStick is a bamboo trekking pole that does more than steady your step. Each time the pole stabs into the ground during your hike, it releases a seed.
L.L. Bean Teams Up with Main Craft Breweries for New Beer and Boot Collab
Beer and the outdoors go together well. To celebrate the launch of its fall line of Small Batch Bean Boots, outdoor gear-maker L.L. Bean teamed up with five Maine craft breweries to make a limited run of outdoor-inspired craft brews that complement the autumn collection.
Test Your Body and Recharge Your Spirit On One of These Famous Pilgrimages
Whether you are seeking a spiritual renewal or looking for a unique adventure, your next journey could include a literal walk through history. Some of these ancient paths and famous pilgrimages are deeply rooted in some of the world’s major religions while others are more about the physical challenge.
You Could Win Free Beer for a Year by Participating in Busch’s Scavenger Hunt
Busch is hosting a scavenger hunt in the forests between New York and Alaska. One savvy hiker will win free beer for a year by finding a special tree marked with medallions.
Fall Foliage Forecast: Where and When to See the Leaves Change in 2018
If you love trees and pretty colors and scenic grandeur, the annual turning of the leaves here in the United States is the ideal time to kickstart fall hiking season. Here are our predictions for the best fall foliage forecast in 2018.
The North Face Launches Epic Pop-up Shop High in the Italian Dolomites
The North Face has long been among the world’s most innovative outdoor brands, so it seems fitting it would debut a publicity stunt befitting the 50-year-old company. Pinnacle Project launched as a one-of-a-kind pop-up shop set high in the Italian Dolomites — 6,889 feet, to be exact.
The Bothy Project Inspires a Hiking Hut Pre-Fab and Artists’ Retreat
Traditionally found in remote areas of Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales, a bothy is often a primitive, stone and wood hut used for hikers and hill walkers to shelter in overnight. The Bothy Project seeks to create a modern system of off-grid, tiny cabins used primarily as artist residency spaces.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: The Best Gear of the Year
Outdoor Retailer Summer Show 2018 descended upon Denver, Colorado in July, providing brands the opportunity to showcase the best new gear, tech, and clothes for the upcoming sports seasons. We found five brands and products that truly stood out and awarded each "Best in Show."
How Permethrin-Treated Clothing Repels Ticks, Mosquitoes, and Other Bugs
Big-named outdoor outfitters like L.L. Bean, Duluth Trading Company, and Ex Officio have launched a line of insect-repellent outdoor wear — shirts, pants, socks, and hoodies — treated with permethrin, a substance that is basically a nerve agent for bugs.
These Modular Mountain Shelters Keep Hikers Safe During Storms
Minimalist modules are the building blocks of a new kind of mountain shelter designed by Bulgarian architects Lusio Architects. Deliverable just about anywhere, this design is a modern take on the “hiking hut," providing safe havens for explorers faced with nasty weather.
Get Equipped for Summer Hiking with the New Danner Mountain 600 Enduroweave
The Danner Mountain 600 Enduroweave is perfect for summer. These new hiking boots from are incredibly light, but with leather-like protection.
Ditch Your Radio, GPS, and Flashlight — Just Bring the Fogo ‘Ultimate Adventure Gadget’
GPS, flashlights, and radios are heavy on a hike, but you may wish you had them if you get lost. Enter the Fogo which a single gadget that packs all these devices into one, saving weight and space in your pack.
This Minimalist Hotel in Italy Offers a Simple Retreat for Weary Hikers
Understated yet luxurious, the Hotel Bühelwirt in Italy's South Tyrol region provides hikers a welcome spot to unwind and reconnect with nature. Peek inside this gorgeously designed getaway.
Sneak Peek at the Futuristic Snow Leopard 25 Snowshoe from Alite
Alite founder Tae Kim has reinvented the snowshoe with the Snow Leopard 25, which features collapsible camp chair technology and a sexy aesthetic.
REI’s New Backpack Series Pays Tribute to America’s Beautiful National Parks
REI Co-Op just released the Flash 18 National Parks Series, a new line daypacks with limited edition prints based on actual National Parks Services maps such as the Grand Canyon to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Eat Beer on Your Next Hike With a ReGrained Granola Bar
Six billion gallons of beer are brewed annually in the U.S. and 36 billion pounds of grain are left over from the process. The folks at ReGrained are taking that beer waste and turning it into delicious snacks.
Bucket List Adventures: 4 Epic Trails for Hiking in Australia and New Zealand
If you’re looking for a few more notches on your bucket list, these four trails are among the best for hiking in Australia and New Zealand.
Tips for Eating Healthy and Cooking Travel Meals on the Road
EVOLVE sent a husband-wife travel photography team on an epic road trip. This is how Racehl and Mattew Hanel fuel up and create healthy travel meals.
East Coast Hikes to Ruins, Ghost Towns, and Other Abandoned Splendor
The beauty of nature and the sometimes eerie, sometimes enchanting, and always intriguing vestiges of faded history can be found on these East Coast hikes.
Mingan Archipelago is the Most Beautiful Canadian Park You’ve Never Heard of
Now is the perfect time to plan a solo-camping trip to one of Canada's truly unique places: Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve.
Canada Officially Completes the World’s Longest Continuous Trail System, The Great Trail
The Great Trail stretches 15,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean across 13 provinces and territories in Canada.
New Ridgemont Outback II Style is Your New “Trail-to-Bar” Hiking Boot
Ridgemont has launched a handsome new colorway of their Ridgemont Outback II boot. It's on sale on their website now and we recommend grabbing a pair.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack Helps You Ascend without Weighing You Down
The perfect summit pack is lightweight, expansive, and strong. We review the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit pack to see if it holds up.
ScentLok Socks: Defeating Odor Through Science
ScentLok makes socks that destroy odor molecules using science. They also happen to be comfortable and even rather stylish.
The “World’s Most Dangerous Hiking Path” Reopens in Spain
Few hikes can hold a candle to Spain’s deadly El Caminito del Rey — often dubbed “the world’s most dangerous hiking path.”
Collective Retreats is like having a High-End Hotel in some of Nature’s Wildest Spots
Collective Retreats offers a luxury hotel room in the middle of nowhere, offering you a wildly relaxing stay in the heart of nature.
The Outpost is the Future of the Outdoors Experience
The Outpost's model of partnering adventurers, brands, artists, athletes, and a weekend of fun in the wilderness is the future of the outdoors.
15,568 Feet. 120 Kilometers. A Long Trek Into the Mountains of Northern Colombia
What was I doing hiking in South America-in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range near the coast of Colombia? I was there to write about it.
A Man’s Thoughts Before a Journey into the Unknown
Sometimes you just have to take a journey into the unknown. Steven John shares his thoughts on traveling into the known before leaving for a mountain trek
Trekking Shoes: The FEIT Wool Hiker Might be the Plushest Boots in Existence
A single craftsman makes each pair of FEIT's iconic trekking shoes, outfitting them with buffalo-leather insoles & a rigid outsole built for any scenario.
Walking in the Footsteps of the Inca
Hiking the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu is both challenging and life-changing. Yet, there is nothing more awe-inspiring.
New Danner and Burton Boots Look Great in the Snow and on the Trail
These Danner and Burton boots are the collaboration snowboarders have been waiting for. You can hit the powder or the trail and never get cold feet again.
Hit the trail with Forsake’s Fall 2016 line
Forsake's award winning line of casual hiking boots is completely redesigned for Fall 2016. See why we're stoked to get in a pair.
Autumn East Coast Hikes
From Shenandoah to New Hampshire, the best way to enjoy fall is to hit the trail on one of these beautiful east coast hikes.
Venture Deep into Fall with Fjällräven Outdoor Pants
Whether you’re a hiker, a backpacker, a mountain climber, or a city slicker posing as an outdoorsman, you’ll love these hardy outdoor pants from Fjällräven.
Feel Good Friday: KEEN Champions America’s Mountains, Rivers, Canyons, and Deserts
KEEN, an adventure footwear company, is working to increase the number of American national monuments with the “Live Monumental” campaign.
Get The Gear: Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015
The Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 show is the largest gear tradeshow in the country. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at next year's best gear.
KEEN: The Boots of Summer
Choose a pair of American built KEEN boots for your summer adventures this year. Your feet will thank you, trust us.
Sunglasses? Check. Flask? Check. Time for Adventure
Life is one long adventure, filled with unpredictable circumstances. Wherever you roam, the Adventure Pack will protect you from glare and sobriety.
The Wood & Faulk Camp Stool
It has been brutal winter, but thankfully the season is over and spring is underway. Now that the calendar has turned to April, it’s time to start getting outdoors again. For a lot of us at The Manual, that means planning hiking day trips and overnight camping journeys. And we have the perfect addition to […]
Kaufmann-Mercantile x The Manual Giveaway!
As our readers know, Kaufmann-Mercantile is a great online destination for well curated and top quality products from a wide range of stellar brands. One item that recently struck our fancy was the Seil Marschall Hiking Pack. Since 1896, this German brand has been suiting up outdoorsmen with superb rucksacks that can stand up to […]
Pelican Backpacks: Cutting Edge Luggage
When planning your next backpacking or hiking trip, The Manual suggests you use Pelican backpacks.