Amp Up Your Vanlife With the New Goal Zero Yeti 200X Power Bank
Amp Up Your Vanlife With the New Goal Zero Yeti 200X Power Bank
For many, road-tripping is about getting away from it all. But, more and more of us are looking to escape while enjoying the conveniences of home. Most of those conveniences, however, require electricity. The latest release from Goal Zero will keep your gadgets charged no matter where life takes you.
The Best Campgrounds Near Major U.S. Cities
The Best Campgrounds Near Major U.S. Cities
Want to get away for the weekend but don't want to go too far from the comforts of urban living? Check out some of the best campgrounds located outside major U.S. cities. With a host of different amenities, you'll barely be roughing it while still relaxing.
Patagonia Goes 100% Sustainable with New Line Called Shell, Yeah!
Patagonia Goes 100% Sustainable with New Line Called Shell, Yeah!
As the fashion world makes its slow but steady shift toward sustainability, industry leader Patagonia is marking a milestone of its own: The end of a 26-year journey toward making one of their most popular products 100% sustainable.
6 Biggest Ski Gear Innovations to Look Forward to in Winter 2022
6 Biggest Ski Gear Innovations to Look Forward to in Winter 2022
These are the biggest gear innovations to hit the slopes this winter 2022. Advancements range from performance, safety, and sustainability.
How to Remove a Tick: A Simple Guide to Safely Getting Rid of Ticks
How to Remove a Tick: A Simple Guide to Safely Getting Rid of Ticks
For even avid outdoorsmen, dangerous wildlife encounters are exceedingly rare. It’s the smaller critters -- ants, spiders, and ticks -- that are of greatest concern. Tick bites are among the most common and the most dangerous. Here’s a guide for avoiding and safely removing ticks.
The Best Backpacking Chairs for Your Next Adventure
The Best Backpacking Chairs for Your Next Adventure
There’s nothing like putting your feet up in a comfortable chair around the fire at the end of a long day. Here are our picks for your next adventure, which include the best backpacking chairs that are above the ground and on the ground, and stools.
Zach Klein Is the Reason We’re All Obsessed with Cabin Porn
Zach Klein Is the Reason We’re All Obsessed with Cabin Porn
We talk with founder Zach Klein about what led to this book — Cabin Porn: Inside — as well as his thoughts on the impact of cabins and his Cabin Porn project 10 years on.
The Best Cast Iron Camping Cookware
The Best Cast Iron Camping Cookware
Cooking over an open flame in the woods isn’t everyone’s specialty. Aside from fire and beer, the next crucial thing you’ll need is a proper pan. For that, there’s nothing better than good old cast iron. Here are five of the best cast iron pans for campfire cooking and beyond.
An Introduction to the Fine Sport of Bouldering
An Introduction to the Fine Sport of Bouldering
The minimal gear required for bouldering coupled with the relatively low risk of serious injury remove two of the common barriers to rock climbing. Here's a quick look at the basics of bouldering, including history, gear, and best spots in the U.S.
The Opus OP15′ Is a Tricked-Out, Off-Road-Ready Travel Trailer
The Opus OP15′ Is a Tricked-Out, Off-Road-Ready Travel Trailer
Today’s best adventure towables promise all the comforts of a modern studio apartment atop a go-anywhere chassis. This year, British newcomer Opus is seriously upping its game with the OP15' -- a unique hybrid caravan designed for off-grid camping in style.
The Best Men’s Heritage Outdoor Apparel for Cool Weather
The Best Men’s Heritage Outdoor Apparel for Cool Weather
Shoulder seasons can be cold, miserable times transitioning into different weather. But they can also be the best times of the year. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just right -- if you dress for them. These heritage-inspired pieces keep the cold out.
How to (Almost) Painlessly Improve Your Running
How to (Almost) Painlessly Improve Your Running
If you want to increase your speed and endurance and reduce the chance of injury then let us show you how to improve your running.
An Honest Review of Smartwool’s New Intraknit Base Layer
An Honest Review of Smartwool’s New Intraknit Base Layer
Smartwool's new Intraknit base layer technology is finally here. The Manual tested the first base layer to see whether it's worth the hype and price tag.
The Lampuga Air Inflatable Jetboard Is a Go-Anywhere Aqua Thrill Ride
The Lampuga Air Inflatable Jetboard Is a Go-Anywhere Aqua Thrill Ride
Not long ago, a weekend of outdoor adventure meant strapping hundreds of pounds of equipment to the roof rack of your SUV. This isn’t 2015 anymore. The world’s most portable kayaks, bicycles, and paddleboards fit inside a Smart Car. Add jetboards to that list with Lampuga’s eagerly anticipated Air.
The World’s 12 Most Grueling and Insane Endurance Races
The World’s 12 Most Grueling and Insane Endurance Races
Some people need to compete. Marathons, road races, Tough Mudders -- anything to prove their physical and mental mettle. But, sometimes, running just 26.2 miles on asphalt isn’t enough. For those precious, crazy few who demand more, these are 12 of the world’s toughest, most grueling endurance races.
How to Identify, Treat, and Survive a Spider Bite
How to Identify, Treat, and Survive a Spider Bite
The likelihood of a fatal wildlife encounter in the United States is exceedingly low. Spider bites are common, but rarely deadly. Still, it’s worth knowing how to identify and treat a spider bite before it happens.
Dirtbag Style Guide: 5 Lessons That Apply to Everyone
Dirtbag Style Guide: 5 Lessons That Apply to Everyone
Without the luxuries of a room to stand up in, a bathroom mirror to shave in front of, or a closest larger than a pair of plastic bins, dirtbags are forced to think creatively about their clothes, facial hair, and general appearance. These constraints lend themselves to some innovative solutions.
‘Below Zero’ Book Review: Behold the Beauty of Life Lived in the Cold
‘Below Zero’ Book Review: Behold the Beauty of Life Lived in the Cold
The new 'Below Zero' book from Gestalten is filled with photography and reflections by the intrepid souls who spend their lives in extremely cold climates.
Slopestyle Mountain Bike Champion Emil Johansson Talks Tricks, Staying Fit, and More
Slopestyle Mountain Bike Champion Emil Johansson Talks Tricks, Staying Fit, and More
Slopestyle mountain biking is a fairly new sport, but it's popularity is on the rise. The Manual sits down with champion biker Emil Johansson to find out more about training, tricks, and how it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Best Men’s Trail Running Gear for Warm Weather
The Best Men’s Trail Running Gear for Warm Weather
Addicted to endorphins, most runners find their way to trail running, whether that be the local park or something further away, in the mountains. At which point the only help we can offer is suggestions for the best trail running gear for men.
On the Road with Mikah Meyer, the First Person to Visit Every National Park Site in One Trip
On the Road with Mikah Meyer, the First Person to Visit Every National Park Site in One Trip
What does it take to visit every National Park in the country? For Mikah Meyer, it took three years and thousands of miles.
Professional Climber Adrian Ballinger on the Savage Mountain, No-Oxygen Climbing, and YouTube
Professional Climber Adrian Ballinger on the Savage Mountain, No-Oxygen Climbing, and YouTube
K2 is the second-tallest mountain in the world and has killed 86 people, nearly 25% of those who have attempted the climb. Professional climber Adrian Ballinger wanted to summit it without oxygen — and did.
Taxa Outdoors’ Rugged Mantis Travel Trailer Just Got Even Better
Taxa Outdoors’ Rugged Mantis Travel Trailer Just Got Even Better
The 21st century welcomed a slew of ingenious, new manufacturers all building capable, lightweight travel trailers ready to go anywhere. New for 2019, TAXA Outdoors -- one of our favorite towable brands -- returns with a redesigned flagship model.
Escape to the Pacific Northwest at Hoh Rainforest Caravan Cabins
Escape to the Pacific Northwest at Hoh Rainforest Caravan Cabins
Until space travel is a thing, we’ll have to settle for escaping society in a treehouse or a cabin in the Alaskan wilderness. Few regions of the U.S. guarantee a proper, off-grid digital detox like the wilds of the Pacific Northwest. Enter: The Hoh Rainforest Caravan Cabins.
Oru’s Origami-Inspired Inlet Kayak Will Be the World’s Most Portable Watercraft
Oru’s Origami-Inspired Inlet Kayak Will Be the World’s Most Portable Watercraft
Most avid outdoorsmen would agree that kayaking is awesome. Storing and transporting all the necessary gear isn't. Using classic origami techniques, Oru Kayak resolved the most common portability problems and built the world's most versatile kayak in the process.
Mountain Hardwear Is Bringing Augmented Reality to the Great Outdoors
Mountain Hardwear Is Bringing Augmented Reality to the Great Outdoors
Want to save a trip to the store for new outdoor gear? Mountain Hardwear has developed an augmented reality app to do just that.
The Best Labor Day Deals on Outdoor Gear from REI, Backcountry, and More
The Best Labor Day Deals on Outdoor Gear from REI, Backcountry, and More
REI, Backcountry, and more will have Labor Day sales on great outdoor gear. We'll be rounding up the best Labor Day deals and placing them here to make your search that much easier.
This 3-Pound Rapid Raft Is the World’s Lightest, Most Packable Raft
This 3-Pound Rapid Raft Is the World’s Lightest, Most Packable Raft
Whether you like your outdoor adventures extreme or just prefer to be prepared with a bug-out bag to survive the apocalypse, having an ultra-portable emergency raft in your arsenal is never a bad idea.
You Should Read Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard’s Guide to Life
You Should Read Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard’s Guide to Life
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's new book, Some Stories, tells tales about a life spent both outdoors and at the head of a major company.
Filson’s New Collection Honors Smokey Bear and the U.S. Fire Service
Filson’s New Collection Honors Smokey Bear and the U.S. Fire Service
Filson released a limited-edition collection celebrating the 75th birthday of Smokey Bear The handsome clothing is woodsy and helps outdoorsmen dress with a message.
Nevada’s Massacre Rim Named Latest International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Nevada’s Massacre Rim Named Latest International Dark Sky Sanctuary
That the U.S. is blanketed by some of the world's worst light pollution has spurred many eco-conscious activists to act. The International Dark-Sky Association is recognizing a growing number of the world's darkest places right here in the U.S.
World-Class Runner Caryn Lubetsky Didn’t Run Her First Marathon Until She Was 40
World-Class Runner Caryn Lubetsky Didn’t Run Her First Marathon Until She Was 40
If anyone knows a thing or two about pushing yourself to the limit when you previously didn't think you could, it's ultra marathoner Caryn Lubetsky.
You Can Rent Jimmy Chin’s Personal Camper Van
You Can Rent Jimmy Chin’s Personal Camper Van
This van is the sometime home of legendary adventurer and storyteller Jimmy Chin, who co-directed Free Solo and appears in it frequently. This summer, however, it could be yours via Turo.
How to Treat a Snake Bite When You’re Stuck in a Worst-Case Scenario
How to Treat a Snake Bite When You’re Stuck in a Worst-Case Scenario
A snake bite can be terrifying, but as long as you stay calm and follow these first aid tips, you'll live to hike another day.
Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket is Made Entirely Out of Recycled Material
Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket is Made Entirely Out of Recycled Material
The Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket is made from recycled plastic bottles, pioneering sustainability and maintaining the brand's devotion to crafting high-quality, comfortable down blankets that can withstand any condition.
Looking Back at 70 Years of Nalgene, the Most Iconic Water Bottle
Looking Back at 70 Years of Nalgene, the Most Iconic Water Bottle
Here’s to you, Nalgene, and to another 70-plus years of fueling adventure, endurance, and environmental stewardship.
5 Tips for How to Survive a Shark Attack
5 Tips for How to Survive a Shark Attack
You may not ever encounter Jaws, but there is still plenty of fish in the sea. Here's what to do in the event of a shark attack.
Uball Is the New Portable Basketball Hoop That Lets You Play Ball Anywhere
Uball Is the New Portable Basketball Hoop That Lets You Play Ball Anywhere
Basketball is one of the best sports for pick-up games. The one thing you can’t take with you, however, is the hoop – until now. The new Uball portable basketball just went live on Kickstarter with an Early Bird special that lets you score one for up to $100 off.
The Best Camp Chairs You Can Buy on Amazon
The Best Camp Chairs You Can Buy on Amazon
If you’re a new camper looking to build up your adventure kit or just need to replace some old seats that are running ragged, read on: These are the best camp chairs available on Amazon right now, from budget-friendly folding chairs to two-seaters and just about everything in between.
How to Escape an Alligator Attack
How to Escape an Alligator Attack
If you're ever unlucky enough to get bitten by an alligator, you're going to want to know what to do. Here are the tips and tricks you'll need to survive.
Book a Last-Minute Summer Camping Trip Just About Anywhere With Pitchup
Book a Last-Minute Summer Camping Trip Just About Anywhere With Pitchup
For summer campers, finding a last-minute campsite can seem almost impossible. With Pitchup, campers can shop cheap, peak season sites near some of the most iconic national parks in the U.S.
A Quick Overview of the Sustainable Adidas Outdoor and Five Ten Line Essentials
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.
We’re in Love with the Look of Gerber’s New Everyday Carry Knives
We’re in Love with the Look of Gerber’s New Everyday Carry Knives
Gerber calls it a collection of everyday carry knives with an added emphasis on aesthetic. Take a closer look at the Quadrant, Jukebox, and Straighlace.
REI’s Gear Rental Program Will Change How You Experience the Outdoors
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.
The Best Binoculars for Birding, Backpacking, and Beyond
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.
How to Get Out of a Rip Current
How to Get Out of a Rip Current
Whether you're on a protected beach or an uncharted cove, rip currents are a real danger. Jimmy Minardi, founder of East End Ocean Rescue, teaches us how to get out a rip current The key: Don't panic.
Après-Hike: The Best Gear Kit to Sport After the Adventure
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?
This Luxury Watch Prototype was Inspired by Cory Richard’s Latest Mount Everest Exploration
This Luxury Watch Prototype was Inspired by Cory Richard’s Latest Mount Everest Exploration
The Cory Richards x Vancheron Constantin watch was designed to go the distance with renowned explorer and National Geographic photographer Cory Richards as he attempted his third ascent of Mount Everest.
Is This Modern-Day Lumberjack Competition the Coolest Sport in the World?
Is This Modern-Day Lumberjack Competition the Coolest Sport in the World?
The Stihl Timbersports Competition pits modern-day lumberjacks against one another in a variety of events that involve axes, chainsaws, handsaws, and a whole lot of wood. Is this the coolest sport ever invented? See for yourself.
Arc’teryx Wants to Buy Back Your Used Gear for the Good of the Planet
Arc’teryx Wants to Buy Back Your Used Gear for the Good of the Planet
Outdoor brand Arc'teryx just relaunched its recommerce program, Rock Solid Used Gear, to buy back gently-used garments, repair them, then resell them. To get an insider’s take, we chatted with the brand's Vice President of Design, Dan Green.