A Closer Look at the Inspiration Behind Backcountry’s In-House Apparel
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.
Find the Most Unique, Undiscovered Campsites in the U.S. With Hipcamp
Find the Most Unique, Undiscovered Campsites in the U.S. With Hipcamp
Without an all-in-one metasearch engine -- think Kayak or Expedia -- for campgrounds, reserving a campsite has always been a painful, time-consuming task. Now, with the release of its new mobile app, Hipcamp has streamlined the process, making it easier than ever to book right from your phone.
Grand Canyon Celebrates 100th Anniversary with New International Dark Sky Park Distinction
Grand Canyon Celebrates 100th Anniversary with New International Dark Sky Park Distinction
As one of the most popular national parks in the United States, Grand Canyon National Park hardly needs any new accolades. However, the iconic park was just awarded official Dark Sky Park status, cementing it as one of the world's best destinations for stargazing.
Upgrade Your Gear with Innovative Camping Essentials that Go Beyond the Basics
Upgrade Your Gear with Innovative Camping Essentials that Go Beyond the Basics
Some of our favorite outdoor gear brands have raised the bar on their camping basics. Whether it’s an ingenious design tweak or a barely noticeable addition that takes the experience to a new level, these improved camping essentials are guaranteed to up the ante on your outdoor adventures.
This Foil Packet French Dip Recipe is Great For Camping
This Foil Packet French Dip Recipe is Great For Camping
Ever wondered how to make a French Dip sandwich? Well here is a French Dip recipe that you can make over open flames. Because fire.
Learn to Survive in the Mountains with NOLS’ Hardcore Outdoor School
Learn to Survive in the Mountains with NOLS’ Hardcore Outdoor School
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced outdoorsman, mountaineering is more accessible than you might expect. The key is knowing where to start and, for that, we look to Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
A Remote Camping Trip in Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly
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.
Take Your Cooler Back to the ’90s with the Igloo Throwback Collection
Take Your Cooler Back to the ’90s with the Igloo Throwback Collection
Everything from the '90s is new again, but nothing more so than the coveted Igloo Throwback collection of a retro picnic cooler, Playmate Mini, and half-gallon jug.
7 Shirts You Can Wear on the Trail and to the Office
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.
Rock Out While You Work Out with Under Armour’s The Rock Earbuds
Rock Out While You Work Out with Under Armour’s The Rock Earbuds
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Under Armour, and JBL worked together on crafting The Rock earbuds, designed specifically to handle both trips to the gym and laps around the track.
We Tested the Recool, Igloo’s New Biodegradable Cooler
We Tested the Recool, Igloo’s New Biodegradable Cooler
Iconic cooler brand Igloo released an eco-sensitive cooler called Recool that is 100% biodegradable. We tested the Recool to see how its size, ice retention, and durability hold up.
GoLite Makes Performance Apparel from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
GoLite Makes Performance Apparel from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
We recently came across a Seattle-based apparel brand called GoLite, whose collection of beautiful active and travel apparel is exclusively made from recycled plastic bottles.
The Most Adventurous Wildlife Safari Tours in North America
The Most Adventurous Wildlife Safari Tours in North America
For North Americans seeking an active, nature-centric vacation, check out these wildlife safari tours that don’t require a trip across the pond.
Hitch Tent Is a Clever, Non-Rooftop Platform for Your Rooftop Tent
Hitch Tent Is a Clever, Non-Rooftop Platform for Your Rooftop Tent
Rooftop tent camping is sublime, but it's not without its shortcomings. Hitch Tent, a clever automotive hitch-mounted tenting platform, is designed to combine all the utility of a rooftop tent with the stability of a traditional tent system.
Leatherman’s Beloved Multi-Tool, the Signal, Just Got 3 Bold Color Options
Leatherman’s Beloved Multi-Tool, the Signal, Just Got 3 Bold Color Options
Ever since its debut in 2015, the Leatherman Signal has been the embodiment of the classic dad admonition to "always be prepared." Whether you’re backpacking through the Grand Tetons or waiting for the G train, keeping The Signal in your pocket equips you to turn any mishap into an adventure.
Visit the Official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School at This Massachusetts Inn
Visit the Official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School at This Massachusetts Inn
Cape Cod is surprisingly home to some of the world's best fly-fishing. Now, Orvis - one of our favorite outdoor brands at The Manual - has partnered with one of the Cape’s most famous inns to offer the state’s first and only official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School.
Take Your Pops on an Over-the-Top Alaskan Fishing Trip This Father’s Day
Take Your Pops on an Over-the-Top Alaskan Fishing Trip This Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, if you truly care about your dad, if he really loves fishing, and if money is no object (we’re talking $25,000 discretionary income), why not take dear ol’ pa on a once-in-a-lifetime, father-son fishing trip to one of the most remote wilderness lodges in Alaska?
Colorado Is Now Home to the Newest International Dark Sky Park
Colorado Is Now Home to the Newest International Dark Sky Park
Light pollution makes it harder now than ever to see the night sky as our ancestors did. Thankfully, the International Dark-Sky Association is working to combat the problem. This month, Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park became the latest to receive an official Dark Sky Park designation.
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes: Tips for Keeping Pests Away
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes: Tips for Keeping Pests Away
For expert advice on how to get rid of mosquitoes, we turned to Karen Reardon of Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)
Mountain Mug: Famed Mountain Climber Conrad Anker Talks His Skincare Routine
Mountain Mug: Famed Mountain Climber Conrad Anker Talks His Skincare Routine
Famous mountaineer Conrad Anker shares his five skincare rules on the mountain to protect your hands, feet, and face from sunburn, frostbite, and painful cracks. Plus, the only soap he trusts...
JaxJox KettlebellConnect is the One Kettlebell to Rule Them All
JaxJox KettlebellConnect is the One Kettlebell to Rule Them All
If you've been on the hunt for a way to streamline your at-home gym equipment, look to JaxJox's smart KettlebellConnect, which can do the work of six kettlebells in one.
Put All 419 U.S. National Parks in Your Pocket with the Chimani App
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.
Support Our National Parks By Stunting a Parks Project X Jungmaven Hemp Tee
Support Our National Parks By Stunting a Parks Project X Jungmaven Hemp Tee
You can help support different National Parks-focused charities and conservancies by purchasing one of three hemp T-shirts from the Parks Project X Jungmaven debut collaboration.
Save Money on Your Gear by Renting It First with Coozie Outdoors
Save Money on Your Gear by Renting It First with Coozie Outdoors
If you only head into the backwoods once or twice a year, or if you're pondering your first wilderness expedition, then you probably don't need to own a full set of gear — not when you can rent great outdoor equipment from Coozie Outdoors.
8 Best Adult Summer Camps for Grown-Ass Men
8 Best Adult Summer Camps for Grown-Ass Men
Remember the glory days of summer camp? These adult summer camps recapture all the fun of your misspent youth but with a lot more day drinking and debauchery. Here are eight amazing summer camps for (mostly) grown-up men.
Go Off-Trail in Style with the New Danner Bull Run Lux Boots
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.
Why You Should Be Hiking this Spring and What to Bring
Why You Should Be Hiking this Spring and What to Bring
The same issues that keep many people off the trails in spring are precisely what we love about outdoor adventures. Here are the best trails, tips, and gear for springtime hikes in the United States.
Wilderness First Aid: What to Pack and Know Before You Hit the Trail
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.
Hold Utility in the Palm of Your Hand with the Leatherman Free Collection
Hold Utility in the Palm of Your Hand with the Leatherman Free Collection
This summer, after more than 35 years of customer feedback and insight, Leatherman is embarking on their most extensive product launch to date: The Leatherman FREE series, which features a first-of-its kind architecture built around integrated magnets.
Casting for a Good Time? Check Out this Trout and Ale Trail Across the U.S.
Casting for a Good Time? Check Out this Trout and Ale Trail Across the U.S.
If you're a man who loves his fishing as much as he loves his craft beer, then pack up the tackle box and set out for one of the destinations on this trout and ale trail.
Maker’s Mark and United By Blue Team Up to Take Out the Trash
Maker’s Mark and United By Blue Team Up to Take Out the Trash
Maker's Mark and United By Blue are coming together to remove 75,000 pounds of trash from the world's oceans and waterways in 2019 as part of a new #CocktailsForCleanups initiative.
The James Brand Unsheathes Its First Fixed-Blade Knife
The James Brand Unsheathes Its First Fixed-Blade Knife
The James Brand Hell Gap is the company's first knife featuring a fixed-blade design, supplying more cutting power for your adventures while still retaining an easy-to-carry body.
Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale for Trails Aims to Clean Up America’s Trail Systems
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.
Effortlessly Explore 31 U.S. National Parks from Home with Google Earth
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.
9 Outdoor Gear Brands that Cleverly Utilize Recycled Goods
9 Outdoor Gear Brands that Cleverly Utilize Recycled Goods
Gear manufacturers are utilizing more recycled materials, which further diverts the need for raw materials to be created. Here are nine outdoor companies that are using recycled material and reducing their environmental footprint.
The Gerber Fastball Knife Should Be Your New EDC Knife
The Gerber Fastball Knife Should Be Your New EDC Knife
There are those who carry a pocket knife and there are those who carry a Gerber. The brand's latest knife, the Fastball, boasts a few trend-forward features.
How to Survive (and Avoid) a Mountain Lion Attack
How to Survive (and Avoid) a Mountain Lion Attack
Do we need to worry about mountain lion attacks? The news seems to tell us we should be. We talked to the experts to learn more about cougars and how to both avoid and survive encounters.
This Minimalist Cable Machine Will Elevate Your Home Gym Design
This Minimalist Cable Machine Will Elevate Your Home Gym Design
If you find yourself anticipating your workout but dreading the gym, it’s probably time to invest in a home fitness setup. For our money, there’s no better option in this regard than the NOHrD SlimBeam.
Danner X Helinox Dropped the Only Camp Gear We Need for Spring
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.
The Best GPS Apps for Navigating without Reception
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.
What Is Cryotherapy? An Introduction to Whole-Body Cold Therapy
What Is Cryotherapy? An Introduction to Whole-Body Cold Therapy
Whole-body cryotherapy is an alternative wellness trend that promises everything from healing sports injuries and sharpening your mind to reducing anxiety. But what are the real benefits? And does it deliver on its oversized claims?
Hitch Hotel Might Be the Most Compact Travel Trailer We’ve Ever Seen
Hitch Hotel Might Be the Most Compact Travel Trailer We’ve Ever Seen
For RV campers who value mobility, versatility, and portability, less is more. That’s where a well-made, ultra-light travel trailer comes in. The new Hitch Hotel, billed as the “world’s first expandable wheel-less trailer," is one of the most impressive.
There’s No Place Like (a Floating) Home on the Raptor Platform
There’s No Place Like (a Floating) Home on the Raptor Platform
Crafted as a floating fishing platform, the Raptor Platform could be an inflatable houseboat, a portable dock, or a zombie apocalypse safe haven.
Are E-bikes the Future of Transportation?
Are E-bikes the Future of Transportation?
The humble bicycle has seen only incremental change since it was invented in 1817. Now, lightweight motors and lithium-ion battery technology are creating the fastest, easiest, and highest fun-factor methods of transport: the e-bike.
This Camper Wants to Be Whatever Type of Travel Trailer You Need It to Be
This Camper Wants to Be Whatever Type of Travel Trailer You Need It to Be
A new breed of travel trailers is targeting hardcore explorers. These adventure trailers forego frilly luxuries like faux granite countertops, big-screen HDTVs, and smartphone-controllable mood lighting. Instead, they’re all about function, versatility, and gear hauling.
Why Camp on Land When You Can Camp on Water with an Inflatable Tent?
Why Camp on Land When You Can Camp on Water with an Inflatable Tent?
SmithFly created the Shoal Tent that allows you to camp on the water. Even crazier? It has no poles. The concept was created by a designer/fisherman and we need it now.
Take Shelter Wherever You Roam With Rhino Rack’s Batwing Awning
Take Shelter Wherever You Roam With Rhino Rack’s Batwing Awning
Hiding in your tent every time you want a reprieve from the sun, wind, or rain while camping can get old quick, which is why retractable awnings like the Rhino Rack Batwing have become popular. Here's our test of the new Batwing during a weekend camping trip.
Sealander Is the Floating Camper You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sealander Is the Floating Camper You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sealander is a boating trailer that can be hitched to a small car and easily set into the water. We're big fans.
Don’t Miss the Latest Snow Gear Deals of the Season
Don’t Miss the Latest Snow Gear Deals of the Season
With the winter season coming to a close, it’s time to break out the patio furniture, dust off the bicycles, and buy some snow gear. All the top retailers need to make room for next year’s products, which means this year’s perfectly good gear is deeply discounted.
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking the Vorarlberg Region of the Austrian Alps
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.