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
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 Keychain Accessories are Tiny Tools that Can Save the Day
Sometimes you need a little more than a set of keys to save the day. These tiny tools -- bottle openers, lights, chargers, and more -- will come in handy without adding bunk to your keychain.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best Solar-Powered Backpacks You Can Buy
How do you keep your all-important devices charged when on the move? Just get yourself a solar-powered backpack and let the sunshine provide all the amps you need. Here are the four best options on the market right now.
Kammok Says This Is the Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Hammock
In their endless striving for lighter and lighter setups, some ounce-counting backpackers (without sore backs) have picked up hammocks as lightweights shelters that pack down small. Kammok's new Mantis is an all-in-one hammock system that could replace your backpacking tent.
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.
CleanseBot Is a Pocket-Sized, Bacteria-Killing Robot for Germaphobe Travelers
Travel is dirty. We don’t need to tell you of the unspeakable horrors a black light can reveal inside a typical motel room. If only there were a simple, effective way to sanitize your hotel room and travel gear. Thankfully, like all 21st-century problems, there a robot for that.
The Essential List of Best Gear for the Climbing Gym
Even when it’s 0 degrees outside or raining sideways, you can still climb inside in a climbing gym. Most offer cheap single sessions, gear rentals, and classes if you need them. Here's the gear you need to start.
Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019: First Look at the Coolest Upcoming Gear
The best gear from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018 will rock the industry with cool new sustainable innovations like biodegradable down, insane fabric technologies, compostable coolers, unheard-of ski boot designs, and more.
Save Up to 30 Percent Off Winter Ski Apparel from the Stio End-of-Season Sale
Stio designs clothing that blends comfort with fashion and right now its offering up to 30 percent off winter apparel and ski gear. From cozy jackets to stylish flannels, Stio's winter sale has plenty of cold-weather options available.
Tracksmith’s ‘No Days Off’ Line Makes Running in Winter Warm
Tracksmith dropped the 2019 No Days Off collection of cold-weather running apparel in collaboration with The Woolmark Company and it's actually making us want to run in the freezing cold.
Comedian Jon Glaser on His Favorite Gear and Hilarious Show
We chatted with comedian Jon Glaser about his favorite gear and the hilarity of his truTV show, 'Jon Glaser Loves Gear', which is exactly what it sounds like, but even funnier.
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, with a pair of the best snow boots for men strapped onto your feet, you'll be surefooted, warm, and maybe even stylish, depending on the pair you pick.
After Nearly Dying, the Founder of Burton Releases His Own Personal Line of Snowboarding Gear
After nearly dying from a rare disease, Jake Burton, the founder of his namesake snowboarding company, introduced a line of snowboarding gear, Mine 77, that he personally created and tested.
New to Nature? Start Backpacking and Camping with Rental Gear from CampCrate
How do you plan for a backpacking trip in Yosemite when you have no gear? Simply rent what you need from CampCrate and ship it back when you're done. Founders Chad Lawver and Mason Gravley want to make it as easy as possible for beginners to go backpacking.
Going off the Grid? You’ll Need These Essentials
Whether you're saying goodbye to society for a month-long campout or an indefinite plunge into the wild, going off the grid requires careful planning and preparation. If you're going off the grid, you'll need the gear on this list to make your new life safe, sustainable, and maybe even pleasurable.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: The Essential Gear List Recommendations
There is no technical climbing involved, so it's accessible to nominally experienced hikers, but ascending Mount Kilimanjaro’s 19,341-foot summit demands a tolerance for high altitude, intense leg strength, and the right gear. Here's what you'll need.
The Best Lightweight Travel Laptops for 2018
Modern nomads demand everything from their laptops — they need to be lightweight and powerful, with a capable battery. aA number of manufacturers now offer ultra-portable workhouse laptops that won’t break the bank. Here are four of the best travel laptops for 2018.
How to Ice Fish: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Ice fishing can be complicated, dangerous, and also extremely relaxing. We put together the best tips, tricks, and gear to help you catch the big one.
From the Office to the Trail, Here’s the Best Dual-Purpose Work Gear
Suits are tough to hike in and fast-drying nylon hiking pants don’t usually fly at the office. So what do you wear to be ready for a day of work, adventure, and a dinner out?
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018: The Best Gear of the Year
The best gear from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018 will rock the industry with cool new sustainable innovations like knitting machines that eliminate scrap waste, hiking boots made from algae, and biodegradable down.
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.
Our Favorite Pieces of Gear in the Stylish Lineup of Dainese Motorcycle Gear
Few brands have made as significant an impact on motorcycle safety as Dainese. In addition to its innovative motorsport gear, the company offers a range of stylish apparel — jackets, boots, gloves, and more — to break the stigma that safety has to look dorky.
How to Winterize Your Camping Gear: Tips for Cleaning and Storing Equipment
There’s nothing worse than getting stoked for a trip and pulling out rotten tents, sleeping bags, or hiking boots. Here's how to clean and store camping gear so you can actually use it when the warmer seasons comes.
Essential Everyday Carry Gear for the Outdoorsy Guy
Is your everyday carry ready to go off-road? When you get a last-minute invite for an adventure, can you hit the trail with what you’ve got in your pack? If your gear is anything like these outdoorsy essentials, you'll be ready for almost anything.
Tepui’s Latest Rooftop Tents and Gear Are Raising the Bar on Outdoor Adventuring
From rooftop tents to portable kitchens, Tepui's latest outdoor gear makes spontaneous camping easier than ever. Here's a sneak peek at the new additions coming to the lineup in fall 2018 and spring 2019.
The BioLite FirePit is a Portable Fire Pit That Doubles As a Grill
BioLite's latest camp-friendly creation, the BioLite FirePit, is finally available after months of waiting. With the ability to charge up your electronics and keep wood burning near smoke-free for 24 hours, this little FirePit is the camping stove of your dreams.
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."
Our Favorite Urban Riding Packs by Mission Workshop
From the Arkiv System for backpacks that debuted in 2012 to sleek new camera carriers and hydration packs for 2018, Mission has been quite busy in its workshop. Here's a look at the best gear that Mission Workshop has to offer right now.
8 Ways to Keep Your Drinks Cold on a Hot Day
From Corkcicles to king-sized ice cubes to insulated bottles and beyond, these are the best products for keeping your drinks — alcoholic or not — cold on a hot day.
Gear We Love: All the Best Stuff for a Great Night In
Rejoice in FOGO (fear of going out) with Manual-approved gear we're loving this month, including an indoor hammock, the only tequila you need this summer, and the perfect book.
The Best Deals on Big Agnes Tents During the REI Anniversary Sale
Each year beloved outdoor retailer REI offers an anniversary sale to rival all deals. For 2018, there are over 16,000 items discounted by up to 30%. We offer our picks for the best Big Agnes tents for sale this year.
How Best to Fest: Music Festival Camping Tips and Gear
Freedom, great music, and good company are a recipe for one helluva weekend, but you want to make it back alive and intact. Here are some tips on how to camp at a music festival while keeping yourself and your belongings safe and clean in the process.
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.
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.
What is Graphene? Only the Outdoor Industry’s New Wonder Material
Two-hundred times stronger than steel, more conductive than copper, and lighter than carbon fiber, graphene is making waves in almost every industry. We take a closer look at the material and its use in top-notch outdoor gear.
These Amazon Echo Accessories Will Make Alexa Your New Best Friend
Make sure you're getting the most out of your Amazon Echo with these Alexa accessories. This gear lets you control everything from the lights to the temp.
The Best Avalanche Airbags You Can Take on the Plane
Most avalanche airbags aren't allowed on planes, but new technology from Arc'teryx and Black Diamond is changing that. Here are options you can easily fly with.