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Jump rope with shoes and weights

The 12 benefits of jumping rope (it’s not just for your inner child)

It’s deceptively simple, but jumping rope is one of the single best cardio fitness exercises.
Hyundai Staria Lounge Camper parked in a field.

We really wish these compact, Korea-exclusive RVs and campervans were available stateside

Korea knows what's up when it comes to minimalist RVs and campervans, like these three ultra-compact campers we really wish were available stateside.
Luxury vanlife build using Garnica lightweight poplar wood paneling.

We love this handsome van-life wood paneling, and it’s sustainable too

Few material choices can impact the look and feel of your van as good wood for your interior. So why not invest in something you love?
Person walking in snow with snow gear on

Keep your digits defrosted this winter with these gloves and mittens

If you're serious about skiing and snowboarding, you need a pair of gloves that can keep up with you. These waterproof, durable options will keep you riding.
A person pulling a carry-on suitcase through the airport

Go ultralight on your next flight with the best carry-on luggage

Finding the right carry-on luggage can be challenging, especially if you're a newbie traveler. Hence, we gathered the best carry-on luggage.
Sportcaravan Cube 1 Microcarvan Travel Trailer isolated on a studio background.

This tiny caravan uses one smart feature to almost double its space when parked

The pint-sized Cube 1 caravan's clever design feature is, as far as we know, entirely unique in the world of compact, lightweight travel trailers.
ac future expandable luxury rv concept eth camper expanded

This expandable luxury RV concept previews the future of off-grid living, and it’s amazing

AC Future's expandable eTH concept RV hints at a future where "ordinary" campervans can expand to two-bedroom luxury apartments at the push of a button.
A person packing their suitcase with dress clothing.

Are you a minimalist? Then here’s how to pack and travel like one

It's hard not to overpack, especially when you want to travel light. These tips will show you how to take the items you need and still travel like a minimalist.
Passengers walking through an airport.

Fly high in style with the best travel accessories for long flights in 2024

With the right gear, flying can be a lot less terrible. Here are some of the best air travel accessories we could find for your next long-haul flight in 2024.
Man standing outside a door with two large travel suitcases

Get ready for your next trip: The best luggage brands for every type of traveler

Whatever your flavor of luggage — from carry-all backpack and compact carry-on to wheeled duffel — these are the best brands for every type of traveler.
Winnebago Ekko Sprinter Campervan parked on a sandy ridge.

Winnebago reveals the Ekko Sprinter, a camper van with more off-roading capability than ever

Winnebago's Ekko line gets an all-new flagship model: A Sprinter Van-based camper van that's ready to take you (and your four closest friends) anywhere.
Brown bear in the woods

The best bear spray for keeping safe in the backcountry (the one thing you should never leave home without)

The best defense for surviving a bear attack is having and — more importantly — knowing how to use a reliable bear spray.
Cummins Falls, Tennessee

13 ethereal swimming holes to dive into this 2024 – from Alaska to Florida

Forget trekking to Thailand or South America — the U.S. boasts some of the best natural swimming holes in the world. Here are our favorites.
A Bean Stock 2.0 ultralight travel trailer being towed down a wooded trail by a new Ford Bronco.

This $16K teardrop trailer is trail-ready and light enough to be towed by a Subaru Forester

Many teardrop trailers require heavier vehicles to tow them, but the new Bean trailer is towable by most midsize and compact SUVs and crossovers.
Young couple stepping into mountain stream with Westfalia Wave van in the background.

Westfalia just dropped a new camper — its first in over 20 years — that is perfect for van life

Westfalia is back with the Wave, a new van life vehicle and the company's first in over 20 years.
Aerial view of two men snorkeling in clear, shallow tropical water.

Grab your mask and fins, and head to the best snorkeling spots in the U.S.

The U.S. offers many breathtaking snorkeling spots with glimpses of underwater volcanic craters, tropical fish, sea turtles, whales, eels, and more.
Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, California

From Alaska to Maine, these are 12 best road trip routes in the U.S. for embarking on an adventure of a lifetime

You needn't look far and wide for bucolic routes, as the best road trip routes in the US are captivating enough to offer you an adventure of a lifetime.
Couple outside an RV during a road trip

How to survive a long-distance RV road trip with your significant other

Long-distance road trips can be stressful, tiring, frustrating, and unpredictable -- sometimes even more so when you add a partner into the mix.
Traveler pulling a rollaboard suitcase outside an airport, sun shining directly into the camera.

These are the travel memberships and subscriptions that are worth the money – CLEAR, Global Entry, and more

Some subscription services make sense — and cents — for travelers. These are the best travel memberships and subscriptions that are worth the money in 2024.
Kalamera 24-Inch Dual-Zone Beverage and Wine Cooler

The best beverage coolers for chilling your beer, wine, and soda in 2024

A beverage cooler, also known as a beverage center, will make a fine addition to your home bar or man cave. Here's our roundup of the best beverage coolers.
Car towing an RV

A newbie’s guide to safely towing an RV (or just about anything)

The idea of hooking up a multi-ton rig to your vehicle and barreling down the interstate at 65 miles per hour, sounds intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be.
Closeup of a hand wiping the inside of a car door with a leather care product.

Chamberlain’s, Chemical Guys, and more: Treat your ride to the best car leather cleaners (so you don’t ruin your car’s interior)

Cleaning your leather doesn't have to be an ordeal. From easy-to-use wipes to healing balms, these car leather cleaners will help your vehicle's leather shine.
Jackery's solar rooftop tent concept with a portable power bank, isolated on a plain background.

Jackery just revealed the coolest rooftop tent we’ve ever seen (Hint: It’s electric!)

Jackery's latest rooftop tent doubles as a huge solar panel, which adds a new dimension for long-term EV car camping and overlanding.
Man walking his road bike

Specialized, Giant, and more: These are the best bikes worth pedaling in 2024

Explore scenic routes and rugged roads with the best bicycles, guaranteed to nurture your wanderlust and up your fitness level.
Close-up of shiny car tire with Brabus wheels on pavement.

ExoForma, Car Guys, and more: Shop the best tire shines to get your car’s kicks looking like new again

A good tire shine can protect your tires from regular wear and debris, while making them pop. These are the best tire shines worth buying in 2024.
Man wearing motorcycle boots

Suit up with the best motorcycle boots for men in 2024 – TCX, Taylor Stitch, and more

Just because motorcycle boots are practical doesn't mean they can't also be stylish. Check out the most fashionable boots for men this year.
Happier camper exterior cliff feature

Road trip tips: Travel with one of the best ultralight travel trailers

The best travel trailers can take a mobile campsite anywhere you want to go. Here's a list of the top lightweight options for all your adventures.
Lightship L1 all-electric RV/travel trailer being towed by a pickup truck.

Lightship’s all-new L1 is a sleek, telescoping RV that looks and feels ready for space travel

Lightship's all-new L1 RV has the form factor of a traditional pop-up camper, but the sleek telescoping design is all hard-sided.
best hikes in united states 2021

From California to Maine, these are the 10 best hikes in the U.S.

Declaring the "best hikes" is a recipe for a fistfight. Still, we’re boldly staking our claim to the best hikes throughout the U.S.

Dispersed camping is your way to camp for free throughout the U.S. (seriously)

One-quarter of all U.S. land is federally owned and free for dispersed camping. Here's how and where to find your next dispersed campsite safely and legally.
Cyclist balancing on a bike in a barren landscape.

Back in the saddle with REI, Pearl Izumi, and more : Get ready to ride with the best cycling shorts for men

Cycling shorts support and protect against chafing to make your ride more comfortable so you can venture out farther and faster than ever before.
onsen japan man

Onsen etiquette: Learn the 7 basic rules of Japan’s traditional hot spring baths

For a worry-free experience at a traditional Japanese hot spring, follow these rules of onsen etiquette, and you'll be soaking peacefully in no time.
A grove of sequoia trees seen through a thick fog.

Environmentalists are suing because national parks are… planting trees? Here’s what’s going on

You'd think environmentalists would be all for planting trees, but some groups are suing the National Park Service for it. Here's why.
Toyota Tacoma with a Tune Outdoor M1 truck camper canopy parked in a field at sunset.

This hyper-lightweight truck camper canopy turns (almost) any pickup into a great overland vehicle

Tune Outdoor now offers M1, a lightweight truck camper canopy that's sleek, durable, minimalist, and designed to fit all of the most popular pickups.
Man relaxing alone under a MoonShade Portable Vehicle Awning while overlanding.

Everything you need to have an overland adventure with the vehicle you (probably) already have

To kickstart your journey, we’ve gathered the best, most essential overlanding gear we’ve field tested and personally recommend.
Man standing atop a conversion van looking out at Big Sur, California.

The truth about van life: 5 realities of living in a camper van no one talks about

We've all dreamed of completing a camper van conversion, hitting the open road, and leaving everything behind. But van life isn't for everyone.
A man wearing leather gloves using a Dewalt axe chopping wood

The big list of ultra-reliable brands with lifetime warranties

There are hundreds of brands with lifetime warranties that put the customer first. Buy these products, and keep them forever.
Man splitting wood

How to split firewood (with or without an axe)

Learning how to split wood with or without an axe will help you build roaring fires and save money on firewood for years to come. It's time to get choppin'!
Man riding an electric bike

The best electric bike options to make your commute or adventure greener

Cover long distances while staying green with our latest roundup of the best electric bikes, with each one promising a less-polluted commute or adventure.
Man walking in front of a CAN-AM Spyder RT Limited three-wheeler.

Camping with a CAN-AM Spyder RT taught me a lot about packing, motorcycle camping, and life on 3 wheels

You might not think of the CAN-AM Spyder RT as a camping vehicle, but we took it off-road and learned a lot. This is our review.
Vandoit Moov Ford Transit Camper Van driving off-road

Vandoit created a modular, completely customizable Ford Transit camper van, and we want one

Van builders, Vandoit, is showing van lifers what's possible with its rugged and ultra customizable, Ford Transit-based Moov.
Man and dog walking in the woods with a wool blanket for camping strapped to a backpack

These are some of the best wool blankets for camping

The best wool blankets are soft, durable, odor resistant, and naturally fire retardant, making them ideal for keeping warm around the campfire.
Geneverse PowerPillar solar home battery backup system installed on a modern home

This home energy storage system is a low-cost alternative to Tesla’s Powerwall, and it’s pretty incredible

Geneverse's PowerPillar is an affordable home energy storage solution, produced in collaboration with Jackery.
Alpha Motor Corporation Nightwolf Electric Truck on a plain studio background.

Alpha’s Nightwolf is an all-electric, blacked-out overlanding camper that feels straight out of Mad Max

Alpha Motor's Nightwolf overlander camper is extremely customizable with oversized cargo boxes, rally lights, all-terrain tires, and rooftop solar panels.
Aerial shot of YouTuber Everyday Sandro outside his Tesla Model X.

A Tesla owner transformed his Model X into a van life vehicle, complete with a bed and camp kitchen

Have you ever considered car camping in a Tesla Model X? This is how one guy did it.
Closeup of hunting fishing camping knife blade In campfire log In outdoor scene

Gerber, Benchmade, and more: Arm yourself with the 14 best hunting knives available

Hunting knives are purpose-built for processing game in the field. Move in after the kill with the best hunting knives available.
Blurred view of the Grounded RVs G2 electric RV camper van driving down a country road.

Grounded’s G2 EV RV offers all the comforts of home, remote-controlled everything, and a 250-mile range

This all-new, all-electric RV offers all the comforts of home, a boatload of remote-controlled tech features, and a solid 250-mile range.
27North F550 Ascender overlander truck camper driving down a dirt road.

27North’s F550 Ascender is a luxurious overlander that looks more like a yacht than a pickup truck camper

27North's Ascender truck camper is built on a rugged F550 platform with a long list of features, like 4K televisions, a huge solar electric setup, and a full wet bath.
Man sitting atop a campervan with a headlamp at night.

These tiny, cleverly designed Japanese RVs make your small camper van look like a palace

These RV concepts pack plenty of features into surprisingly — even impossibly — small spaces.
optimized overlanding gullwing pop up camper opened

Optimized Overlanding’s new $25K pop-up camper has everything you need for off-grid adventuring

Lightweight and compact enough to take just about anywhere, with a long list of features that ensure you can camp with most of the comforts of home.