Burton, The North Face, and more: Upgrade your winter gear closet with the world’s best snowboarding brands
Field-tested and approved, there are our top picks for the world’s best snowboarding brands for shredding fresh powder or groomed slopes in style this season.
Van life inspo: This $10K Mercedes Sprinter camper van conversion has security cams, a bathroom, and much more
Want to live out your van life dreams? Camper van conversions don't have to cost a fortune — check out how this van lifer customized his Mercedes Sprinter.
Get up to speed with our comprehensive dictionary of motorcycle slang
Motorcycling has its own vocabulary and lingo. This ever-expanding cheat sheet of motorcycle slang will help newbies sound like veteran riders in no time.
Van life might just make a comeback with electric vehicles and tech-forward concepts
Europe’s automakers are working to ditch traditional gas-powered van models for cleaner, electric-powered alternatives with a lot more tech features baked in.
These are the best ski brands on the market for the upcoming season
Is there such a thing as too many skis? In a market offering so many options, it's hard to know where to start, but the right ski brand is a must.
Ski the dream at one of the 10 biggest ski resorts in the world
These are the biggest ski resorts in the world and offer so much more than just skiing. Are you ready to hit the slopes?
This new Airstream touring coach is about the size of an F-150 – and starts at nearly $200k
Like its big brother, the Interstate 24X, Airstream's ultra-compact 19X is a rugged van life rig built for serious, go-anywhere exploration.
Winnebago’s new Access travel trailer is insanely cheap yet surprisingly full-featured
The Access has the essentials and creature comforts of travel trailers twice its price. Yet, at under $30K, it's one of Winnebago's most affordable RVs ever.
These haunted vacation rentals are actually worthy of Halloween
Renting a haunted vacation home for a Halloween getaway might just be the best way to celebrate the scary season (or any season).
Airstream Trade Wind travel trailer has an insane solar capacity and battery bank to go truly off-grid
With the largest battery bank, the highest solar capacity, and the most capable inverter/charger, it’s Airstream's most off-road-ready travel trailer ever.
Make travel easy: The best packing apps for every type of traveler
There's an app for everything, and they have come up with the best packing apps, so you don't have to cry while putting things randomly into your suitcase.
How you can get started with backcountry skiing, gear, and avalanche safety this winter
Now's the time to start learning some essential backcountry skiing skills and putting together your kit with a new set of tools and the right mindset.
Is this the perfect off-road camper? Boreas Campers thinks the new EOS-12 is the holy grail
The all-new 2023 EOS-12 is angling to be one off-grid camper to rule them all.
Time to wake up: Climate change gave us our hottest summer ever and the Earth is in meltdown, U.N. says
Climate change is real. We just experienced the hottest summer on record, and scientists say our climate is breaking down.
Ski tips for beginners: 13 essential things to know
We answer the tough questions for first-time skiers: What clothes to pack, which gear to buy, and how to transport it all to the mountain.
Here are 7 reasons why you should not buy a rooftop tent
Rooftop tents look cool and all. But don't get too hyped, for we've listed the top seven reasons why you should not buy a rooftop tent.
In Yellowstone National Park, one woman was sent running after yet another too-close encounter with a bison
In Yellowstone National Park, one woman decided to get way-too-close to a wild bison, just to get a picture - and quickly learned why you should never do that.
Brace your body and mind for the most challenging (and rewarding) hiking spots in the U.S.
Chilling at home is good, but few things are more rewarding than traversing the country's most physically challenging hikes.
A beginner’s guide to bikepacking: How and what to pack for your first overnight on two wheels
Planning a bikepacking trip? From the right bike to the best tent to a solid storage system (and how to pack it), here's everything you need to know.
Kiss insect bites goodbye: Why insect-repellent clothing is the best thing since, well, insect repellent
Insect repellent does a good job of preventing insect bites, but can clothing work better?
Travel trailer showdown: The best Airstream, Jayco, Winnebago, and Casita travel trailers you can buy today
Travel trailers are a great way to get out and explore the country, and these are the best options from Jayco, Airstream, and Winnebago.
Climate change is seriously affecting RV travel, and 30% have changed plans due to excessive heat
RV travel is nostalgic and timeless, but a recent survey reveals climate change is affecting how people travel and where they go.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort owners sell to local families, keeping resort hyper-local indefinitely
Jackson Hole's owners decided to sell shares to local families, almost ensuring no big resort conglomerate will ever get its hands on the property.
Make ‘roughing it’ a little less rough with these tips for sleeping in a tent comfortably while camping
Sleeping comfortably in a tent requires preparation, the right outdoor gear, and a dash of compromise. These are our favorite, field-tested tips.
Backcountry brew: How to make cowboy coffee that doesn’t suck
When made right, cowboy coffee tastes just as good as any drip- or pour-over-style coffee you make at home. Here’s how.
Tow your beverages on the water with the best floating coolers of the year
Most coolers aren't light, portable, or on-the-water-friendly. To take your favorite bevvies anywhere the water takes you, you need a floating cooler.
These are the most affordable times to visit the most popular U.S. national parks
With a little planning, you can avoid large crowds and high costs when visiting U.S. national parks. Learn the best times to visit popular parks in the country.
Take your booze, seltzer, or homemade kombucha anywhere with the best wheeled coolers
Wheeled coolers blend mobility and insulation to keep drinks ice cold on the go. Praised and used by adventurers, here are the best coolers on wheels.
Hit the road in style (and luxury) this year with the best motorhomes and drivable RVs
The best motorhomes combine all the comforts of home into a single, drivable vehicle, sometimes not much larger than a traditional van.
Wash, wax, repeat: Polish and protect your precious ride with the best car waxes
Washing your car removes the dirt and dust, but if you want to protect your car's paint, you need to wax it, too. These are the best car waxes to use in 2023.
Swing yourself to sleep under the stars with the best camping hammocks
The gentle rocking of a hammock might be the greatest way to sleep in the backcountry. Try it out yourself with our picks for the best camping hammocks of 2023.
U.S. Virgin Islands escape: See why St. John is America’s not-so-best-kept tropical island secret
With few roads, near-zero chain businesses of any kind, and the majority of land designated as a National Park, St. John, USVI feels miles from anywhere.
This ultra-luxe overlander rig is like a G-Wagon on steroids, and we love it
This overlander is more than a G-Wagon but might be worth every penny with a king bed, multiple TVs, a wet bath, and even a washing machine.
Gear up at the best locally owned outdoor stores in the U.S.
Forget the online mega retailers. We've rounded up our picks for the 14 best outdoor stores — all small and locally owned — in the U.S.
Winnebago reveals new compact campervan with dinette, rear wet bath, and serious off-grid features
The Solis Pocket's new 36B configuration is Winnebago's most tech-forward campervan model yet, complete with 72 hours of portable, off-grid power.
VanMoof bankruptcy shows why relying on hyper-connected e-bikes might be a dangerous bet
What happens when a next-company disappears, taking all of its "smart" products with it? VanMoof's bankruptcy highlights why hyper-connected gear can be risky.
Airstream partners with REI (again) on the bigger, better, ultra-rugged Basecamp 20X travel trailer
The iconic RV maker once again partnered with REI Co-op to build its most aggressive and adventure-ready travel trailer ever. It's Basecamp 2.0.
These are the top travel experiences in the world, according to TripAdvisor
The Manual presents Tripadvisor's most highly recommended experiences and must-do travel activities in some of the world's hottest destinations.
What is REI Co-Op? Everything you need to know about REI’s in-house gear brand
REI's own REI Co-Op-branded gear flies under the radar, even though it offers similar quality and innovation to better-known premium alternatives for less.
Car campers, overlanders, and vanlifers: Why you need a portable composting toilet
If you're living the mobile lifestyle and tired of constantly searching for a place to "go," you need a portable composting toilet in your rig.
Getting a backcountry permit for Grand Canyon National Park just got a whole lot easier
Grand Canyon National Park will upgrade its permitting process to allow most backcountry campers to pay for and reserve their spots completely online for 2024.
How often do you change the engine’s air filter? (And how to do it in 5 minutes)
Get the lowdown on how often to change the engine air filter in your car, and how you can DIY in less than five minutes. No mechanic necessary.
These are the world’s most grueling and insane endurance races
For those crazy few runners who demand more than "ordinary" marathons can offer, these are the world’s toughest, most grueling, most insanely hard races.
Forget the car wash: These are the best car soaps to get the job done yourself
A good car soap will do wonders for your car's paint and exterior. We've rounded up the 10 best car wash soaps to make your car shine like new again.
Here are the best places for expats to live and work abroad
The great migration has young professionals flocking all over the world for remote work opportunities. Here are the best places for expats to work and live.
These beach body workout tips from a pro will help you get in shirtless shape fast
If you spent the last season (or two) Netflix and Chill'ing and have gone a little soft, have no fear. Get back into shape fast with these beach body workouts.