Ross Collicutt
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 101 articles
Ross is an outdoor adventure writer, amateur photographer, and computer programmer based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. When not writing or editing photos for his own website, Pure Outside, he can be found attempting every outdoor sport available. So far he loves backcountry skiing and is terrible at yoga on stand-up paddle boards. Please reach out to The Manual editorial staff with any questions or comments about Ross’ work.
8 best waterproof duffel bags to keep your stuff dry
Hardcore adventuring requires hardcore baggage. So we’ve rounded up the best waterproof duffel bags for your most epic expeditions.
Why you need a good merino wool base layer
Base layers keep you dry and warm outside. Merino wool base layers are the best you can buy. But what are they and why are they so good?
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.
Fuel up this summer with the best dehydrated backpacking meals
Dehydrated food used to be unrecognizable mush, but that's changed drastically in the last decade. These are the best bag meals you can get today.
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.
Our 9 Best Camp Coffee Makers for Fresh Morning Java
Take your morning coffee with you on any backpacking or camping adventure! Try our best camp coffee makers and mugs for an energy boost in the great outdoors.
These are the best multi tools you need to have in your EDC kit, hands down
If there's one tool that you should always have with you, it's a tool that is actually 20 tools in one. These are the best multi-tools for any situation.
Here’s how to fend off a mountain lion attack and live to tell the tale
Do we need to worry about mountain lion attacks? We talked to the experts to learn more about cougars and how to both avoid and survive encounters.
The Best Hiking Shoes for Men, From Lightweight Runners to Solid Trekkers
Most adventures don’t require heavy, hot hiking boots. A lightweight hiking shoe or trail runner can get you to the summit and keep you comfortable at the same time. We've found the best hiking shoes for men, perfect for running, trekking, and everything in between.
How Rivian Will Power Electric Adventure in the Near Future
Is Rivian, a company that only just revealed its first electric vehicles after nine years of operation, ready to take on the adventure travel world with its SUV and pickup truck?
The ultimate ultralight backpacking gear list: This is everything you need
If you want to move fast on the trail, you need ultralight backpacking gear. Here's our ultimate packing list for ultralight adventures.
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.
10 Tips to Get Ready for Ski Season Now and Not Pay For It Later
The ski season has started. Do you have your passes? Do you know where your gear is? Have your legs done anything more than walk around the office in the past six months? These tips will help you prepare so your first day at the resort isn’t all yard sales and cursing.
The 7 Best Portable Power Packs for Car Camping Like a Pro
With these beefy power packs, you can explore far off-grid with the juice to charge all your electronics.
Pedal, Don’t Paddle, With Hobie’s New Lineup of Boats and Boards
Hobie has been making surfboards and catamaran sailboats since the '50s. The company has built an entire lifestyle around playing on the water, continually re-inventing ways to do it. Here are five recent changes to the Hobie lineup of boats and boards.
New Year, New Gear: Our Favorite Brands and Top Product Picks at Surf Expo 2018
Surf Expo 2018 showcased over 2,500 booths packed with the latest in surf, skate, stand-up paddle board, and beach gear. Here’s a few of the coolest new brand and products we loved.
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.
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.
Stay Fit This Winter with the Best Off-Season Training Gear for Men
Early sunsets and cooler weather are no excuse to skip training this winter. It’s the perfect chance to work on fitness basics and get a leg up on everyone in the spring league. We’ve pulled together some essentials for training outside long after the good weather’s gone.
Tips and Gear Recommendations for Night Running in 2022
Night running is the best workout for runners who live busy lives. If this sounds like you, read on for our top tips and gear picks for running at night.
The 9 Best Wireless Headphones for Running in 2022
For many, music is a requirement for running. With a lot of options out there, make sure to pick a pair that won't force you to fiddle with wires and settings.
Learn to Freedive with the 7 Best Freediving Gear Components of 2022
By shedding the bulky apparatus required for scuba diving, freedivers are rewarded with the most up-close, organic interactions with the underwater world.
Meet the Incredible Adventurer Who Has Skied Over 2 Million Feet
Greg Hill is a ski guide known for skiing 2 million feet in a single year. We asked him about 57 hours app and his electric adventures to save the planet.
The Best Carbon Fiber Gear for Outdoorsmen in 2022
Although these best carbon fiber gear may have a high price point, they are without a doubt built for maximum durability and cutting-edge sleekness.
Camp, Fish, and Actually Talk to Humans at Snow Peak Way 2022
How long has it been since you last got the recommended dose of nature bathing and happy hour around the campfire? Probably too long. Snow Peak can help.
Escape the City and the Roads this 2022 with the 2020 Subaru Outback
The 2020 Subaru Outback, with its off-road ability and plenty of storage room, promises to be one of the best ways to get out of the city and to the adventure. We were on our own adventure to find out if it lived up to the hype and tried not to get lost in the redwoods of northern California.
The 7 Best Action Cameras for Your Outdoor Adventures
Sure, you could strap your iPhone to your helmet and bomb down that dirt track on your bike, but it likely won’t make it out alive. You need an action camera.
The 10 Best Sleeping Bags for Backpacking and Camping in 2022
Before you head out on your next outdoor adventure, here are the best sleeping bags that you can trust to send you off to dreamland after backpacking all day.
8 Best Outdoor Backpacks for Men in 2022
Carrying 40 pounds on your back doesn't sound like a "great escape," but with our 2022 roundup of backpacking packs, you can forget about back pain.
Tent Buying Guide: How To Find the Best Tent for Your Trip
We put together this handy tent buying guide to help you find a good shelter quickly so you can get off your computer and be back outdoors.
5 Common Running Problems and How to Fix Them
There are so many problems that arise with this whole jogging thing, day in and day out — most people give it up. We don't want you to do that.
Runners, Say Goodbye to Chafing with Path Projects Running Shorts
A half -marathon is over 26,000 steps. If something is rubbing in the wrong place, that’s hideous torture, not a mood-boosting run. The short and liner system from Path Projects get rid of chafing once and for all.
Boost Your Protein and Save the World with these Scrumptious Cricket Bars
By 2050, we may need to feed almost 10 billion people. Crickets, a sustainable superfood, might be the solution to our hunger. These tasty, high-protein bars can help you start saving the world now.
The 10 Best Kayak Fishing Accessories That Every Angler Must Own
Explore rivers and shorelines in just inches of water with the best kayak fishing accessories for 2021, guaranteed to elevate your angling experience.
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?
Pics or It Didn’t Happen: 5 Best Camera Bags for Trail or Travel
Carrying around thousands of dollars in glass and electronics is tough to do. Now take it up a mountain or to a different country — even harder. We've rounded up the best camera bags to keep you comfortable and your expensive gear safe in the city, the mountains, or other countries.
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.
Why Garmin’s Top-of-the-Line GPS Device Is an Outdoor Essential
The Montana 750i GPS from Garmin is built to military standards to withstand water, dust, and shock and can send satellite messages from anywhere in the world.
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.
Colin O’Brady is Attempting to Cross Antarctica Solo, Unaided, and Unsupported
Colin O’Brady is attempting an impossible first: trying to be the first person ever to walk 1000 miles across Antarctica alone with no help and no food caches. British Army Captain Louis Rudd is trying to do the same thing. In a bar in Chile, they agreed to race.
How This New York Energy Startup is Bringing Power to Africa
BioLite uses its unique wood-burning process to create energy and cook food at the same time, improving the lives of thousands in Africa.
Adventure Racing Gear and Tips from Team NorCal
Adventure racing is one of the hardest sports on the planet. You have to paddle, run and ride hundreds of miles through unknown terrain trying to find your way with a map and compass. And it doesn’t just last for one day. We've rounded up some of the best gear that can last through these punishing races.
Everything You Need to Start Motorcycle Camping
Being prepared for the worst is the best way to have a good time while going on a camping trip with your motorcycle. Here's what you should bring.
Why You Should Plan a Weekly Microadventure
With many people staying close to home right now, it's the perfect way to get out an adventure, even if it's just your backyard.
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.
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.