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These bags and pads will keep you warm and promote healthy sleep without weighing down your pack

Blisters are history with this snug, no-slip pair

A five-star kit for base-camp meals

Devices bringing innovation to the trails and beyond

These rugged runners love to rally

A cool kit for eager little adventurers

We reviewed 341 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.

These rigs make car camping easy

This shoe brings carbon-plated speed to the masses

These motor-equipped rides are both fun and functional

This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek

Carryall solutions for every kind of run

Don’t be afraid to sweat it out in these running pieces

Focus on your session—not your clothes

Embrace the heat and take your practice deeper

Pants made by—and for—plus-size female hikers

These bags’ innovative features make them standouts for adventure travel

Unlock your project with this cragging gear

This pack bridges the gap between ultralight and ultracomfy

Allied’s new gravel-road crossover bike is the best two-in-one we’ve ever tested

Top-notch rigs for riding where the pavement ends

This travel speaker impresses with studio-quality sound

The best gear for staying put outside

Technical layers for any occasion

Shoulder the load and make miles with these trail-ready rucksacks

Feast-making cookware that won’t slow you down

Hiking big miles every day can make your legs tired and crispy. Not if you've prepared. Here's how to develop invincible trail legs.

You don’t need to “get in shape” to enjoy hiking season. Here’s how to savor it from the start.

REI and Exped’s ultra-cush foam sleeping mats go head-to-head.

Durable, breathable merino wool socks might be the key to happier days on the trail

And what to do when you get athlete’s foot on your pack.

A versatile backpack, a lightweight sleeping bag, and an all-purpose jacket ready for spring and summer storms: This is what our members are trying out right now.

A wildfire season that took off weeks earlier than normal has left hikers limited options to leap ahead or re-route

Rattlesnakes bite 150,000 pets each year in the U.S. These innovative rattlesnake training courses could save you and your canine companion.

Tag 50 of Appalachia’s highest peaks on this 343-mile route.

Dayhikes are wonderful, but you’ve decided to make the leap and sleep outside. No car, no campground, just you, your hiking partner, and a tent. Here’s how to pull off your first backpacking trip without a hitch.

Bring home dreamy after-dark images of your starlit camp with these pro-level tips.

Kathryn Miles’s new book, ‘Trailed,’ investigates the killings of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park 25 years ago—and asks difficult questions about safety in nature

Seven climbers from the Full Circle Everest team reached the peak on Thursday

Think top-shelf gear is a must in the backcountry? We put some budget items to the test to find out.

The three men are also banned from entering the national parks for one year.

Lace up your boots for a hiking destination that includes Rocky Mountain vistas, alpine lakes, wind-swept sand dunes, and memorable urban parks.

Takeaways from a thoughtful life spent outdoors.

Gram-counters can seem obsessive, but these quirks are rooted in practicality.

Add four low-carb recipes to your trail cookbook

Four mouthwatering recipes for people with a sweet tooth

If you had to choose only a bottle or reservoir, which would it be?

Not satisfied with stopping at the river’s edge? Unlock new wilderness with this lightweight waterfaring setup.

Our resident bruin answers all your questions in 'Ask A Bear.'

Ditching the baggage and streamlining your life can be easier said than done.

You really want more granola? Get your carbs in a tasty, new way.

Second soldier injured in encounter; wildlife officials searching for bear.

Night is falling, and you’re far from the trailhead without a tent. Time to build your own all-natural Airbnb.

Pare down your kit by leaving your stove and fuel at home.

From short hikes to long runs that push the definition of a dayhike, these six packs will be your constant companions.

Backpackers often turn their noses up at the Havasu Falls and Horseshoe Bends of the world. But that’s elitist, and it ignores one important fact besides: these places are gorgeous.

The theft took place between 2017 and 2018, but the park didn't realize it had happened until a social media follower recently spotted it.

Stowaway Gourmet has changed the calculus for what a dehydrated meal can taste like.

Bear not a threat to people, wildlife authorities say.

Don't let a small scrape send you off trail for some antibiotics. You can prevent getting an infected cut with these tips.

An affidavit filed as part of an ongoing lawsuit has revealed that the treasure was apparently found in Yellowstone—and park officials are fighting to keep the exact location a secret

You Are Here inspires hikes from your local hill to the Himalaya.

Whether you have a day, a weekend, or a whole week, there's a hike for you in Glacier National Park.

Staying safe in bear country is important, but you know what’s more important? Looking cool in front of your friends.

We're partnering with Modern Adventure to take you to the best trails anywhere, from Everest to Alaska to the French Alps.

Short answer: It depends. Here’s everything that goes into your regular hiking pace.

Unbelievable adventures are waiting for you right here, right now

Our national parks are overcrowded, especially in summer. One solution is to create more of them. Here are the regions that get our votes.

Should you climb a tree to get away from a bruin? Do bear bells really attract bears? We tackle these questions and more.

Most people who start a long trail won’t finish it. But when you’ve built your identity around perseverance, what does it mean to throw in the towel?

Yes, it's time-consuming and expensive. But you don't want to be unprepared when a wilderness emergency strikes.

Play in the mountains, stay in the city when visiting this vibrant destination

Don’t visit Canyonlands without it.

Get the summits on these "iron ways", no climbing experience necessary.

Take a walk on the wild side in the Pacific Northwest, exploring endless dayhikes and backpacking trips across Oregon.

Completing America's most popular long trail is a major time commitment.

The new line from OOFOS is more functional than ever for outdoor enthusiasts

If you can get along in a two-person tent, you can get along anywhere.

Sometimes you're compatible as friends, but not hiking partners. These tips will preserve your relationship and keep it off the trails, for good.

No, you don't have to hang up your pack for good. Recovery is possible, but here's what you have to prioritize before hitting the trails.