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Companions can make or break a trip. Here’s how to choose one wisely.

The best way to ruin your first backpacking trip? A pack that’s too heavy. Lighten your load with these tips.

The Patagonia Triolet jacket is a water-shrugging beast.

A quick, easy setup and generous interior and vestibule space make this a great tent.

If you play your cards right, you can turn your non-hiker friends into lifelong backpacking partners

The trail is your happy place. Here's how you can keep it that way for others, too.

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Surviving in the wilderness is easier than you think. How easy is it? I made up these survival strategies off the top of my head. Take that, “experts”!

Every fall, male spiders in search of mates crowd the rocks of the 5.7-mile Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop.

Keep your phone, camera, and more humming along with these smart, trail-ready power sources.

Going off-trail on steep, rocky terrain? There's a way to do it safely.

The natural world has a lot to say, if we’re willing to listen.

Snow travel requires more technique and precautions than regular hiking. Here's how to do it right.

"That’s really what innovation is, looking outside of your bubble and seeing where you can pull ideas into your world."

Say goodbye to your massage therapist.

President expected to announce decision this afternoon.

And what to do when you see an injured hiker on the trail.

Poked, scratched, or worse: Getting a hurt eye on your hike can be a serious emergency.

Victim transported to burn center after falling in spring while trying to retrieve pet.

Campfires used to be a ubiquitous part of the outdoors; thanks to wildfire risk, they’re getting rarer and rarer. Could we see the day where they’re a thing of the past?

From unleashed dogs to unsecured food, it's time to change the culture around bear conservation.

The infrastructure bill currently going through Congress would, if passed, budget $350 million for wildlife crossings all across the country.

This time, everyone walked away unscathed.

The 25-year-old grizzly beat a younger field to take home his fourth title.

Vaughn Fetzer (57), of Durango, died on Blanca Peak (14,345 ft) in the Sangre de Cristo Range, after a fall while descending.

With tents getting lighter and lighter, do tarps still have a place in hikers’ packs? We say: sure, maybe? Whatever.

If you think TikTok is just for viral dance moves and lip-syncing teens, then you’re missing out on a lot.

For one hiker, nature is the best place to confront her past and consider her future.

Campgrounds may be closing for the season but you can still camp from the comforts of your own home.

Sometimes the best trails are the ones you can easily access.

No one wants a dental emergency in the backcountry. Learn how to avoid and deal with them.

Backcountry Foodie’s Aaron Owens Mayhew explains what you should eat and when to best suit your individual body and hiking needs.

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Thru-hiking is a wonderful experience, but it’s not the only way to see a long trail. And for a lot of people, it might not even be the best.

Budget cuts made by the last presidential administration eliminated protections, leaving these endangered reptiles vulnerable.

This is one hike that's worth getting up early for.

Nearly 400,000 acres of ancient rainforest are now under the co-management of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people.

They were caught after livestream viewers saw them wade into the river.

These peaks, passes and beaches are the perfect place to spot the first rays of the day.

The eco-friendly design trend is finally gaining momentum.

When his brother turned back a few miles into their overnight hike, Jacob Velarde decided to continue solo. It was a mistake.

When his brother turned back a few miles into their overnight hike, Jacob Velarde decided to continue solo. Then, he fell.

Elizabeth Ann, cloned from DNA 30 years frozen, is the newest hope for rebuilding the black-footed ferret population.

It doesn’t matter how beautiful the scenery is, or how lucky you are to be out there: Hike for long enough, and you’ll have bad days. And guess what? There’s nothing wrong with that.

The year’s biggest bear competition (literally) is here. See our predictions and pick your own winner.

Two friends, 8,000 trail miles, one year. This is Impossible Odds.

Piece of mind in just a few ounces.

The outdoor mapping app, launched in 2009, is now as necessary as a pair of hiking boots.

Get ready for the backcountry with a deal on this capable snow pack.

No, your way is gross.

Get a picturesque lake in Glacier National Park all to yourself.

Two-thirds of the way through a monumental hiking challenge, there's still so much left to learn.

Two-thirds of the way through a monumental hiking challenge, there's still so much left to learn.

From tiny foxes to giant sea cliffs, Channel Islands is a world all its own.

Warm summers mean more snakes, and more people outside mean more encounters. Here's what to do if you get bitten.

The Haiku Stars have been officially closed to the public since 1987.

A father confronts his grief in the Adirondacks.

Introducing a new essay contest for Outside readers

The Mountainsmith Cona 65 makes easy work out of heavy loads.

Fat Bear Junior will pit four chubby cubs and yearlings against each other in a fight to be the fattest.

For this 100-year-old park ranger, the history she teaches visitors is close to home.

Gregory’s new line is a step in the right direction.

Environmental activists are pursuing legal steps that would allow natural entities to sue in their own defense through a human spokesperson. But maybe it’s the conversation, and not the law, that matters most.

From 100-feet-deep slot canyons to towering mesas, Zion National Park has it all.

When a normal trip turned strange, one hiker found himself transfixed by the paranormal.

Stay found, shaded, and hydrated with this hot-weather kit.

Sweet chocolate is the perfect companion to Mexican spices in this comforting and lightweight recipe.

Ward off the chill of fall backpacking with a cup of steamy, savory soup.

Environmental activists are pursuing legal steps that would allow natural entities to sue in their own defense through a human spokesperson. But maybe it’s the conversation, and not the law, that matters most.

Picture the Alps without the crowds, and you have Island Lake.

This 12.1-mile overnight bags a Catskills Peak on the way to your lean-to camp spot.

With Biden’s oil and gas moratorium derailed, Bears Ears is back on the chopping block. Here’s the latest.

It may be taboo in daily life, but talking about poop is inevitable for any overnight hiker.

After a two decade deadlock, now is the time to take a stand around plane and helicopter tourism.

General Sherman isn’t taking any chances.

A 0°F down bag for under $200 has us resting warm into the fall.

If you toss and turn in your tent all night, try these snooze-inducing tools.

If you don't pay attention to your hiking socks, you could find your trip going sideways. Just ask thru-hiker Sammy Potter.