The Secret to Beating Cold Temperatures? Hot Spices.
From curries to seafood soup, these gourmet meals will warm you to your core.
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Make Your Own Retro Backpacking Gear With These DIY Projects
If hikers five decades ago could make their own gear, so can you.
Spring’s Top Gear, as Reviewed by Outside+ Members
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.
How to Hike Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain
There's plenty of options when summiting the highest point on the country's eastern seaboard, from multi-peak loops to quick out-and-backs.
The 5 Best Women’s Hiking Pants
Stay protected in deserts, soggy forests, and everything in between.
Take a Stroll Across the Sky on These 10 Perfect Ridgeline Hikes
Embrace the exposure when you take your summer adventures to the crest of the high country.
The Best Hikes in Shenandoah National Park Are Your Gateway to the Appalachians
The trails of Shenandoah National Park have it all, from mountain ridgelines to forested waterfalls to a whole range of thriving wildlife.
8 Rocky Mountain National Park Hikes Full of Purple Mountain Majesty
Summit peaks, swim lakes, and cross the Continental Divide on these hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park.
See Beaches, Summits, and Deserts on San Diego’s Best Hikes
Head from sea level to a ridgeline stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail on the best hikes near San Diego.
Get Sand in Your Toes on These 6 Early Summer Beach Hikes
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Flower Power: Impress Your Hiking Partners By ID’ing These 10 Common Blooms
Become a trail botanist. Learn to identify ten of our country's most common wildflowers
Five Early-Season Hikes to Escape the Deep Freeze
Start your hiking season without waiting for summer weather on one of these five treks.
Chaco Chillos Slide
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GCI Outdoor MaxRelax Pod Rocker
This chair is a cradle of comfort for car-camping outings.
TrainingMask 3.0
This workout accessory will change the way you train.
Leatherman FREE T4
This problem-solving multitool is small enough to fit in your pocket.
Leatherman FREE K2
This knife has a few handy tricks hidden away.
Leatherman FREE P4
This do-it-all multitool offers convenience in a compact design.
PAKMULE Sway-Back
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LifeStraw Go Stainless Steel
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Decathlon Quechua 2 Second Easy Fresh & Black
This tent’s up-in-a-flash setup makes it a great car camping shelter.
SABRE Frontiersman Bear Spray 9.2 oz. With Practice Spray
This spray provides extra safety in grizzly country.
SABRE Frontiersman Insider Bear Canister
This new-look bear canister is easy to pack and carry.
SABRE Runner Pepper Gel with Adjustable Hand Strap
A compact safety device for solo hikes and runs
GCI Outdoor Slim-Fold Cook Station
This storage-heavy table is a mini-kitchen for car camping meals.
GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker
This chair delivers maximum comfort for car camping chill sessions.
Merrell Rubato
This light hiking shoe will keep your feet in the comfort zone
Merrell Antora 2
Versatility and comfort for hiking and trail running
Decathlon Forclaz Trek 100 Down Hiking Jacket
This down puffy offers lightweight warmth at a sweet price.
Merrell MTL Long Sky
A lightweight trail-running shoe that provides outsized protection and stability
Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 2.0 Jacket
Stay protected and comfortable in all outdoor conditions
Helly Hansen Odin Stretch Hooded Light Insulator
A comfortable, lightweight, and soft synthetic puffy
Helly Hansen Lifa Active Solen Hoodie
Stay comfortable and protect against the sun
Decathlon 2 Second Fresh & Black Three Person Tent
This shelter offers a rapid setup for all campers.
Merrell MQM Flex 2
A hiking shoe that strikes a desirable balance between weight and support.
Merrell Nova 2
Go far in comfort in this ultracushy shoe
Merrell Bravada
A rock solid, women's-specific shoe that is flexible for all-day comfort