The Secret to Beating Cold Temperatures? Hot Spices.
From curries to seafood soup, these gourmet meals will warm you to your core.
From curries to seafood soup, these gourmet meals will warm you to your core.
If hikers five decades ago could make their own gear, so can you.
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.
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.
Stay protected in deserts, soggy forests, and everything in between.
Embrace the exposure when you take your summer adventures to the crest of the high country.
The trails of Shenandoah National Park have it all, from mountain ridgelines to forested waterfalls to a whole range of thriving wildlife.
Summit peaks, swim lakes, and cross the Continental Divide on these hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Head from sea level to a ridgeline stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail on the best hikes near San Diego.
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Become a trail botanist. Learn to identify ten of our country's most common wildflowers
Start your hiking season without waiting for summer weather on one of these five treks.
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This chair is a cradle of comfort for car-camping outings.
This workout accessory will change the way you train.
This problem-solving multitool is small enough to fit in your pocket.
This knife has a few handy tricks hidden away.
This do-it-all multitool offers convenience in a compact design.
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This tent’s up-in-a-flash setup makes it a great car camping shelter.
This spray provides extra safety in grizzly country.
This new-look bear canister is easy to pack and carry.
A compact safety device for solo hikes and runs
This storage-heavy table is a mini-kitchen for car camping meals.
This chair delivers maximum comfort for car camping chill sessions.
This light hiking shoe will keep your feet in the comfort zone
Versatility and comfort for hiking and trail running
This down puffy offers lightweight warmth at a sweet price.
A lightweight trail-running shoe that provides outsized protection and stability
Stay protected and comfortable in all outdoor conditions
A comfortable, lightweight, and soft synthetic puffy
Stay comfortable and protect against the sun
This shelter offers a rapid setup for all campers.
A hiking shoe that strikes a desirable balance between weight and support.
Go far in comfort in this ultracushy shoe
A rock solid, women's-specific shoe that is flexible for all-day comfort