Benjamin Tepler

Galadriel—we’ve got notes

Don’t go peeping without it.

Because nothing is worse than finding out you’ve got a dud after a hard-charging day in the backcountry.

Think all cheese delivery services taste the same? Not a chance.

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

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

Don’t visit Canyonlands without it.

Nine international spicy stews go head to head.

A comfortable carry comes down to finding your perfect rucksack.

Apparel-makers are turning to ever-more exotic materials in the search for planet-friendly fibers. But whether your fleece is made from wildflowers or recycled water bottles, the truth may not be as green as you think.

The TSL Symbioz HyperFlex Adjust is a cush ride with real bite.

Which take on beans and rice deserves to end up on your tortilla?

Heading out on your first overnight? Use this handy list as your guide to packing for a three-season backpacking trip.

Think they perish in winter? Not a chance.

Nine meals were sampled. Only one was crowned king.

Don’t leave this indispensable gear at home.

Only one rib-sticking potato mash took top marks.

Five-time Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey dishes on staying warm, well-fueled, and sane in extreme climates.

Plus: Should plastic water bottles should be illegal?

In 2022, expect just a little more mileage on the East Coast’s fabled thru-hike.

The Ooni Koda bakes restaurant-quality pies in roughly 60 seconds.

Only one smoky bean bowl earned top marks.

The future is now, thanks to these next-level gear innovations

Plus: the difficulty of designing a pocket for the always-changing smartphone.

Thanks to the warming world, Lyme infections are on the rise in the Northeast—and hiking there might never be the same again.

Upgrade your trail running wardrobe next spring.

... and everyone else.

The Patagonia Triolet jacket is a water-shrugging beast.

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

This time, everyone walked away unscathed.

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

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

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.

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

As if 412 miles of cave wasn't enough...

After a decade of detours, the loop around Mt. Hood is complete and better than ever.