Skills

Ditch summer camp for these five excellent adventures, where young women gain wilderness skills and the confidence to use them from real outdoor role models.

While it’s nice to share, you don’t want to share with a bear.

One option: Skip it entirely.

Want to write about your adventures for a living? Avoid these common mistakes.

There will be times when only a thin layer of fabric protects you from Mother Nature’s fury. Choose the right shell and take care of it.

It’s not just a bag. It’s a lifetime’s worth of beauty sleep. Learn what features you need, shop accordingly, and keep your bag in good repair, and it’ll keep you sleeping soundly.

Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas.

Home is where you stake it out. Understand the ins and outs, pick the right shelter, and treat it like you would your bedroom.

Understanding suspension and construction is key to finding the right fit—and proper maintenance and repair will ensure your load-hauler lasts thousands of miles.

Footwear tech is more complicated than it looks. Maximize your mileage by learning how to pick the right boots and make them last.

Don't be afraid of a little wet weather. Hiking and camping in the rain can add to the sense of adventure—if you're well prepared for it.

With map and compass in hand, world-class navigators take to the Estonian forest to compete at the World Orienteering Championships. Who has what it takes to complete this race?

Not every campsite is create equal. Learn where to pitch your shelter for maximum weather protection.

Learning to control the climate inside your jacket plays a giant role in how dry and comfortable you'll be when hiking in rain.

The rain caught you unaware. Now you're getting cold. Learn how to get dry again, and fast.

Learn how wet-weather veterans load a pack to keep their most important gear from getting soaked.

A little rain never hurt anyone. With these tips, there's no such thing as bad weather.

Make your campsite a sanctuary with these tips.

How to pick the right rain jacket

Don’t let Mother Nature keep you inside. Take it from these pros who adventure rain or shine. With their tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather.

Headed out on the Pacific Crest Trail? Expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down the gear you’ll need.

A good backpacking stove will be your dinner date for hundreds of meals. Here’s how to pick the right one.

Developed by a college outdoor program, this may be the best bar you’ll ever eat.

Precipitation on the menu? Use these tips to cook comfortably in a dry backcountry kitchen.