Camping
Archive
Food is heavy. Don't carry it for miles while backpacking just to let something else eat it.
A bear's sense of smell is seven times better than a bloodhound's. Outsmart them with this food-storage bag.
You don't need to spend a fortune to get a bright light with good features. Here are our top picks under $20.
Bomber tie-downs and secure hitches to have in your repertoire
The most comfortable nighttime experience possible for vehicle-based adventures
It's another simple step you can take to eliminate single-use plastics
Stay clean and keep the environment safe at the same time
Learn how to patch up your leaky sleeping pad so it’s as good as new.
The leisure-focused gear company is liquidating all assets after seven years in business
Be prepared and upgrade your car-camping setup at the same time
We reached out to outdoor expert Yong-Soo Chung, founder of Urban EDC Supply, to give us a few tips on how to sharpen a pocketknife
The European outdoor-retail behemoth is flooding the U.S. market with $3.50 backpacks. Will wary consumers buy in?
Is the massive rack-maker's investment in rooftop tents a good thing?
These new releases rose to the top this year on our shelves, screens, and playlists
Gifts with stamps of approval from all the 'Outside' moms and dads
Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson
A few essentials can make even the most reluctant want to venture out
The fabric is knit to form air pockets, offering warming benefits without exposed fibers prone to shedding
REI’s Flash Air hammock strings up between two trees but has the mesh and rain fly of a ground tent.
Man’s best friend deserves the best presents
Alastair Humphreys wrote the book on quick, cheap ways to shake up your day-to-day. Here's how he builds quick and inexpensive outings around the idea.
Stressed? Overworked? Need a vacation? Put away your phone and go outside with no schedule or plan.
How our writer turned a midsize pickup into the ultimate adventure home
When Dick's Sporting Goods announced that it would reduce gun sales in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, CEO Edward Stack said he wanted to start a conversation about gun safety in America. What he got instead was a firestorm.
Meet the minds shaping and building the big business of the outdoors
There's little a warm cup of joe won't solve
From plush to ultralight, there's something here for everyone
Hygiene go-to's to help you freshen up
Finally, sleeping-pad insulation will be tested to a standardized methodology. Here's why that matters for all your camping trips starting in 2020.
A few tips and tricks to keep you comfortable and your trailer in working order when the mercury drops and the snow starts to fall
Indie design shops are working quietly in the background on many of the best products out there (think of Patagonia's Black Hole duffle). But the gear companies don't want you to know that.
Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges
If you're going to splurge on the vehicle of your dreams, best to kit it out properly
Here's how to gently tell your friends that you're good with ramen all week, thanks
Layer them over a pair of leggings and they will keep your lower half toasty warm
This little crossroads in western Colorado has cycling, boating, hiking, and camping to rival any of those adventure towns we usually rush to
Longing for a wilderness Thanksgiving? Steven Rinella, host of the podcast and Netflix show 'MeatEater' and a consummate outdoorsman, teaches us how to cook a turkey in the backcountry.
Warm up on chilly fall mornings at camp with this tasty pumpkin-spice French toast recipe from Fresh off the Grid
A good system will save you time before, during, and after your next getaway
Craft hot sauce is the new craft beer. And there's no better way to spice up your backcountry meals.
New to camping? Watch for our tips on picking a solid tent that will make your first camping trip a breeze.
Don't let cold temperatures prevent you from getting out there
It's easier than ever to jump on a bus, bike, train, or trolley to climb, paddle, hike, and camp
The Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt offers the most customizable—and comfortable—night of sleep you can get
Whether you're going for a weekend, a week, or a month, there are some general rules to live by
A designer's quest to make the world's greatest piece of cutlery tells us a lot about the tireless creators of our favorite things
An extremely light and comfortable sleeping pad that is excellent for three-season conditions.
With a few changes to your pantry, you can make quick, cleanup-free meals on the road
One writer finds equal doses aspiration and inspiration in a stylish new crop of recipe collections
Setting up a mobile office anywhere just got easier
Reduce your waste this winter by picking up one of these reusable options
This is the jacket I most frequently pull out of my closet for winter activities
Following the snow this winter? Here's how to train on the fly.
Like fiberglass origami, it snaps together for cooking and folds down to a small square when it’s time to hit the trail
Anyone who has recreated with clashing personalities will relate to the not always likable but always entertaining characters on HBO's new show
If your kid's under five and you want to spend a night under the stars as a family, you're gonna have to embrace extravagant camping
Because some days you just want to stay curled up on the sofa
If you’re determined to camp in winter, you’re going to need some sturdy gear
When someone rolls into the campsite next to yours, go say hi. You probably have something in common.
Watch to get a tour of this dreamy 1957 Suburban and prepare for major car envy.
Never choose between going outside and having cold beer again
These innovative products are worth the investment
This loop through Yosemite could just be the finest high-altitude thru-hike in the country
The Texas-based cooler giant is seeking to raise $100 million in an initial public offering
Sometimes the best campsite is a few steps out the back door
This simple tool has become absolutely essential for anyone camping in the West
Don't want to spend money on prepackaged energy food? Use one of these machines to make your own jerky or dried fruit.
These Airstream hotels let you test #trailerlife before taking the plunge
The Bobcat Down trail quilt is one of the lightest on the market
10 testers. 20 sleeping bags. 6 months. Here are the results.
Escapod makes a rugged off-road trailer but with high-quality amenities making it truly comfortable.
'Outside' staffers know a thing or two about maximizing our microadventures. Steal our tips for getting after it in the early morning, late at night, during lunchtime, and on short weekends.