MSR Guardian Purifier – Last One You’ll Ever Need
The MSR Guardian is one of the finest water filters made with a price to match. This review puts it to the test in British Columbia.
Great White Sharks Surround SUP’ers on California Coast
File under “holy crap!” SUP boarders keep cool while filming great white sharks up close.
A Harrowing Night In: 10 Great Survival Movies Online
Living through a survival situation generally sucks. Watching someone else do it? A great night of entertainment.
Lululemon ‘Yoga Beer’ Is Now A Real Thing
Beer and yoga pants? Lululemon says “yes” with a partnership with Stanley Park Brewing.
Recon Survival Tool: Combination Hatchet, Saw, Machete & Zombie-Killer
Dig a hole, cut wood, or fight off undead attackers.
Ultralight, Ultra-Pretty Electric Bike
The Maxwell EPO takes on the aesthetically-challenged world of electric bikes with this classic-looking design.
Avoid Accidental Nudity With Mobile Changing Room
Avoid accidental nudity, and the attached legal consequences, with a privacy screen that attaches to SUVs.
The Watch That Could ‘Save Your Life’
Meet the watch that could save your life. But at $16,000, the world’s first satellite beacon watch may also be the most expensive PLB.
Keen Women’s Durand Mid WP Hiking Boots
The Durands are a solid, lightweight, great all-around backpacking and hiking boot, assuming you can get the correct fit length and width-wise.
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Made In America Edition
If your dad loves the outdoors as much as he loves this land, get him a gift made in the U.S.A.
Drone Flies Itself, Follows Wherever You Go
Just throw the Lily in the air and it takes flight, recording your every move.
Ambit3 ‘All-Outdoors’ Watch
This little watch is a powerful tool for all sorts of outdoors athletes.
Must-Follow: Outdoor Gear Brands On Instagram
Follow these outdoor gear brands on Instagram, and enjoy a feed full of wicked cool photos.
Dream Job: Photojournalist In Norway
Short but sweet, this photojournalist gig will take you to the best Norway has to offer.
Dream Job: Woods Canada Explorer
Get paid $20,000 Canadian to hike the Trans Canada Trail this summer.
‘How To Poop In The Woods’
In the forest, there is a right way, and a wrong way, to do number two.
Ramp Up Miles: Ultra Runner Rob Krar’s ‘Spring Training’ Tips
Ramp up slowly and use this advice to avoid injury in early season running.
Review: Volvo XC90 TW8 – The 60 MPG, 400-Horsepower SUV
Step aside Subaru, this hybrid AWD wagon hits 60 MPG with 400 horses under the hood.
Avalanche: Snowboarder Captures First-Person Footage
A snowboarder captured harrowing first-person GoPro footage while caught in an avalanche.
Underground Bike Park (Louisville Mega Cavern) Now Open
The world’s first underground bike park, complete with 12 miles of trails and a BMX park, opens up in Kentucky next week.
Insects For Lunch: Protein Bar Made Of Crickets
Protein bar company, founded in dorm room, says crickets are the “gateway bug” for a more sustainable future.
Spotify’s Top Workout Playlists
Spotify consulted fitness and music experts to come up with the best playlists for some of the top workout trends.
Dream Job: National Parks Scout
Best summer job ever? Backpacker Magazine is sending a team of two out to explore our National Parks and report on their experiences all summer long.
Torture Test: ‘Rugged’ Dell Notebook Computer
How tough is Dell’s Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme laptop/tablet hybrid? We took it off-roading in the back of a pickup truck to find out.
Dream Job: National Geographic Explorer
Ever wonder how people get paid to explore the world? National Geographic grants are one way to do it.
All ‘Roped Activities’ Banned At Moab Arches
photo by Michael Grindstaff If doing a giant rope swing from Corona Arch is on your bucket list, you now have a lot more time to plan your trip. Last week, the Bureau Of Land Management in Moab, Utah, placed a two-year ban on “roped activities,” effectively putting a stop to ziplining, highlining, slacklining, climbing,… Read more »
9 Flips, Then A Freefall
Check out the first-person footage of this BASE jumper throwing multiple backflips off of a giant antenna in the Nevada desert.
Strapless: Victoria’s Secret Sports Bra Works With Heart Rate Monitor
The Victoria’s Secret Incredible sports bra holds the heart rate monitor you already own.
Apps On Your Wrist: Garmin Upgrades Sport Watch Line
Garmin announced a series of new GPS watches at CES this week.
Redd Bar Makes High-Performance Brownie
Redd’s Chocolate Brownie is a protein bar, an energy shot, and a multivitamin in one. Most importantly, it’s delicious.
10 Resolutions For Outdoor Enthusiasts
Need some resolutions for the New Year? We have a few ideas for you.