Camping

Yosemite to Require Special Permits for Overnight Climbing Expeditions

A Wilderness Climbing Permit will be required for all climbers staying overnight, beginning this month.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 07, 2021

Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week

This week, find great deals on Solo Stove, prAna, Mountain Hardwear, and more.

Written by Ilana Newman May 05, 2021

Big Agnes Birthday: Outdoor Icon Celebrates 20 Years With Nationwide Gear Giveaway

To celebrate 20 years of making sleeping bags, pads, and tents, Big Agnes is giving away a sleeping bag and pad at retail locations.

Written by Sponsored Post April 29, 2021

Text for Gear Discounts: DingOutdoors Sends Deals to Your Phone

This father-son endeavor launched to help secure a merit badge. Now it’s taking off, and to help spread the word about receiving gear deals on…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 20, 2021

‘Essentialism’ 101: Ultralight Packing Principles From Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Ultralight backpacking is a streamlined approach to covering a lot of terrain. Here, we look at Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s lightweight, trail-tested gear.

Written by Sponsored Post April 19, 2021

Vacation With the Birds: Campspot Reveals Most-Booked Treehouse Stays

Looking to experience a slice of the outdoors without roughing it? Check out these popular and unique treehouse vacation rentals.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 16, 2021

Meta-Cooler: YETI Patents Auto-Venting Food Jug to Hold Multiple Meals

We talked to a patent expert to make heads and tails of YETI’s latest innovation concept.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 12, 2021

Snug Enough: Big Agnes ‘Expands’ Sleeping Bags With Extra Comfort

Big Agnes targets car campers with new models of its expandable mummy bags that allow you to tailor the fit around your body type and…

Written by Sponsored Post April 05, 2021

BioLite FirePit+ Review: Smokeless Flames Plus BBQ on the Go

The BioLite FirePit+ gives you all the thrills of a portable campfire, without the smoke and mess.

Written by Mike Misselwitz March 26, 2021

Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week

Check out this week’s best outdoor gear deals. This week, find great deals on MSR, Marmot, Black Diamond, and more.

Written by Ilana Newman March 24, 2021

Camping Deals: Save 20% On New Items During the REI Member Moment

The 2021 REI Member Moment continues with a variety of new camping essentials eligible for the REI member discount. Now through March 29, you can…

Written by Sponsored Post March 19, 2021

Sea to Summit Telos TR2: One Tent, Multiple Configurations

The Telos TR2 showcases Sea to Summit’s debut line of tents with a unique design that offers several configurations.

Written by Sponsored Post March 18, 2021

Sea to Summit Launches Tents: First Look at the Telos TR2

Sea to Summit has a strong reputation for high-end sleeping pads, cook kits, and sleeping bags. But it has never manufactured camping tents — until…

Written by Sean McCoy March 09, 2021

Today’s Bargains: 5 Camp and Hike Deals

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from The North Face, Patagonia, and more to save…

Written by Ilana Newman March 05, 2021

Cold-Weather Car Camping: Gear to Enhance Winter on the Road

There’s no better litmus test for how much I’ll use a piece of gear than a wintertime car camping trip. Check out our cold-weather camping…

Written by Mike Misselwitz March 04, 2021

Beauty and Beast: Hults Bruk Agdor 28 Axe Review

The Hults Bruk Agdor 28 is an affordable handmade axe that’s made to be used, with no task out of range. Check out our review!

Written by Berne Broudy February 26, 2021

Free Gear Fridays: Solo Stove Grill Ultimate Bundle Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will win a new Solo Stove Grill Ultimate Bundle, valued at $775!

Written by Sponsored Post February 19, 2021

Tent Footprint: What It Is and Why You Need One

While shopping around for camping gear, the subject of tent footprints is bound to come up. Are they necessary? Should you buy one? In this…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss February 18, 2021

The Lost Gear We Miss the Most

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 17, 2021

Glamp Anywhere With This Lightweight Luxury Camper

Looking for a travel trailer with 21st-century tech in a ’30s-era package? The Bowlus Terra Firma has its eyes on style and performance.

Written by Campbell Atchison February 04, 2021

Simply Advanced: Stanley Titanium ‘Multi-Cup’ Is a New Camp Favorite

Sometimes, the most basic pieces of gear are the most well-designed. Stanley’s double-wall, vacuum-insulated titanium Multi-Cup reaches rarefied air with its blend of utility, technology,…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 29, 2021

Lightest, Most Efficient Backpacking Stove Ever: Jetboil Stash First Look

Jetboil shaved a whopping 40% in weight off its lightest stove to produce its most pack-friendly cook system ever. Enter the Stash.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 27, 2021

Backyards to Beaches: Solo Stove Fire Pits Make Gentler Campfires

Solo Stove’s ‘smokeless’ fire pits burn more efficiently than traditional fires. And with their companion stands, they prevent heat from scorching lawns, decks, or wildlands.

Written by Sponsored Post January 18, 2021

Camp Chef Recalls Portable Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Camp Chef has recalled more than 20,000 camp stoves due after receiving reports of a gas leak.

Written by Mary Murphy December 29, 2020

Bikepack Beekeeping: The Craziest Quarantine Activity You’ve Never Heard Of

What’s crazier than bikepacking? Beekeeping, of course. And then, well, combining the two.

Written by Mary Murphy December 18, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Sawyer Tap Water Filtration System Giveaway

This week, five lucky winners will win a Sawyer Tap Filtration System, valued at over $200!

Written by GJ Staff December 18, 2020

American-Made Camp Gear: Get Outside With These 12 American Goods

There’s a quality, a longevity, and a certain steadfast feeling associated with products made in the U.S. So we decided to put together an entire…

Written by Hayley Helms December 15, 2020

Outdoor Brands Unite for ‘The Common Wild Initiative’

Sixteen diverse outdoor brands joined together in an effort to protect and preserve public lands. They’re calling their effort ‘The Common Wild Initiative.’

Written by Ford Van Fossan December 07, 2020