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12 Good Boots: Find Your Perfect Hiking Footwear For Spring 2014

From fast and light to full-on stompers, we tested a dozen hiking boots for this spring.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 16, 2014

Outdoors Retail Behemoth Cabela’s Goes ‘Fast & Light’ With New Product Line

Cabela’s XPG line is a collection of backpacking tents, breathable jackets, shell pants, and active apparel.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 08, 2014

Ultralight Sleep Beyond The Bag: Brooks-Range Cloak 45

Leave the bottom of your sleeping bag at home with this ultralight sleep solution.

Written by Sean McCoy April 07, 2014

‘Disconium’ Disco Hammock Is A Groovy, Shiny Sanctuary

Get your sparkle on in this hammock guaranteed to tame your hustle.

Written by Sean McCoy April 04, 2014

Sleeping Bag Stuffed With Llama Fur

The Rama Llama sleeping bag is the flagship product of a Wisconsin startup.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 04, 2014

First Look: Gerber ‘Kitchen’ Camp Knife

Gerber has a blade made for campground cookers. We wielded it for a few culinary test cuts.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 28, 2014

Sleep Warm In Winter On Pad With ‘Anatomical Body Mapping’

This sleeping pad design uses a unique baffle construction to suspend the body off the cold ground and adds insulation to the mix. We put…

Written by Sean McCoy March 27, 2014

Ultra Lounging In Three-Sided Hammock

A new design puts a unique twist (and extra side) on a staple of summer.

Written by Sean McCoy March 17, 2014

‘Stingray’ Tent Is A Portable Treehouse

Childhood dreams of a treehouse anywhere? This funky hammock/tent design from Tensile is a treehouse that can travel.

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2014

Have Your Own ‘Summer Of Love’ In VW-Style Camper Trailer

Fiberglass body pull behind lets you connect with your inner hippy.

Written by Sean McCoy February 18, 2014

Cook Without Fire Using Water-Activated Packets That Look Like Tea Bags

Simply add water to this gizmo’s disposable heating packs and cook instantly.

Written by Sean McCoy January 27, 2014

‘LighterBro’ Turns Common Bic Into Knife-Equipped Multi-Tool

This neat new product costs just $9.99 and fits a standard lighter…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 20, 2014

Emergency! Break Out The ‘Survival Mug’

Move over man with survival bracelet, but let me finish my coffee first.

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2014

Giant Trees, Ocean Waters: A Road Trip On The Olympic Peninsula

Lush forests, wildlife and a woodstove-heated shower greet The Rubber Tramp during a birthday road trip in the Pacific Northwest.

Written by Sean McCoy December 22, 2013

Searching For Caves, Finding Waterfalls. A Frozen Adventure In The Pacific Northwest

Jeff Kish went for a micro-adventure looking for a cave system. What he found instead was beautiful.

Written by Sean McCoy December 12, 2013

Ultimate Adventure Van? Mercedes Announces 4×4 Sprinter

The Sprinter Van was already one of the more versatile adventure vehicles on the market, and now it comes in a four-wheel-drive model.

Written by Sean McCoy December 12, 2013

Born In The USA! Knife Company Honored

Benchmade received the top prize in the “American Made Outdoor Gear Awards,” an annual program to recognize the best of domestic production.

Written by Sean McCoy December 02, 2013

The Rubber Tramp Diary: On Water

What do you really need to live and what do you take for granted? Jeff Kish lives in a van. He spent the summer shuttling…

Written by Sean McCoy November 14, 2013

Self-Declared ‘Rubber Tramp’ Shuttles PCT Through-Hikers

Jeff Kish spent his summer free time helping through-hikers get to and from resupply points in the customized van he calls home.

Written by Sean McCoy October 28, 2013

Rooftop Tent Turns Car Into Ultimate Adventure Mobile

Pitchin’ tents just got easier with a new car-top tent that lets you sleep on your vehicle and unfolds in seconds.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 23, 2013

First Look: Sierra Designs Tent Replaces Vestibules With “Gear Garage”

The Flash line of backpacking tents from Sierra Designs goes against convention with storage space shifted away from doorways.

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2013

The Mother Of Multitools

This mammoth multitool probably won’t fit in your pocket but you could technically bring it to a gunfight. (Look close.) This is one seriously meticulous…

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2013

‘All Clear’ UV Light Bottle Purifies Water in 60 Seconds

With its All Clear bottle, CamelBak cites bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts (including the troublesome cryptosporidium breed) are rendered benign by UV light.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 18, 2013

‘Vega’ Backpacking Stove Supports Large Pots, Multiple Fuel Options

We tested a new entry from Optimus last month. The Vega stove weighs just 6 oz. and is made for varied temps and year-round use.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 17, 2013

Cooler Review: Ice ‘Death Match’ Challenges with 90-Degree Heat

In our review, we put two high-end coolers up against a more affordable model in a head-to-head challenge. See which unit kept its cool after…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 13, 2013

Wine in the Backcountry: First Look at ‘Modern Bota Bag’

If you like wine in the outdoors, this container will carry it without the danger and weight of glass bottles. Unscrew the cap and pour…

Written by Sean McCoy September 04, 2013

Start Chopping! Camp Axe Models Put Head to Head

We reviewed a classic camping axe made of solid steel and a new-fangled hybrid model last month in a camp site test.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2013

Not A Mummy: Zipper-less Design Offers New Sleeping Bag Experience

The Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed throws out sleeping bag convention with zipper-free construction. We test it out over four days high in the Rocky Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2013

Ultimate ‘Elevated Sleeping’ Setup? Nube Shelter System

Leave your tarp and tent poles behind. A to-be-released shelter system works with any camping hammock to create what the brand touts is a “safe…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 15, 2013

Solar-Equipped Tent (plug your device inside)

Like a mini solar-powered home, a to-be-released tent from Eddie Bauer offers a sun-soaking array on top of its roof and outlet plugs inside.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2013

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