Motorhomes to Rooftop Tents: How to Choose the Best RV (or Camper) for You
Which RV is right for you? Is it an SUV with a rooftop tent or a 40-foot-long motorhome? This guide to truck campers and motorhomes will help you decide.
The Best Ultralight Tents According to Thru-Hikers
To pinpoint the hardiest, sturdiest, and lightest backpacking tents, we gathered sage advice from thru-hikers who’ve tracked the toughest, longest miles with their gear.
Survival Gear: 10 Items to Survive
The right gear in your backpack can literally save your life. But what survival gear should you bring?
A Griller’s Call to Arms During Weird, Scary Times
We’ve given up unprecedented freedoms to protect each other from coronavirus. But one thing COVID-19 hasn’t shut down, at least not yet, is the backyard grill.
Pro Tips for Staying Warm While Winter Camping
Cold-weather camping takes specialized skills. We traveled to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in winter with local expert Dave Freeman to learn how he camps out in northern Minnesota all year ’round.
Spring Tent Care: How to Waterproof, Patch, Clean, and More
Whether you tore it, trashed it, or put it away wet, we got you. Here are top tips from the experts to revitalize your tent for camping season!
Save 30% on a Camp Chef Camping Stove at REI
Get a deal on the Camp Chef Everest 2X High-Pressure Camping Stove. It’s just $91. These briefcase-style camping stoves are ideal for car camping, crag meals, road trips, tailgating, picnics, and more.
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How to Buy Local (and Score a Deal) During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Keep mom-and-pop gear shops in business and get great deals when you buy from specialty retailers that have shuttered their shops but are still shipping.
Off-Grid Life for One Year: Mesmerizing Video
Take a relaxing break in the wilderness while watching the chronicles of a year of self-reliant life off the grid.
House Bound? Big Agnes Wants You to Camp at Home
Lots of outdoor brands are getting creative on how they can support their communities during coronavirus. Here’s just one way you can get involved.
How to Spend Your REI Dividend: Gear Up During the Co-op Sale
The REI Co-op Sale has started online. Let us help you find the best gear to spend your REI dividend on. Be sure to use the sale to help your dividend go even further.
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Grab a Seat: Our Favorite Camping Chair Is on Sale
We gave the REI’s Camp X Chair rave reviews last year, and now it’s marked down 25%. It’s one of our favorites deals among REI Co-op’s sale, happening now.
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Free Gear Fridays: Ledlenser Portable Backcountry Lights Giveaway
This week, five lucky winners will receive one of Ledlenser’s stellar backcountry lights!
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We Just Tried TNF’s Most ‘Advanced Mountaineering Kit’ Yet
The North Face introduced the Advanced Mountaineering Kit at the Outdoor Retailer show last month, and it blew our minds. We got a first look at this pinnacle equipment package on a ski tour near Aspen, Colorado.
This Is the Most Compact Camper Trailer We’ve Seen Yet
This compact travel trailer is only about 3 feet long, but it expands to sleep two adults in a 7-foot camper light enough to tow behind any car.
A Greener Igloo: Bio-Plastic, New Foam From Cooler Giant
New materials, better foam, and ‘plastic’ coolers that can biodegrade represent a new eco-ethos at the massive cooler brand.
Save 44% on Our Favorite Sleeping Pad for Backpacking
Save $88 on our favorite sleeping pad for backpacking during the latest REI end-of-season sale. Get the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated Sleeping Pad while it’s 44% off.
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Char the Meat, Not the Earth: Tiny ‘Trailblazer’ Fire Pit Review
Build a small fire pit for heating or grilling in less time than it takes to cook a brat — and all while leaving no trace.
REI Outlet Sale: Save 40% on Big Agnes Copper Spur Tents
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 mtnGLO Tent, and other tents, are on sale. REI Outlet has a clearance deal on several models and quantities are limited.
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Lightest REI Tents Yet: Flash Air 1 & 2 Out Now
To address the growing demand for ultralight backpacking and bikepacking tents, REI has created its lightest Co-op tents yet: the Flash Air 1 and 2.
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Yvon Chouinard Wanted a Wood Stove, So Patagonia Built One
Consumers know Patagonia mostly for high-tech apparel and softgoods. But its latest product announcement is decidedly old-school and named simply the Patagonia Wood Burning Stove.
EDC Slingshot, Modernized Yurt, and More: Emerging Gear
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
5 Ways to Lighten Your Pack for Backpacking
With thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail gaining popularity, hikers are constantly looking to shed weight from their packs. But you don’t have to hike thousands of miles in order to aim for a lighter pack.
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Save 40%: The North Face Gear Is on Sale Now
Check out our three favorite deals from The North Face sale at Backcountry. Save up to 40% on jackets, footwear, shorts, and more outdoor gear for every season.
More Comfortable Lumens: BioLite HeadLamp 200 Review
BioLite gave up some lumens with its new headlamp, the HeadLamp 200, in exchange for a lighting source so light and comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it.
How to Camp in Winter: Polar Explorer Eric Larsen’s Tips to Stay Warm
Take it from someone who’s made a living traversing both poles by bike, ski, boot, and dogsled: Being cold sucks. Here’s how extreme explorer Eric Larsen beats Old Man Winter at the camping game.
Save 50% on Our Favorite Camp Rocking Chair
This camp chair rocks. It’s light, comfortable, and 50% off right now.
‘Stealth’ Camping: How to Live in a U-Haul Van
This Canada-based YouTuber is taking camping to a whole new — and very different — level. Want to know how to live in a van? Start here.
Outdoor Retailer First Look: 2021 Winter Camp Gear and More
The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show launches this week, and we’ll be on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment coming next year. This camp gear, eyewear, cook kit, footwear, and more caught our eye for this show preview.
Save 50%: Best Deals at REI Winter Clearance Sale
REI’s Winter Clearance offers some of the best deals of the year. Save up to 50% on winter boots, tents, jackets, and more.
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A Headlamp Made of Wood: Eukarya Origin Review
Headlamps are a necessity for any nighttime outdoor pursuit. And this one from Eukarya not only provides light but also sustainability and style.
