
Osprey Aether 55 and Ariel 55: The Cadillac of Backpacks
We tested the Aether 55 and Ariel 55 during a 2-day backpacking trip, overloading them on purpose, for this first look review. Check it out!
We tested the Aether 55 and Ariel 55 during a 2-day backpacking trip, overloading them on purpose, for this first look review. Check it out!
In the face of so much drama plaguing 2020, America prepares to welcome its newest national park — and the first in West Virginia.
Whether hiking, traveling, or backpacking, having the best compass available will keep you on track. This review and buyer’s guide will ensure you can always find true north.
Thru-hiking any trail is already a big task. Add in the roadblocks of a pandemic, and it becomes an even bigger adventure.
REI’s Gear Up Get Out sale starts today with some great deals on all your favorite outdoor gear. Get outside today, or gear up for tomorrow with this sale on everything from summer camping to wintersports.
This week, three lucky winners will receive a pair of TenNine Hike GTX hiking boots and a top and bottom of their choice from HOKA ONE ONE!
SponsoredThe first thing you’ll notice about HOKA ONE ONE’s new lightweight hikers is the wide, extended heel base. A decade after raising eyebrows with its trail running shoes, the brand set its sights on making hiking more comfortable.
SponsoredThis week, one lucky winner will receive a pair of Danner Trail 2650 hiking shoes!
SponsoredThere’s nothing quite like hiking in the desert in the fall and early winter. Daytime temps are pleasant, nights are crisp, and yellow leaves provide contrast to red rocks.
Public service is venerated in many ways. But it’s not often that we can recognize our four-legged friends who serve the American public full time.
Whether you are looking for an affordable way to enjoy the snow, or need another tool for your summit adventures, the perfect snowshoes can be a versatile addition to your gear closet. Learn how to choose the best snowshoes here.
The Trump Administration is adding new National Recreation Trails across the country. And 1,275 new trail miles are now open to the public.
A pair of socks can make or break your feet on that dream hunting trip. We’ve researched the best hunting socks of 2021 so your feet can hunt happy.
Osprey celebrates the 25th anniversary of its signature backpack with tougher, high-volume models that hold from 60 L up to 100 L of gear. The Aether and Ariel Plus packs are made for multiday journeys — just in time for fall backpacking trips that require packing more gear.
SponsoredFor many, it can feel far less natural to head out for a backpacking trek in the depths of winter. Still, for those who can stand a bit of cold air and brisk winds, the snow-capped peaks and open trails await.
Most of North America is bear country, predominantly territory for black bears. Your chances for a sighting a bear increase once you venture into the woods or backcountry.
SponsoredIf Utah could be known for just one thing, it would be its landscape. What used to be a rarely visited desert has now become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. This is partly due to a campaign known as The Mighty 5.
There’s lots we can accomplish online. But hiking? Fjallraven is testing out this concept by making its latest trekking trip fully virtual.
With today’s access to apps that have GPS tracking along mapped routes, a large population of outdoor recreationists finds themselves unfamiliar with how to read a good ol’ paper topographic map. Having a topo map on any adventure, including day hikes at a local park, can provide a huge advantage.
Backcountry camping is a great way to experience the less-traveled wilderness — maybe even forge your own path. When you’re out exploring new places, it pays to be prepared.
SponsoredThis week, one lucky winner will receive a new LifeStraw Go Stainless Steel Bottle with Filter in the color of their choice!
SponsoredWhile there are many great things to love about Boise, Idaho, one of the best is its access to the great outdoors. We’ve gathered a list of six popular hikes in or near Boise to get you out exploring.
Experience the healing power of nature in the epic book-turned-film ‘The Dark Divide.’ Get all the details about the film premiere and read an exclusive review here.
BioLite released its first HeadLamp in 2018, breaking into the market with one of the sleekest designs we’ve ever seen. This week, the brand unveiled its most high-performance model to date: the HeadLamp 750.
We all know Columbia for its vented fishing shirts, shell jackets, and more. With this launch, the brand is hoping to fill a footwear void.
Hiking 214 peaks — in really terrible weather — is no easy feat. And this U.K. hiker did it for speed, setting a new record for the Wainwrights.
Just 3 months after #BlackBirdersWeek generated headlines and enthusiasm around diversity in the outdoors, a park educator launches another initiative to celebrate people of color in national parks.
Looking for a getaway to help you recharge? Minnesota offers several outdoor recreation areas with miles of hiking trails, acres of forests, and so many lakes!
SponsoredMikaela Osler’s goal was to finish the Colorado Trail in a record 14 days. She did it, self-supported, in 10.
The Himalayas, which translates to ‘land of snow,’ inspire dreams of remote hiking, climbing granite towers, trekking through the slopes, and being on the veritable top of the world. If you’re ready for adventure, don’t miss these once-in-a-lifetime hikes.
With beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and many trails within easy driving distance, there’s no shortage of great hikes near Denver to explore.
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