From SUPing with polar bears to riding an inflatable pizza slice off a 300-foot iceberg, National Geographic Explorer Mike Libecki has a unique relationship with gear. Here are the tech and essentials he trusts on his treks to the farthest reaches of the planet.
Plane ticket booked! It’s time to plan and pack for that dream trip abroad. Use these travel tips to stay safe during international travel.
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When you get stuck off road, especially in a lifted 4×4, you need more than a basic bottle jack. ARB now offers a safer, lighter and more compact alternative to the traditional high-lift jack.
The most painful sunburn I’ve ever had was on the roof of my mouth. Sound crazy? Read on to learn how to avoid it there, and everywhere else on your body.
Win a Kathmandu Transfer Backpack in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.
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Godzone is a brutal race: 134 miles on a bike, 93 miles on foot, 114 miles paddling, and a half mile trekking in a cave. But the most intimidating part for pro athlete Chelsey Magness? Leaving her 1-year-old son behind.
Columbia outfitted She Explores with OutDry Extreme gear for their traverse of Washington’s Hoh Rainforest’s wet, mossy trails and pebble beaches. Watch this trio discover a world of marvels with all five senses.
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Built-in lanterns, light-up stakes, solar power, and a modular-add-on design – the Cinch tent aims to make “roughing it,” a lot less rough.
‘We felt absolutely free. We didn’t plan anything in advance.’ This video displays the humbling beauty of Patagonia in a fast-paced edit.
Carolina Panthers’ running back Christian McCaffrey and a group of friends tended to a hiker after his horrific 20-foot fall onto rocks.
Injuries occur when you least expect them in the backcountry. Be prepared with a minimal first aid kit.
Measure heart rate, gauge speed, and race against your friends – virtually. Apple Watch owners can now integrate their pow passions.
Surly, a brand never known for staying close to the center line, just released a new “road-plus” bike. We crammed more than a 100 miles aboard the Midnight Special for a First Look review.
The Infento Snow Kit lets parents and kids build eight different snow-gliding toys together from a single kit.
Brands revealed the best new off-road vehicles for 2019 model year at the North American International Auto Show. Our reporter was on hand to find the top adventure trucks and cars hitting the market this year.
It’s nearly 100 years old, it has antlers for handlebars, and it’s one of the baddest winter bike builds we’ve ever seen.
As a “bomb cyclone” moves toward the East Coast, news coverage will encourage you to panic. Maybe just grab a shovel and some warm clothes instead.
During Super Bowl LII, attendees can take part in a high-flying zip line over the river in Minneapolis. The zip line will span more than 800 feet and will likely be one of the coldest to date.
Renting outdoor gear is a great option for anyone traveling or looking to try before buying.
Consider yourself a Gear Junkie? Then look away. This guide is for the non-outdoorsy person shopping for YOU.
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You can cram a lot of adventure into very little time. Take, for example, this whirlwind trip to Chiapas, Mexico. We paddled La Venta, a world-class river in a world forgotten by time.
The Sport, Rubicon, and Sahara push the Jeep legacy with more tech and the iconic Wrangler look.
Some of our favorite, rarely-discounted, USA-made brands are on sale today! Snag a Cyber Monday deal on Hyperlite Gear, Topo, Duluth Pack, and more.
Paraglider Jean-Baptiste Chandelier’s ‘Weightless’ is one of the best adventure edits on the web right now.
‘Climbing and skiing kept me out of the grave.’ Watch as three veterans rediscover Iraq through outdoor adventure.
For an experiment, Victorinox Swiss Army asked to come along on a typical day at our HQ with an editor. Here’s how we roll.
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The next chapter in adventure racing is a step closer. A big step—up.
This short film, ‘Leave It Better,’ documents the inspiring efforts of Seth Orme and Abby Taylor on a 5-month bike trip across America.
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The CamelBak Pursuit Series offers adults the opportunity to learn outdoor skills and find a community of like-minded active people.
Six ordinary women with limited backpacking experience attempt to ascend the height of Mount Everest in five days.
Three men set out last month to traverse one of the largest swaths of terra (in)firma in the Lower 48s.
