Unbound Adventure: 10 Activities to Get You Out There
The first official day of summer is right around the corner. We’ve compiled 10 everyday activities that will help you make the most of the long days.
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Watch: A SUP Spearfishing Adventure in Baja
Two friends head to Baja, Mexico, to play where the desert meets the sea.
Adventure Racers: The ‘Eco-Challenge’ Is Back
The famed adventure race of the 1990s is expected to return with Bear Grylls as its host.
London to Singapore: Epic Family Road Trip in an Old Land Rover
Could you survive a nine-month road trip with your family? The Hyland family of five drove from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover. They took the family road trip to all new heights!
A Year on the Road: How We Afford to Travel
Many dream of a long trip on the road. But how to afford the travel? A young couple put pen to paper, scrimped and saved, and made a dream trip a reality. Their tips can help you afford the trip of a lifetime.
Caldwell, Honnold Set Second El Cap Speed Record in Week
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell were at it again today. This time, they set the speed record up The Nose of El Capitan for the second time in less than a week.
Gear We Used to Kayak From Cuba to Florida
A team of three paddled 125 miles from Havana, Cuba, to Florida. This is the gear they used for the ocean kayak trip.
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Get Fast, Have Fun in Idaho Backcountry Bike Camps
Rebecca Rusch will teach you to crush gravel and shred singletrack like a seven-time world champion.
Win Your ‘In’ to Outpost 2018 and $500 to Get There
Outpost is the ‘anti-trade show’ for the outdoor lifestyle. That’s why everyone wants to be there.
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Full Price Be Damned: How We’d Spend Our REI Discount
REI’s anniversary sale is here and we want to help you navigate the sea of deals. Check out what our editors would love to add to their gear closets.
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No Softie: Get to Know YETI’s ‘BackFlip’ Cooler Backpack
What, where, even why to carry: YETI explains the ins and outs of its increasingly popular cooler backpack the BackFlip.
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Attacked From Behind, Woman Fights Off Bear
Just one week into her job as a grizzly bear wildlife technician, Amber Kornak found herself in the clutches of an attacking bear. Despite serious injuries, she managed to fight her way to safety.
Two-Wheel Deals: Bikepacking Essentials On Sale
Summer is almost here, and cycling and camp season is in full swing. So that means it’s time to gear up for bikepacking! Check out our top picks for products on sale now.
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Wenonah Debuts Historic ‘Wee Lassie,’ Its Smallest Canoe
Wenonah introduced the Wee Lassie this spring as the smallest canoe in its fleet.
Treasure Hunt: Brand Hides ‘Gear for Life’ Discount Card
Vollebak makes some of the world’s most extreme outdoor gear. And you can win all of it if you’re willing to tackle an ‘extreme’ journey to claim the brand’s one-of-a-kind lifetime discount card.
Strange Behavior: ‘Something Wrong’ With Killer Cougar
Authorities confirmed the mountain lion that killed one cyclist and severely injured another was “emaciated” and behaving abnormally. They also released the identities of both men attacked.
Camp Meals On Sale: Stock Up for Backpacking
Planning hikes this summer? Score deals on dehydrated meals, hydration, and bars during REI’s anniversary sale.
REI’s Biggest Sale of the Year Starts Today
Save money and get the best gear in the outdoors industry? You should be stoked for the Anniversary Sale.
Visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park: A Great Plains Gem
In the Badlands of North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an unexpectedly epic hub for adventure enthusiasts. We spent a week in the park and came back with a jam-packed trip report.
Race Historic ‘Fur Trade Route’ for $1 Million
Ten weeks, 2,600 miles, two mountain ranges, and five river systems: The Brigade offers an epic adventure race for an equally epic prize – $1 million.
Injured, Cold, Remote: My Near-Disaster in Greenland
When a modest afternoon ski outing went awry, I found myself with a broken leg and dislocated shoulder in a remote corner of Greenland. This is my story.
Nat Geo Explorer Mike Libecki’s Favorite Gear
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.
Blend In Abroad: International Travel Safety Tips
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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Meet JACK: ARB’s Safer, Easier High-Lift Solution
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.
Outdoor Hazards: Sunburn (In Your Mouth and Beyond)
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.
Free Gear Fridays: Kathmandu Backpack Giveaway
Win a Kathmandu Transfer Backpack in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.
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10 Days Away: Endurance Racing as a New Mom
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.
Outdoor Canvas: ‘She Explores’ Makes Art From the Elements
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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Smart Tent: Solar-Charging Shelter Pairs With Phone
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.
Raw Nature: Watch 1,200 Miles Through Patagonia
‘We felt absolutely free. We didn’t plan anything in advance.’ This video displays the humbling beauty of Patagonia in a fast-paced edit.
NFL Player’s Quick Response Helps Save Hiker’s Life
Carolina Panthers’ running back Christian McCaffrey and a group of friends tended to a hiker after his horrific 20-foot fall onto rocks.
