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FERAL Wetsuit Review: I've Finally Fallen in Love With Winter Surfing
The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of

The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC

Q&A: Eva zu Beck on Solo Travel, How to Plan for Big Adventures & More
YouTuber, World Traveler & Overlander Eva zu Beck Doesn't Want Your Advice

The famous YouTuber shares what not to leave in the comments, overlanding highs and lows, and what she really thinks about Yellowstone National Park

Practical or Just Pretty: Testing Cake's Ösa Electric Motorbike in NYC
Gear Review: Dodging Potholes & Cops in NYC with a Cake Electric Motorbike

From daily errands around Brooklyn to battery range-breaking Rockaway beach runs, we put the eye-catching, $11,470 electric motorcycle to the test

The Radica MoonLander Truck Camper Is a Game Changer for Space & Style
This Futuristic Truck Camper Is a Game Changer for Off-Grid Living

Fed up with campers and construction caps, an engineer took it upon himself to design the perfect alternative for camping and cargo

Hands-on With Lululemon Hike, the Athleisure Giant's New Outdoor Line
A Hands-on Look at Lululemon Hike, the Athleisure Giant's New Outdoor Line

A healthy dose of GORP makes the yoga brand's dedicated foray into hiking gear and apparel a surprising success

Ultralight Backpacking: How I Learned to Embrace UL Hiking Philosophy
How Embracing an Ultralight Mentality Changed My Whole Perspective on Hiking

A deep dive into the world of lightweight and ultralight backpacking, and why you should embrace the "less is more" philosophy, too

In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed

As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here

A 100-Mile Reunion Hike Along the Rugged Arizona Trail
Photo Essay: A Grand Reunion on the Rugged Arizona Trail

After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)

Trippy Outdoor’s Tripster Is a Weird Wooden Camping Chair
Trippy Outdoor’s Tripster Is a Weird Wooden Chair for Camping

It might not be the most compact or even the lightest, but this camp chair is absurdly simple in the best way

Chris Burkard Reveals His Photography Career Beginnings in New Book
Q&A: Chris Burkard Talks Film, Localism, & Going to a Russian Jail in New Book

The world famous adventure photographer shares stories from behind the lens in his new memoir-photo book, "Wayward"

9 Affordable A-Frame House Kits Available Worldwide
9 Prefab A-Frame Cabin Kits You Can Buy Right Now

Dozens of unique cabin designs available across North America, Asia, and Europe from as low as $6,500 USD

Desolation Wilderness Backpacking Guide: Lake Aloha & Endless Views
18 Stunning Film Photos from California's Desolation Wilderness Protected Area

Hard earned tips, gear suggestions, and beautiful film photography from 5 days hiking in California's famed El Dorado National Forest