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How to Develop Film at Home With Coffee & No Toxic Chemicals
A step-by-step guide to Caffenol, the genius process substituting chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde with instant coffee
Streamline Your Casual Camping Efforts With an Instant Pop-up Tent
Instead of fumbling with poles, pop-up tents easily assemble thanks to innovative "pop up" design and tech
This Niche Map Maker Proves the Old-School Approach Still Stands a Chance
How a passion for mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking led one couple to dedicate their lives to hand mapping Utah & Colorado for future adventurers
This Tiny Hiking Brand Is Taking on the Outdoor Industry's Inclusion Problem
The outdoor apparel brand for people of size founded by engineer Raquel Vélez is driving a new narrative around who participates in outdoor activities
These 3 Gear Redistribution Groups Are Helping Make the Outdoors More Accessible
Getting quality, used gear into the hands of underrepresented outdoorists is an impactful way to build a better, more inclusive outdoor community
Big Wave Surfer Kai Lenny on Risk, Fear, and Surfing 60-Foot Waves
A Q&A with the world-class surfer on his new book, "Big Wave Surfer," the best advice he's ever received and the worst wipeout he's ever taken at Jaws
What it Means for a Brand to Be Carbon Neutral in the Outdoor Industry
How Colorado's own Fat Tire is helping reduce the footprint of their own breweries and that of their competitors
Chasing Waterfalls & Fall Foliage in New York's Catskill Mountains
Trading the daily grind for cabin time, leaf peeping, and waterfall gazing during a rare midweek escape from NYC
A Visual Guide to Eastern Sierra Camping in California's High Country
A comprehensive guide to roughing it on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada—where to camp, hike, fish, and soak in hot springs this season
The Exhausting Reality of Climbing Alaska's Most Beautiful Mountain, Mount Huntington
Adventure photographer James Barkman shares a first-hand account of summiting the 12,241' pyramid of rock and ice—central Alaska's most striking peak
How to Be an Ethical, Sustainable Forager
Learn how to become a responsible forager with expert advice and actionable tips on both finding mushrooms and respecting your environment
14 Medium Format Photos From Hiking Mount Marcy, New York’s Highest Peak
A trip report and history lesson from the little known 6-million-acre Adirondack Park, the largest publicly protected natural area in the lower 48
Snow Peak Announces 25-acre PNW Campfield, Reimagining the Classic Family Campground
Set to open in Spring 2024, the Japanese outfitter's first North American campfield concept will feature campsites, gear rentals, and micro cabins
They Built a Famous Cabin. Then the Wildfires Came. Now They're Helping Others Build
Q&A with Elevated Spaces founder and builder on building with a community, selling cabin and treehouse plans, and expert advice for new DIY builders
A Hiker's Guide to Northern California's Legendary Lost Coast Trail
Dreamy film photography, gear essentials, pro tips, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of the West Coast's most classic trails
Camp Yoshi Is Where Black Folks Can Unleash Their Inner Child, Outdoors
Adventure travel company founders Rashad, Ron & Shequeita Frazier talk fostering a space where people of color can reconnect with nature in peace
PNW Bikepacking: Microdosing, Indigenous Land Awareness, Fun With Friends
A laundry list of lessons learned from a lockdown summer spent grinding gravel and exploring trails in the Great Northwest
Musician, Writer, Outdoorist Hayden Coplen Shares His 10 Favorite Pieces of Gear
The Sir Sly drummer shares what items have helped him navigate the pandemic, from bikes and backpacks to bass guitars and coffee
Q&A: Multimedia Artist Alimo on Creating Art You Recognize, But Don't Know
How artist Sean Kesterson, aka "Alimo," developed his signature style of vibrant, familiar depictions of life outdoors
How One Small School Built the World’s Best Archive of Vintage Outdoor Gear Catalogs
A rare look at Utah State University's incredible cache of over 2,700 catalogs and magazines spanning the history of modern outdoor gear
District Vision Founder Max Vallot on Running, Mindfulness & Social Media
An inspiring conversation with the fashion exec turned mindful athlete on how to stay centered and balanced amid a culture of noise
How the "Mirnavator" Is Changing the Narrative for Non-Traditional Athletes
The "Mirnavator" is on a mission, driving by a passion for running and the outdoors and a dedication to inclusion and diversity
Artist & Designer Junior Sealy on Building a Sustainable Home in Barbados, Bit by Bit
Drawing on Japanese minimalism and the traditional architecture of enslaved people, this self-taught QPOC designer is building a dream with little regard for convention