Bikepacking
![Battling Wind, Rain & Ego While Bikepacking Through Iceland's Westfjords](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5ZEY6k730RwkDRqTXwMVDW/b9f93ffee70dee9f062812edf56eecba/Iceland-westfjord-bikepacking-Dietze-Digi-1-view.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Four friends pedal 650 miles around a rugged, rain-soaked island to discover epic vistas and the pains of overconfidence in an unforgiving landscape
![11 Best Sun Shirts and UPF Hoodies for Keeping Cool and UV Protected](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/EIWeOj9Ky55T28pvOtRbL/cc53bed8544e7790608395e0b68748ee/Best-Sun-Hoodie-Black-DiamondB.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays
![The 13 Best Shoes Like Crocs aka Crocs Alternatives of 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2DujSmpriLLkVo6V2LFmbS/be6e4814ef80e5f41a319689ccd3367a/croc-alternative-lead.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Two decades since invention, Crocs are more popular than ever. And so are the many Croc like shoes from other trusted names in the footwear world
![How Biking From Brooklyn to Boston Helped Me Find Joy Through Pain](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5hZRm0VR5BdCWkj22I74XI/9fee9cd02a5530e7a47b76af0e694d9c/Joe-Kanzangu-NYC-Boston-Bike-Ride.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Reflecting on a 290-mile impromptu bikepacking trip where themes discomfort, kindness, and acceptance prevailed (alongside good food)
![12 Best Down Puffer Pants for Winter Adventures (and Relaxing at Home)](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2vwDEvAdnZyRYYmuAwa1cJ/360b6b842a20e1d5de9687047222fe15/down-pants-mountain-hardwear-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Lightweight, packable, and hyper-warm, the quilted down pant is a gear essential few have adopted, but a game-changer for those willing to
![Glamping Kent: The 10 Best Tents, Pods, and Cabins Southeast of London](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7pc2kIPvmaqr76oiLJmyx3/fe25b03f4108b1c248fc6ea1a8231c4e/glamping-kent-joseph-vary-unsplash.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Home to medieval castles, coastal villages, idyllic countryside, and the iconic White Cliffs of Dover
![Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1: An Ultralight Tent for Solo Backpacking](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7bzNJ5vSBy9DiYZGIbjMHN/d41e9d328685f740428dbdd05fbe9c80/Hyperlite-MID1-Solo-Tent-ChrisDunn-3.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Made entirely of lightweight, waterproof, super strong Dyneema, this 1 pound, 1-person, 3-season tent is built for long trips on the trail
![The 9 Best Backpack Coolers for Camping, Hiking, the Beach, & More](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3vRmJdYbEfU1Q5bkOJKfb/76aed102633077e851e2632881a9a478/best-coolers-yeti-hopper-lifestyle.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Why haul a heavy ice chest to a campsite when you can carry a cooler on your back?
![The 13 Best Design-Driven Adventure Travel Pants for Any Trip](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/72zMnK5e6OINYrad6rnCTH/859f536f1e624757b73f7de59d0a0639/best-travel-pants-western-rise.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The best breeches for everything from a hut-to-hut mountain adventure to a multi-day foreign city food tour
![How to Develop Film With Beer: A Step-by-Step Guide](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3PNX6a81lvhH2Ng3Unjz2F/576b3cc9147863ae329de4103568bba5/How-to-Develop-Film-w-Beer-Fat-Tire-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A step-by-step home guide to using beer to process black & white film, in place of nasty chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde
![Gravel Adventure Field Guide: Pocket Tips for Better Bikepacking Trips](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3JshhYOrx186l844l1WyTP/c998e0b7f5460f080c8b40019237b6e4/gravel-adventure-field-guide-delaroca-beneski-virginia-blue-ridge-front.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Filled with art and local beta, these pocket-sized analog gravel bike guidebooks want to help you discover the best trails you've never heard about
![New Specialized Diverge Gravel Bike Features Weird & Wonderful Tech](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4xp4jXtJ8ejlvgNvnLGKYu/4292e5d9e623b33201baa4ac457f97b5/specialized-diverge-str-6.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The biggest brand in bikes gives its flagship gravel steed a first-of-its-kind rear shock for smoother riding farther from the beaten path