Environmental issues

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28 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups Supporting & Celebrating Diversity in Nature
28 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups to Support During Pride and Beyond

International and regional organizations, nonprofits, and collectives celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ campers, climbers, hikers, and more

Op-Ed: Who Really Makes Money From Your Public Land Campsite Bookings?
Is a Private Corporation Getting Rich Off Your Public Land Campsite Fees?

Separating fact from fiction in the debates around fees, accessibility, and public/private partnerships on public lands

Pakafill Lightweight Puffer Review: Unexpectedly Warm & Sustainable
This Lightweight Puffer Jacket Is Light, Warm & Sustainable—Thanks to Alpacas

A new alternative to down insulation made from alpaca fiber makes this puffy jacket from the small Peru-based brand function at the top of its class

The 10 Best Sports Bras for Athletic Women: Tested & Approved
Tested & Approved: The 10 Best Sports Bras for Climbing, Yoga, Hiking, and More

Because it's not easy to find a sports bra that's comfortable, supportive, and fits well (especially when you have muscles)

Best Sustainable Backpacking Meals: Minimize Waste in the Backcountry
A Responsible Buyer's Guide to Zero-Waste Backpacker Meals

No-or-low-waste camping meals and backpacking food does exists. Here's what to look for, how to avoid greenwashing, plus five companies to support

10 Best Plus Size Rain Jackets for Women & Men
The 10 Best Rain Jackets for Men & Women—With Inclusive Sizing

All the performance, function, and straight up Gore-Tex one would need and want in outerwear, now available in more inclusive sizing

How This 1995 Mitsubishi Delica Became the Ultimate Adventure Van
Q&A: Andrew Groves On Mitsubishi Adventure Vans and Protecting the Natural World

The founder of UK-based Miscellaneous Adventures shares the details behind the buildout of his little van life rig

Arvin Goods Hemp BioFiber Socks Combat Environmental Waste in Style
How Arvin Goods Turns Food Waste (and Hemp) Into Comfy, Tech-Infused Socks

To tackle the fashion industry's environmental problems, this small sock brand is embracing up-cycled materials made from waste

9 Outdoor Brands With Repair, Resell & Upcycled Gear Programs
9 Outdoor Brands With Repair, Resell & Upcycled Gear Programs

These major gear makers are using closed-loop cycles to keep equipment and apparel in use and out of landfills

This Prefab Cabin Aims to House Canada's First Nation Communities
Cardinal House Addresses Housing Needs in Canada's First Nation Communities

Using innovative building techniques, prefab, CLT, and efficient thermal design to address housing needs

Q&A: Judith Kasiama, Founder of POC Outdoor Group Colour the Trails
Q&A with Judith Kasiama, Founder of Colour the Trails—An Outdoor Group for POC & Allies

The Congolese Canadian on building communities as a refugee, the need for inclusivity not just diversity, advocating through action, and asking for help

Q&A: Jeremy Jones on Climate Deniers & Founding the Nonprofit POW
Snowboarder and Activist Jeremy Jones on Climate Deniers & His Nonprofit POW


The snowboard legend talks about his new film, Purple Mountains, promoting climate science on Capitol Hill, and starting Protect Our Winters