Guides

The 10 Best Hydration Packs for Running, Hiking, Biking & More

The best way to stay hydrated during long trail days and high-effort activities is to make sure your water is easy to access

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

Plant Kween Dishes the Dirt on Plant Care and Self Care in Their New Book

A first look at "You Grow, Gurl," a new book by Instagram's favorite plant influencer on how to turn your home into a flourishing ecosystem

Hit the Trail This Summer with These Women's Hiking Apparel Essentials

A quick and dirty guide to choosing the best women’s hiking clothes, plus our top picks for trail-ready apparel

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

The 10 Best Packable Rain Jackets for Hiking, Backpacking & Everyday Wear

No matter what the forecast says, you should always bring a rain jacket on outdoor adventure—these ones won't take up any space in your pack

The 7 Best Camping Couches & Loveseats for Kicking Back in the Great Outdoors

These comfort-driven, oversized outdoor seating options are a big step up from the typical camping chair—and nearly as portable

Why You Should Consider Georgia (the Country) as Your Next Adventure Destination

At the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, sits a dreamland for hiking, overlanding, skiing & more

15 Best Climbing Pants for Men and Women That Blend Style, Function & Durability

All you need to know about what to wear while climbing, plus our top picks for the most functional, stylish climbing pants from around the globe

The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes, Tested & Approved

Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag

10 Design-Driven Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear

Technical footwear to help you conquer the approach to the crag—or the subway—without looking like a complete nerd

14 Winter Camping Gear Essentials for More Comfortable Cold Weather Adventures

Suggested tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and more, capable of making camping a year-round activity

This Black-Owned NYC Camera Shop Is a Hub for Photographers of All Backgrounds

Photodom founder Dominick Lewis on starting an analog photography business, diversity in the photo industry, and more

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

The Ultimate Guide to Inflatable Kayaks for Water Bound Adventure

A definitive guide to inflatable kayaks, including what to consider, materials, pros and cons, and our top pick for the very best ones to invest in

The Best Inflatable Tents for Camping

All the info you need to know before buying a blow-up shelter, plus the best models you can buy now

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

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

A Local's Guide to Snowdonia: One of the UK's Most Stunning Mountain Landscapes

An in-depth guide for post pandemic exploration of one of the UK's most impressive mountain landscapes

A Guide to Summiting Scotland's Most Epic Peak, on the Isle of Skye

Trip report, gear recommendations, and dos & dont's for future trips to Scotland's most stunning viewpoint—bothy included

An Explorer's Guide to Sardinia, Italy's Mediterranean Paradise

Dos & don'ts, where to eat and stay, and how to best navigate the region's many epic empty cove beaches (spoiler: it's a dinghy)

North Idaho's Worst Kept Secret Needs to Be on Your To-Hike List

Trip tips, gear essentials, and 10 do's & don'ts for backpacking in Idaho's legendary Selkirk Mountains

A First Timer's Guide to Backpacking One of California's Most Epic Trails

Trip report, gear essentials, and do's and don'ts for hiking this lightly traveled yet tough Eastern Sierra trail