Backcountry
![The 11 Best Survival Knives for Bushcraft & Outdoors, Tested in 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/fzKojFFgp39ISBaD8ySMv/aa63912b8cf7e46053e0e776ec27579e/tanner-bowden-survival-knives-thumbnail.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
In a true wilderness emergency, a strong, sharp, reliable blade can be your ticket to fire, shelter, and survival—they're also fun for regular camping
![Our Own Two Feet: A Human-Powered, Carbon-Neutral Snowboard Film](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5lPGt6uiisHTDCammv6fuB/b9dc67d1e79005e38dc30ba859e7c6d6/Carbon-Neutral-Snowbaord-Video-Jack-Mac-Dougall.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Filmed throughout British Columbia, this unique short film by Big Mountain Media documents a long winter of friendship and adventure in the mountains
![Pro Tips & Gear to Make Camping With Kids Fun & Easy(ish)](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1NymZoCvuDuMUTpNx1edSs/5489355312c12ad0dac04c1f04931d09/camping-with-kids-francois-lebeau-enzo.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Getting outside with young kids isn't always easy, but these parents have some advice for whatever outdoor adventurer you may be planning
![5 Rules for Shoulder Season Layering from a Pro Outdoor Photographer](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4kWnv8Nz1Z4GnNG4psfPbF/3b9130f26a6ed29eff7c857d6a66dda2/shoulderseason-clayton--herrmann--mountain-hardwear-north-carolina-hike.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Learn the do's and don'ts for staying comfortable, dry, and warm in shoulder season weather without carrying an overloaded pack
![The Best Camping Cookware for Tasty Campsite Meals](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/64o0pbErzoSMoM2PLOjtDK/3fdf4759054bab1357766024b5d87660/camping-cookwear-thumbnail.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Less isn't always more—elevate your next outdoor meal with these useful, sometimes unnecessary but always cool camp cookware essentials and upgrades
![onX Backcountry App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1hfAeIuiIBml80A60XrnLx/1f9103e64e8a7bee13bb7a653a4f0488/onX-backcountry-ridge-hike.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more
![In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/JUUDqcjcaDnJ7mQxyVM73/5db46d01318fc382c8c4a38292f9c2eb/Bailey-PCT-Oregon-Section-Hike-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here
![Photo Essay: Vermont Sidecountry Through the Lens of a Stowe Local](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7xQgn0cm055BBIC6ilWgAA/1fe59780fd86361981db0ed710474aab/Nathanael-Asaro-Snowboarding-VT-Fieldmag-3.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Reflecting on 25 years spent snowboarding in, on, and around the dense forests of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest Peak
![MEC Backcountry Apex Collection Blends Heritage Design and Modern Tech](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2SkPdFJK9kN5APDkHPr0BZ/ed468184856e3e5c93ff4ad090686a3e/MEC-Apex-Backcountry-Ski-Collection-2.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel
![9 Affordable A-Frame House Kits Available Worldwide](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3kdm6OFUMl6ziuk10MpOWq/f56c765d7c3ccdabf5c18746dc70d9b1/Backcountry-Hut-System-A-Frame.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Dozens of unique cabin designs available across North America, Asia, and Europe from as low as $6,500 USD
![The VSSL JAVA Grinder Is Here to Make Backcountry Coffee Better](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/RoY6CZgHaZPDE8fbe6kQq/a0de2df336d95f1b62367bcc10933eba/JAVA-coffee-grinder-VSSL-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Instant coffee, we're breaking up. This compact, camp-friendly tool ensures a top-quality cup of joe anywhere
![Modular Prefab Cabin & A-Frame Kits From Backcountry Hut Company](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5V7t8uzaKpYtP6ggnfKU27/185d7152c9d6bbaa1442b00879e3bfc4/Backcountry-Hut-Co-System-01-rendering.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Flatpack shipped A-Frames, cabins, and saunas designed for self-assembly in town or the remote wilderness