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After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)

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

Use these helpful guides to plan your next trip now, and find yourself among nature once the stay-at-home order lifts

How Wyn Wiley inadvertently launched an intense personal and public journey for a more equitable outdoors via "professional homosexual" Pattie Gonia

Beloved by thru-hikers and sold out in seconds, this Portland, OR-based cut-and-sew brand is keeping the garage-grown gear tradition alive and well

Filmmaker Graeme Jenvey discusses his $13k backyard cabin build, shares advice for fellow builders, and reflects on lessons learned

An evolving list of BIPOC-run outdoors groups on Instagram promoting diversity and inclusion in nature

How Steve Yocom & Jordan Meeks found a retired school bus for $3,000 and turned it into a mobile cabin that crisscrosses the country

A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness

Q&A with the Moab, UT-based designer and film photographer on drawing inspiration from the vast and dramatic landscapes of the American West

A deep dive to owning, maintaining, and enjoying all the benefits of a traditional wood fired hot tub in your own backyard

A helpful guide to instant coffee for camping and backpacking, including what varieties are available, our top picks, and tips for the perfect cup