Guide

An Easy Guide to Understanding and Picking ADU Floor Plans

You can buy prefab accessory dwelling units, but ADU plans offer the flexibility of customization to fit your property and needs

The 10 Best Car Awnings for Car Camping & Overlanding

From quick set-ups to 270-degree coverage, these car awnings are ready for any adventure

The 11 Best Windbreaker Jackets for Active Outdoor Adventures

When all you need is some lightweight defense against a biting breeze, the windbreaker is the perfect layer

The 8 Best Double Sleeping Bags for More Comfy Couples Camping

These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home

The 11 Best Camping Chairs and Everything You Need to Know About Them

Any chair is better than a rock, but these are the best of the best

The 12 Best Men's Rain Jackets for Hiking and Everyday Wear

A comprehensive guide to finding the right rain jacket, with pro tips on features, fit, price, and, of course, waterproofness

The 12 Best Places to Go Glamping in England's Famously Outdoors Lake District

Remote mountain ranges and plunging valleys are home to adventure and one-of-a-kind glamping in the UK’s principal national park

City of Summits: A 7-Trail Introduction to Hiking in Los Angeles

If you’re looking to trade pavement for dirt under your feet, there are plenty of options in and around the City of Angels—here's our top picks

The 13 Best Design-Driven Adventure Travel Pants for Any Trip

The best breeches for everything from a hut-to-hut mountain adventure to a multi-day foreign city food tour

The 13 Best Water Bottle Slings for Staying Hydrated on the Go

When even a daypack is too much to carry, these clever bottle bags help keep you fast, light, and hydrated on day hikes and while running errands

The 11 Best Durable & Stylish Fireplace Tools and Accessories for Your Home or Cabin

As a centerpiece and gathering place, your fireplace deserves some design-minded accoutrements to go with it

11 Best Waterproof Tote Bags for Hauling Camping Gear, Groceries & More

Our top picks for stylish waterproof and functional carryalls for hauling goods to and from the campsite, ski resort, beach, farmer's market, etc

The 18 Best Glamping Spots in Northern California for an Outdoorsy Getaway

Explore the beautiful and rugged natural landscape of NorCal from the comfort of a canvas bell tent, yurt, geodome, or cabin

This New Book Will Help You Finally Build That Dream Treehouse

Through beautiful hand-drawings and ultra-detailed instructions, this handy guide shows readers how to construct a treehouse from start to finish

The 9 Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Every Type of Climber

From the gym to the crag, whether you’re bouldering at your limit or climbing a big wall, these shoes will help you achieve new heights

The 14 Best Designed Outdoor Chairs for Sitting Around a Fire Pit

Because fireside relaxation is an integral part of outdoor life, and you (and your fire pit) deserve the best chairs to enjoy it

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Arizona Trail

Extending from the Mexico border to Utah, the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail is a challenge for any hiker—this guide should help that

The 9 Best Kids Sleeping Bags of 2024

An in-depth look at the top options for kids sleeping bags, plus what to look for when shopping for growing kiddos

The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of

The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC

The 16 Best Sling Bags for Everyday Use, Travel, & Adventure

A backpack and fanny pack hybrid, these design-minded sling bags keep you ready for urban and outdoor adventures.

15 Stylish & Waterproof Roll Top Backpacks for Daily Adventure

Design-minded roll top bags for everyday carry both in the city and on the trail, and made in the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, and more

The 15 Best Unisex Winter Hats (That Aren't Just Beanies)

Alternative headwear designs that will keep your noggin warmed and styled this during the year's coldest season

The 7 Best Ski Bags for Chasing Powder Around the Globe

After testing from New England to the Rockies and across the ocean, we found best bags for hauling boards and skis across terminals and tarmac

The 6 Best Heated Gloves for Frigid Winter Adventures, Tested & Approved

We tested the top battery powered heated gloves in the frigid wilds of Maine to find out which pairs work the best