Outdoor

Where to Find Black-Centered Outdoor Recreation Events Near You
Where to Find Black-Centered Camping, Climbing, Surfing & Other Outdoor Rec Events

Organized and led by Black and BIPOC groups, these community-focused events aim to increase accessibility and diverse participation in the outdoors

Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore
Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore

A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus

125 BIPOC Outdoor Athletes, Adventurers & Photographers to Support
125 BIPOC Outdoor Athletes, Adventurers & Photographers to Support

Celebrate diversity in the outdoors with these notable nature lovers—from camping and hiking to climbing, cycling, and more

The 10 Best Quilts for Backpacking & Lightweight Camping
Top 10 Quilts to Keep Cozy While Camping & Backpacking

From fully customizable cottage industry quilts to ultralight options from trusted brands, these are the best sleeping bag alternatives available now

The 10 Best Softshell Jackets for All Kinds of Outdoor Adventure
From City Streets to Mountain Peaks, These Are the 10 Best Softshell Jackets

Go into any outdoor retailer and you'll find tons of softshell options, so we picked our favorites for men and women alike

REI & Outdoor Afro Collaborate on New Line of Inclusive Hiking Gear
REI's Latest Collab Gear Collection Is All About Inclusivity in the Outdoors

The fresh, 22-piece collection of fleece, jackets, pants, packs, and more goes from town to trail and meets the needs of the Black outdoor community

In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed

As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here

The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, According to Women
The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, According to Women Outdoorists

A sorta-comprehensive and entirely subjective list of the most stylish adventure-ready pants (and leggings)

Plant Kween's New Book Teaches Plant Parenting (and Self Care)
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

The Kaggeboda House Is a Mini Cabin Complex in Sweden
A Trio of Cabins Make up This Mini Summer Complex in Sweden

With three small structures joined together by a large outdoor living space, this outpost in the Stockholm archipelago is the ideal seasonal getaway

Trippy Outdoor’s Tripster Is a Weird Wooden Camping Chair
Trippy Outdoor’s Tripster Is a Weird Wooden Chair for Camping

It might not be the most compact or even the lightest, but this camp chair is absurdly simple in the best way

Winter 2023 Preview: 6 New Gear Picks to Look Forward To
6 Exciting New Gear Picks to Look Forward To Come Winter 2023

Get a glimpse at what a handful of renowned outdoor brands have in the works for next fall, from lifestyle product to backcountry gear