camping
A Guide to Hut Trips: Summer Edition
by Katie CoakleySummer is all about getting out into the wilderness, exploring a new area and spending the night away from home. Camping is a one way to get this fix, but then there’s finding a site, putting up a tent, building… Read More →
4 Types of Campers You Want On Your Camping Trip
by Katie CoakleyOh, summer. Days of outdoor adventures and hijinks, culminating in the ultimate warm weather experience: camping. What other excuse do you have to hang out with friends, not shower for days and experiment with pyromania? While there are many different ways… Read More →
Crack Open a Cold One: 10 Best Canned Beers for Camping
by Katie CoakleyThere are a few truths about camping that we hold self-evident: Lighter is better. Pack in it, pack it out. Avoid poison ivy. Bear bells are useless. However, some things are more of a personal choice, such as how much… Read More →
Six All-Season Outdoor Gear Essentials
by Nicole RoosienEditor’s Note: This post was written by Marcel Gremaud of GetOutfitted. I’ve had the same snowboard boots for six years. The base of the right boot nearly completely separates from its partnered top, the laces of my left boot resemble spaghetti squash…. Read More →
4 Most Scenic Backpacking Trips in the American West
by Heather BaloghExpansive views, towering cliffs and glistening lakes all await on these scenic trails. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite backpacking trips in the western side of the United States, but I’m sure there are some missing. What would you… Read More →
Pimp Your Adventure Van: How To Choose Your Ride
by David SandelI have bad news. It’s something we all know, but it’s something none of us want to face. Winter is over. (Well, for the vast majority of us.) And now I have good news. You can F I N A… Read More →
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market: A Gear Nerd’s Top 10 Picks
by Erika WigginsMy challenge: Choosing 10 items worthy of a closer look at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. So many outdoor companies have “stepped up their game” with new innovations or improvements this year, it was mind boggling to pick the… Read More →
11 Adventure Races That’ll Blow You Away
by Gina BéginHave you participated in endurance races like Ragnar, Tough Mudder, and the Zombie Run… and you’re still left wanting more? Compared to the following expedition-style events that test real adventure skills — orienteering, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering, trekking, kayaking, endurance… Read More →
East or West? Comparing the Coast’s Camping
by Gina BéginOutdoor folks are an opinionated bunch. Nothing speaks more clearly to this than discussing matters of east verses west. Skiing: west. Hiking: east. (Yup, we proved it.) Camping? There’s a consensus but where’s the fun in divulging it in the… Read More →
5 Best Spots to Camp for Families in Western Washington
by Keryn MeansSummer sees the rain clouds disappear and the sun peak our for months at a time in the Pacific Northwest. Seattleites flock to the lakes, forest and coast to soak up a little warm weather, but they can’t always go… Read More →
