Waders are essential to take your fishing to the next level. The best fishing waders allow you to stay in the water longer, keeping you protected and comfortable while you continue casting for your dream trout. 　　Our expert testers have donned waders for over twenty years in some of the most coveted fishing waters in the United States. Theyve experienced...

　　With modern designs dating back at least 75 years, the mesh base layer is old head in outdoor exploration. Long favored by Nordic adventurers and adopted for many hardcore Arctic and mountaineering expeditions, mesh has proven its utility on the most frigid margins. 　　These down-low favorites of arctic expeditionaries are also gaining traction among backpackers, hikers, and campers. So, I...

　　Its one of the simple truths of the outdoors: When warmth is a must, its gotta be down. Synthetic insulation has come a long way, but its warmth-to-weight ratio just doesnt quite rival that of the best down jackets (yet). 　　Down is plush, warm, packable, and even something of a fashion staple nowadays. But with dozens of brands offering hundreds...

　　A group in Northern California has been charged with conspiracy over the alleged killings of dozens of deer. 　　Over several months in 2023, the group roamed through residential neighborhoods at night, using bows or rifles to poach animals for parts, according to Nevada County court documents. District Attorney Jesse Wilson has brought several hunting charges against them. Those include the...

　　The eel is not attacking us. But my son, who is seven, thinks it might, so he’s screaming through his snorkel. We are swimming in Santa Maria Bay, a protected marine sanctuary on the southern end of Mexico’s Baja peninsula. We’ve borrowed masks and fins from the Montage Los Cabos, where we’re staying, and the payoff is immediate: just off...

If you're raising money for a charity that helps introduce young people from the city to the mountains, what better way to do it than bringing a mountain to the city? Mike Coppock took the novelty costume to new heights at this year's London Marathon - and even managed to finish in what counts, in the circumstances, as a respectable...

　　Alex Honnold is back changing diapers, waking up at odd hours of the night, and climbing cliffs near his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Free Solo star and his wife, Sanni McCandless, welcomed their second child, Alice, in late February. Since then, Honnold has been on permanent daddy duty—with the occasional break to belay David Letterman. 　　Outside spoke to...

　　Every season, a handful of college students set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, whether as a gap-year adventure, a challenge over summer break, or a post-graduation breather before settling into the “real world.” For a small group of students from Emory and Henry College in Virginia, however, hiking the AT isn’t a break: It’s their spring semester. 　　Since 2006,...

　　Athletes train for years to overcome pain, exhaustion, and fatigue. But some people take it too far and are never the same again. In this episode from 2019, Outside contributor Meaghan Brown started looking into this strange phenomenon, and found a bunch of frustrated athletes, and confused doctors. ...

　　From navigating slippery river rocks to strolling hot, sandy shorelines, a functional pair of water shoes is essential for providing secure footing and protecting your feet from hazards. The best water shoes adapt seamlessly to a variety of aquatic environments, and versatile design features like collapsible heels and multi-configurable straps mean that shoes can transition between activities while still keeping...

　　Mikah Meyer was 30 when he decided to visit all 419 national park sites in a single journey to honor his late father. It took him 3 years — but the accomplishment opened the door to create a documentary with Eddie Bauer. The film premiered at the 5Point Adventure Film Festival on April 26 and debuted online on April 29....

　　There are a lot of reasons I wish I were 25 again, and now I can add President Biden’s newly launched American Climate Corps (ACC) to the list. For anyone interested in climate action, climate science, or even outdoor recreation, it’s the ultimate post-grad gap year experience. 　　“You’ll get paid to fight climate change, learning how to install those solar...