Ive been on a journey searching for the right backpacking sleeping pad. Ive slept on minimalist mats that are barely more than a thin layer of insulation against the cold ground. Others have been plush and comfortable, but they required a lot of personal lung power to fill up. 　　Some were leaky and reliably deflated on me. A few were...

　　Theres gear that works, and then theres gear that makes you feel unstoppable. Back when I guided backpacking trips near Yosemite in the 90s, that gear was a pair of rugged outdoor sandals. I saved for months, and something shifted when I finally threw them on. I didnt just feel prepared, I felt like a badass. 　　That same feeling hit...

　　Blast off with backpacks, rollers, and packing accessories from the BAGSMART Blast Collection. This luggage line combines thoughtful features with road-ready designs that have you covered for everything from outdoor adventures to daily commutes. 　　With the addition of two brand-new designs, the full collection now has four distinct styles of travel backpacks, plus a hanging toiletry bag and a six-piece...

　　Amazon Prime Day may be ending, but the hunt for deals continues! Case in point: Huk has a stellar sale running now through July 13. This summer sale offers an extra 20% off many items in the brands catalog of outdoor gear. 　　The fishing apparel brand has something for every kind of angler, from the weekend warrior to the multi-hyphenate...

　　Afraid of camping with an electric vehicle? Dont be. Going exploring and camping with an EV can be not just as good as doing it with an internal combustion engine — it can be even better. 　　Modern EVs offer features and convenience perks that let you do things that gas models couldnt even dream of. Of course, there are some...

　　Theres nothing wrong with buying cheap products from Walmart — everyone loves a good deal — but sometimes it can backfire. In the case of a new Ozark Trail recall, thats literally what happened to several people injured by water bottles. 　　Walmart announced a massive recall Thursday of its Ozark Trail water bottles. The one-piece, screwcap lid can evidently pop...

　　If the sweltering heat and humidity didnt alert you that were in the full swing of summer, this weeks batch of Emerging Gear certainly will. This week has products that promise to keep you cool, including ultralight sun hoodies and hats with graphite to draw out heat. 　　You can also hit the beach with a classic car–inspired, custom surfboard, or...

　　In a tremendous display of emergency agencies skills over 2days of effort, they successfully saved a climber who suffered a devastating leg injury in a remote part of Californias Sierra Nevada. 　　Inyo County Search and Rescue first became aware of a potential incident when local emergency services received an SOS notice from a climbers Garmin inReach on the afternoon of...

　　I’ll admit it. I’m irrationally excited about this. Maybe it’s just because I have a soft spot for gear that looks like it wandered out of a 70s-era sporting goods catalog. 　　YETI is bringing back Wetland Camo, and it feels like a bigger deal than the usual parade of new colorway drops. 　　The cult-favorite pattern will be available for a...

　　If the average American is able to name a professional rock climber, its more than likely Alex Honnold or Tommy Caldwell. Considering that both climbers have starred in award-winning documentaries chronicling their rocky feats, thats not too surprising. 　　But what climber deserves to be added to the list of the sports most skilled and accomplished vertical explorers? According to a...

　　Rubber hunting boots suck for walking. Fortunately, some like the LaCrosse Alphaburly pro suck less. 　　I hunt actively, to the point that its probably detrimental to my success. Rubber boots arent exactly the best for that style of hunting. Yet sometimes a good set like the LaCrosse Alphaburly Pro is a necessity. 　　A prime example is my last deer season...

　　The waves were getting bigger, my paddleboard was deflating, and the situation was getting more extreme with every passing river mile. Id embarked down the Roaring Fork with a motley group of friends on an old paddleboard I hadnt inflated in over a year. Much to my dismay, about 20 minutes into our 3-hour float, I started leaking air profusely,...