Of all the road trips I’ve plotted in my travel writing career, the best had this in common: they were scenic, they were unhurried, and they capped each day beneath the cosmos. The following astro-meets-adventure itineraries tick every box. 　　There’s no better way to celebrate the start of road trip season—as well as International Dark-Sky Week from April 21 to...

　　Once upon a time, the Mississippi River hosted one of the gnarliest canoe races anywhere. It was called the Paul Bunyan Canoe Derby, an annual 450-mile race on the Upper Mississippi in the 1940sand 1950s. This massive river competition changed the course of modern canoeing, and a new book reveals the lost history of its impact on water sports. 　　In...

　　This spaceship-looking, truck bed-mounted contraption is actually a new truck bed camper called the Camp365 T- Model. Its a derivative of Camp365s towable campers, which debuted in 2018 — the key feature of which is the patented folding-up system that turns the compact unit into a large living space. 　　All Camp365 products are made in its Iowa and Minnesota factories....

　　Depending on the conditions you encounter on a multi-day hike, medication storage can require quite a bit of forethought. A medication’s potency can be affected by temperature, sunlight, moisture, and humidity. So, what exactly is the best way to pack your meds to protect them from the elements for days, or even weeks, on end? 　　We’ve chatted with three pharmacists—who...

　　It was monsoon season, and I was at 13,000 feet and climbing higher. With a bit of a late start, I was concerned about thunder and lightning, but I didn’t want to sacrifice the boost I got from jamming some Hozier and Odesza while tackling a steep climb. 　　Thankfully, I had myShokz OpenRun Proswith me, the perfect balance between listening...

　　Americas public lands could soon be put on the auction block to pay for President Donald Trumps agenda. As the Senate moved through an annual budgeting process last week, several Democratic senators introduced an amendment that would block the government from selling public land to fund the federal budget. On Friday, the Senate defeated that amendment in a vote of...

　　With improvements in outdoor tech, ultralight products keep getting lighter and more functional. Take Patagonias newest Nano-Air midlayers as an example. First, the brand had Nano Air (the original), which featured 60 g of FullRange insulation. 　　Then came Nano-Air Light, with 40 g of insulation to boost breathability. Now, its launched the Nano-Air Ultralight family — the lightest addition yet...

　　AT Overland’s new Aterra ASI camper sets a fresh standard in versatility, blending ultra-lightweight construction with innovative modularity. Available both as a DIY-ready shell and a fully equipped model, this slide-in camper caters to every kind of adventurer — from passionate DIY builders to turnkey explorers seeking premium features straight from the factory. 　　AT Overland has earned a strong reputation...

　　The Instinct has long been one of SCARPA’s best-performing, most popular aggressive climbing shoes. Since introducing the original Instinct, the company has released multiple variations, including laced and slipper options. The Instinct VSR is a boulderer’s must-have secret weapon, and the brand released a low-volume version this spring.  　　We tested the SCARPA Instinct VSR LV (low-volume version) for months inside...

　　Culture is a term that different outdoor communities like to discuss often, but what is culture exactly and how do we make sense of it—how do we define it? To really understand it, you need a person who can wax poetic, you need someone who has dedicated their life to communicating the ineffable to the masses…you know, someone who has...

　　Are you an REI customer concerned about Trumps cuts to national parks? Then the co-op has a message for you: We messed up. 　　In an extraordinary announcement posted to REIs social media accounts on Wednesday, April 9, REIs new president spoke directly to the retailers millions of customers. Mary Beth Laughton, a longtime board member who officially took the reins...

　　Today, we’re talking about balls. More specifically, myofascial release balls. Whether tennis, lacrosse, or specialized therapy balls, these unassuming helpers can be used to target hyper-specific areas of your myofascial system to release tense muscles, facilitate internal hydration (which helps your muscles and tissues move and contract), and even relieve persistent pain. 　　Your myofascial system is a network of muscle...