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Nov 9, 2025

Step Into Ocean Conservation

　　The ocean is far more than a backdrop for Dr. Guy Harvey—it’s been a lifelong inspiration and the heart of his work. From his childhood in Jamaica to his career in marine biology, Harvey has dedicated his life to protecting the sea. Through his artwork, scientific research, and numerous outreach programs, he has sparked a movement for ocean conservation, educating...

Nov 9, 2025

The Best Camera Bags for 2025

　　Cameras present a unique challenge in the backcountry or on an adventure. They’re often heavier, always more expensive, and usually more fragile than any other outdoor gear you’re hauling around (including your phone). That means you need a trustworthy camera bag that carries exceptionally well, is easy to access, protects your gear from drops, falls, and the elements, and is...

Nov 9, 2025

The Gear Our Editors Are Loving This Spring

　　Spring is for pretty much every outdoor activity out there—skiing, camping, biking, running, climbing—you name it. Outsides editors put the season to good use this year, camping out next to raging rivers, skiing late-spring lines at our local resorts, and running those favorite trails that are finally accessible thanks to melted snow. Below are the pieces of spring gear that...

Nov 9, 2025

Trail Runner and Musician Liz Derstine Aims for PCT Speed Record

　　Training for a long-distance trail objective is no small feat—it takes time, dedication, and a whole lot of grit. Now, imagine doing that while earning two master’s degrees, building a career as a pianist and composer, and maintaining a newsletter. Sound impossible? Not for Mountain Hardwear athlete Liz Derstine. The trail-running powerhouse, professional musician, and writer is proving that it’s...

Nov 9, 2025

The Best Gear Deals at REI’s Biggest Sale of the Year

　　Most of the big sales on gear fall around a holiday: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and for outdoor enthusiasts, REI’s anniversary. Every May, REI hosts its biggest sale of the year with steep discounts (up to 50 percent off!) on top products from favorite brands. Heres why gearheads should get excited about one of the biggest sales...

Nov 9, 2025

Are Rain Skirts Officially High Fashion? These Top Designers Seem to Think So.

　　With the exception of Scotsmen in kilts, skirts tend to stoke controversy in the outdoors. The first women mountaineers—like Henriette d’Angeville, who, in 1838, became the second woman to ever successfully climb Mount Blanc—didn’t have much of a choice but to hike in a skirt or dress, given the gendered fashion norms of the nineteenth century. But in the 1900s,...

Nov 9, 2025

These 7 Outdoor Organizations Have the Best Merch in the Biz

　　If youve ever seen complete strangers exchange a joyous shout and fist-pump over a shared team jersey, you know the power of good merch. When you wear something representing an organization you care about, youre immediately part of a special club. That sense of membership can be key to feeling a sense of community and belonging. Of course, not all...

Nov 9, 2025

10 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Active Moms

　　Do you know what the absolute perfect Mother’s Day gift is? A well-coordinated family activity in the great outdoors with mom’s loving children not complaining about any of it, the entire time. 　　But we know that a family hike, backpacking trip, camping overnight, bike ride, paddle, or climb can be hard to pull off, especially with everyone involved and happily...

Nov 9, 2025

12 Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Are Always on the Go

　　Last Mother’s Day, as the mom of a one-year-old, I wanted anything that would make getting outside with a baby in tow easier. Now I’m a mom of two under two, so the theme of this year’s Mother’s Day gift guide is convenience and versatility. With a 23-month-old and a 7-month-old crawling all over me at any given moment, I...

Nov 9, 2025

Watch: Our Favorite Rig From Overland Expo West 2025

　　Overland Expo West is always full of amazing adventure rigs, and this year the buzz was around electric vehicles. This was the first time we saw not just one, but two fully-electric trailers. It was exciting to see brands take the technology that’s been proven in electric cars and find clever ways to bring it into overlanding, and the RD...

Nov 9, 2025

Yeti’s New Hondo Beach Chair Tested and Reviewed

　　I, like many, feverishly guard my Yeti gear. My water bottle cabinet is stacked with Ramblers and my garage has four different-sized coolers neatly stacked and waiting for my family’s next adventure. The cooler and drinkware brand’s stuff is so good that it’s found a permanent place in my rather large but ever-rotating gear collection that’s fed by my job...

Nov 9, 2025

The Unexpected Luxury That’s Changing How to Camp in the Heat

　　Don’t let sweltering summer temps stop your next car-camping trip or overlanding odyssey. A portable air-conditioning unit can open up a new season on the road. Or, for a family who lives the adventure life full-time, traveling with the finest new wireless AC unit can be a “total game changer.” So says outdoor filmmaker Katrin York, currently based on Oahu’s...

Nov 9, 2025

Make It a Camping Summer

　　Summer is right around the corner, so here are two ways to ensure it’s the best one yet. 　　1. Kick off summer with the 2025 Outside Festival, May 31 and June 1 in Denver, Colorado. The event blends music, film, keynote speakers, outdoor brands, and great food in the ultimate celebration of adventure. Last year’s inaugural event drew nearly 20,000...

Nov 9, 2025

You Don’t Have to Build Your Own Sleeping Platform to Camp In your Car

　　I remember the first time I saw someone sleeping in their vehicle for fun. It was 1999. I was in Vail, and I hit a parking lot après party with a dude who was sleeping in his Ford Ranger pickup. He had built a plywood sleeping platform with all of his ski gear stored beneath, allowing him to camp out...

Nov 9, 2025

The 8 Best Instant Coffees for Backcountry Adventurers

　　Thanks to instant coffee, which has been commercially available since the late 1930s, saving weight in the backcountry and still getting zooted on caffeine is not new. When I started raft guiding a century ago in the late ’90s, we used to mix up heaping spoonfuls of Folgers with General Foods International Coffees Suisse Mocha and Orange Cappuccino powders to...

Nov 9, 2025

These Are the Best Bike Racks on the Market

　　The right bike rack makes transporting your ride easy, secure, and stress-free. Whether you’re hauling an e-bike, mountain bike, road bike, or fat bike, a well-designed rack should be intuitive to use and built to last. We tested 22 racks across 8 vehicles with a range of bike types, prioritizing ease of use in real-world conditions, including cross-country road trips...

Nov 9, 2025

First Look: How Troxus Makes Choosing an E-Bike Easy

　　The e-bike industry is a crowded place these days. What used to be a niche in the cycling world now has enough brands and bikes to make your head (and wheels) spin. Fortunately, one manufacturer stands out from the pack. Troxus, a San Diego-based e-bike innovator, makes a model for every style of rider and offers unbeatable technology and warranty...

Nov 9, 2025

These Are the 5 Best Bike Packs for Every Adventure

　　When it comes to carrying gear while biking, theres lots of options and lots of factors to consider. So much depends on whether you’re riding a hot lap, an all-day epic, if you have in-frame storage, or if you’re just riding gravel with some single-track connections. Our testers have done the leg work (pun intended)—biking up and down the West...

Nov 9, 2025

Lakeside Voyages Across the Mountain State

　　West Virginia’s famed country roads offer an open invitation. Weaving across rugged terrain and through spirited small towns to uncrowded gems and world-class outdoor adventures alike, the roads form a latticework of endless possibilities for road trip itineraries. Five customized Mountain Rides can help connect activities that range from pristine biking to productive fishing, with prime camping options all along...

Nov 9, 2025

How Nebraska Does On-Water Adventures

　　Nebraska may be landlocked, but don’t let that fool you—this state is full of ways to make a splash. With designated Wild and Scenic rivers, trout-filled creeks, and scenic lakes, water plays a surprisingly central role in the Cornhusker State’s outdoor culture. Whether youre floating in a cattle tank with friends, casting flies into spring-fed streams, or paddling through forested...