No backcountry gear list is complete without this functional and durable YETI drinkware on it. YETI drinkware is a tried-and-true companion in the backcountry. From a way to keep that camp-side cup of coffee warm on a crisp morning to the refreshing blast of still-cold…
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From the portable Hoppers to the rugged Tundras and the Roadies, YETI makes some of the best coolers on the market. My time spent playing in the woods is rarely short — maybe it’s a three-hour trail run or a mountainous bike ride on a…
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The best climbing ropes don’t call attention to themselves. If something about my rope stands out to me while I’m climbing or belaying, that’s usually a bad sign: coils that keep it from feeding out fast enough, rough spots that catch on the quickdraws, frays…
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Is the Nemo free-standing swinging camp chair worth the hype? Let’s find out. If you’ve ever tried to enjoy sitting on a tree stump at camp or struggled to get comfortable in a fold-up-style camp chair, you’ve probably learned to appreciate a comfortable camping chair…
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In the age of lifetime warranties and guarantees, outdoor clothing manufacturer Minus33 takes a different perspective: This brand doesn’t believe in happy-ever-afters. To find out why, we get Unpacked with Minus33. The Early Days In the early 1900s, textile manufacturer L.W. Packard produced high-end flat…
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No matter how necessary, drastic change never happens overnight. The entire outdoor industry knows — or should, by now — that brands have a responsibility to craft initiatives leading toward more sustainable practices for production. Without major shifts, the gear that we use to access…
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LIVSN comes from the Swedish word livsnjutare: “One who loves life deeply; an enjoyer of life.” The term encapsulates this Arkansas-based brand’s mission to prioritize experiences over stuff — an unlikely angle coming from a clothing company that adds their own line of “stuff” to…
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Adventure resorts are popping up all over, but their evolution took time The modern adventure resort offers a wide variety of outdoor pursuits, all within access of on-site accommodations that generally run the gamut from “pimp” to “roughing it.” These days, they are well-oiled machines…
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Spending time in nature can be relaxing and beneficial. Getting outdoors for a walk in the park, a wilderness hike or simply relaxing on a kayak on a pond can boost your mood and leave you feeling refreshed. Listening to the sound of birds singing,…
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Being outdoors in the wilds is a wonderful experience for young and old alike. If you’ve never been camping before, there is some essential camping gear that you should bring with you. Most of what you bring will depend on where, how, and when you…
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