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Picking the Right Smith Mountain Bike Helmet

The past decade has seen real improvement in mountain bike helmet design, driven by a combination of evolving riding styles and new manufacturing techniques. Smith played a key role in this develop

Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding in 5 Steps

Skiing and snowboarding untouched powder in the backcountry can be a fickle mistress. Fresh tracks seem to be around every corner and if you ask social media, it’s nothing but a party in the white

Buying Guide: SCARPA Hiking Boots & Light Hiking Shoes

The Trail Series is divided into three categories: Backpacking, Hiking, and Light Hiking. All the products in SCARPA’s Backpacking and Hiking categories are burly boots, and the Light Hiking sectio

Gear Review: SCARPA Instinct Lace Climbing Shoe

Few climbing shoe families run as deep as the SCARPA’s Instinct line. No matter your preferred style or discipline, there’s an Instinct for that. And climbers looking for a supportive shoe that excel

Basecamp

A Climber's Guide to Moab

With easy access to literally thousands of routes on hard, high-quality sandstone—not to mention soaring red cliffs, out-of-this-world rock formations, and enough variety to keep all levels of climb

Are You Addicted to Nature?

Anyone active in the outdoors community around Chattanooga has likely heard of Randy Wharton. The founder of Chattanooga-based nonprofit Wild Trails is also an ultramarathon trail runner, long-distanc

Gear Review: Jetboil Stash Cooking System

Why Jetboil Stoves Are a Great Choice for Backpacking Backpackers far and wide know Jetboil stoves for their reliability and ease of use at the end of a long day on the trail. They pack do

Price Match Guarantee

Contents How to Request a Price Match Price Match Rules Brand loyalty is awesome, and so is getting the best deal on a piece of gear. That’s why we’ve combined the two with our...

Making Sense of Waterproof Shells

Making Sense of Waterproof Shells In a world of jargon, lingo, and numbers almost no one understands, it’s easy to see why so many outdoor enthusiasts end up with rain jackets and ski

Gear Review: Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Beacon

When it comes to backcountry emergencies, we’ll take all the help we can get, and Ortovox added a new tool to our touring gear. Their new Diract Voice Beacon plays clear instructions that guide you

Side Sleeper's Dream: A Big Agnes Sidewinder Review For You

Your sleeping bag might be the most important part of your camping kit. If you forget your tent at home, you sleep in the open air. If your sleeping pad deflates at camp, you might be uncomfortable, b

Camp Fever - Part I: The Diagnosis

You’re not alone. We understand and we’re here to help. “Camp Fever” can be exhausting and very distracting this time of year. We all get it in some fashion, but not everyone c

Gear Review: Mica Basin Camp Chair

You planned this trip months in advance, hiked deep into the backcountry to catch a sunset worth every switchback, and now you are sitting in the dirt wishing you had brought a chair. The Big Agnes Mi

Motivated to Stay Motivated

Photo: Bjorn BauerSo you don't actually go on rad adventures every day?! That's ok, neither do we.Examining the truth behind amazing adventure pics on social media, who takes them and they inspire us.

Better Than Your Bed: The Complete Exped MegaMat Sleeping Pad Guide

If you wanted to spend your away weekend feeling hungry, uncomfortable, and exhausted, you’d go backpacking. While that might be what you’re looking for from time to time, there’s no denying that some

Gear Review: Salewa Wildfire Edge Approach Shoe

No matter how much sport climbers hate to admit it, there are plenty of high-quality climbs with approaches longer than five minutes. And while some are adept at the timeless flip-flop approach, fo

Gear Review: Wild Country Ropeman 4

The Wild Country Ropeman has been a crowd-pleaser for more than ten years and it’s easy to see why. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use ascender that takes up next to no room in your pack and can be left

The Car Camping Comfort Gear Guide: Building the Ultimate HEST Sleep System

There's a reason car camping trips up Mirror Lake Highway hit different than a three day backpacking slog through the Uintas. You don't have to ration ounces. You don't have to choose between a stove

 Gear Review: Backcountry Access Float 32 vs. Float E2-35: Compressed Air or Electronic Avalanche Airbag

Avalanche airbag backpacks are an investment worth taking seriously. Not only are they a potentially life saving tool for backcountry skiing, but they're also undeniably expensive. Although there are

Gear Review: Ropeman 1 vs Ropeman 2

Today, we set out to tackle a question we run into all the time. What is the actual difference between the Wild Country Ropeman 1 and the Ropeman 2? The name’s the same, they look nearly

Insider’s Guide to Haleakalā National Park

As if people needed another reason to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui besides the gorgeous beaches and crystal clear water, there is also Haleakalā National Park. When the volcanic cones deep in t

Gear Review: Black Diamond Mission LT Approach Shoes

Black Diamond Equipment. You know them, you love them. So do we. When they announced that they were releasing a line of approach and lifestyle shoes in 2020, we knew it’d be worth checking them out

Gear Guide: Big Agnes Tents Spring/Summer 2026

Big Agnes makes some of the most well-regarded backpacking and camping tents on the market. The right tent depends on three things: how you are getting to camp, how many people you are sheltering, and