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The granola brand bolsters naked hiking communities with a system to review the country’s top nude hikes
North America’s first hydrogen-powered train, the Train de Charlevoix, is your ticket to eco-friendly travel between Québec City and Charlevoix regions
A stripped-back list of do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when hiking in the buff
Schwalbe’s latest sustainability initiatives set a low-impact example for riders everywhere
How to find some of the country’s best campsites—and stay for free
Get an RV and enjoy savings, flexibility, and the best kind of indoor/outdoor living
Hitting the road with your family offers plenty of good times in the moment—plus important takeaways for the future
The secret to a good life and good grapes: rugged terrain, challenging conditions, and just enough adversity to build character
Thirty years of running innovation looks good and feels even better
This year, the Virginia-based group has already responded to three tornados and delivered thousands of meals
It turns out everyone loves riding in a Defender—even black bears
Over the past two years, the Defender Service Awards have recognized nonprofits on a mission to help serve their communities
Hiking, like most things, is just better in Sweden. And now with the annual Fjällräven Classics, hikers all over the world can join the fun.
Balancing training intensity, rest, and nutrition can help your body bounce back faster, reduce soreness, and improve overall performance
Want a hiking boot to adventure with you for years to come? Meet the Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX.
Winners of the Defender Service Awards save bears, train service dogs, feed people in need, and more. Meet last year’s honorees—and learn how to enter the 2023 contest now!
When it comes to sustainability, false claims are everywhere. Here’s how to actually make sure the products you buy are as eco-conscious as manufacturers claim.
This is your chance to win $10,000 for the trip of a lifetime
Get the beta on the best places to spot bison, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and more amid one of America’s wildest landscapes
With a diverse team of product testers, Osprey conceptualized and launched its Extended Fit pack collection
How to use this stretchy, therapeutic tape to effectively reduce pain and support muscles, tendons, and ligaments (almost) anywhere on your body
How to best care for your body to keep doing the outdoor activities you love
What do this rising actress, rock drummer, and elite hotshot squad leader have in common? They're all runners.
Chasing whitewater around the country has taught this couple how to maximize joy on the road to adventure
Want all the data but none of the difficulty? Hammerhead has merged a smartphone-like experience, easy device integration, and intuitive customization into the ultimate route-planning device with its sleek Karoo 2 GPS cycling computer.
From foraging wild asparagus to scouting for the perfect shot, these runners are proving there’s no wrong way to run
An inspiring lineup of one-of-a-kind runners you’ll wish you heard of sooner
Head to South Dakota for an outdoor-centric road trip the kids will be telling stories about for years to come
Find bigger adventures (and smaller crowds) in America’s most under-the-radar national forest
Follow this meandering point-to-point tour through Southeast Montana’s most otherworldly and storied landscapes
Venture into a pristine world where wildlife roams by day and the cosmos comes completely alive by night
This North Carolina destination is the ultimate in responsible outdoor adventure
From the mighty St. Lawrence River to ocean exploration, summer and fall in Québec are all about enjoying nature on and around the water
From outdoor adventure to sampling local food culture, here’s how to enjoy the Green Mountain State
Adventure dad Jacob Moon shares his advice on the most important part of parenting—spending time together outdoors
First impressions from Christina Chappetta and Jason Lucas
Take an epic tour of the sweeping prairie and secluded mountains of eastern Montana
These 15 trails offer getaways for every type of hiker in the East
Writer and outdoor adventurer Elisabeth Kwak laces up her HOKA Anacapas and embarks on a challenge that helps her redefine success and discover a new identity as an outdoor athlete
These five destinations deserve a spot on your western U.S. bucket list
These five destinations deserve a spot on your Central U.S. bucket list
Plymouth Gin is all about keeping our oceans clean and the martinis dirty
Ready to explore like a mountain goat? Here are the top escapes for hikers in every region of the country, expert advice on how to scramble like a goat, and the most innovative footwear for surefooted traction in steep terrain.
Take the plunge and explore dog-friendly fun in and on the water
Here’s a little-known secret: the Cornhusker State is full of untapped adventure
Developed and tested on the Pacific Crest Trail—the new adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2.0 is your next long-distance shoe
Eight ways to experience all New Mexico has to offer
Got your eye on an FKT? The MTL Skyfire 2 can take you there.
Club Med’s first four-season resort in Canada just might be the summer vacation your family needs
Adventures are always better with man’s best friend by your side
Enter now for a chance to win a year of hydration from SOS Hydration
With more coastline than California, Fort Peck Lake offers an abundance of secluded coves to fish, waterski, paddle, or just explore
Dogs join their humans in all kinds of outdoor pursuits. Shouldn’t they fuel the same way we do?
Take a tour of these two national monuments in Eastern Montana
For outdoor excursions big and small, here’s everything you need to be more than ready
Some unlikely new heroes are fighting climate change: American sheep and the people who care for them
With ZOLEO, you can be off-grid without being out of touch
Backpacker and Outside readers joined the Sawyer team on the ground in Viti Levu, Fiji, to see the change in action
Now entering a designated Dark Sky Sanctuary
In Fiji and 99 other countries, the same Sawyer water filtration technology used by outdoor adventurers is helping to solve the global water crisis
Paddling may be the main draw of the Upper Missouri River Breaks, but it’s far from the only way to explore there
Situated on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Montana’s most populous city is also a cultural and economic hub
Follow the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers on a loop packed with history and adventure
Explore the state like you’ve never seen it before on these four adventure road trips
Libby DeLana never misses a day outdoors. Here’s what she’s learned—and here are the shoes that keep her going.
Visiting Lake Erie in Ohio? Powderhook has all the information you need to start exploring the fishery.
Pack up the family, and get lost (and found) in Bermuda
This is the unexpected vacation you didn’t know you needed
The secret to an exciting family adventure? Bermuda.
Do your favorite running routes mix road and trail? The Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GORE-TEX INVISIBLE FIT is the secret sauce for excelling everywhere.
Make great boots. Inspire people to use them. Here’s how.
When it comes to skiing in the East, New Hampshire ski resorts have everything you could ever want in a ski vacation
Adventurous families, Bermuda is the unexpected vacation you didn’t know you needed
Explore eastern Montana’s winter wonderland
The latest technology from Iridium keeps execs and entrepreneurs online in the most remote parts of the world
Hydration isn’t just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.
Hit the trails and float the rivers in Ocala and Marion County
Discover a paradise where nature, art, and history come together on Florida’s Gulf Coast
In or on the water, get a closer look at Florida’s marine ecosystem