Want to cook in the backcountry? Learn the pros and cons of canister, liquid fuel, and alternative fuel backpacking stoves, plus get tips and our recommendations for choosing the best backpacking stove for your adventures. How to Choose the Best Backpacking Stove

How to Choose the Best Backpacking Stove

Camp Cooking & Food

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST BACKPACKING STOVE Having a backpacking stove can make all the difference at the end...Read More
Looking for the best hiking boots for your feet? In this blog post, we compare different styles of hiking shoes and what to consider before buying, including trail conditions, distance & more. We also include a list of the best women's hiking boots based on what we are currently wearing on the trail. Hiking Boots: How to Choose the Right Pair + the Best Women’s Hiking Boots

Hiking Boots: How to Choose the Right Pair + the Best Women’s Hiking Boots

Apparel

Find the perfect pair of hiking boots for your feet with these tips and recommendations.
Looking to discover new hiking trails? This blog post has a list of the best trail finder apps and websites for iPhone and Android smartphone users. Through these resources, you can find awesome hikes, navigate the trail, view photos and trail reviews & more. The Best Trail Finder Apps and Websites for Discovering Local Hikes

The Best Trail Finder Apps and Websites for Discovering Local Hikes

Hiking

Looking to discover new hiking trails? This blog post has a list of the best trail finder apps and...Read More
The practical guide on what to pack for a day hike based on the gear we really take on the trail. From the right hiking layers, to a comfortable pack, to healthy snacks and more, here are our favorite day hiking essentials. Day Hiking Essentials: The Gear You Need to Hit the Trail

Day Hiking Essentials: The Gear You Need to Hit the Trail

Outdoor Gear

The practical guide on what to pack for a day hike based on the gear we really take on...Read More
Discover the Do's and Don'ts of how to be respectful to others and to the environment while you are out on the trail. Here is a complete guide to hiking trail etiquette - the unwritten rules of hiking - that every hiker should know. Trail Etiquette 101: The Basic Rules of Hiking

Trail Etiquette 101: The Basic Rules of Hiking

Hiking

Here is a complete guide to hiking trail etiquette - the unwritten rules of hiking - that every hiker...Read More
Sprinter Van Build-out 2.0: What I’m Doing Differently This Time

Sprinter Van Build-out 2.0: What I’m Doing Differently This Time

Van Life

My second Sprinter van build-out is now underway with Outside Van. In this blog post I share what I...Read More
Think you're ready for full-time van-life? Preparing for #vanlife takes careful consideration. Check out our list of important questions to ask before giving up your home and making the transition to full-time van life. Preparing for Full-Time Van Life: 6 Questions to Ask

Preparing for Full-Time Van Life: 6 Questions to Ask

Van Life Tips

Are you ready for full-time van life? Here are 6 questions to help you find out.
Here are the top 5 ways to connect with nature in your everyday life - whether you live in a city or work long hours we've got tips to help you get some fresh air. 5 Ways to Connect with Nature in Your Everyday Life

5 Ways to Connect with Nature in Your Everyday Life

Outdoor Inspiration

Here are the top 5 ways to connect with nature in your everyday life - whether you live in...Read More
Discover the best John Muir Trail planning tools. In this blog post, we share our favorite and most helpful John Muir Trail guidebooks, maps, apps, and blog posts for planning a successful thru-hike of the JMT. Best John Muir Trail Planning Tools, Books & Resources

Best John Muir Trail Planning Tools, Books & Resources

John Muir Trail

Discover the best John Muir Trail planning tools. Here are our favorite John Muir Trail guidebooks, maps, apps, and...Read More
Learn how to speak up for the environment. Get tips for getting involved in the political process, leading by example, and finding groups working on the environmental issues you care about. How to Be an Effective Outdoor Advocate

How to Be an Effective Outdoor Advocate

Outdoor Inspiration

Learn how to speak up for the environment. Get tips for getting involved in the political process, leading by...Read More
Use our Haleakala National Park guide to plan an adventurous trip to Maui, with helpful info on where to hike, things to do, where to camp/stay on Maui, and the best sites in the National Park. The Ultimate Haleakala National Park Adventure Travel Guide

The Ultimate Haleakala National Park Adventure Travel Guide

Hawaii

Use our adventure travel guide to plan an adventurous vacation to Maui's Haleakala National Park.
Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is one of the most unique National Parks in America. Use our Hawaii Volcanoes National Park guide from my recent trip to discover the best things to do, trails, and where to see the lava flow + tips of where to eat, stay, and camp. The Ultimate Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure Guide

The Ultimate Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure Guide

Hawaii

Plan an incredible adventure in Hawaii's Volcano National Park. Discover the best trails, where to see the lava up...Read More
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