Backcountry

The 11 Best Survival Knives for Bushcraft & Outdoors, Tested in 2024
Live Out Your Man Vs Wild Fantasies with These Essential Survival Knives

In a true wilderness emergency, a strong, sharp, reliable blade can be your ticket to fire, shelter, and survival—they're also fun for regular camping

Our Own Two Feet: A Human-Powered, Carbon-Neutral Snowboard Film
Our Own Two Feet Is a Human-Powered, Carbon-Neutral Take on the Unusual Shred Flick

Filmed throughout British Columbia, this unique short film by Big Mountain Media documents a long winter of friendship and adventure in the mountains

Pro Tips & Gear to Make Camping With Kids Fun & Easy(ish)
Tips, Tricks, & Gear to Make Camping With Kids Fun and (Mostly) Stress Free

Getting outside with young kids isn't always easy, but these parents have some advice for whatever outdoor adventurer you may be planning

5 Rules for Shoulder Season Layering from a Pro Outdoor Photographer
A Pro Outdoor Photographer's Tips & Gear Recs for Shoulder Season Adventures

Learn the do's and don'ts for staying comfortable, dry, and warm in shoulder season weather without carrying an overloaded pack

The Best Camping Cookware for Tasty Campsite Meals
14 Camping Cookware Essentials You Didn't Know You Needed

Less isn't always more—elevate your next outdoor meal with these useful, sometimes unnecessary but always cool camp cookware essentials and upgrades

onX Backcountry App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness
onX Backcountry GPS App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness

Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more

In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed

As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here

Photo Essay: Vermont Sidecountry Through the Lens of a Stowe Local
19 Film Photos Show Life As a Local in the Mountains of Northern Vermont

Reflecting on 25 years spent snowboarding in, on, and around the dense forests of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest Peak

MEC Backcountry Apex Collection Blends Heritage Design and Modern Tech
MEC’s Backcountry-Focused Apex Collection Pairs 90s Design & Modern Tech

Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel

9 Affordable A-Frame House Kits Available Worldwide
9 Prefab A-Frame Cabin Kits You Can Buy Right Now

Dozens of unique cabin designs available across North America, Asia, and Europe from as low as $6,500 USD

The VSSL JAVA Grinder Is Here to Make Backcountry Coffee Better
The VSSL JAVA Grinder Is Here to Make Backcountry Coffee Even Better

Instant coffee, we're breaking up. This compact, camp-friendly tool ensures a top-quality cup of joe anywhere

Modular Prefab Cabin & A-Frame Kits From Backcountry Hut Company
This IKEA-Inspired Modular Cabin Company Can Build You a Home Anywhere

Flatpack shipped A-Frames, cabins, and saunas designed for self-assembly in town or the remote wilderness