Outdoors

Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington
Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington

How the Los Angeles-based brand unites modern nature enthusiasts through retreats and workshops (and merch) championing inclusivity and accessibility

Redwood Outdoors Review: What It’s Like to Build a Sauna Kit in My Backyard
Redwood Outdoors Sauna Review: What It’s Like to Build a DIY Backyard Sauna

First hand experience of what it’s like to build a Thermowood Mini-Cube 2-Person Sauna in my backyard in coastal Maine.

FSP Outdoors Releases NYC-made Lumbar Packs for Everyday Adventure
FSP Outdoors Updates its Brooklyn-Made Lumbar Pack for Active Adventures & Daily Wear

The Brooklyn bag sewer redesigns its popular Lumbar Pack to improve active mobility while retaining internal and external cargo capabilities

20 Hiking Groups Celebrating Women in Nature Across the US and the UK
20 Inclusive Hiking Groups for Women Across the US and UK

An extensive list of hiking groups exclusive to women, changing the face of outdoor culture one organized group hike at a time

The 9 Best Camping Coffee Makers of 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Camping Coffee Makers and Brew Methods

This guide breaks down the best brewing methods and gear for making the ultimate cup of coffee in the great outdoors.

10 Best Hammock Tents of 2024
The Complete Guide to Camping with a Hammock Tent

Versatile, comfortable, and easy to set up, hammock tents are growing in popularity among all campers, from weekend warriors to hardcore thru-hikers

Where to Find Black-Centered Outdoor Recreation Events Near You
Where to Find Black-Centered Camping, Climbing, Surfing & Other Outdoor Rec Events

Organized and led by Black and BIPOC groups, these community-focused events aim to increase accessibility and diverse participation in the outdoors

Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore
Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore

A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus

125 BIPOC Outdoor Athletes, Adventurers & Photographers to Support
125 BIPOC Outdoor Athletes, Adventurers & Photographers to Support

Celebrate diversity in the outdoors with these notable nature lovers—from camping and hiking to climbing, cycling, and more

The 10 Best Softshell Jackets for All Kinds of Outdoor Adventure
From City Streets to Mountain Peaks, These Are the 10 Best Softshell Jackets

Go into any outdoor retailer and you'll find tons of softshell options, so we picked our favorites for men and women alike

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

Plant Kween's New Book Teaches Plant Parenting (and Self Care)
Plant Kween Dishes the Dirt on Plant Care and Self Care in Their New Book

A first look at "You Grow, Gurl," a new book by Instagram's favorite plant influencer on how to turn your home into a flourishing ecosystem