Hydration bladders are ubiquitous for a reason: they let you drink on the go, without having to stop to pull out a water bottle. But they also have their drawbacks. They can be annoying to extract from a backpack during refills, take on off-flavors, and are hard to clean, among other things. All of those
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As a cold front pushes into the Mountains of NC, Luke is out for an adventure and this time, he’s in a HOT TENT! Heavy Rain and Strong Winds are battling against Luke the Lone Wolf as he questions whether or not his Pomoly Tent can handle the Severe Weather Assault in this Wild Camp
In concrete urban landscapes or busy suburban neighborhoods where the pace of life is fast and our to-do lists are never-ending, it’s easy to forget how disconnected we are from the natural world. The ability to connect with nature and reap its benefits can seem difficult, but it’s not impossible. Today, more scientists are discovering
Photo By VW Barnes Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Etendre” by VW Barnes. Location: Colorado. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and
Take four pro skiers and snowboarders and put them together in the high country of Colorado. What do you get? This epic backcountry performance. Big features, big air, big snow, big lines. These four pros aren’t messing around. For a full week, they took on the mountains and backcountry of Crested Butte, Colo., via the
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. Your trail time is precious. Why waste it getting in shape? While it’s possible to hike yourself into backpacking form, coming into your first big trip of the year with a strong fitness base will let you enjoy every minute you spend on
Photo By Kathy Laverdure Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Red Fox” by Kathy Laverdure. Location: Quebec. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook,
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. Hiking adventures don’t need to go on hold when the temperature drops. But as trail conditions change in winter, hikers need to be prepared for snowy, icy, and slippery surfaces. Without the right gear, trails that are easy in the summer could become
One simple idea to feature more women in park and snowboarding has blossomed into the epic ‘Uninvited’ trilogy. Get ready for a showcase of serious snowboard skills like you’ve never seen before. The final sequel in snowboarder Jess Kimura’s “Uninvited” shredder series, “The Uninvited III” takes a look at some of the best women in
This is the Before You Buy Episode which deals with the setup process; how difficult could it be to setup the USMC Military Combat II Tent? Are there issues? What about the Pole Sleeves? Find out now! … 100% Agenda Free : This channel is Agenda Free and is fully supported by the viewers. Support
Dreading the cube and wishing you had an outdoor career? We’ve all been there. You’re out in the mountains enjoying a weekend of hiking and camping when you realize Monday morning is looming and soon you’ll have to get back to the office. More than six years ago, I found myself in this exact position.
Photo By David Connel Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ice Forest” by David Connel. Location: Near Haines, Alaska. “While snowshoeing outside Haines, Alaska, I found this view of a forest covered in ice as far as the eye could see,” explains Connel. Exposure: 1/320 sec., f/8, ISO 250, 24mm. Want to get your images
Every year, hikers spend millions of dollars on new gear. Know where to look, though, and you can snag highly functional—even pristine—used gear for a fraction of the price. Hunting for used gear not only saves you a few bucks, but it’s also a great way to upcycle. Here are a few locations where you
Home » Climbing » 52-Year-Old Yuji Hirayama Onsights Firecracker 5.14c First Ascent Don’t sleep on Yuji Hirayama. No matter how old he is, you might miss a fireworks show. On Dec. 21, legendary rock climber Yuji Hirayama stormed back onto the international scene. His new route quests up a long, technical face that leads to
These are the Bigfoot Bushcraft Fire Plugs – a combination of cotton and wax these plugs have the following claims by the company; – Can be ignited with a spark – Will burn for 5 minutes – Windproof – Waterproof Two of these claims I highly doubt……….. Let’s Find out if I’m Right! … 100%