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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for that Special Outdoorsy Person in Your Life
On the hunt for gift ideas? Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares top gear for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
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How I Spent Six Hours in Joshua Tree National Park
The goal was to see as much as I could in one day (and try to do it with one tank of gas).
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Backpacking Expedition: An Inside Look at What's in My Backpack
Camping & Hiking expert Olivia Whitehead shares what she brings on backpacking expeditions in Colorado in the summer and fall.
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An Expert Guide to the Different Types of Sleeping Bags
Sleeping bags are essential for camping, but it can be hard to know where to start when buying one. Camping expert Donny O'Neill breaks it down.
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6 Beautiful Water Hikes and How to Hike Them
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares top hikes through rivers and under waterfalls, and top gear and tips for maximizing your experience.

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What are the Different Types of Tents?
Camping expert Eric Bergdoll goes through the different types of tents to help you find the right tent for you and your group.
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Backpacking 101: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Backpacking is a great way to see the world without too much stuff weighing you down. Read this intro guide by camping and hiking expert Hannah Forkell to help you prepare.
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14 of the Best Gifts for Campers
If you're looking for the perfect gift for an outdoorsy pal or loved one—or maybe even yourself!—check out this list from camping expert Amy Boissonneault!
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How to Hike & Camp in Bear Country
Worried you might encounter bears on your next hike or camping trip? Camping and hiking expert Connor Hult is here to help you prepare.
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Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Know
New to hiking? Ready to get started? Learn everything you need to know to take a day hike in this helpful guide from hiking expert, Amy Boissonneault!
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A Backpackers Dictionary: Useful Jargon for Hikers
If you're ready to start speaking the language of hikers and backpackers, read on for 52 terms used by avid outdoorists and their definitions!

Gear Guides

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How to Pack for a Weekend Camping Trip
Camping expert Eric Bergdoll tells you all about the essential gear you'll need for your next weekend camping trip.
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How To Choose The Best Sleeping Pad For Your Next Adventure
Camping expert Alex Dolan is here to help you find the best sleeping pad for your next trip to the great outdoors!
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What are the Different Types of Tents?
Camping expert Eric Bergdoll goes through the different types of tents to help you find the right tent for you and your group.
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An Expert Guide to What to Wear Hiking
Investing in the right hiking gear can mean the difference between an amazing experience and a dire one. Hiking expert Alex V. is here to help.
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What to Bring into the Wild: A Backpacker’s Checklist
Planning a backpacking trip? Check out this packing list to make sure you've got everything you need.
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How to Choose the Right Water Filter for Your Backpacking Trip
Water-borne illnesses are a sure way to ruin your backpacking trip or the weeks afterward, so you're probably going to need a water filter? But which one? We break it down.

Adventure

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Top 10 Wheelchair-Friendly Trails in the U.S.
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares her top ten list of the most beautiful, accessible trails in the U.S.
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How I Spent Six Hours in Joshua Tree National Park
The goal was to see as much as I could in one day (and try to do it with one tank of gas).
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10 Places to Hike or Camp with Local Legends or Folklore
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares her ten favorite hikes and campsites steeped in local folklore.
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An Expert Guide to Camping in Utah
Utah is full of amazing places to camp. Expert Taylor Nelson lays out some suggestions for where to start planning a trip.
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An Expert Guide to Camping in Colorado
There's no shortage of places to camp in Colorado. Camping expert Donny O'Neill breaks down the main three camping options and offers some suggestions for where to go!

Stories

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24 Hours on the Batona Trail: A Misadventure
Camping and hiking expert Hannah Kaufman tells the story of her first thru-hike. Spoiler alert: It didn't go exactly as planned.
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How I Hiked a Mountain with a Broken Foot
Camping and hiking expert Hannah Kaufman shares the story of the time she hiked up a mountain on a barely-healed broken foot. She doesn't really recommend it.
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How Backpacking Healed my Relationship with my Body
Expert Hannah K. shares the story of how her first backpacking trip helped her start rethinking her approach to taking care of herself—and her body.
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Spotted on Trail: Fun & Weird Things Seen While Hiking
You can find all sorts of people out on the trails. Expert Hannah Kaufman shares some of her favorite—and weirdest—experiences.

How To

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Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Know
New to hiking? Ready to get started? Learn everything you need to know to take a day hike in this helpful guide from hiking expert, Amy Boissonneault!
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Why Oatmeal is the Best Backpacking Meal and the Many Ways to Prepare It
Camping expert Hannah K. shares six ways to prepare oatmeal and her eight favorite recipes for appreciating all angles of this favorite breakfast food.
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Becoming a Morning Person to Conquer Those Early Morn’ Hikes
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. overviews the gear she uses to sleep better and thrive as an early morning riser.
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How to Deal with Getting Your Period on Trail
Periods are no fun and they're even less fun on trail, but expert Hannah K. offers some advice on how to make them suck slightly less.
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How to Plan for Your Very First Camping Trip
New to camping? Don't know where to start? Check out this explainer by camping expert Blair Williams for everything from trip planning advice to gear recs.
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Backpacking 101: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Backpacking is a great way to see the world without too much stuff weighing you down. Read this intro guide by camping and hiking expert Hannah Forkell to help you prepare.

Gift Guides

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The Best Stocking Stuffers for Campers and Hikers
Shopping for a camper or hiker this holiday season? Fill their stocking with all the best stuff to get them back out on the trail in safety and comfort.
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9 Gifts for the Couple That Loves to Camp
Need a gift for an outdoorsy couple? Camping expert Amy Boissonneault makes some suggestions for gifts that are sure to be a hit.
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14 of the Best Gifts for Campers
If you're looking for the perfect gift for an outdoorsy pal or loved one—or maybe even yourself!—check out this list from camping expert Amy Boissonneault!
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10 Camping & Hiking Gifts for Dads
Looking for a gift for that outdoorsy dad who swears he doesn't actually need anything this year? Look no further than this list.
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11 Gifts for Beginner Hikers
Curated expert Hannah Kaufman shares inspiration on what to gift the beginner hiker in your life.

All Articles

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for that Special Outdoorsy Person in Your Life
On the hunt for gift ideas? Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares top gear for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
Updated
How I Spent Six Hours in Joshua Tree National Park
The goal was to see as much as I could in one day (and try to do it with one tank of gas).
Updated
Backpacking Expedition: An Inside Look at What's in My Backpack
Camping & Hiking expert Olivia Whitehead shares what she brings on backpacking expeditions in Colorado in the summer and fall.
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An Expert Guide to the Different Types of Sleeping Bags
Sleeping bags are essential for camping, but it can be hard to know where to start when buying one. Camping expert Donny O'Neill breaks it down.
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6 Beautiful Water Hikes and How to Hike Them
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares top hikes through rivers and under waterfalls, and top gear and tips for maximizing your experience.
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An Introduction to Thru-Hiking
Camping & Hiking expert Reece Kothe explains how to plan extended one-way trips into the great outdoors and what to expect.
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An Expert Guide to Backpacking the Quilotoa Loop
Thinking of planning an international backpacking trip? Ecuador’s Quilotoa Loop is a great place to start.
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How to Make Delicious Campfire Pizza
Camping expert Hannah K. shares her top tips for whipping up an amazing campfire pizza any time of the year.
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An Expert Guide to Hiking in Western North Carolina
Western North Carolina provides a huge variety of trails, views, and options for outdoorsy folks.
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10 Campsites Perfect for Water Activities
Camping & Hiking expert Hannah K. shares her top ten list of water-side camping destinations in the U.S.