Zipstitch is the Suture-Less Bandage Every Outdoorsman Needs
What do you do when you're 10 miles into a 20-mile backpacking trek through the backcountry when you trip over a root, fall, hit your knee on a rock, and wind up with an inch-long gash that bleeds profusely and is too big to close with a regular bandage or gauze wound-wrap? You pull out a ZipStitch.
The Best Restaurants, Hotels, and Things to Do in the Catskills
Here are the best bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, and things to do in the Catskills. This guide covers the best of both worlds, whether you want to check out the big ski resort mountains of the east or the burgeoning small towns of the west, like Callicoon, Narrowsburg, and Livingston Manor.
The North Face Launches Epic Pop-up Shop High in the Italian Dolomites
The North Face has long been among the world’s most innovative outdoor brands, so it seems fitting it would debut a publicity stunt befitting the 50-year-old company. Pinnacle Project launched as a one-of-a-kind pop-up shop set high in the Italian Dolomites — 6,889 feet, to be exact.
The Bothy Project Inspires a Hiking Hut Pre-Fab and Artists’ Retreat
Traditionally found in remote areas of Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales, a bothy is often a primitive, stone and wood hut used for hikers and hill walkers to shelter in overnight. The Bothy Project seeks to create a modern system of off-grid, tiny cabins used primarily as artist residency spaces.
Danner Teases New Lightweight Hiking Shoe Inspired by the Pacific Crest Trail
It's not surprising that a brand known for both excellent hiking and casual boots would make the step out into the sneaker market with a new trail trainer debuting in spring 2019. The Trail 2650 is the latest transition piece from big-name, Pacific Northwest-based bootmaker Danner.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: The Best Gear of the Year
Outdoor Retailer Summer Show 2018 descended upon Denver, Colorado in July, providing brands the opportunity to showcase the best new gear, tech, and clothes for the upcoming sports seasons. We found five brands and products that truly stood out and awarded each "Best in Show."
The Best Hiking Shoes for Men, From Lightweight Runners to Solid Trekkers
Most adventures don’t require heavy, hot hiking boots. A lightweight hiking shoe or trail runner can get you to the summit and keep you comfortable at the same time. We've found the best hiking shoes for men, perfect for running, trekking, and everything in between.
How Permethrin-Treated Clothing Repels Ticks, Mosquitoes, and Other Bugs
Big-named outdoor outfitters like L.L. Bean, Duluth Trading Company, and Ex Officio have launched a line of insect-repellent outdoor wear — shirts, pants, socks, and hoodies — treated with permethrin, a substance that is basically a nerve agent for bugs.
Adventure Racing Gear and Tips from Team NorCal
Adventure racing is one of the hardest sports on the planet. You have to paddle, run and ride hundreds of miles through unknown terrain trying to find your way with a map and compass. And it doesn’t just last for one day. We've rounded up some of the best gear that can last through these punishing races.
These Modular Mountain Shelters Keep Hikers Safe During Storms
Minimalist modules are the building blocks of a new kind of mountain shelter designed by Bulgarian architects Lusio Architects. Deliverable just about anywhere, this design is a modern take on the “hiking hut," providing safe havens for explorers faced with nasty weather.
Get the Gear: Our Favorite Stuff for Staying Organized and Energized While on the Go
The gear we love right now helps us stay energized and organized while on the go. Satisfy the springtime urge to venture outside for camping, biking, and travel with everything from a multi-tool to a rooftop tent.
Get Equipped for Summer Hiking with the New Danner Mountain 600 Enduroweave
The Danner Mountain 600 Enduroweave is perfect for summer. These new hiking boots from are incredibly light, but with leather-like protection.
Ditch Your Radio, GPS, and Flashlight — Just Bring the Fogo ‘Ultimate Adventure Gadget’
GPS, flashlights, and radios are heavy on a hike, but you may wish you had them if you get lost. Enter the Fogo which a single gadget that packs all these devices into one, saving weight and space in your pack.
This Minimalist Hotel in Italy Offers a Simple Retreat for Weary Hikers
Understated yet luxurious, the Hotel Bühelwirt in Italy's South Tyrol region provides hikers a welcome spot to unwind and reconnect with nature. Peek inside this gorgeously designed getaway.
Sneak Peek at the Futuristic Snow Leopard 25 Snowshoe from Alite
Alite founder Tae Kim has reinvented the snowshoe with the Snow Leopard 25, which features collapsible camp chair technology and a sexy aesthetic.
REI’s New Backpack Series Pays Tribute to America’s Beautiful National Parks
REI Co-Op just released the Flash 18 National Parks Series, a new line daypacks with limited edition prints based on actual National Parks Services maps such as the Grand Canyon to the Great Smoky Mountains.
How to Satiate Your Senses in Sedona, Arizona
The unique beauty of Sedona, Arizona, confronts you unexpectedly. Here are the best restaurants, bars, hotels, destinations, and activities to check out on your next visit.
Meet Your Next Camp Lantern: The Solar-Powered, Extremely Portable Biolite SunLight
After bringing outdoor enthusiasts a fire-powered camp kettle, USB charger, and pizza oven, BioLite has fixed its sights upon harnessing the power of the sun with its latest offering: the solar-powered Biolite SunLight.
Eat Beer on Your Next Hike With a ReGrained Granola Bar
Six billion gallons of beer are brewed annually in the U.S. and 36 billion pounds of grain are left over from the process. The folks at ReGrained are taking that beer waste and turning it into delicious snacks.
4 Minimalist Backpacks Designed to Tackle the Trail and the Streets
Read on for our favorite minimalist backpacks designed to transition seamlessly between both environments.
Why You Need a Good Merino Wool Base Layer
Base layers keep you dry and warm outside. Merino wool base layers are the best you can buy. But what are they and why are they so good?
Easy Homemade Energy Bars That Actually Taste Great
Here are three easy recipes that teach you how to make homemade energy bars that taste way better than the commercial brands.
TrailKeg is a Trail-ready Growler Designed to Take Your Beer Anywhere
Hiking and craft beer find a happy marriage with TrailKeg, the world's most innovative, go-anywhere growler. It all comes down to the CO2 pressurization.
Bucket List Adventures: 4 Epic Trails for Hiking in Australia and New Zealand
If you’re looking for a few more notches on your bucket list, these four trails are among the best for hiking in Australia and New Zealand.
Don’t Leave Home Without a Pair of the Best Travel Underwear for Men
These aren't your dad's tighty-whities — these are our favorite pairs of travel underwear for keeping your business happy and healthy during long trips.
Tips for Eating Healthy and Cooking Travel Meals on the Road
EVOLVE sent a husband-wife travel photography team on an epic road trip. This is how Racehl and Mattew Hanel fuel up and create healthy travel meals.
Boy Meets Woods: Our First Father-Son Camping Trip
Just after my son turned four, and two days before I turned 35, we went on our first father-son camping trip. Here's what you can learn from our experience.
Snag Some Gear from Kammok Before You Go Hammock Camping this Spring
Thinking of hammock camping this spring? Let Austin-based brand Kammok keep you or your buddies gear-ready in the outdoors.
Astral Introduces Line of Badass, Eco-Friendly Outdoor Shoes Made of Hemp
Astral puts nature first in all of its designs. The brand's new hemp shoes are stylish, eco-friendly, and fit for hiking.
Drink Dirty Water Without Worry Using the LifeStraw Filter
More than 780 million people lack access to clean water. With the LifeStraw—you don't have to be one of them, even while trekking in the backcountry.
Stay Dry on the Trail with the Best Rain Gear for Men
There is no such thing as bad weather — just bad gear. Choose the best rain gear for hiking no matter the season.
East Coast Hikes to Ruins, Ghost Towns, and Other Abandoned Splendor
The beauty of nature and the sometimes eerie, sometimes enchanting, and always intriguing vestiges of faded history can be found on these East Coast hikes.
West Coast Wild: Three Unique, Remote Hikes in California
There are plenty of great spots to disappear far off-grid across the Golden State, but these are three of the best remote hikes in California.
Sleep in the Wild: 4 Best Campgrounds on US National Wildlife Refuges
Overnight at the most beautiful Campgrounds on US National Wildlife Refuges. These sites feature primitive camping and plenty of hiking.
Mingan Archipelago is the Most Beautiful Canadian Park You’ve Never Heard of
Now is the perfect time to plan a solo-camping trip to one of Canada's truly unique places: Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve.
Canada Officially Completes the World’s Longest Continuous Trail System, The Great Trail
The Great Trail stretches 15,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean across 13 provinces and territories in Canada.
New Ridgemont Outback II Style is Your New “Trail-to-Bar” Hiking Boot
Ridgemont has launched a handsome new colorway of their Ridgemont Outback II boot. It's on sale on their website now and we recommend grabbing a pair.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack Helps You Ascend without Weighing You Down
The perfect summit pack is lightweight, expansive, and strong. We review the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit pack to see if it holds up.
ScentLok Socks: Defeating Odor Through Science
ScentLok makes socks that destroy odor molecules using science. They also happen to be comfortable and even rather stylish.
Hat’s Off to Our Favorite Hiking Hats
From the fisherman to the hiker, any dedicated outdoorsman will tell you his hiking hats some of his most important gear. Here are three we love.
The Best North American Hotels for Outdoor-Lovers
Finding a base of operations for an entire vacation’s worth of adventures is critical. Check out our list of Best North American Hotels for Outdoor-Lovers.
The “World’s Most Dangerous Hiking Path” Reopens in Spain
Few hikes can hold a candle to Spain’s deadly El Caminito del Rey — often dubbed “the world’s most dangerous hiking path.”
Collective Retreats is like having a High-End Hotel in some of Nature’s Wildest Spots
Collective Retreats offers a luxury hotel room in the middle of nowhere, offering you a wildly relaxing stay in the heart of nature.
The Outpost is the Future of the Outdoors Experience
The Outpost's model of partnering adventurers, brands, artists, athletes, and a weekend of fun in the wilderness is the future of the outdoors.
15,568 Feet. 120 Kilometers. A Long Trek Into the Mountains of Northern Colombia
What was I doing hiking in South America-in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range near the coast of Colombia? I was there to write about it.
A Man’s Thoughts Before a Journey into the Unknown
Sometimes you just have to take a journey into the unknown. Steven John shares his thoughts on traveling into the known before leaving for a mountain trek
Trekking Shoes: The FEIT Wool Hiker Might be the Plushest Boots in Existence
A single craftsman makes each pair of FEIT's iconic trekking shoes, outfitting them with buffalo-leather insoles & a rigid outsole built for any scenario.
Walking in the Footsteps of the Inca
Hiking the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu is both challenging and life-changing. Yet, there is nothing more awe-inspiring.
New Danner and Burton Boots Look Great in the Snow and on the Trail
These Danner and Burton boots are the collaboration snowboarders have been waiting for. You can hit the powder or the trail and never get cold feet again.