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Tents

These camping accessories will make your campsite feel like home

These camping accessories will make your campsite feel like home

by Matthew Young

Spending a weekend in the woods can help you relax, unwind and connect with nature. Still, without common comforts and luxuries, your tent and campsite often don't have…

Instant Tents

by Lauren Corona

Even the most avid adventurer can get frustrated when putting up a tent, especially if it's raining or dark when you reach the campsite. But with an instant tent, this…

Tent Cots

by Melinda Harris

Hydration

Water Filter Straws

Water Filter Straws

by Peter McPherson and Jmar Gambol

Have you ever been lost in the wilderness? Been out of contact far beyond civilization? Wondered if you’d ever make it back? Or have you been on an easy trail hike and…

Backpacking Water Filters

Backpacking Water Filters

by Ade Hennis

Experienced backpackers know that even pristine-looking lakes and streams can harbor bacteria that may make them sick and ruin an enjoyable trip in the backcountry. In…

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Fishing

Baitcasting Reels

Baitcasting Reels

by Samantha Bookman

Most new anglers start their journey into fishing using a spinning reel or the even more beginner-friendly spincast reel. But for those ready to get in long casts, fight…

Fly Fishing Rods

Fly Fishing Rods

by devangana

Thinking of going fly fishing? Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade, choosing the right rod for your experience level can be a bit tricky. You want a rod…

Fishing Reels

by Bob Beacham

A good day of fishing starts with having the right equipment, primarily a good reel. Whether you're chasing trout in a river or going after something bigger in a…

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Gear

This interactive map predicts when fall foliage will peak in your area

This interactive map predicts when fall foliage will peak in your area

by Christina Marfice

Leaf-peeping season is already arriving. The Old Farmer's Almanac released its 2026 Fall Foliage Map, an interactive tool that lets you go week-by-week to see when…

Yeti, Lodge, Stanley and other camping gear is up to 35% off on Amazon

Yeti, Lodge, Stanley and other camping gear is up to 35% off on Amazon

by Christina Marfice

Camping gear sales usually happen at the end of summer when everyone's packing up their outdoor adventures, but Amazon decided to flip the script this year and offer…

Bear Sprays

by Jennifer Manfrin and Bronwyn Llewellyn

You’re hiking a backcountry trail in Glacier National Park. It’s a beautiful day, the sky is blue, the birds are singing. Suddenly, a blur of brown fur the size of a…

Camp Cooking

Butane Stoves

by Peter McPherson and Kevin Luna

A simple design and ease of use make butane stoves a popular choice with campers and backpackers alike. These stoves can quickly boil water or heat a meal, and butane…

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Boating & Sailing

Inflatable Kayaks

Inflatable Kayaks

by Jennifer Manfrin and Kyle Schurman

An inflatable kayak is compact when folded and can be stored in a car trunk, making it convenient to have handy when you go on any outdoor adventure. All you need to do…

Fishing Kayaks

by Samantha Bookman

As the next fishing season nears, anglers everywhere update their licenses, get their gear out of storage, and dream of new ways to go after the elusive “one that got…

Pedal Boats

by Allen Foster and Jennifer Blair

The sight of a pedal boat can catapult you back in time . . . back to fond memories of leisurely summer days out on the lake. Perhaps you’re interested in buying a…

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