Camping
The Model T2.3 travel trailer from Type 2 Campers, an offshoot of Dub Box USA that makes steel campers based on old Volkswagen buses

First There Was the “People’s Car.” Will This Be the People’s Camper?

Type 2 Campers hopes to win over Americans with a trailer that channels old-school Volkswagen buses

a collage of items from the Backcountry sale on a red background

Backcountry’s Cyber Monday Sale Is Curated for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Save on top outdoor brands like Patagonia, Danner and Hoka

Tents

Front Runner Vs. Snow Peak: How Do You Want to Camp this Season?
Trunk Bunk, a portable treehouse in the woods

Designer Creates Bicycle-Friendly Portable Treehouse
Layers of sedentary rock on the walls of the Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, Texas. The white lines in the walls of the canyon are formed from minerals of ancient lake beds that evaporated

10 Texas State Parks Perfect for Fall Camping Trips
Camping tent in woods in Big Sur

These Are California’s 20 Best State Parks for Fall Camping

Ocean views for $55 a night, Yosemite for $10

Costco Outdoor Gear

The Outdoor Gear You Should Be Buying From Costco of All Places

It's not just for $1.50 hot dogs, you know

Trees on fire with fire truck driving up to it

What to Know Before Visiting the Sierras During Wildfire Season

Plan ahead, check the weather and know your escape routes

Beginner Camping Hero

So You're Camping for the First Time. Here's Everything You Need to Bring.

You've been curious forever, and you're finally ready to take the plunge. Here's how.

a collage of items from the Backcountry Sale

16 Can’t-Miss Deals From Backcountry’s Massive End-of-Summer Sale

Stock up for fall with 60% off hundreds of blazing outdoor deals

two models dragging a ROVR camping cooler behind them

The 9 Best Coolers for Camping. Or Hanging Out in Your Backyard.

It's time to upgrade your chilly bin

A model wearing ostrya gear hiking

20 Outdoor Brands Every Guy Should Know

It’s been a long time since Columbia and The North Face were your only options

Three camping basics on a abstract purple and blue background

15 Camping Essentials for Spring

An array of gear to help you enjoy the most underrated season for setting up camp

Cliff Carver at Camp Fimfo in Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country Gets an Alpine Coaster and 16-Story Zip Line

Plus: the camp activities to hit up after you ride

Get to know the Ignik FireCan

Review: Is the Ignik FireCan the Future of Campfires?

An increase in wildfires means heightened restrictions on campfires. This company hopes to keep a camping tradition burning by way of propane.

Inside the Camp of Your Dreams

Inside the Camp of Your Dreams

How a Chicago couple bought and renovated a historic summer camp in loving detail — right down to the old board games

Aerial view of Everglades National Park in Florida

Everglades National Park Turns 75 Today, Here’s How to Make the Most of It

From alligators to the skunk ape, wild and amazing creatures await you

The Lodge at Terramor

This Luxe Resort Is a Refined Intro to Camping

KOA has gone bougie

Under Canvas Acadia, a glamping campground perfect for fall travel, along with the other tiny homes, tens and trailers we've rounded up

The Best Places to Book Tiny Homes, Tents and Trailers This Fall

From safari-style glamping in New England to restored retro Airstreams in the American West

Here’s How You Can Brew Great Coffee and Tea While Camping

Here’s How You Can Brew Great Coffee and Tea While Camping

We've come a long way from Folgers Instant

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Aerial view of Everglades National Park in Florida

Everglades National Park Turns 75 Today, Here’s How to Make the Most of It

From alligators to the skunk ape, wild and amazing creatures await you

The Lodge at Terramor

This Luxe Resort Is a Refined Intro to Camping

KOA has gone bougie

Under Canvas Acadia, a glamping campground perfect for fall travel, along with the other tiny homes, tens and trailers we've rounded up

The Best Places to Book Tiny Homes, Tents and Trailers This Fall

From safari-style glamping in New England to restored retro Airstreams in the American West

Here’s How You Can Brew Great Coffee and Tea While Camping

Here’s How You Can Brew Great Coffee and Tea While Camping

We've come a long way from Folgers Instant

Horses and riders ford a river at Paws Up, a ranch in Montana, one of the best luxury ranches in the U.S.

The 7 Best Luxury Ranch Resorts in the US

A Western vacation awaits, whether you want treehouses in Montana or 550,000 acres to explore in New Mexico

couple van camping in lake tahoe

Lake Tahoe Clean Up Efforts Are Being Negated by Careless Tourists

"You're part of the sustainable future of tourism. It’s just about being responsible with your trash.”

Jetboil Flash Cooking System, BioLite HeadLamp 330 and Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5 Medical Kit are some of the things to pack for your first backpacking trip.

What to Pack (and Not Pack) for Your First Backpacking Trip

From tents to freeze-dried meals, we're here to help you pack only the essentials

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 2400 Pack

Review: Hyperlite's UL Southwest Pack Is Still a Backpacking Standout

We found out why everyone on the trail is using this sub-two-pound rucksack

Rivers and Sandy Beaches along Indiana Dunes State Park

6 Perfect Campgrounds Near Chicago for Your Weekend Getaways

Don’t you dare waste a single summer weekend

Get to know REI Co-op's best in-house gear

Stock Up on Outdoor Gear for Summer Courtesy of REI's Handpicked Deals

Find top-quality gear up to 50% off at the Co-op

A lone star tick on the end of a finger. A bite from a lone star tick can cause alpha-gal syndrome, which makes humans allergic to red meat.

Ticks That Make You Allergic to Red Meat Are Real, And They’re Spreading

This summer, look out for the increasingly common lone star tick, identified by a white spot on its back

Shenandoah National Park

Make the Most of Spring With These DC-Area Camping Getaways

We’ve got horses, drive-ins and…a well-appointed inn where you can pretend you're roughing it

Old Bahia Honda Bridge, Key West, Florida

There’s Nothing Better Than Sleeping Oceanside at These 5 South Florida Island Spots

Five-star experiences on a one-star budget (or more, if that’s your thing)

Lake Jennings, East of San Diego

12 Superb Lakeside Campgrounds in California 

Grab the s’mores kit and sleep out under the stars

The Ready Kit from VSSL, part of the new Essentials Collection.

VSSL Adds the Small-But-Mighty Essentials Collection to Its Roster

Small footprints. Big capabilities.

The best whiskey for camping in winter, spring, summer and fall in 2022.

Five Adventurous Whiskeys for Your Next Camping Trip (And Five Flasks to Put ‘Em In)

These whiskey brands embody the outdoors in every bottle, from spirits that benefit the National Parks to locally sourced ingredients straight from the Rockies