Gear: Kids Backpacking & Hiking Packs
German-gear maker Jack Wolfskin has feature-filled kids’ bags for hiking, backpacking, and other travel adventures.
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A Woman’s Place Is In The Wild
Personal essay by Olivia Dugenet about how women challenge stereotypes and social expectations when they adventure in the great outdoors.
Solo Backpacking California’s High Sierra Wilderness
Solo backpacking means being self-sufficient, off the grid, and miles from civilization — an exhilarating as well as terrifying experience.
Adventure Inspiration: 34 Summer Trip Ideas
Our friends in the Inland NW outdoors community share their go-to adventures. Get inspired to explore someplace new this summer.
Homemade Dehydrated Meals
Dehydrating your own backpacking meals can be fun and cost-effective compared to purchasing ready-made freeze-dried meals. It can also be a great wintertime activity while planning your trips for next season. There are plenty of recipes online, but I have been experimenting with green chile stew, squash stew, and chili. There are some things to …
Sawyer Micro Squeeze Water Filtration System
The powerful Micro Squeeze removes 99.99999% of bacteria and weighs only two ounces, which makes it compact and light enough to pack on any hiking, biking, or running outing for quick, along-the-trail hydration sessions. Just fill the 1-liter water pouch that comes with it and squeeze your thirst away with an included straw or connect it …
4 Alpine Lakes of the Pacific Northwest Trail
By Blair Libby After admiring, camping alongside, and inundating myself in the Pacific Northwest Trail’s dozens of backcountry waters, I’ve devised my own rating system for the benefit of Out There Outdoors’ lake enthusiasts: The Way There, Big Rocks, Snackability, and Wildlife. Ball Lakes and Pyramid Lake (Moderate) The Way There: These lakes are nestled high …
Heather’s Choice Meals & Snacks
Those of us who have spent much time outdoors are familiar with the limited options for dehydrated meals, but what if there was a different choice that used higher quality ingredients, had refreshing and interesting meal options, was allergen safe, and packed a lot of nutrients per ounce? Heather’s Choice meals and snacks started under …
Mountain House Simple Sensations
Plain and simple, food is fuel for all of your adventures. With that in mind, the chefs at Mountain House doubled down on making convenient, great tasting, no hassle, and sensational meals. Ready in two minutes in a microwave or nine minutes in the pouch, now there’s no excuse not to enjoy a delicious meal …