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The Thanksgiving I Spent Alone in the Woods

three tents on an alpine ridge with a volcano in the background at sunset

The 21 Best Prime Day Deals on Camping Gear

By Alex Robinson

An illustration of a black bear sow facing off with hunters.

I’ve Lived in Bear Country My Whole Life. Here’s What Happens When Bears Don’t Back Down

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Podcast: “This Type of Mine Has Not Been Done Without Polluting.” Why the Boundary Waters Mine Is a Bad Trade

By Alex Robinson

We tested the best camping cots.

The 6 Best Camping Cots We’ve Tested

By Nate Kennedy, Laura Lancaster

Three Black Bears in Montana

We Rented a Forest Service Cabin for Our Fishing Trip. We Spent the Weekend Battling Problem Bears

By Leon Copenhaver

We tested the best packrafts on the water.

The Best Packrafts, River Tested

By Ashley Thess

lit up interior of the iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini set up on a Toyota 4Runner

iKamper Skycamp DLX Mini: A Backpacker Tries Her First Rooftop Tent

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best hiking daypacks.

Camping and Hiking Markdowns at REI: Up to 50% Off

By Ashley Thess

REI Half dome set up by an alpine lake

REI Half Dome 2 Plus: One Tent to Rule Them All

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best coolers with wheels.

The Best Coolers with Wheels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Three hikers walk up rock formation.

Your Guide to REI’s Anniversary Sale: 25% Off Adventure Gear

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking sandals.

The Best Hiking Sandals of 2025, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best portable power stations.

The Best Portable Power Stations of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Pairing your smallest adventurer with a safe outdoor-ready sleep sack and a comfortable sleeping pad is a winning combination.

The Best Air Mattresses for Camping of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

One of the best camping mattresses for couples sits in Crosstrek.

The Best Camping Mattresses for Couples of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

The Sea to Summit sits in a tent.

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping chairs.

The Best Camping Chairs of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Camper sets up tent.

Instant vs Camping Tents: Are Pop-Up Tents Worth It?

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best hiking leggings.

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess