Here are the best outdoor deals we've spotted during the home stretch of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Upgrade your camping gear before we dive into spring and summer.

Altogether, these nine ultralight backpacking items weigh just over nine pounds—perfect for the ultralight-curious.

Amazon's version of celebrating is holding a massive sale — and the 2026 Big Spring Sale could prove quite beneficial to your upcoming outdoor plans.

Lake water is particularly risky because it is a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other hazardous organisms.

The collaboration creates one of the best out-of-the-box backpacking filter options out there.

Because the great outdoors can seem a lot less great when you don't have the right gear.

There are plenty of high-tech gadgets that can enhance your time while camping.

The NRV is a hot spot for Lyme disease. Two experts share recommendations on how to avoid ticks and what to do if bitten.

We tested 31 filters in rushing mountain streams and scummy lakes to vet our top picks.

There are plenty of high-tech gadgets that can enhance your time while camping.

For better or for worse, here is my PCT gear list.

Landing a hard-to-get tag and calling in a fired-up tom made for a flawless start, but the adventure didn't stop after the bird was tagged.

The quality, continuity, and management of water define a silent gap that persists in Peru.

These DEET, citriodiol, and picaridin formulas will help you avoid mosquito and tick bites this summer.

This is the gear I’m using now – from day walks to multi-day trips.

A review of water filters for a bug out bag.

A summary of the gear Tony "Rescue" Bird used on the trail.

A review of the gear Peg Leg uses for thru-hiking.

A review of Grey Fox's AT Thru Hike.

There's one big difference between the Near Zero Ready-2-Go Bundle and most backpacking packages: We would actually use this gear.

We talked to trail-town business owners and looked at economic data to estimate how much the class of 2026 should plan on spending.

We’ve put together a full backpacking gear list for under 10 pounds.

This winter, Katie Spotz will launch a 10,000-mile solo row across the Pacific to complete the longest nonstop ocean row in history: all for clean water.

We’ve rounded up all of those and more essential gardening gear for gardeners of all skill levels.

The best backpacking stoves for thru-hiking weigh little, burn fuel efficiently, and boil water quickly.

Here’s everything you’ll need – and everything I bring – for three-season success in the backcountry.

A review of gear to pack when hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

There are plenty of products on the market that can help keep mosquitoes away so you can enjoy your time outdoors without the constant buzzes and bites.

Shop these 30 essentials, including an expert-recommend kit with a variety of supplies.

This year, WWD recognizes the value of including women in the clean water movement worldwide, while exposing the inequities of the global water crisis.

Adventure Alan’s super utralight fastpacking gear list.

Outback Mizer discusses how he chooses gear for long distance hiking.

These five tactical EDC kits are built around specific worst-case scenarios, not aesthetics.

To keep it simple, I’ll only be talking about the gear that fits my budget and comfort.

We tested filters and rated each product for water quality, maintenance, longevity, treatment time, weight, packability, and ease of use.

We’ve carefully analyzed the comfort, mobility, breathability, durability, weather resistance, and features of the best pants.

The Adventure Alan & Co. 9 Pound Ultralight Gear List

In this post, I’ll break down all the gear I wish I’d had in each section, and why.

Our top gear picks for the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026!

If you missed Black Friday, this is your first real chance to save in 2026.

A summary of everything Spicy will bring to hike the CDT.

Our top gear picks for the AT in 2026!

The Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway.

Sean Jansen takes on another incredible journey to raise awareness and conservation around an imperiled aquatic species native to his California home.

The Baja Sierra Trail will be her legacy. And this hike is how it begins.

Host of the FKT podcast and legendary Sawyer Ambassador Heather Anderson gives the scoop on her newest book Farther, set to release March 2026.

Win Sawyer Products and support a good cause. With so many chances to win, and proceeds benefitting Outdoor Alliance, what's not to love?

PCT Southbound vs. Northbound: What you need to know about PCT SOBO.