outdoors
Basket Case: The Best Products at REI, According to Our Editors
We name REI's most worth-it tents, outdoor gear, and footwear from Hoka, The North Face, Burton, and even in-house brand Co-op.
Basket Case: What to Buy at Arc’teryx, According to Our Editors
Arc’teryx makes gear for the toughest conditions on Earth, but its high-performance outerwear and layers also make for cop-worthy streetwear.
The Best Gifts for Men, According to the Real Guys Who Received Them
The best gifts for men include declared couples’ kayaks, Le Creuset cookware, and unbreakable flasks.
The Best Men's Hiking Boots (That Aren't Ugly)
Whether you're hitting the local trails or blazing a few of your own, here are some of our favorite sturdy, non-dorky hiking boots.
'Glamping' Is a Stupid Word, but a Great Idea
What is glamping? Wanting to get some actual sleep and have a moderately comfortable experience while you're camping. This isn't 'Naked and Afraid.'
Father’s Day Gifts for Your Boomer Dad That Say 'I Love You, Champ'
You can’t make Steve Miller pop out of a cake, so gift the old man iPad accessories, Carhartt gear, and a Masterclass for writing his memoir.
The Best Outdoor Gear Sales for Memorial Day
From camping gear and woodland apparel to forest footwear, fire pits, and more, here are the best Memorial Day 2022 outdoor gear sales.
The Best Camping Tents for Under $100, From Basic to Ginormous
Don't blow your paycheck just to crash in the woods. The best tents from REI, Coleman, and more are waiting for you to assume your woodland throne.
REI Workers in NYC Vote to Unionize in Landslide Election
Employees at the flagship Manhattan store became the first in the camping chain's history to vote unionize on Wednesday.
The Best Gifts for Your Friend Whose Instagram Is Full of Camping Pix
From gorpcore puffer jackets to hiking boots, coffin tents, and personal water filters, we've got ideas for every outdoor adventurer.
The Best Rain Jackets and Boots Under $100, Because Being Cold and Wet Sucks
Don't get soaked next time there's a torrential downpour; come out warm, dry, and smug when you don this wet weather gear.
The Best Sleeping Bags Under $100, for Every Kind of Camper
These affordable picks from The North Face, REI, Kelty, and more are the first step toward guzzling cheap beers around a campfire.