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Couple and a dog walking alongside a Litefar Orion powered smart wagon.

Haul your car camping gear smarter and faster with the Orion powered smart wagon

Hong Kong-based Litefar is leveling-up the old-school wagon design with a clever, AI-powered smart wagon capable of hauling up to 180 pounds.
Red Jeep towing a Hiker Trailers GearLoft travel trailer/micro-camper.

This clever trailer is an all-in-one gear hauler and high-rise micro-camper

Built for maximum versatility, Hiker Trailers' Gear Loft is part gear hauler, part micro-camper, so you can tow all your favorite adventure gear to camp.
Nissan Caravan MyRoom campervan parked in a waterfront field.

The all-new Caravan MyRoom isn’t the campervan you might expect from Nissan

Nissan turned its one-of-a-kind campervan concept into one of the most unique campervan models we've ever seen.
An electric Mercedes-Benz prototype van covered in vehicle camouflage.

Mercedes-Benz’s next-gen, factory-built electric camper vans are coming soon

The next generation of vanlife-worthy campervans will no doubt be electric, and Mercedes-Benz wants it to happen by 2026.
Closeup of Hiker Trailers' Highway Lite compact teardrop travel trailer.

Hiker Trailers’ new ‘cube’ camper is the year’s most affordable teardrop trailer

The Highway Lite is stripped down to little more than a teardrop trailer "skeleton" to keep it lightweight, ultra-affordable, and completely customizable.
Man opening the Uncharted Supply x Yeti Overland overlanding kit.

Uncharted Supply Co. X Yeti’s Overlander is the perfect offroad vehicle prep kit

The Overlander is an all-in-one vehicle preparedness kit that packs everything you need and nothing you don't into a single, "wildproof" gear box.
iwoody wooden bike teardrop travel trailer wood

This wooden teardrop travel trailer is bike-towable, but there’s a catch

The unique, 150-pound bike-friendly i:woody features a few design elements that set it apart from almost every other teardrop travel trailer on the market.
Stowe Vermont

Stowe travel guide: Where to stay, what to eat, and more

The historic town of Stowe offers outdoor adventures year-round, with a vibrant dining scene and a wide array of hotels, so there's something for everyone.
Big Sur glamping

The best gear for tricking out your first ultra-luxe glamping setup

From portable outdoor living room sets to camp-friendly fridge/freezers to glamp-ready dinnerware—this is the best glamping gear worth buying in 2024.
The Muraka at Conrads Rangali Island

Deep sleep: The world’s most incredible underwater hotels

“Sleeping with the fishes” is rarely a good thing. But the world’s swankiest hotels are reimagining what’s possible in undersea suites with stunning views.
Couple using a TentBox GO rooftop tent in the desert.

The TentBox GO might be the lightest and easiest-to-setup rooftop tent on the market

With a featherweight design and dead-simple installation/setup, the TentBox GO might be the best entry-level rooftop tent available today.
best portable pellet grill pulled pork sandwiches

7 best portable smokers to up your tailgating game for 2024

Portable pellet grills and smokers have the convenience, reliability, and user-friendliness of their bigger, beefier brethren, but with go-anywhere portability.
tiffin gh1 off grid camper van

The Tiffin GH1: A rugged and luxe yet surprisingly affordable off-grid camper van

Luxe RV maker Tiffin has thrown its hat into the camper van ring with the all-new GH1 — a rig that's rugged, cleverly designed, and surprisingly affordable.
Twin bedroom in the 2025 Airstream Trade Wind 23FB travel trailer.

Airstream’s newest travel trailer offers same iconic look in a more towable body

The new Airstream Trade Wind 23FB features a versatile layout and four times more power potential than any other Airstream in a compact, easy-tow design.
Man grilling while tailgating with a Goal Zero portable power station.

The best portable power stations to charge up your tailgate party

These tailgate-friendly portable power stations are designed to keep your smartphones, cameras, camp fridges, and portable grills going anywhere, anytime.
Outpost Campers' Outpost 6.5 truck camper parked with mountains in the background.

The Outpost 6.5 truck camper is a full-sized rig with a pint-sized price tag

Despite it's compact size, Outpost Campers' latest Outpost 6.5 truck camper features all the amenities of today's best motorhomes at a fraction of the price.
Grilling at a tailgating party.

Tailgate essentials: Get the best gear to level up your game-day celebrations

To some, tailgating is as much a profession as it is a pastime. Having the right essentials can make or break your game-day rally.
Tesla sedan towing a Polydrops P21 camper trailer

The Polydrops P21 camper trailer is off-grid-ready with room for the whole family

The all-new P21 camper trailer features the company's unique "ugly-cool" aesthetic that's all hard angles on the outside and thoroughly modern throughout.
Person using Jackery portable power station outdoors while fishing

How to choose a portable power station (even if you don’t have an engineering degree)

Here's how to shop for your own portable battery or power station, even if you don’t happen to have an advanced electrical engineering degree.
Hardsider HardTent rooftop tent mounted atop a silver SUV parked by a lake.

Hardsider’s hard-sided HardTent is unlike (almost) any rooftop tent you’ve seen

Forget the condensation problems, constant wind noise, and complicated setup process of ordinary rooftop tents with Hardsider's unique, hard-sided HardTent.
SylvanSport's 2025 Micro Adventure Series line-up mounted to a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck

SylvanSport’s 2025 Micro Adventure Series: Lighter, smarter, and more versatile

SylvanSport — our go-to brand for featherweight vehicle accessories — announced the debut of the 2025 Micro Adventure Series in time for its 20th anniversary.
Closeup of seated man wearing Arc'teryx's new Mo/Go motorized hiking pants.

Are Arc’teryx’s motorized hiking pants the next revolution in hardcore hiking gear?

These next-gen powered pants promise a 40% "boost" on the climb and extra knee support on the way down, all while making the wearer feel 30 pounds lighter.
War Horse All-Terrain custom camper van parked near a lake in Florida.

War Horse All-Terrain’s built-to-order camper vans: A cozy, luxe off-roader

With luxurious features, premium fit and finish throughout, and hardcore off-road chops, these custom camper vans are built to take you far from home in style.
Man opening a Dometic portable refrigerator mounted inside a truck.

I went camping with a portable fridge, and I’m never going back to a cooler

The best portable fridges are lighter, cheaper, more efficient, and just plain better than traditional coolers. Here's why it's time for you to upgrade.
View of Yellowstone National Park waterfall

Here’s everything you need to pack for a trip to Yellowstone National Park

Just like Old Faithful, these essential items can always be counted on to ensure a safe and fun adventure trip to Yellowstone National Park.
Lumahai Beach

Head to one of the most underrated beaches in the U.S. this summer

Some of the best beaches in the world are right here in the U.S. Summer's here, so let's dive into the most underrated sandy spots.
White Jeep camping in the Australian desert.

The best tips and tech for beating the heat while car camping this summer

Summer car camping can be brutal. But, clever planning and the right gadgets—including portable fans, fridges, and even ACs—can make it a lot more enjoyable.
A view from the inside of a tent looking out on a campground.

The ultimate packing list for summer camping (so you’ll never forget a thing!)

We've put together the only camping packing list you'll ever need to help you prepare to venture into the great outdoors this summer.
Exodus Capax travel trailer being towed by a black SUV down a desert highway.

Exodus’ Capax travel trailer is luxe, off-road-ready, and fits in a standard garage

Inspired by traditional pop-up travel trailers, Exodus' Capax features a streamlined design with a surprising amount of luxury features and living space.
Relaxing in the back of a car on a mattress

Car camping: How to live in your car comfortably for a few weeks (or longer)

Here’s everything you’ll need to stay safe, sane, and happy when you choose to live out of your car for a little while if you ever want or need to.
A Roam Resilient Baja Edition overland trailer parked by a lake.

The overland trailer from this new company is rugged enough to take you anywhere

With hardcore specs and a bright, modern interior, the Baja Edition overland trailer is ready to take you anywhere without leaving the comforts of home behind.
Ford Bronco Raptor parked on the roadside in Big Bend National Park.

We drove the Ford Bronco Raptor in the vast desert of Texas’ Big Bend National Park

The Ford Bronco Raptor is taller, wider, meaner, and more aggressive than any of its brethren, making it one of the most capable factory SUVs on the market.
Backyard wildlife sanctuary bird feeder

How to turn your backyard into a wildlife-friendly sanctuary

Wildlife adds a whole new experience of enjoyment to any outdoor space. These tips can help turn your backyard, deck, or patio into an animal-friendly oasis.
Rendering of a Toyota Tacoma with a Scout Yoho pop-up truck camper installed.

Scout debuts Yoho, its first pop-up truck camper, with more models to come

Yoho, the first in Scout's all-new line of pop-top campers, packs a kitchen, toilet, and sleeping quarters for four adults in the bed of most midsized pickups.
Man stepping out of a Noovo Plus camper van parked near the beach.

This luxe, high-roof camper van is like a Parisian micro-apartment on wheels

With premium finishes, off-grid tech, and a Euro-inspired "boho chic" interior, the Noovo Plus is a cut above most DIY camper vans on the market.
Biker wearing Apple watch

Upgrade your daily routine with the best smartwatches for men

The best smartwatches in 2024 feature the aesthetics of a regular watch with technology that makes your life more convenient.
Man fishing on a boat while wearing an Orvis DriCast sun protection hoodie.

Protect your skin in style this summer with the best sun shirts of 2024

The best sun protection shirts can take you bushwhacking in the morning and back to the bar in time for post-adventure drinks in the evening.
Camper sitting inside the rear hatch of Vistabule's DayTripper teardrop camper.

This new ultra-compact teardrop camper packs in a lot for under $15K

Vistabule takes the modern RV camping experience back to basics with the new DayTripper—a featherweight teardrop camper designed with minimalists in mind.
A man and a woman eating snacks as they look ahead

Fuel yourself for the trail ahead and avoid hiker hunger

Here are our time-honored tips for keeping yourself fueled on the trail and avoiding hiker hunger and the sugar-crash cycle.
Camping fire

How to gather firewood responsibly while camping

Whether planning a weekend escape or a multi-day backpacking excursion, we should all strive to be good stewards of the Earth by gathering firewood responsibly.
Concept rendering of Living Vehicle's Cyber Trailer all-solar travel trailer.

This company made a Cybertruck-inspired travel trailer that could run off-grid forever

Living Vehicle's Cybertruck-inspired CyberTrailer promises unlimited power and air-to-water conversion, allowing campers to get farther off-grid than ever.
Great Sand Dunes National Park

The best campgrounds in the U.S. for stargazing and enjoying the night sky

To see the stars as our ancestors did requires an escape to somewhere remote, somewhere untouched by light pollution and civilization.
Mammoth Overland TL Travel Trailer being towed by a black Jeep Wrangler.

Mammoth Overland’s ultra-rugged TL travel trailer has an insane amount of space

The all-new Mammoth Overland TL overland trailer is rugged, overbuilt, and surprisingly luxurious—all with enough room to sleep four adults comfortably.
Mama bear with two cubs

How to use bear spray and live to tell the tale

Avid outdoorsmen know the importance of bear spray in the backcountry. But carrying it is of no use if you don’t know how to use it. Here's how.
A Bean Stock 2.0 ultralight travel trailer being towed down a wooded trail by a new Ford Bronco.

Hitch up with the 7 best off-road trailers ready to take you anywhere in 2024

These off-road trailers offer beefy tires, serious suspensions, durable chassis, and most of the comforts of home—all in a compact, towable package.
Three Outside Van camper vans parked in the desert.

The best camper vans for adventurous luxury living in the great outdoors

The best camper vans go way beyond those Insta-famous vanlife rigs with swanky interiors, high-tech amenities, and off-road features ready to take you anywhere.
Vanspeed California Coast camper van parked in a parking lot.

Vanspeed’s California Coast camper van is built for bold coastal adventures

The all-new Vanspeed California Coast camper van features a sleek, coastal-inspired interior, plus enough space inside and out for your favorite adventure gear.
Coast Model 1 solar electric travel trailer/RV parked near a pond.

Coast’s all-new Model 1 solar electric trailer is a luxe, off-grid-ready stunner

Coast's all-new Model 1 is a luxurious, solar-powered travel trailer designed to take you just about anywhere without having to leave your gadgets behind.
Camper van outfitted with Super Pacific's CloudCap pop-up roof tent parked among a stand of trees.

This rooftop tent kit will turn your van into a pop-top camper for about $12K

Super Pacific's clever CloudCap pop-up tent kit expands your van's living space by converting the unused roof space into a legit "bedroom" with a view.
Two men fly-fishing in a river

You’ll soon be able to fish year-round at Yellowstone National Park

Great news for anglers! Yellowstone National Park is expanding the fishing season to offer year-round access in two popular locations within the park.