How to Have the Best Summer Ever

It doesn't matter whether you're barbecuing in your backyard or circling a fire at a campground, you must cook over open flame.

There’s a right way and a wrong way. Here’s how to do it correctly.

Where to camp, how to navigate—and how not to get stuck

From survival strategies to kindling tricks to impress your friends, we’ll cover it all so you can make sure you’re warm and well s’mores-ed

You didn’t come to this barbecue to make friends. You came to become cornhole champion. A lifetime of bragging rights is yours with these tips from bona fide lawn game experts.

Never settle for freeze-dried meals again

A quick primer on how to avoid tipping and master the forward stroke

Few things can ruin a would-be stellar trip like realizing you forgot something really important. With this guide to packing, you won't have to learn the hard way.

The ins and outs of not dying from Lyme disease

Five athletes on their favorite summer drinks

After thousands of trail miles, here's how our columnist makes sure he's prepared for whatever the terrain throws at him

Hot springs are a luxury, even though you're just sitting right there in the ground

Because races full of beer, cookies, and froyo are the opposite of stressful

Zig when the masses are zagging

It's Canada’s take on California—hip coastal cities, rugged alpine terrain, and huge ocean swells—but without the tech bros and traffic jams

Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season’s quintessential weekend escapes.

It’s time to get reacquainted with the PNW—home to massive mountains, lush rainforests, empty islands, and the greatest oysters you’ll ever taste

Beat the crowds and head for fresh climbing, mountain-biking, and chill-out spots within easy driving distance of eight burgs

Protect yourself when playing outside

Here's what to drink once you've made it to the top

These essentials are ready for the office, the bar, or the crag

Disappear into these five nonfiction beach reads

Heat, veggies, and new flavors abound in the 2017 class of just-add-water camp foods

Your First Car Camping Kit Here at Outside, we often write about the newest—and priciest—outdoor gear. But when it comes to car camping, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to build a solid kit. Read more. Here at Outside, we often write about the newest—and…

Thanks to smart features, Hydro Flask’s Unbound Series™ Soft Cooler Pack lets you comfortably carry more than just food and drinks

The roomiest, sturdiest, and most stylish hanging nests of the year

Summer is here in the desert so we rounded up our female editors' top picks for sunglasses

This simple piece of clothing is still a go-to piece of gear

Hydro Flask’s new soft-sided cooler tote and cooler pack let you go places you’ve never been

These accessories can make your old hammock feel new

We tested a bunch of styles. These four came out on top.