With properly maintained gear, rainy weather doesn't have to spell disaster. Fact: soggy camping is miserable camping. Just because you have a tent and rain fly doesn't mean you're safe from getting ...

Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. “Once you have committed to it, ...

Nothing kills a good weekend in the woods like a torrential downpour. And nothing makes that worse than being wet for the rest of the weekend. (Courtesy: Raj Tatavarthy via Pexels) Even the most ...

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us. But what you really need now is a tarp. If ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re going camping or headed to a festival, a ...

I got my start in the outdoor writing world as an annoyingly eager intern at the now-defunct Paddler Magazine (may it rest in peace) a little over ten years ago. The mag was based out of Kirkland, ...