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Ticks tend to grab onto your shoes and pants first, so treating those items with permethrin is a good first line of protection.

Most fit hikers can handle the Mt. Whitney Trail, but altitude and weather can stop you from reaching the summit.

Tina Currin's review of water filtration for thru-hiking.

Every sports parent needs a stash of go-to gear to stay comfortable and sane, no matter what the schedule or forecast throws at you.

The Pinhoti National Recreation Trail is a 350-mile highlight of public lands through the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Range.

My approach to backpacking gear is to be as lightweight as possible while still providing enough comfort items to make trips enjoyable.

Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent is an odorless product for use on clothing and gear to provide long-lasting coverage.

Sawyer Products permethrin is one of the best selling bug sprays on Amazon.

Sawyer Products permethrin is one of the best selling bug sprays on Amazon.

Tips for avoiding bites and stings in warm weather.

Tips for avoiding bites and stings during warm weather.

What follows is the equipment that justified its weight, the pieces that allowed me to make calm decisions when the margin for error was thin.

See what gear changed the game for Maria and her sister on their trek through the mountains of Patagonia.

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.

Tick season is upon us. Let’s be prepared. Check your fur babies as often as possible.

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.