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Take the quiz to find out what kind of camper you are. Then try the activities in that section. Snacky Camper You know that the best part of camping is [...]

I embarked on my agricultural journey by delving into indoor hydroponics. It all began with my homemade deep-water, culture system housed in a Sterilite tote bin. To kick-start my indoor [...]

TESTED SEA TO SUMMIT SLEEP SYSTEM Mike Blewitt the hub While social media can be awash of people getting ‘out there’ and pushing their limits when bikepacking, having minimal sleep [...]

TESTED SEA TO SUMMIT TELOS TR2 BIKEPACKING TENT MIke Blewitt the hub In the world of multi-day trips in the great outdoors, one of the biggest decisions you need to [...]

REGULARS DON'T MISS THE FIRST BUSSELTION CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOW The first Busselton Caravan and Camping Show is being held on 21–22 September 2024 at Churchill Park, Busselton. The show [...]

BY PHILIP TERRIE I discovered the joys of backcountry camping in 1966, just before a boom in high-tech camping gear. My friends and I used what now seems to have [...]

MEET THE EXPERTS Jen & Sim Benson are award-winning writers, guidebook authors and gear experts for The Ramblers. They have spent many years exploring the UK and further afield in [...]

THE FAMILY TENT market encompasses perhaps the widest variety of models in the outdoor sector. Prices range from a few hundred to a few thousand pounds. Huge, weighty models offer [...]

Imagine you’re out camping in the middle of nowhere, it’s night time, and your phone runs out of battery — but instead of panicking, all you do is plug your [...]

Byline: Hilda Scott Save up to 55% on laptop backpacks during REI's Labor Day sale preview REI Labor Day sale preview is here with early discounts of up to 55% [...]

Two NASA astronauts have been stuck on the International Space Station due to Boeing Starliner delays. Butch Wilmore has been camping in a sleeping bag in the Japanese Space Agency's [...]

Buy new backpacking gear? In this economy? Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Over […]

Testfire NEMO SLEEP SYSTEM Regular readers will recognise Nemo from last year when we reviewed the Tracker 2p tent, featured again here WRITTEN BY ~ LUKE CARE NZ HUNTER MAGAZINE [...]

FEATURES / CAMPING SAFETY FEATURE ESSENTIALS FOR SAFE CARAVANNINGS Australia's great outdoors offers a paradise for caravanners and other vehicle-based campers, with diverse and beautiful landscapes ranging from bush and [...]

GEAR GET TO KNOW YOUR FREESTANDING THREE-SEASON TENT Freestanding three-season tents are versatile, lightweight and compact shelters with ample ventilation for summer use. They can be pitched without the fly [...]

CHOOSING a backpacking stove can be difficult as there are many good ones available. None of those reviewed could be described as poor. How then do you decide which stove [...]

by John Manning TESTING CONDITIONS: John is 5ft 7in tall, wears XL-sized clothing and sleeps warm. He tested the bags in the Three Peaks area of the Yorkshire Dales at [...]

FOR BACKPACKERS used to solo trips, the dynamic is always very different when you head out with someone else. How do you share decision-making responsibilities? And how do you divide [...]

IF YOU are new to camping or you need to kit out your entire family, budget will be a key factor in your purchase choices. Looking with budget in mind, [...]

by Fiona Russell TESTING CONDITIONS: Fiona is 5ft 8in tall, slim, and a cold sleeper. She tested the bags on overnight camps in the Highlands of Scotland at the end [...]

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Fall back-to-school sales have started throughout the country, […]

It's Amazon Prime Day--which means big savings on camping and backpacking gear from top brands. Here are a few of the day's best deals. Every July, Amazon puts tons of [...]

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Fifteen years ago, ultralight hiking gear was truly [...]

PRODUCTS THIS WEEK’S HOT KIT GO GLAMPING WITH A SELF-RAISING TENT NEW PRODUCT ARB Altitude Electric Roof Tent Price: £5,998.80 Contact: truckman.co.uk FOR camping without the aggravation of guy ropes, [...]

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Picture this: You've just pitched your tent at [...]

CHOOSING a one-person backpacking tent is a balance between weight, space and weather resistance. It needs to be light enough to be carried – sometimes for days at a time [...]

Backpacking in the remote Fisherfield Forest (Photo: David Lintern) EACH YEAR, our team does hundreds of hours of field testing in all weathers and seasons, across Britain and further afield. [...]

Byline: George Marston Lanterns is a down-to-earth murder mystery starring space cops Hal Jordan and Green Lantern DC Studios and HBO's Lanterns, a sort of superhero cop drama based on [...]

While there are plenty of superhero identities that have been shared by multiple individuals in the DC Comics universe, there are literally thousands of Green Lanterns active at the same [...]

'Life-changing' is usually hyperbole. There are few objects in this world that can legitimately turn your life around--let alone for under $5. Fortunately, when you're backpacking, it doesn't take much. [...]

CENTRAL CENTRAL PLACES TO STAY NAMIB'S VALLEY OF A THOUSAND HILLS, #71EVAN NAUDÉ CENTRAL PLACES TO STAY AFFORDABLE OPTION (See page 13.) SKELETON COAST AND HENTIES BAY 1 St Nowhere [...]

SOUTH SOUTH PLACES TO STAY GEISTERSCHLUCHT CABIN, KLEIN-AUS VISTA, #20 AFFORDABLE OPTION (See page 13) HELMERINGHAUSEN & TIRASBERG 1 Namtib Biosphere Reserve This privately owned reserve is next to the [...]

FEATURES WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GO BIKEPACKING? WORDS MIKE BLEWITT PHOTOS TIM BARDSLEY-SMITH Bikepacking is so hot right now, but the realtiy is people have been getting out, and [...]

WENDY LAW I GENERALLY RUN COLD and have struggled to find a good sleep system that provides the trifecta of warmth, comfort and portability. The Sea to Summit Sleep System—a [...]

Deuter Astro 300 EL Deuter Astro 300 EL $380 Good down to 3 C, this long sleeping bag is built for people on the tall side, like over 185 cm. [...]

Mountain Hardwear Trango 4 Mountain Hardwear Trango 4 $1,550 We’re confident when we say this is one of the best four-person tents ever made. It’s ideal for mountaineering and alpinism, [...]

GEAR GUIDE 2024'S GUIDE TO WINTER TENTS WINTER CAMPING CALLS FOR A SHELTER THAT CAN WITHSTAND STRONG WINDS, TORRENTIAL RAIN AND SNOW. COMPARED TO THREE-SEASON TENTS, WINTER TENTS ARE MORE [...]

WHAT’S THE BEST TRICK YOU’VE LEARNED FOR AN EFFICIENT CAMPING TRIP? MATT LE VOI WML, RCI & Director of Lakeland Mountain Guideshttp://lakelandmountainguides.co.uk When you get your tent out to pitch [...]

FEATURES CAMP OUT AT LRM LIVE! Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just starting out, there are few better places to spend the weekend than in the Three Counties Showground [...]

GEAR GET TO KNOW YOUR SLEEPING BAG by MARK WATSON Anyone who’s slept in a sleeping bag will be familiar with that cosy cocooned feel of their favourite bag. Sometimes [...]

Thirteen testers sampled 48 meals, snacks, and cooking implements. These five stayed in our packs. We all have our own ways of fueling in the backcountry. Whether you're a gluttonous [...]

According to Astute Analytica, theglobal outdoor products market was valued at US$ 70.98 billion in 2023 and is predicted to hit around US$ 129.10 billion by 2032 at a CAGR [...]

Byline: Graham Cottingham The Sea to Summit Spark SP2 is a premium sleeping bag that packs up small for a comfortable and cozy night's sleep out on the trail Investing [...]

Central heating and room service may have their allure, but some hotel chains, including Hilton and Hyatt, suddenly “see a future in luxury tents,” said Brittany Chang in Business Insider. [...]

Sleeping pads might seem like glorified pool toys, but modern backpacking sleep systems are packed full of impressive tech. From hollowed-out cores to reflective coatings to graduated baffles that act [...]

According to Astute Analytica, theglobal outdoor products market was valued at US$ 70.98 billion in 2023 and is predicted to hit around US$ 129.10 billion by 2032 at a CAGR [...]

A testament to the Tensor Trail's comfort (as well as the need for a reservation system in National Parks): On her first of two backpacking trips to Michigan's Isle Royale [...]

FEATURES / UPVOTED UPVOTED TENTS There are those who hate camping, and those who pretend to enjoy it for some reason; Chris Rowlands has the best stowable homes to make [...]

WORDS JAMES FORREST If you’re of a nervous (financial) disposition, don’t look at the prices in an outdoor shop these days - it’ll send your head into such a dizzying [...]

BY MIYO MCGINN AND STEPHANIE PEARSON BEST MUMMY SIZING a. REI Magma Co-op 30 $379 When REI Co-op’s designers realized that its existing men’s and women’s sleeping bags fit only [...]