Recycling Outdoor Gear and Clothing Is Hard. But Some Brands Are Making It Anyway. Here’s Why.
Recycling outdoor clothing and gear is technically and operationally difficult. Here’s why and a few brands who are trying anyway.
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How to Poop in the Woods: Catholes, Wag Bags, Bidets and More!
New to the outdoors? Or just new to pooping in it? We’ve all been there. But don’t be nervous! There’s a first time for everything, as they say! But don’t worry; we’re here to help you loosen up and make pooping in the woods less taboo, less scary, and–dare I say it–more fun. So find yourself a bush, prepare to leave no trace, and learn how to poop in the woods the right way (yes, there’s definitely a wrong way)!
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The 5 Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents According to UL Experts
Tents are one of the four heaviest items you take backpacking (along with your backpack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad). And many backpacking tents out there claim to be lightweight, but weigh up to four pounds! Not these superstars. These five ultralight tents are not only some of our favorites (we’ve tested them all and have been packing UL for years), but help keep your pack light so you can go farther, faster. Take a look to see which one might be right for you.
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Is the Zpacks Duplex Tent the Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Tent?
There are plenty of ultralight tents available these days, and all of them claim to be the best. So we tested the iconic Zpacks Duplex two-person tent to see if it stands up to the other UL backpacking tent options available (and whether we’ll pack it in our UL setup again and again). Here’s what makes it unique and what we thought of it and its functionality.
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Is the Hyperlite Unbound Ultralight Tent the Ultimate UL Setup?
There are plenty of ultralight tents available these days, and all of them claim to be the best. So we tested the iconic Hyperlite Unbound two-person tent to see if it stands up to the other UL backpacking tent options available (and whether we’ll carry it again and again). Here’s what makes the Hyperlite Unbound tent unique and what we thought of it and its functionality.
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The Best Sustainable Women’s Mountain Bike Clothing for Femmes Who Shred
Don’t settle for less: These brands are making more sustainable women’s mountain bike clothing for femmes, by femmes.
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The 5 Best Ultralight Trekking Poles for Hiking and Backpacking So You Can Move Fast and Far
A reliable pair of trekking poles is a beautiful thing. They make uphill hikes seem less strenuous, ease pressure on your knees on the downhill, and are a beautifully multi-functional piece of gear. What’s more, a good pair from a sustainably-minded brand will also be repairable. That means you can invest in a quality pair, fix them if small parts or pieces like clips or sections break, and keep using them for years to come (compared to cheap poles that break and you’ll probably have to replace in a few seasons if you’re an avid hiker). So if you’re in the market for an ultralight pair of trekking poles you’re ready to love for the foreseeable future, try one of these on for size and hike happy.
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It’s Road Trip Season! Here’s How to Choose a Rooftop Storage Box (And Two of Our Faves)
Rooftop cargo boxes are a classic roadtrip staple. Whether you have tons of camping gear and not enough space in the car or simply want to free up interior space for your cooler and snacks, they make carting extra gear easy and efficient. But choosing one from the tons of options out there can seem complicated, especially if you need crossbars, too. But this guide will help you figure out how to choose a vehicle rooftop storage box and which one is right for you.
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Aarn Featherlite Freedom 50L Backpack: The Weirdest Pack You’ll Ever Love (Maybe)
Can a backpack make hiking and backpacking with moderately heavy loads more comfortable, help you move more freely, maintain good posture and keep you balanced? Aarn Packs thinks they can. So we tested an Aarn Featherlite Freedom 50L backpack from this new-to-the-USA brand that offers truly original backpacks that challenge conventional backpack design. It is, without question, one of the quirkiest—and most highly engineered—backpacks we’ve ever tested with its intriguing “balance pockets,” web of cords and toggles, and highly adjustable suspension system. ut did all this radical pack engineering and design live up to the claims? Read on.
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It’s Plastic Free July! Here Are Our 5 Favorite Zero Waste Camp Hygiene Products and Tips
When camping, especially boon docking or dispersed camping where you may or may not have access to showers and tiled bathrooms, cleanliness often takes a backseat (well, it does for us, anyway). But just because you’re sleeping in the dirt or planning long road trips with lots of exploratory stops at state or national parks doesn’t mean you have to neglect your clean routine. On the contrary, we’ve found and tested plenty of sustainable products that make it easy to stay healthy, happy, and squeaky clean no matter where you roam: backcountry, frontcountry or anywhere in between. So if you’re wondering how to stay clean while camping, here are our favorite tools for camp hygiene.
