These are The 4 Best Hikes Near LA According to Locals
Local experts to share what they think are the best hikes in LA so you can hit trails practically guaranteed to be the best in the area.
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Buy Nothing December: The Anti-Capitalist Gift Guide for Outdoorists
You don’t have to buy something shiny and new in order to give a meaningful gift. In fact, consider challenging yourself to participate in Buy Nothing December this year. That way, you can focus on spending time with family, reducing stress, and enjoying the season. Here are few ideas to get you started.
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The REI Holiday Sale is On! Here are Our Favorite Deals on More Sustainable Gear.
It’s time for the annual REI Holiday Sale! Which means from November 14-24, 2025, tons of outdoor gear is on sale! So we rounded up 10 deals on more sustainable gear we think are worth a look AND can be bought with a solid discount this holiday. So if you need some new gear, now’s the time to save some cash. Just don’t forget to check for used gear on REI Re/Supply! And check out our full list of holiday deals from brands we know and love. And remember: only buy what you need (i.e. don’t over consume), buy used when you can, support sustainable brands, then get outside and wander on!
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Buying Used Clothing and Gear is More Sustainable. Here’s Where to Find It.
Want to shop more responsibly this season? These are some of the best websites to buy used outdoor gear for activities of all kinds.
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The Piece of Gear I Always Forget (And How I Fixed the Problem)
Don’t forget the necessities. Here are a few tips for making sure everything makes it into your pack.
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Ignik Skullet Review: A Multifunctional Camp Stove Powerhouse–But is It Worth the Price Tag?
The Skullet is both a functional portable heater and easy-to-use camp stove in one moderately convenient package. But is it perfect? We tested it with friends to find out.
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The 8 Best Sustainable Hiking Shirts Made of Natural Fibers for Synthetic-Free Adventures
If you’re looking to bolster your supply of natural apparel or are in search of clothing that functions as well on the trail as it does in town, these options take sustainability to the next level. We’ve tested them all and these are our very favorite plant fiber hiking shirts that we’ll be wearing time and time again, on trail and off.
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How to Pack Out Your WAG Bag Without the Ick Factor (Or the Smell)
Ever pooped in a bag in the great outdoors? If you haven’t, you’re either lucky enough to live and hike where catholes are allowed and recommended (read about when to dig a cathole and when to use a WAG bag HERE) or you haven’t yet spent enough nights deep in the wilderness. Because if there’s one thing most seasoned outdoorists know how to do, it’s poop in a bag. But there’s a first time for everything, so if you’re looking for how to use a WAG Bag, what they even are, or need some tips for reducing the ick factor and the smell when packing them out, we’ve got you covered.
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Desert Hiking 101: Don’t Forget These 5 Things on Your Next Desert Hike!
If you’re planning your first trip to explore the desert and/or the American Southwest or your 10th and you want to make it a more enjoyable, comfortable, safe experience, make sure to pack these five things.
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Here’s How to Recycle Your Empty Backpacking Fuel Canisters
When it comes to preparing meals in the backcountry, backpacking stoves that run on compressed gas–you know, those cylindrical metal canisters filled with fuel–are far and away the most popular option. They’re efficient, convenient, tolerably lightweight, and easy to find at pretty much any outdoor retailer. And while these fuel canisters are made of recyclable materials (steel), recycling them is more nuanced than you might think. Here’s how to recycle your empty backpacking fuel canisters the right way.
