These 21 US National Parks Are Free Year-Round
US National Parks are expensive. You could always go during fee-free days but then you have to deal with crowds. The next best thing? National parks that are always free. Yup. They exist.
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The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Outdoor Gear and Apparel [2025]
It’s that time of year again: Shopping season. Time to scour the internet for not only gifts, but the best black Friday camping deals on hiking or kayaking gear, tents, stoves, and all things outdoors. Indeed, if there’s one time to replace that worn-out fleece or buy your first hybrid jacket, it may very well be now. So we’ve rounded up some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) outdoor deals to help you save.
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Our 5 Favorite Wireless Earbuds for the Outdoors
When it comes to wireless earbuds for the outdoors, whether that be trail running, hiking, or solo backpacking, there’s more to consider than which ones sound the best. Things like water resistance, durability, and whether or not they’re actually going to stay in your ears as you’re bouncing down the trail. So today we’re going to take a look at 5 wireless earbuds, all of which we’ve personally tested, and let you know which stand out for outdoor recreation of all kinds.
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Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Flow Review: A Barefoot Hiking Shoe for (Almost) Every Trail
When it comes to barefoot hiking shoes, we at Terradrift have tested more than our fair share. From the rugged but ultra-flexible Magna Lite WR SG to the Xero Shoes Scrambler, we know a thing or two about what makes a barefoot shoe trail-worthy. So when Vivobarefoot dropped the Primus Trail Flow Mid, we had to lace ‘em up and take them for a spin.
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Bluetti Elite 100 V2: The Only Portable Power Station You Need
Need a power solution for camping and road trips? The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 delivers with its modern battery technology and low price.
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The Best Deals on Camping, Backpacking and Outdoor Gear [September 2025]
Outdoor brands and retailers are constantly running sales and specials. There are so many of them, and they change so often, how on earth are you supposed to keep track of them all? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled some of the best deals on outdoor gear right here in one place. And since the links to specials and sales update automatically, you can check back as often as you please to find out who’s offering the best sales and specials every week!
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Test Your Bear Safety Knowledge With These 12 Questions
Think you know bear safety? It’s kind of an important one. After all, different rules apply to different bears and situations: Is it a black bear or grizzly bear? Are there cubs present? Is the bear bluff charging? Did you leave food in your van in Yosemite National Park (that’s a big no no)? Plus there are a lot of myths out there that range from nonsense to just plain dangerous.
So brush up on your bear safety knowledge with our handy quiz (see all of our quizzes here), then challenge your friends!
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Test Your Leave No Trace Knowledge With These 20 Questions
Ready to find out if you’re leaving the outdoors better than you found it—or leaving behind more than you realized? Let’s get started.
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The Least Crowded National Parks in the US, Ranked
Tired of long longs and packed trailheads? Check out our list of the least crowded US national parks and take the road less traveled.
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Answer These 12 Questions to Find Your US National Park Match
With over 60 US National Parks, it can be hard to decide where to visit next. That’s why we created this 12 question quiz to point you to your new favorite park!
