Education

Don’t forget the necessities. Here are a few tips for making sure everything makes it into your pack.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Think you know US national parks? Think again! Challenge yourself with these 20 questions.

Backpacking involves tons of waste. Just think about when you come home from a trip and dump a giant bag of messy trash right in the garbage, appalled by the amount of waste you created over the course of a single weekend. There are the single-serve meals, dozens of individually wrapped snacks, tiny packets of electrolytes…And almost none of it is recyclable, reusable or compostable. That’s a lot of waste.

So I wanted to see if I could do better. Iike, a lot better. And find out if I could spend three days in the backcountry and create absolutely zero waste. Want to see how I managed? Whether it’s even possible? If I’d do it again and what products exist to make it easier? Read on.

Recycling outdoor clothing and gear is technically and operationally difficult. Here’s why and a few brands who are trying anyway.

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)!

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.