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The Campsite I Reserved Is Occupied. Do I Tell Them to Get Lost?

Our outdoor ethicist addresses the plight of a camper who bought a permit for a campsite on Tribal lands, only to find the site occupied by a big group

Mark SundeenAugust 19, 2026

Camping

This Camping Table Wants to Be the Yeti Cooler of Tables. At $650, Does It Deliver?

It sounded like overkill—until I stood on it, leveled it on uneven ground, and used it as my office desk.

Graham AverillJuly 31, 2026

Cars & Trucks

Inside the 90-Year History of the Original Riveted Aluminum Bullet

Sprinter conversions, vanlife, the tiny-home boom—they all owe a debt to a riveted aluminum bullet called the Airstream Clipper, which turns 90 this year.

Outside EditorsJuly 31, 2026

Exploration & Survival

A Lightning Strike Set the Forest on Fire. Twenty Teenage Campers Fled With Minutes To Spare.

As the Fish Creek Fire closed in on Camp Batel Ranch, camp hosts and counselors evacuated the facility within ten minutes, leaving behind belongings. Swift decision-making likely saved the teenagers' lives.

Suzie DundasJuly 27, 2026

Environment

Boundary Waters Closed for Only Third Time in History as Wildfires Spread Across Minnesota

A historic heatwave and lightning-sparked fires have triggered a full closure of the country's most iconic canoe wilderness. Here is what to do if you have a permit.

Madison DapcevichJuly 14, 2026

Hiking

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking Into the Grand Canyon's Havasu Falls

The Havasupai Tribe completely overhauled its permit system earlier this year. If you scored a spot, here are some of my favorite hiking hacks to survive the 20-mile desert trek.

Madison DapcevichJuly 11, 2026

Exploration & Survival

They Kept a Perfectly Clean Camp. A Black Bear Attacked Their Tent Anyway.

Two Wyoming campers did everything right—keeping food out of their tents and using deterrents—but a black bear refused to back down.

Owen ClarkeAugust 26, 2026

Camping

We Test So Much Gear We're Immune to Hype. These 15 Pieces Cut Through the Marketing Noise.

Outside's editors and testers spent months pressure-testing hundreds of products in the field before naming this summer's best gear.

The EditorsJuly 9, 2026

Camping

Camping Gets an Upgrade

Aboard’s new T4 hybrid electric trailer pairs the cozy comforts of an RV with the off-grid freedom of vanlife

Ted AlvarezJuly 13, 2026

Hiking

This $12 Cooling Hack Kept Me Safe During a Deadly Heat Wave in the Grand Canyon

After a string of heat-related fatalities in the canyon, we had to rethink our entire backpacking strategy. Here is the protocol we used to survive a 40-mile trek in triple-digit temps.

Madison DapcevichJuly 3, 2026

Environment

Heavy Flooding Forces Mass Evacuations and Major Road Closures in Glacier National Park

A prolonged, historic rainstorm has triggered evacuations at Many Glacier Hotel and shut down massive sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Here is how to navigate the closures and salvage your trip.

Madison DapcevichJune 30, 2026

Gear News

We've Seen What's Next in Outdoor Gear—Here's What Has Us Excited

We got a sneak peek of dozens of outdoor gear innovations during the Switchback gear show. These were our favorites.

Jakob Schiller, Erica ZazoJune 30, 2026

Camping

We Packed a Ludicrous Amount of Gear for a 24-Hour Camping Trip. Here's What Actually Worked.

Camping with a 1- and 3-year-old isn't relaxing. But with the right gear, it's doable.

Jenny WiegandJune 26, 2026

Exploration & Survival

A Man Is Lucky to Be Alive After Falling into a Vault Toilet While Trying to Save His Sunglasses

A rescue at California’s Camp Edison is a stark reminder that when it comes to the campground vault toilets, no pair of sunglasses is worth a rescue mission. Vault toilets can be deadly—here's what to do if you drop your valuables.

Madison DapcevichJune 23, 2026

Hiking

I’m an Outside Editor from Alaska. Here’s How I Survive Mosquito Season.

Don’t let a swarm ruin your summer. From Alaska-proven gear tricks to fast itch relief, here is how outdoor pros stay bite-free.

Madison DapcevichJune 21, 2026

Environment

Yes, You Should Put Bug Spray on Your Dog—But the Wrong Kind Can Be Deadly

Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas can ruin a good trail day, but reaching for your own bug spray could land your dog in the ER. Here’s how to safely shield your four-legged hiking buddy.

Madison DapcevichJune 19, 2026

Camping

Family Camping With My Teenagers Is Chaotic. These 8 Gear Picks Make My Life Easier.

Camping with kids is pure joy, with the right gear.

Lisa JhungJune 18, 2026

Camping

The Best Camping Chairs for People Who Take Sitting Seriously

Most chairs feel great for five minutes. These stayed comfortable and supportive through marathon campfire sessions, river hangs, and soggy coastal trips.

Joe JacksonJune 11, 2026

Gear

We Asked Parents What's Missing from Camp Packing Lists—and One Item Came up Over and Over Again

Official packing lists often miss the things that keep kids comfortable in hot cabins and rustic tents. We asked seasoned camp parents to share the unlisted gear that saves their children from bugs, heat, and bad weather.

The EditorsJune 4, 2026

Gear

The 2026 Summer Gear Guide

Our editors and gear experts tested hundreds of products to pick the best tents, sleeping bags, camping mattresses, and more.

The EditorsJune 4, 2026