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Give guide - Support these 8 community partners!

Outbound

It's time for end-of-year giving! Give money, in-kind donations, or time in honor of someone you love to these 8 organizations connecting historically underrepresented people with the outdoors.

Festive cocktails and mocktails for your holiday gathering

Noël Russell

Serve up some holiday drinks that feel festive with hints of wintery flavors like cinnamon and clove. Mull, dash, infuse, then pour these alcoholic and non-alcoholic concoctions and spice things up (literally) during your holiday gatherings this season!

Gather: The 2021 Holiday Guide

The Outbound

Many people are spending the 2021 holidays with loved ones for the first time since the pandemic began. Instead of a traditional gift guide full of products, we're sharing intimate stories of family gatherings, recipes, DIY projects, and ways to enjoy one another's company. We hope you love it!

3 Recipes to elevate your camp food game

Paulina Dao

Want to impress your friends and improve your camp food options? Try these three recipes!

A How-to Guide for Holiday Gathering with Dogs

Hatie Parmeter

Many people have adopted dogs during the pandemic and can’t wait for the chance to introduce them to loved ones during the winter holidays. Here’s a guide for making sure your canine companion safely enjoys these gatherings as much as you do!

A girl's trip to remember

Angie Vasquez

Spending time in the outdoors with your girlfriends is so much fun! My friends and I have taken many trips together, but our time in Utah was probably one of my favorites.

Essentials For Florida Day Hiking

Angie Vasquez

You can hike year-round in Florida with the right clothing, gear, and safety precautions. Here's some info on what to bring, how to prepare, and where to go to enjoy the Sunshine State!

Safety Tips for the Solo Female Vanlifer

Angie Vasquez

Erin & Caroline's Very Good Day

Erin McGrady

Good dogs. Good hikes. Good beer. Good days. These are the things we live for.

Review: Ultimate Direction Hydro Tight

Sam Chaneles

Load up the UD Hydro Tight with snacks, water, keys, and hit the trails!

How to Train a Dog for the Backcountry

Kristen Fuller

Tips and Tricks for Introducing a Puppy to the Trail

Review: Exped Outer Space II FR

Daniel John

Ways to Connect with Nature Around You

Angie Vasquez

Nature is everywhere and you don’t have to travel very far to take it in. You can find it right outside your doorstep.

Product Review: S.O.L. Stoke Camp Hatchet and Stoke Pivot Knife & Saw

Anna Le

It once took me three hours to start a fire in the rain. Now, I’m prepared to start a fire in any situation. Here’s how.

Working in the Outdoor Industry as a Black Woman

Angie Vasquez

I’ve been in the outdoor industry for almost seven years, and it has been harder than I ever thought it would be.

A Full Guide to Running

Outbound

Take your first steps, pick up your pace, and explore new paths. Here's our roundup of tips, inspiration, and community encouragement to empower your pursuit.

Your Guide to Camping with Small Kids

Zenovia Stephens

Car Camping Tips for Beginners

Adriana Garcia

Planning for your first camping trip can seem like a daunting task, so I’ve put together some easy-to-follow tips for you to use this spring and summer.

Now Hiring: Full Time Camp Host

Aaron Rickel Jones

No experience necessary! See if you have what it takes to be camp host at Camp Campy Camp.

The dirt on dispersed camping

Outbound

A great way to bypass crowded campgrounds and hefty reservation fees, and experience the beautiful solitude of nature.

Guidelines for Campfire Guitars

Aaron Rickel Jones

We're pretty sure these apply to trumpets, banjos, and didgeridoos as well.

Product Review: S.O.L. Survival and Medic Kits

Adam Edwards

I packed two S.O.L. survival kits for a remote kayaking excursion, and I'm glad I did. Here's why.

Tips for Swimming Safely in the Outdoors

Jessica Cho

Head to natural bodies of water this summer with these water-safe practices in mind.

Permits 101: The Basics of the Backcountry Permit System

Noël Russell