93Take your toddler on the trail and avoid temper tantrums with these hiking tips about gear, snacks, safety, and more.
From building wildlife habitats to applying compass activities to geometry, these backyard learning activities keep kids healthy, engaged, and curious.
When you are out on a search, the last thing you want to think about is your pants falling down. This review of the Klik Belts 2-Ply tactical belt tests out a trouser-securing device that won't let you down. From a search and rescue perspective, this may be the ultimate outdoor belt.
As snow recedes and wildflowers bloom, the trail calls to hikers in springtime. Follow these five safety tips for safe hiking in spring.
Though the paisley diaper bag is stocked with supplies, some fathers may feel awkward carrying it while they are on baby duty. Check out these alternatives for manly diaper bags for dads.
From slippery leaves and disease spreading ticks to potentially being mistaken for a deer, hikers must take care when hitting the trails in autumn.
How can you easily install topographical maps on a Garmin GPSmap 62 series global positioning system? Find out in this tutorial.
In this 100-mile review, the Keen Marshall hiking boot is thoroughly tested during backpacking and hiking trips.
What is a trail register? It is more than a ledger tracking the comings and goings of backcountry users. It is a chronicle of adventure, detailing the impressions of time well spent in nature.
With impending changes to the TSA prohibited item list, small knives will now be allowed in airplane cabins. This article offers tips and selection advice for the best knife to carry on a plane.
Do you love your Keurig, but hate the expense of buying K-cups? In addition to the price tag, there are environmental concerns with disposing these coffee pods. In this article, we explore a few ways to reduce the monetary and environmental costs of a delicious cup of Joe.
Ever wonder what to include in a wilderness survival kit? Be prepared for any outdoor emergency by assembling the right equipment into your survival gear. With a little preparation, you can survive with just a few things in your pockets.
Make it harder for bears to find an easy meal by packing all of your camping food into a bear-resistant container.
Hike further and faster by adopting lightweight backpacking. These are my top tips for carrying a lighter pack.
If you are looking to save money and help save the environment, think about mowing your grass with a push reel mower like the Husqvarna Evolution.
Looking for a review of the Keen Gypsum hiking boot? From my experience, this tough new waterproof hiker conquers the trails while cushioning your feet. Here are the results after several months of field testing throughout my outdoor adventures!
Can the Angstrom 30 pack from The North Face hold up to months of abuse? In this review, I show how this pack fares as a carry-on travel, hiking, and work pack.
Looking for a jacket to push to the limits of outdoor adventure? Check out this review of the Victorio jacket from Mountain Hardwear. In this review, I test the durability, breathability, and waterproofness of this new Dry.Q Elite jacket.
Giardia and Crypto to Hepatitis A and E. coli can lurk in water gathered while camping/hiking or in an emergency. Be prepared by knowing how to purify water.
Are you attempting to camp on a budget while still having fun? Get ready for an outdoor adventure with a camping equipment list and instructions for making foil dinners!
Are you looking to buy new hiking or backpacking boots? A footwear manager and backpacker guides you through the boot-buying process.
Even though hiking is a rewarding activity, it also has potential risks. A slippery rock can turn a simple day hike into a complex rescue mission. Outbound Dan offers ten tips to hikers on how to stay safe in the outdoors.
What is the best backpacking stove for your next wilderness adventure? This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular types of camping stoves.
It's the dead of winter, 20 below zero, you're zipped securely in your sleeping bag, and it's only 6 PM. You have another 12 hours until the sun comes up. This article explores some nontraditional activities to keep boredom at bay while keeping warm in your winter camp.
Are you stressed out looking for ideas how to host this year's Groundhog Day party? Never fear, from traditional dress and what to serve for supper to the latest games like pin the tail on the groundhog, this article gets you started planning your own fest.
This article explores the origins of Groundhog Day and the deep relationship between man and groundhog throughout the ages. It is time to credit this burrowing rodent with inspiring advances in human civilization and science.
In this gear review, Outbound Dan Human evaluates the Epic glove from Mountain Hardwear and tests its waterproof claims. From mountaineering to search and rescue, the Epic glove is put to the test.
Do you dread parties and the threat of meaningless social interaction? Though your presence is mandated, avoid an antisocial appearance by using one of these techniques. Yes, you may never have to talk to another person again. Caution: Extroverts may find difficulty understanding this article!
Outbound Dan Human reviews the Verto Jacket from The North Face Summit Series. This lightweight jacket holds up to the rigors of backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing, and paddling adventures.
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to lose weight without going to the gym? Try hiking! Hiking is a fantastic fitness exercise for the body and the soul.
Use these suggestions to spice up your party life on the craziest night of the year. You'll surely have a happy New Year.
Each year our children are intentionally misled into believing that an omniscient chubby man in a red suit is responsible for delivering presents to them at Christmas.
Though Street and Nye are amongst the most unimpressive of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks, they are still majestic mountains in their solitude.
Be prepared for the perils of winter travel with this survival kit list. Use this roadside gear list to avoid disaster, dig out your car, stay the night, or walk out.
An experienced backpacker shares his winter backpacking list of all the gear you need for cold-weather camping.
If you need grea gift ideas for an outdoor enthusiast, check out these suggestions for presents any backpacker would love.
The Oswegatchie River winds 137-miles through the Adirondacks and Northern New York and is a terrific place to paddle. This poem explores a canoeists relationship with that river.
The Cranberry Lake 50 trail is a 50-mile wilderness backpacking route that passes through the Five Ponds Wilderness Area in the Adirondacks, offering solitude and great scenery.
This guide shows how even a complete moron can learn to carve their own jack-o'-lantern without doing major harm to themselves and others around them.
Backpacking offers a complete physical, mental, and spiritual experience however it can be expensive. Have backpackers become too obsessed with gear? Is there a way to backpack on a budget?
Be prepared for the next hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood, or disaster with a portable survival kit. Every family needs a portable survival kit for any emergency.
A knife enthusiast and collector muses upon National Knife Day on August 24th. He vividly recounts why he started collecting, how Scouting helped his knife passion, and why he carries a knife daily.
GPS units are essential to successful search and rescue teams. This step-by-step guide illustrates the most common SAR GPS tasks. Directions work well for a Garmin Map 60 and other units.