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Loki Icarus Review: A Premium Truck Camper for Winter Adventures
The Loki Icarus Is a Rare Truck Camper Built to Handle Winter Adventures

Most truck campers aren't weatherized for winter use, but premium insulation and hybrid heating make Loki's Icarus primed all-season exploration

Vermont Huts: Inside the New Network of Trails & Backcountry Shelters
Vermont Is Building a New Network of Backcountry Huts. Here's What You Should Know

A unique partnership with private landowners aims to link the entire state with a continuous system of trails and shelters for hikers, bikers, skiers

Japanese Alps Hiking Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Northern Japanese Alps

North of Tokyo in the Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, the peaks collectively known as the Hida Mountains or Japanese Alps are a hiker's dream

A Solo Guide to Fall in the Adirondack High Peaks Region
A Photographer's Guide to Fall in the Adirondack High Peaks Region

Vivid autumn landscapes, tips on the best spots for photographing, and what to bring when exploring this legendary New York area

The True Story of Island X, a Secret Surf Location in the Bering Sea
The Epic True Story Behind a Secret Surf Expedition Off the Shores of Russia

Photographer Mark McInnis shares images from a top-secret surf expedition to a remote Alaskan island, and his new book, half a decade in the making

The Radica MoonLander Truck Camper Is a Game Changer for Space & Style
This Futuristic Truck Camper Is a Game Changer for Off-Grid Living

Fed up with campers and construction caps, an engineer took it upon himself to design the perfect alternative for camping and cargo

15 Film Photos of Adventure From a Free-wheeling Summer in New Zealand
Photo Essay: Exploring New Zealand's South Island by Camper Van

After living near Auckland for seven years, one professional expat photographer dedicates a final summer to seeking out adventure on the South Island

Summer Sleeping Bags: Our Top 8 Picks for Warm Weather Camping
The 8 Best Summer Sleeping Bags for Warm Weather Camping

Sleeping in the heat isn’t always comfy but it can be with the right bag, so here's everything you need to know to find one

Dog Life Jacket Guide: Our Top 8 Picks to Keep Your Pooch Safe
Keep Your Pooch Safe This Summer With These 8 Dog Life Jackets

Whether having a lake day or boating adventure, these life jackets for dogs help ensure your furry friend stays safe in and around water, too

Photo Essay: A Multi-Generational Visit to Yellowstone National Park
15 Film Photos From a Multi-Generational Visit to Yellowstone National Park

With a last-minute booking, one photographer visits America's most famous national park for the first time—with his grandfather along as guide

In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed

As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here

Kodak Gold 120 Film Photo Essay: Exploring Maui by Van
Explore Stunning Maui Landscapes on All New Kodak Gold 120 Film

On Hawaii's second-largest island, two film photographers hit the road in a rented 1998 Dodge camper van to document a truly unique environment