When people start to geek out about the best camping gear, they’ll usually first start talking tents: “Just five pounds of trail weight, yet it’s rated for four seasons!” Or maybe they’ll want to show ...

“Once you have committed to it, realize, ‘I am going to get wet,’ regardless of how good your rain gear or equipment is,” Johnson says. “It’s just a matter of saying, ‘I am going to deal with this, ...

With properly maintained gear, rainy weather doesn't have to spell disaster. Fact: soggy camping is miserable camping. Just because you have a tent and rain fly doesn't mean you're safe from getting ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re going camping or headed to a festival, a ...

I got my start in the outdoor writing world as an annoyingly eager intern at the now-defunct Paddler Magazine (may it rest in peace) a little over ten years ago. The mag was based out of Kirkland, ...