3 Fun Wintertime Projects When It’s Cold Outside
Don't stay indoors during the winter! Here are three fun projects that you can only do when it's cold outside.
Outdoors & Gear
Guide to camping, hiking and other outdoor sports and adventures. Includes buying guides for tents, camping gear, sleeping bags and other outdoor equipment.
How to Roast a Turkey in a Dutch oven
Break out your Dutch oven and roast a turkey over coals using this delicious recipe.
12 Tips for Sustainable Hammock Camping
How to protect trees and leave no trace while hammock camping.
8 Expert Tips for Comfortable Hammock Camping
Whether you’re a veteran “hanger” or just starting out, here are eight tips to make the most of your hammock.
How to Start Hammock Camping Without Spending Too Much Cash
With these expert tips, you can jump into hammock camping without breaking the bank.
How to Buy an Action Camera
Ready to record YouTube-worthy video on your outdoor adventure? Here's what you need to know to buy an action camera.
How to Start a Campfire Without Matches or a Lighter
Watch our step-by-step video to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel, friction or a magnifying glass. No matches or lighter needed!
7 Animal Myths That Everyone Thinks Are True
Fact or fiction? True or false? It's time to debunk some of the most popular myths from the animal kingdom.
Fuel Your Body With These 6 Nutritious and Delicious Trail Snacks
What's the trick to having the energy to be active all day? Food! Keep strong all day long on the trail with these snacks.
10 Tips to Take Your Camping Trip to the Next Level
Camping is always fun, but these expert tips and ideas can make your camping trip even better.
How to Build a Bat House
This simple one-chamber roost will give those beneficial bug-eaters a much-needed boost! Here's how to build a bat house.
Don’t Forget These 6 Essentials on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Here's a guide of six items you need to make your outings the best and safest they can be.
How Do I Store a Camp Kitchen?
Q. I have everything I need for my first camp kitchen except for a good way to store it. Any ideas?
Can You Identify These 5 Animal Eyes?
Let's test how closely you've observed animals in this challenge to select what their eyes look like!
How Tall Should a Walking Stick Be?
Q. I'm making my own walking stick. How big should it be?
Do I Need to Pack a Pillow?
Q. How important is it to pack a pillow for my upcoming backpacking trip?
3 Tips for Setting Up Your Tent
Q. My friends keep telling me I'm setting up my tent wrong. How should I be setting it up?
How to Buy the Right Backpacking Tent
Tips for choosing a tent that will keep your backcountry nights comfortable.
Spotted an Animal in the Wild? Add It to Our Wildlife Photo Gallery
Have you taken a photo of a wild animal in its natural habitat? Check out these wildlife photos and then send us your wild animal photos.
Can You Name These Birds?
If you're into birding or just know a lot about birds, we have a challenge for you!
How to Keep Dirt Out of Your Tent
Q. I hate when the inside of my tent gets filthy. I always track in dirt from my boots. Any tips for keeping it cleaner?
Comfortable Camping With a Bad Back
Q. I have a bad back. I don’t care if it’s a mat or a cot, but I need something to keep me more comfortable while camping.
How to Build a Stand-Alone Camp Table
Here's how to lash together a small camp table to provide a convenient raised surface.
Stuff We Like: Phoozy
The Phoozy is a thermal capsule that protects your smartphone from heat or cold.
How to Use an Ax to Chop Wood
The ax is one of the best tools for gathering wood. But to chop effectively and stay safe, you must know what you're doing.
How to Build a Hand Wash Station
This wash station is sturdy, portable and very useful when camping away from washroom facilities.
Make Hiking Less Tiring With These Simple Strategies
A hike can be much easier if you follow these expert hiking tips and maintain your stride.
How Do You Keep Food From Getting Soggy in a Cooler?
Q. When the ice melts in my cooler, it gets everything all wet and soggy. What can I do to avoid this?
How to Keep Pots From Turning Black
How do you keep pots from your mess kit from turning black when using them over a fire?
How Do You Prevent and Treat Chigger Bites?
Q: What are red bugs or chiggers and how do you treat their bites?
Need Good Boots That Aren’t Too Expensive
Q. The bottoms of my boots wore off, so I'm in desperate need of some good boots that aren't too expensive.
Bring Comfort to Your Campsite With This Great Gear
Who says you always have to rough it? Here are 7 pieces of extra equipment to help you relax and have fun outdoors.
Prevent Tripping Over Tent Guy Lines
Q. How can I keep people from tripping on my tent guy lines at night?
Check Out This Ridiculously Awesome Camping Stuff
Useful or over-the-top? Fun or just funny? Great or goofy? Here are 20 camping products that are too ridiculously awesome not to share.
Can You Identify These Animal Tracks?
How well can you identify animal tracks? Take our quiz and find out!
Geocaching Takes You on a Modern-Day Treasure Hunt
Geocaching is like a modern-day treasure hunt activity. Here's how to participate in this fun sport.
4 Tips to Make Your Tent Last
Q. Hello Gear Guy, I just got a new tent. What can I do to make sure it lasts me the longest amount of time possible?
How to Replace a Broken Tent Pole
Q. Yo Gear Guy! This weekend when I was setting up my two-man tent to air-dry, one of the fiberglass poles broke. Any places that I could go to get a replacement?
How to Clean a Dirty Pocketknife
Q. Dear Gear Guy, I got a pocketknife from my grandfather, and it's all dirty and rusty. Can you tell me how to clean it, please?
The Wimpy Kid’s Guide to Outdoor Survival
Greg Heffley convinced us to share his tips on camping in the great outdoors.
Can You Identify This Animal Poop?
Droppings can tell you which animals have been in the area. Can you identify the scat in these photos?
How to Prevent Smelly Gear
I'm going to the 2017 National Jamboree. What is the best way to prevent my gear from getting smelly as I use it?
Best Tent for a Good Price?
What's the best tent I can buy for a good price?
Photo Gallery of Extinct and Endangered Animals
Here's a list of a few extinct animals, endangered species and some that might still make it back from the brink.
Can You Spot 30 Hidden Animals in These Photos?
Some animals have amazing natural camouflage. Can you find where they're hiding?
Tips to Lighten a Backpack
Q. My troop likes to go backpacking. I’d like to participate, but my pack is really heavy. How do I lighten it?
How to Buy the Right Solar Charger
The Gear Guy shares advice for buying a solar-charging device and rechargeable gear.
7 Tasty Ways to Make Pancakes Pop
Pink lemonade? Bacon? Breakfast cereal? Mix in these ingredients to spruce up your next batch of pancakes.
Best Way to Build a Survival Shelter
Q. What is your best idea for a survival shelter? How would you build it?
Looking for Durable and Comfortable Pants
Q. I'm looking for pants durable for trail building and comfortable for wearing around camp. Ideas?