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Adventure, Camping, Camping Gear, Gear, Road Trip

Here’s How to Have Comfortable, Cozy and Easier Camping Trips

Why Soaring Eagle Campers are changing the way people camp

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Adventure, Gear, Summer

Summer Gear Guide: The Best Outdoor Adventure Gear for 2026

Hand-picked, tested and reviewed by the explore magazine team, here are the 13 best items for getting outdoors this summer season.

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Peyto 11’—The Best All-Around Champion

A review and buyer’s guide for The Wild Tribe’s Peyto 11′ stand-up paddleboard Quick Verdict: Five Things We Love (Plus …

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Oak 11’6—The Unshakeable All-Rounder

A review and buyer’s guide for The Wild Tribe’s Oak 11’6 stand-up paddleboard Quick Verdict: Five Things We Love (Plus …

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Sequoia XL Bass—The Ultimate Angler’s Paddleboard

A review and buyer’s guide for The Wild Tribe’s Sequoia XL Bass stand-up paddleboard Quick Verdict: Five Things We Love …

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Naïa 11’—The Versatile Everyday Performer

A review and buyer’s guide for The Wild Tribe’s Naia 11′ stand-up paddleboard Quick Verdict: Five Things We Love (Plus …

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Adventure, Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

MEC’s 2 Kilo Project Redefines What You Really Need in the Backcountry

With its new 2 Kilo Project, MEC brings you the Charlie 32L UL Pack, its lightest and most functional pack yet.

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Tahoe XL 11—The Ultimate Stability Platform

A review and buyer’s guide for The Wild Tribe’s Tahoe XL 11′ stand-up paddleboard Quick Verdict: Five Things We Love …

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Columbia 11’—The Touring Trailblazer

It’s not a family board; it’s a performance touring board for the active, solo-focused paddler.

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Columbia S 12’6″—The Distance Touring Champion

If distance, efficiency and the feeling of a board that rewards your effort are your priorities—this is your board.

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Sequoia 11’—The Bestselling Beginner’s Dream

It is the most accessible, most forgiving, most confidence-building board Wild Tribe makes.

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Adventure, Gear, Hiking

Spring 2026 Gear Guide: Versatile Gear for Both Runners and Hikers

Whether you call it fast hiking or hike-run, the point is the same: to cover more distance in less time. Enter these run-hike hybrids.

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Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

Skip the Sleeping Bag: Why a Hotcore Ultralight Down Quilt is the Best Choice for Your Next Overnight Hike

This smart gear item eliminates that ineffective, unnecessary bottom layer of sleeping bags.

the wild tribe SUP review

Adventure, Buyer's Guides, Gear, Paddle Boarding

The Wild Tribe Athabasca 11’—The Lightweight Performance Crossover

It’s for the person who wants to go farther, go faster and feel more connected to the water beneath them.

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Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

A Huge, New Exciting Step for the Brand Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi’s arrival in Canada marks a new chapter for purpose-driven gear.

winter gear guide

Editors' Picks, Gear, Winter

Winter Gear Guide 2025: 13 Best Gear Items for a Season Full of Adventure

Too cold for outdoor adventures nowadays? Snow problem—we’ve got you covered.

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Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

The Best Outdoor Gifts for Every Adventure Lover

Durable gear lasts, new memories linger and more adventures together are the real gifts.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Gear

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Great Gear Presents for Hikers & Campers

Christmas is just around the corner and you might be thinking of what to get the hiker and camper in your life.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Gear

10 Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Adventure Lovers

Think of these 10 small-but-mighty picks as invitations to explore more and embrace every wild moment.

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Gear, Hiking, Partner Content

You Need Baffin’s New Terrain Collection for Multi-Season Hiking

Baffin’s new Terrain Collection is built for multi-season hiking.

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