Pack up your backpack. Load up the car. Lace up your boots. Whether backpacking or car camping, going for a nature stroll or bagging a peak, amazing days await you on the path ahead. Just put one foot in front of the other, and hit the trail.
From volcanic mountains in Chile to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, check out these amazing locations around the world.
We tested the best backpacking and car camping tents on the market. See how our testers ranked these tents on weight, ease of use, vestibule size, durability and more.
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Accomplishing the Danner boot fabrication process takes nearly 100 people holding the line.
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Active Junky testers continue to take Danner’s latest model to task across varied terrain and weather conditions.
View MoreAdventures big and small require proper and reliable gear. Have a look at some of the products we used at base camp and on the trail.
Elegant styling balances the duty-ready performance of the Stout 45, yet another winner from Gregory.
A travel friendly hybrid pack complete with anti-theft features and a removable 15L daypack, the Deviate encourages you to journey far from the beaten path.
A great backup. At only 2 oz., the LifeStraw can your sooth your back and give you peace of mind. You might want to plug your nose as you sip from some of the pools in the desert, but at least your GI tract with stay intact.
Boots off. KEEN UNEEKS on. Testers in Pucon jettisoned their heavier footwear in favor of paracord perfection.
A travel friendly hybrid pack complete with anti-theft features and a removable 15L daypack, the Deviate encourages you to journey far from the beaten path.
FirstLight’s NanoShield wall fabric and 2000mm floor take sleet storms and snowdrifts in stride with mesh vent panels to minimize interior condensation.
A trio of technologies mean superior weather resistance without sacrificing a softer hand and flowing fit: the tech being Dual Surface Precision Blended Wool, Surface Hardened Thermal and Technical Wool.
Pick your fuel right and this one fires up fast and hot. Testers in Chile’s Lake District experimented with a variety of tinder-sized woods and weeds to balance quantity against quality.
Boots off. KEEN UNEEKS on. Testers in Pucon jettisoned their heavier footwear in favor of paracord perfection.
From weekend jaunt to transcontinental push, your goals are easily supported by solid footwear choices unavailable a dozen years ago
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Accomplishing the Danner boot fabrication process takes nearly 100 people holding the line.
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We tested the best backpacking and car camping tents on the market. See how our testers ranked these tents on weight, ease of use, vestibule size, durability and more.
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Active Junky testers continue to take Danner’s latest model to task across varied terrain and weather conditions.
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If watching a meteor shower is on your bucket list, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better show than on August 13, the Perseid 2016 peak.
View MoreDreaming up your next adventure? Check out some of Active Junky’s favorite expeditions to start planning and prepping.
From the Arctic reaches of Zenith Point, Canada to tropical Punta Mariato, Panama, North America’s terrain promises to keep serious trekkers occupied for decades. Grab your pack and explore the Continent’s most astounding natural beauty.
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Weighing in at 6.5 ounces and the size of a large fist when compacted, the ENO Sub7 Hammock is perfect for those looking for an ultralight sleeping system or just to inject some lounge time into their next backpacking adventure
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Call it “going big.” We’re out to get friends and family away from their screens and living more amazing days with us.
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You don’t often hear a set of long underwear or long sleeve wool shirt listed as part of your life-saving gear list. But when it comes to technical base layers, a crucial part of your outdoor adventure kit, they most certainly are.
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Have a look at our top picks for base layer bottoms and sets from some of the best outdoor clothing brands for your next adventure to stay warm, but not too warm.
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We tested the best backpacking and car camping tents on the market. See how our testers ranked these tents on weight, ease of use, vestibule size, durability and more.
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Follow the exploits of the Active Junky team as they take on a brand new objective. In search of multi-sport adventure, the travelers will explore different destinations—while telling stories, sharing photos and reviewing gear as they go. This time around? The forests and fjords, volcanoes and valleys of Chile!
