Eight winter gear items to help keep you warm

Stay warm during your next winter camping trip with one of eight great gear items.

Gift ideas for the savvy outdoors enthusiasts on your list

Gear items, including the new BioLite stove (shown at left), on this list make excellent holiday gifts for your favorite Scouting and outdoor enthusiast.

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Hats to keep you cool on the trail

Put a lid on your head with hats designed to keep you more comfortable on the trail.

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Perfect pants for outdoors wear

A versatile selection of pants to keep you happy while outdoors.

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Holiday gifts for the outdoors enthusiast

Wondering what to get your Scout or a fellow Scouter as a holiday gift? Look no further than this outdoors-inspired list of Scouting must-haves.

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Go farther, faster with these ultralight essentials

Today, the “fast and light” fringe has morphed with the mainstream. Camping and backpacking products from most major companies now stress light weight. Stoves and sleeping bags can measure scant ounces on a scale. Two-person tents today weigh in at around two pounds—poles included—and pack down to bread-loaf size.

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Hop on these great mountain bikes

When the going gets tough, get going on one of these rugged off-road bikes.

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Pack one of these water purification systems

These water-purification systems will ban nasty bacteria from your bottle.

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Socks that make your feet happy

Step up your game with socks that help you run, walk, or hike in comfort.

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Warm up to the very best mid-layers

Don’t settle for less than the max in mid-layer comfort. Think of a whale’s blubber. Or bear fur. For humans, mid-layer apparel—including vests, fleece tops, and zip-up turtlenecks—are the prime insulating ingredients in a wintertime suit.

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