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New gear to help you start trail running

Take your run off road with specialized trail-running shoes, socks, hydration packs and more.

Seven gadgets that enhance the outdoors without distracting from it

Reach for these seven tech tools to help make life on the trail easier and more fun. FROM GPS DEVICES to GoPro cameras, technology is ubiquitous today on any hiking trail. The good news: Savvy

Top-rated camp cooking gear that will spice up your meals

Whether you’re grilling a feast or preparing an easy meal, this top-rated gear will get you cooking fast.

A guide to buying ice-climbing gear

Check out the crucial implements you’ll need to face a frozen wall and climb.

Seven top gear items to give a Scout or Scouter this holiday season

This holiday season, consider the top-rated, fresh-on-the-scene items to help get a Scout or Scouter on your list excited for another season of hiking, camping and exploring.

Affordable, quality road-cycling gear for beginner riders

Take the guessing game out of road-cycling gear with this list of favorites for beginner cyclists.

Waterproof the contents of your backpack using these expert tips

Heading out on the trail for a couple days—or weeks? Make sure your backpack is waterproofed with these techniques for keeping your stuff dry.

Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

Boy Scout 10 essentials: Items every Scout needs in the outdoors

Don’t leave home for the outdoors without these basic items. They could save your life.

Choose a good knife with tips from an experienced hand

What’s the most important tool to take on a camping trip? If you said a good, sharp knife, you agree with the experts. Here’s some tips on how to pick the best knife for the job at hand.