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Ski Poles by Yardsale

Adventure, Gear, Ski and Snowboard

Ski Poles That Don’t Suck: Yardsale’s New Take on an Old Gear

Making two sticks of metal fun and different is difficult, but Yardsale’s ski poles have done just that.

Black Friday Sale on Explore Gear Shop

Editors' Picks, Explore Magazine, Gear

The Best Black Friday Deals on Explore’s Outdoor Adventure Gear

Holiday shopping, especially during Black Friday, can be so overwhelming. Stressed-out shoppers shoving and pushing each other for discounts, or …

Essential cool-weather fall gear items

Adventure, Gear, Hiking

Head-to-Toe Essentials for the Best Cool-Weather Hiking

Fall is just around the corner. Are you equipped with the right gear for cool-weather hiking adventures? 

The Happy Camper reviews new Keen sandals and hiking boots

Adventure, Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Keen’s New Sandal and Waterproof Hiking Boot

I’ve been on a lot of canoe trips this season. Yay for me. And thankfully I got myself two new …

10 essentials for an outdoor adventure

Adventure, Gear, Hiking

What Are the 10 Essentials and Why Are They Important?

The 10 Essentials are items that you should always have in your day pack even if you’re going for a short five-kilometre jaunt in the woods.

Adventure, Camping Gear, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Top 5 New Pieces of Camp Gear

I’ve been out a lot this season and had great opportunities to try out some new camp gear for 2024. …

Nova Craft's new Prospector 14

Adventure, Canoeing, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: Nova Craft’s New 14-Foot Prospector

Nova Craft’s 16-foot Prospector has always been my preferred canoe. It’s the closest to the original Chestnut Prospector made in …

Frank Wolf - Yamozha Expedition

Adventure, Canoeing, Northwest Territories

Through the Heart of the North: Yamozha Expedition

Frank Wolf gears up for a grand finale trip of 2024.

Cast iron pan cooking

Camping Gear, Editors' Picks, Gear

The Cast Iron Pan is the Only Cookware Campers Need

Because you can fry, sauté, simmer and grill with a single pan, this eliminates the need for multiple types of cookware.

Couple adventurous friends are canoeing in a lake surrounded by the Canadian Mountains. Colorful Sunrise Sky Art Render. Taken in Vermilion Lakes, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Best Of, Canoeing, Gear, Partner Content, Water sports

Best of Explore: Water Craft

Here are the 6 best water sport gear items for paddling enthusiasts.

Two people outdoors enjoying the forest while staying warm with a heated blanket and hot chocolate. Yum!

Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

How to Stay Warm on Outdoor Adventures With One Unique Item

This is the smallest and most affordable portable power solution in BLUETTI’s lineup.

man hiking in mountains

Gear, Partner Content

Explore’s Best Of: Summer’s Best Hiking Boots

Looking for your next pair? We’ve got you covered with the 10 best hiking boots.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • I’m an Expert Solo Wilderness Guide—These Are the 5 Things I Never Leave Without
    Adventure, Editors’ Picks, Skills

    I’m an Expert Solo Wilderness Guide—These Are the 5 Things I Never Leave Without

  • Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour
    Adventure, British Columbia, environment, News

    Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour

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