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Stephen Casimiro
Gear Review: Yakima CBX18 Rooftop Cargo Box
Have you ever heard of Tom Mix? He was a famous Hollywood stuntman in the 1920s and 30s. I wrote…
The Found Gift of Night Powder
Thinking about skiing, missing skiing, ready for winter.
Apple Sat Service Rescues Stranded Man; How Does It Compare to inReach?
With an iPhone 14, do you need a satellite messenger anymore?
Adventure Journal’s Winter Issue Is Done and Is On Its Way to You…Maybe
But only if you subscribe. We can help with that.
Thoughts on Honoring the Dead, and the Living
Almost exactly eight years ago, in late September 2014, the mountain world lost three of its biggest stars in two…
Always Know Where Your Towel Is
Small enough to go anywhere, Douglas Adams would approve.
Review: Learning From the Tactical With the Danner Tanicus Boot
Tactical boots to the rescue for chronic ankle turners.
Seeking Major Growth, REI Adventures Is Renamed ‘REI Experiences’
The brand is worried the people will be scared off by the word ‘adventure’
The Supreme Court Sucks, But We the People Are Not Without Power
Ruling limits EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions
The Summer Issue of Adventure Journal is a Doozy of Stoke and Happiness
And you can get one for yourself. It’s easy!
Gear Review: Front Runner Outfitters Slimline II Roof Rack
If you’re shopping for a low-profile, full-length rack, we found the one.
Thoughts on Outside’s Layoffs, Outdoor Media, and Adventure Journal
In the wake of magazine closures and reductions, it’s time for readers to reconsider what they value
Don’t Look Down
We’re off this week, spending time with our (growing) families. That in mind, we’ll be posting some of our fave…
ArchiTec’s Aysen Hoodie Is Basically Perfect
Own fewer, better things. Like this hoodie.
Update on the State of Adventure Journal
Hello, everybody. I’m Steve Casimiro, the founder and editor of AJ. Also, the photo editor, copy editor, fact checker, sales…
Drive Test: Rivian R1T Sets a New Standard for Pickups—Gas or Electric
All-electric truck drives like a sports car on road and handles anything you throw at it off road
The Pioneer Climber Who Led in Tennis Shoes
Glen Dawson’s first ascents in Sierra Nevada paved the way to modern climbing.
Yeah, We’re Down With Quilts—Especially This One
Camping quilts, eliminating the useless parts of sleeping bags for decades.
How to Car Camp in Hot Weather While Remaining Chill
It’s been a hot summer, and they’re only getting hotter. Here are our tips and tricks for staying cool.
We’re Big Fans of This Stainless Steel Water Can
When you’re serious about getting your drinking water out of plastic containers, this is for you.
Review: When You Don’t Want a Big Water Can, Go With Soft-Sided Storage
You need water, here’s how to store it without taking up too much space.
Review: Toyo Tires Open Country A/T III Are the Goldilocks Off-Road Tires
It’s the just right tire for almost any rig that’s going off road.
Review: Want the Ultimate Technical T-Shirt? Get Wool
Nothing beats wool on a hot day, or a cool day, for that matter.
The One Country One Song Playlist
Recently on Instagram we asked the question, if you were driving aross the US and could listen to one song…
Things Organized Neatly: A Road Trip Creative Kit
SC here. Whether it’s an alpine start or car camping overnight, I always lay out my clothes, gear, etc., to…
The Best Portable Fire Pits for Campfires and Cooking
There are the four campfire options you need to know.
Camp Cool: The MoonShade is the Lightweight, Portable, Temporary Awning You Need
Also, it’s affordable, compact, and will even mount to a tree
What’s the Best Guide Job to Have?
Some argue that guiding rivers is the best job on the world. Heli-skiing guides might disagree. You decide.
Summer Is a Good Time for Bedrock Cairn Pro II Sandals
Cause they’re pretty much the perfect adventure sandal
5 Great Adventure Books to Take Your Mind Off Things
You probably have the time to catch up on reading, so catch up with these five faves of ours.
A Few Thoughts on Camping With Kids
Letting go of expectations is hard. Enjoying what follows is easy.
A Few More Words About Powder Magazine and Powder Skiing
With the news that Bike, Powder, and Surfer magazines are being shut down, as well as the print edition of…
Bike, Powder, Snowboarder, and Surfer Magazines Shut Down
Owner American Media pulls the plug less than two years after buying the titles
Turn a Beer Can Into Camping Stove in 5 Minutes
It’s cheap, relatively easy, and lightweight. Now, if you could only find an empty beer can around somewhere…
The Message of a Little Bird in a Tree Outside My Window
It turns out that the bird that’s been waking me up at dawn every morning for the past four weeks…
Running: How I Finally Got Rid of Plantar Fasciitis Once and For All
Millions of runners suffer from this gnarly heel pain, and doctors often don’t have the answer. Here’s one guy’s $25…
Close National Parks Now—An Open Letter to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt Washington, DC [email protected] Secretary Bernhardt, I am writing to you with a simple but…
Here’s the Secret to Installing Tubeless Tires
You don’t need an air compressor to convert to tubeless AND you don’t need to curse out your tires, bike,…
The Head of the Bureau of Land Management Wants to Manage It By Giving It All Away
William Perry Pendley, named this week, argues that the federal government (i.e., us) shouldn’t own any land
Why I Don’t Ride on the Road Anymore
Accidents are up, deaths are up, insurance rates are up, and safety is down. Making an uncomfortable but smart choice.
Ryko’s Historically Badass Ride Across Australia
Edward “Ryko” Reichenback broke the speed record for biking across Australia, documenting a vanishing Aboriginal culture along the way.
Reader Poll: Should We Knock Down Rock Cairns Or Leave Them Up?
Nothing sparks a good, uh, conversation like the issue of stacks of rocks. Have at it, folks.
Here’s a $20 Item That Will Make Your Car Camping 20 Times Better
Bug city while car camping is no fun at all, so here’s a cheap and easy solution.
Is There an E-Bike In Your Future? Pondering the Once-Unimaginable
Pedal-assisted bikes are getting smaller, lighter, and more ubiquitous. Is it time to bite the bullet?
A Message of Hope: Here’s How We Can Solve Climate Change
Hint: It begins and ends with something that would make the Lorax proud.
The Specialized Diverge Changed My Biking Life for the Better
The Specialized Diverge is the perfect blend of speed and comfort to ride anywhere, any time.
Wrestling With Your Conscience When Picking an Overlanding Vehicle
For most of my life, I held onto the attitude toward cars that I learned from my father: buy them…
Picking the Vehicle After You Sell the Perfect Adventure Vehicle
The calculus is never particularly easy but always especially fun.
Poll: Should Dogs Be Allowed in National Parks’ Backcountry?
The rules are kind of all over the place when it comes to dogs in national parks.
How I Finally Got Rid of Plantar Fasciitis Once and For All
Millions of runners suffer from this gnarly heel pain, and doctors often don’t have the answer. Here’s one guy’s $25…
An Easy Hack to Make Your Car Camping Warmer
Sure, you know all about Reflectix insulation. But do you know this trick to double performance?
Can a Mat Really Improve Your Car Camping? Yes. Yes, It Can
The two layers of the CGear mat mean dirt can only go one way—and that’s away from your stuff.
When Favorite Trails Burn, What’s Left Behind?
The losses from wildfires are hitting home in the Golden State.