Nothing takes the wind out of your sails like that first paint scratch on a new car. The best car scratch removers can take care of many of those little blemishes with a little know-how and elbow grease rather than a pricey trip to the auto body shop. We sought out the best car scratch
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Fire pits were just the beginning. While Solo Stove first wowed us in the 20-teens with its hallmark smokeless campfire magic, it has since expanded again and again into new, loosely fire-related territory (think patio heaters, outdoor tables, and “indoor fire bowls“). This week, the Austin firebrand makes perhaps its most ambitious expansion yet — into
With modern designs dating back at least 75 years, the mesh base layer is old head in outdoor exploration. Long favored by Nordic adventurers and adopted for many hardcore Arctic and mountaineering expeditions, mesh has proven its utility on the most frigid margins. These down-low favorites of arctic expeditionaries are also gaining traction among backpackers,
Marking 2024’s total solar eclipse, the outdoors of Dripping Springs, Texas, served as the backdrop for a mesmerizing event hosted by REI and Hipcamp. This unique gathering, part of Hipcamp and REI’s Summer of Magic Campout Series, brought together 20 outdoor enthusiasts for a special eclipse viewing experience, filled with camaraderie, gourmet camping cuisine, and
Start a fire in the rain. Start a fire in the snow. Start a fire after your gear gets dunked in the river. And start the fire with a firestarter that is capable of working through the most difficult scenarios. There are various firestarters to choose from, and part of getting the best one is getting
All forms of outdoor recreation involve certain risks, unknowns, and the potential for injury. If all goes well, you won’t need a first aid kit while pursuing your activity of choice. Ultimately, first aid kits are like fire extinguishers — you don’t want to have to use them, but it’s nice to know they’re there.
I have phases where I become laser-focused on a particular style of knife, knife steel, or handle material. Right now, I am down a rabbit hole with Micarta (green canvas, to be exact). It’s not just the way it looks; it’s also the way it feels and performs in all conditions. In my obsession with
Camp chairs come in all kinds of styles, sizes, shapes, and layouts. You’ve got your burly folding single-seaters like Yeti’s Trailhead Camp Chair. Then there are the expanding varieties, like the REI Skyward and Kelty Camp Couches. For the minimalists, Crazy Creek, and seat pads like the NEMO Chipper and Therm-a-Rest’s Z Seat have been