Not so long ago, tote bags caught the trend wave. The right merch tote — Trader Joe’s, anyone? — signified attunement to the tastes of a certain social strata. But totes are hardly new; they’ve been a ...

It is that time of the season when the nationally recognized University of Wyoming Nordic ski team organizes and sponsors the annual Outdoor Gear Swap. The gear swap will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, ...

Discover 10 camping gear and gadgets designed to improve your outdoor experience. This video highlights tools for cooking, storage, lighting, and all-around functionality at camp. Supreme Court Is ...

Outdoor gear retailer REI is permanently closing three locations next year, and one of them is in Boston. Along with stores in New York City and Paramus, New Jersey, the Seattle-based co-operative ...

Tarps are a light-weight piece of gear that can come in handy during a winter camping trip for helping to keep things dry, as well as serving as a wind-blocker in camp. (Photo courtesy of Blane Klemek ...

Black Friday has a ton of great sales—and some of the best are on camping gear. Right now, you can get up to half off all the essentials for your next adventure, whether you're in need of a new tent, ...

Just weeks after JAX Outdoor Gear closed its Ames location after 70 years, CrawDaddy Outdoors is coming to downtown Ames. CrawDaddy will open its Ames location, 327 Main St., in early November as a ...

Community Gear Library’s partnership with Staunton Library makes it possible for Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro residents to borrow camping or hiking equipment. Photo by Rebecca J. Barnabi.

After spending the night sleeping on an AIR+FOAM AIR Mattress from Luno, I wake up in the morning to the sound of rain hitting the roof of my car, feeling well rested. Although the summer night kept ...

Nature is worth preserving. But we’re not ones to get sentimental about our kits. Innovations in tents, jackets, boots and backpacks make outdoor recreation safer, more comfortable and, importantly, ...

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Camping just got a lot more affordable in the city of Staunton, thanks to a new partnership between the Staunton Public Library and the Community Gear Library as they launch a ...