Expedition Prep

Need coffee to function? Here are the seven best ways to make your favorite drink while you're out in the great outdoors.

Advice from the pros on how to take care of your feet when they get cold.

Whether you're shopping for your favorite sustainability nerd or a backcountry fashionista, here are some gift ideas for anyone on your list.

This recipe for a classic noodle dish with peanut sauce is a treat at the end of a long day of adventuring!

6 Secret Ingredients to Try on Your Next Camping Trip

11 Essentials to Complete Your Backcountry Kitchen

The Backpacker’s Guide to Happy Feet

7 Simple Items to Upgrade Your Backcountry Setup

10 Junk Foods to Indulge in after Your Expedition

10 Ways to Celebrate While in the Backcountry

7 Musical Instruments to Take Backpacking

How to Keep an Epic Expedition Journal

The Ethics of Cheap: Why You Don't Need the Newest Gear

You can make your own low-cost & lightweight instant backpacking meals using items from your local grocery store.

Do your loved ones a favor, and try a few of these tips to freshen up your stinky camping gear

Learn to plan a camping menu of delicious backcountry recipes for your next trip

Here are five tips on how to apply Leave No Trace (LNT) principles while hiking during mud season.

9 Tips to Help You Deal with Homesickness

Not sure where to start with gap year planning? Check out these 8 steps to help you plan for your gap year.

There's a lot to wonder about before a NOLS Expedition - find answers to common pre-course questions here.

This delicious pizza recipe works whether you're camping in your car or heading into the backcountry for a long expedition.

6 Ways to Get Ready for Your Next Expedition Now

Get ready for your next trip with these fitness guidelines

Want to hike the entire Appalachian Trail? You should know skills like setting up a tent. Competence is often the "how" on the path toward your goals.