r/OutdoorsGear

I'm looking for a budget folder to carry during hiking, camping and hunting. It won't be my only knife (except during hiking maybe) I just want something handy for general purpose; cutting cordage, packages, basic food prep, light woodworking with a liner lock or frame lock.

The Ontario RAT 1/RAT 2 would have been perfect for me, but for some reason it's crazy expensive right now in Canada. Right now I'm hesitating between the Ruike P801, the QSP parrot V1 and the Civivi mini praxis. Which one would be the best? Do you have other suggestions?

I wrote up my experience of the R2 Techface Jacket. I know a few people are on the fence about those Hybrid jackets, but for me it has become the go to jacket for most of my week! :)

Last weekend I went camping with my campus friends and it made me realize how important a good portable power station can be during a trip. By the second night almost everyone’s phones were nearly dead, our lights kept shutting off and one person’s mini cooler stopped working completely. We ended up sharing the few remaining power banks that were still working and it honestly became more stressful than expected. It got me thinking that maybe power banks are fine for short outings, but for longer camping trips a proper portable power station probably makes a huge difference. Now I’m considering buying one before my next trip, but there are so many I've seen on Alibaba but I genuinely can’t tell which ones are actually reliable. I keep seeing names like Jackery, Bluetti and  EcoFlow mentioned everywhere, but I want to hear real experiences from people who actually use them outdoors and how they perform.  What portable power stations have worked well for you, and which ones would you avoid?

hello!! I work as a camp counselor over the summer and am in need of new camp shoes. I was thinking of getting my self some Teva’s but I’m not sure which ones I should get. A typical camp day for me consists of good about of walking, some active games and swimming all for which I’d like to wear these shoes. Sometimes also the odd rocking climbing session, hike or zip lining trip haha. Anyone got any insight on what would be the best choice for me? thanks

Hi everyone! I just had a facial treatment done, so I’m trying to be extra careful with sun protection for my face.

I’ll still use sunscreen, but I’d love to add more physical protection too. Does anyone have favorite brands or links for things like UPF hats, face covers, sun hoodies, or anything that helps cover the face without feeling awful in the heat?

Would love any recs. TIA!