Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us. But what you really need now is a tarp. If ...

Camping in the rain doesn't have to be a miserable experience if you're prepared. I’ll never forget my first winter camping trip. My Boy Scout troop took an excursion out in December every year, and I ...

Sleeping under a camping tarp is a magical and minimalist experience. Unlike a tent, which cocoons you from the environment behind twin layers of the inner and flysheet, a tarp leaves you gloriously ...

“Once you have committed to it, realize, ‘I am going to get wet,’ regardless of how good your rain gear or equipment is,” Johnson says. “It’s just a matter of saying, ‘I am going to deal with this, ...

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Rain, snow, and harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays will take a toll on outdoor items, and if you can’t store them in a garage or shed, you may want to tarp them. Whether you want to protect outdoor living ...

Nothing kills a good weekend in the woods like a torrential downpour. And nothing makes that worse than being wet for the rest of the weekend. (Courtesy: Raj Tatavarthy via Pexels) Even the most ...

Rain might dampen the spirits of even the most seasoned camper, but for those just starting out it can be a complete turnoff. Camping in the rain is just one reality of living on the West Coast. Here ...

I got my start in the outdoor writing world as an annoyingly eager intern at the now-defunct Paddler Magazine (may it rest in peace) a little over ten years ago. The mag was based out of Kirkland, ...