Adventure Travel, Gear, and Fitness

Gear Guy
Which sit-in kayak should I buy for padding in Maine?
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Gear Girl
What's the best long haul bag for an island vacation?
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Adventure Adviser
What's the best long-distance hike in the world?
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Nutrition Insiders
Is tobiko good for you?
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Performance Insiders
I'm planning to run up the Sears Tower. What's the best way to train?
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Survival Guru
What's the best compass?
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Water Travel Hall of Fame
World's ultimate destinations for fishing, paddling, surfing, sailing, and more.

Get Your Feet Wet
With these cutting-edge hybrid, tandem, and ultra-portable kayaks and boats.

Summer Fitness 101
Get in the shape of your life, no matter what your age, starting right now.

Play Hard, Drink Here
The 39 best adventure bars in America, from Alaska to Florida to Hawaii.

Video: Swimming Everest
Cold-water distance swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh looks to set another record.

Raising the Dead
Australian cave diver Dave Shaw explores South Africa's Bushman's Hole.

Dropping In
That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger, smarter, and—let's face it—a whole lot more interesting. Our best writers and photographers tackle new sports, skills, and destinations.

The Cycling Issue
Everything you need to make 2010 the year of the bike: reviews of the best new road, mountain, and utility bikes; apparel fit for a pro; fitness videos to help you get in shape; repair tutorials for keeping your bike in check, our cycling feature stories, and more.

Special Issue: National Parks
Just in time for spring, we've culled through years of coverage to bring you the very best on the national, state, and provincial parks of Canada and the United States. PLUS: The best-kept national park secrets, photos of climbing Yosemite's El Cap, and more.