The 50 Best Outdoor Blogs

Last updated: October 20, 2026. Updated every fortnight (learn more).

	Outside Online outsideonline.com Find print, audio, and video pieces on all things outdoors. Pieces cover outdoor culture, gear reviews, travel tips, adventurist profiles, and the intersection between humans and the natural world.	1 Rank 2,379 Mentions Powered by Ahrefs
	REI Co-op Journal rei.com/blog Find articles, videos, and podcasts from one of the most popular outdoor gear sellers. Find tips from experts as well as camping, hiking, climbing, and other outdoor activity advice.	2 Rank 2,181 Mentions
	Outdoor Life outdoorlife.com Find information on hunting and fishing, survival tips, gear and gun reviews, and news on conservation policy. Readers can also find game recipes, opinion pieces, gift guides, and more.	3 Rank 1,803 Mentions
	Field & Stream fieldandstream.com A multimedia website offering roundups of gear reviews, hunting tips, and camping advice for outdoor enthusiasts. Also find survival tips and tricks as well as road tripping hacks.	4 Rank 1,149 Mentions
	GearJunkie gearjunkie.com Provides outdoor news and reviews. Stories showcase some of the best spots in the great outdoors to visit, as well as objective reviews of the gear readers would need.	5 Rank 1,149 Mentions
	Switchback Travel switchbacktravel.com Find outdoor gear guides, travel tips, and gear checklists. The site also includes extensive outdoor photography. Also find in-depth reviews on some of the most important gear readers would need.	6 Rank 854 Mentions
	Realtree realtree.com Fear reviews and tips, hunting and fishing advice, and access to the online store. Also get the latest insights on shooting gear, hobbies and novelty, and home or cabin tips.	7 Rank 357 Mentions
	Adventure Journal adventure-journal.com An online magazine devoted to outdoor adventure. Find reviews of outdoor brands as well as top gear, hiking advice, biking tips, as well as explanations of historically important outdoor figures.	8 Rank 343 Mentions
	Section Hiker sectionhiker.com Tips on every aspect of the great outdoors, whether it’s camping, kayaking, bike packing, and more. Also find tips on how to maintain health and hygiene and eat nutritiously while outdoors.	9 Rank 291 Mentions
	Blue Ridge Outdoors blueridgeoutdoors.com Outdoor news, magazine-length pieces, videos, and more. Tips on maintaining health while outside also included, as well as gear reviews. Activities are focuses between the Highlands to Piedmont.	10 Rank 277 Mentions
	OutdoorHub outdoorhub.com A multimedia platform offering hunting and fishing advice, as well as thorough gear reviews. Articles also touch upon animal information, recipes for using wild meat, and other lifestyle tips.	11 Rank 262 Mentions
	Field Mag fieldmag.com Weekly publication featuring inspiration on good design and the great outdoors.	12 Rank 223 Mentions
	DIVEIN divein.com/blog In-depth Reviews and Guides for Outdoor Gear no matter the activity. Whether diving, hiking, kayaking, or skiing they provide information readers need to enjoy their time outdoors.	13 Rank 203 Mentions
	BLISTER blisterreview.com Find honest information and reviews about all the gear anyone would need on a mountain. The site offers in-depth reviews and critiques on some of the top mountain essentials.	14 Rank 200 Mentions
	Elevation Outdoors elevationoutdoors.com A reader’s guide to outdoor sports, health, and travel in Colorado, the Rocky Mountain West, and beyond. Finds trends, issues, the best gear, and other topics pertaining to outdoor life.	15 Rank 168 Mentions
	CleverHiker cleverhiker.com/blog Trip guides to mostly U.S. and Canadian locations, but a few international spots as well. Also find an extensive list of gear covering everything readers would need while outdoors.	16 Rank 162 Mentions
	AllOutdoor.com alloutdoor.com Survival tips, gear reviews, and advice on making it in the great outdoors. Site includes hunting, fishing, and survival tips as well as advice on how to DIY certain items.	17 Rank 147 Mentions
	Outdoor Canada outdoorcanada.ca/blogs Find outdoor news and information on camping, hunting, and more in Canada. Get gear reviews as well as advice on building skills readers need to better enjoy the great outdoors.	18 Rank 145 Mentions
	Macpac's Blog macpac.co.nz Find gear reviews, outdoor news, inspiration, and everything else readers would need to enjoy the Australian and New Zealand outdoors. The site shares the experience and knowledge of outdoor lovers.	19 Rank 123 Mentions
	Fresh Off The Grid freshoffthegrid.com A site dedicated to backpacking and camping recipes, guides to help readers develop outdoor skills and make informed gear purchases, and outdoor travel guides and destinations.	20 Rank 116 Mentions
	Cool of the Wild coolofthewild.com An in depth resource for all things outdoors with a slant towards sustainability, including "how-to" guides, gear reviews, camping recipes and inspirational stories.	21 Rank 62 Mentions
	Gear Institute gearinstitute.com Created by outdoor enthusiasts to help others find the best gear and news for what they love most — being outside. The site provides credible and objective reviews of essential gear.	22 Rank 61 Mentions
	The Big Outside thebigoutside.com Advice on picking the right gear along with honest gear reviews, picking the next place to explore, and help planning a future trip. E-guides and national park information also included.	23 Rank 60 Mentions
	Outside Pursuits outsidepursuits.com Hiking, camping, kayaking, winter sports, biking, motorcycling, and other outdoor content made by outdoor enthusiasts. Also find beginner’s guides to outdoor activities as well as gear reviews.	24 Rank 45 Mentions
	PMags.com pmags.com This site provides advice for those who love being outdoors, as well as musings from people who love being outdoors. Find tips on gear, food, camping, road-tripping, and more.	25 Rank 39 Mentions
	She Dreams Of Alpine shedreamsofalpine.com/blog Tips from an accomplished hiker. Site includes gear reviews, checklists of the items readers would need while outdoors, and what to know when hiking certain places, among other things.	26 Rank 39 Mentions
	Crow Survival crowsurvival.com Whether hiking, running, walking, skiing, snowboarding, or road tripping in an RV, this site provides gear reviews and information readers would need to have the best time possible while outdoors.	27 Rank 23 Mentions
	Terradrift terradrift.com Terradrift is a sustainable travel and adventure blog with two goals: Help others spend more time playing outdoors and show them how to do it sustainably.	28 Rank 20 Mentions
	Sportsman's Guide sportsmansguide.com/blog Find everything readers would need to know about encountering the great outdoors, including fishing and hunting information, crossbow regulations, maps, game guides, and more. Gear review is also available here.	29 Rank 19 Mentions

The 50 Best Outdoor Blogs

Outside Online

REI Co-op Journal

Outdoor Life

Field & Stream

GearJunkie

Switchback Travel

Realtree

Adventure Journal

Section Hiker

Blue Ridge Outdoors

OutdoorHub

Field Mag

DIVEIN

BLISTER

Elevation Outdoors

CleverHiker

AllOutdoor.com

Outdoor Canada

Macpac's Blog

Fresh Off The Grid

Cool of the Wild

Gear Institute

The Big Outside

Outside Pursuits

PMags.com

She Dreams Of Alpine

Crow Survival

Terradrift

Sportsman's Guide

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