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Right here at Stuff You Need, we firmly believe in the strength of camaraderie to accompany you on your quest for adventure and the thrill of the outdoors. 

BY: Sarah Jane Parker

11 Health Benefits of Being Outdoors

In today’s world, it’s a bit harder to get outside since so much of our work, community activities, and workouts are often indoors. But making the time to get outside can have many health benefits!..

BY: Alissa B

How to Start Bikepacking: Your Complete Guide to Off-Pavement Bike Travel 

Bikepacking, for me, conjures up feelings of adventure like nothing else. Strapping some camping gear to an adventure-ready bike, pedaling off toward a distant horizon, and...

BY: Fresh Off The Grid 

21 One Pot Camping Meals

We love cooking outside, but unfortunately, many home recipes don’t lend themselves well to being cooked at a campground. For most car campers, the relatively limited camp kitchen setup (two-burner stove, no oven, no microwave...

BY: Angela T

6 REASONS TO HAVE OUTDOOR FRIENDS

I wasn’t sure what to expect leaving my home a few years ago, somewhere I was within driving distance. My love for the outdoors began in Pennsylvania growing up on family camping trips. I moved out West to be close to the mountains...

BY: KATHRYN KELLOGG

Eco Camping: How to Plan a Zero Waste Camping Trip

Eco camping is something that seems like it should come naturally. So I find it odd that camping has been one of the most difficult activities to create zero waste. It’s strange that living in the great outdoors is often coupled with a lot of trash...

BY: Alan Urban 

How to Build a Gray Man EDC Bag

While it’s common for preppers to make bug-out bags, everyday carry (EDC) bags aren’t nearly as common. The thing about emergencies is you never know when they will happen, and a bug-out bag won’t do you much good...

BY: Christy - Adventure of a Mom

CRUCIAL HIKING SURVIVAL GEAR THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE

There are some basic survival supplies that we should all carry with us at all times when hitting the trails. This is true for all hikes regardless of distance. These survival items don’t take up much space and can be carried in a small pack...