I used to say that, given the choice, I would rather hike in the rain than camp in it. When I was on the trail, I could shrug off even pretty heavy precip. Moving at a brisk pace kept me warm, a good ...

Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. “Once you have committed to it, ...