Camping isn’t for everyone. Some people love the idea of being out in nature but would rather not wake up with a stiff back ...

New cruise ships and new ways to experience favorite destinations top our list of 2026's best family vacation ideas.

Forget about the weather as the make-or-break factor in your camping trip: it's really all about your eating enjoyment, and what could be more paramount than choosing the right camping cutlery?

When it comes to outdoor gear, having the best camping tent tops the list of must-haves for any camper. As long as you’re not a minimalist hammock camper, you need one to sleep comfortably outdoors.

During the southernmost continent’s darkest, coldest days, scientists and researchers turn to food for comfort Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Throughout his career, Al Chapman has spent ...

It proved to be a fun year for tents. We tracked new tent designs of all styles, shapes and sizes a little more closely than we have in the past and saw a whole lot of innovation and activity. The ...

With a raft of mini heatwaves and far less rain than usual, I think it’s safe to say that Mother Nature has helped make 2025 one of the best camping years for outdoor enthusiasts, specifically in the ...

They're the home-heating devices that have become a popular fixture in middle class homes. Despite the fact that they cost around £3,000 to buy and install, 1.9 million people in Britain now have a ...

Father Christmas might have to find another way of dropping off our presents soon, as open fires and wood-burning stoves are set to face pollution restrictions. The government released its latest ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency is asking residents to limit outdoor burning this week as the air quality in parts of Thurston and Pierce counties fell outside the “good” category on Monday.

Chilly temperatures have arrived, and while most of us are retreating indoors, there's no better time than Black Friday to save on patio upgrades. Solo Stove is synonymous with outdoor entertaining, ...