THIS WEEK
WELCOME TO THIS WEEK
THE PRESIDENTS OF CONSERVATION
FIELD BRIEF
THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES OF THE WEEK
NEW
WEEKLY WILDERNESS QUIZ
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE OUTDOORS
RECOMMENDED DEALS
THE BEST DEALS ON THE GEAR WE TRUST
CLOSURES & ALERTS
IMPORTANT NEWS TO KEEP YOU SAFE
MOST RECENT STORIES
Understanding Wildfires & Climate Change
WEIRD-IN-THE-WOODS
October 10, 2025
Public Lands Potluck: Who’s Bringing What to the Table for Conservation?
ESSAYS & OPINIONS
October 3, 2025
From Resources to Relatives: Rethinking Conservation
ESSAYS & OPINIONS
September 26, 2025
STORIES
THE PRESIDENTS OF CONSERVATION
BACKCOUNTRY JOURNAL
TRIP REPORTS FROM THE TEAM
ESSAYS & OPINIONS
REPORTS ON MODERN CONSERVATION
WEIRD-IN-THE-WOODS
A LOOK AT THE WEIRD & WILD WILDERNESS
MOST POPULAR STORIES
Understanding Wildfires & Climate Change
WEIRD-IN-THE-WOODS
October 10, 2025
Public Lands Potluck: Who’s Bringing What to the Table for Conservation?
ESSAYS & OPINIONS
October 3, 2025
From Resources to Relatives: Rethinking Conservation
ESSAYS & OPINIONS
September 26, 2025
TRIP PLANNER
CAMPFIRE COOKING BASICS
CAMP KITCHEN
EASY RECIPES FOR THE OUTDOORS
DEALS
GEAR, TIPS, & TRICKS
THE BEST GEAR & HOW TO USE IT
RECOMMENDED READS
WHAT WE'RE READING
WILDFIRE TRACKER
UPDATES FOR SIGNIFICANT FIRE EVENTS
Mountain Man Stew
[DRAFT TEXT] for excerpt / meta description
LEARN & PLAY
NEW
THE WILDERNESS QUIZ
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE OUTDOORS
BACKYARD BIOLOGIST
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR HOME OR CAMP
COLOR & LEARN
PRINTABLE COLORING PAGES FOR KIDS
RANDOM & FUN FACTS
THINGS YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES
Understanding Wildfires & Climate Change
WEIRD-IN-THE-WOODS
October 10, 2025
Public Lands Potluck: Who’s Bringing What to the Table for Conservation?
ESSAYS & OPINIONS
October 3, 2025
From Resources to Relatives: Rethinking Conservation
ESSAYS & OPINIONS
September 26, 2025
ABOUT
AN OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE PUBLICATION
OUR MISSION
WHY WE EXIST & WHO WE ARE
WAYS WE GIVE BACK
LEARN ABOUT HOW WE SUPPORT THE
CONTACT US
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
FAQS
ANSWERS TO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
RYAN PETT
FOUNDER | CHIEF STORY TELLER
PROFILE
Ryan is a storyteller. This work led Ryan to found Wilderness Goods.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Backpacking | Paddling | Midwest | Trip Ideas | Camp Cooking
