40 Outdoor Essentials to Make the Most of Any Adventure

Ah, the great outdoors! It feels like now more than ever Americans are appreciating nature as a much-needed escape from their daily grind for both their physical and mental wellbeing. But do you have the right gear? Whether you’re new to the whole wilderness adventure thing or your go-to outdoor equipment has seen better days, you better check your supplies before you hit the trail and campgrounds.

Now don’t go and spend all your hard-earned money on some flashy, cool gadgets and gizmos (ooh, shiny!) and skip on the must-haves or your R&R in the wilderness can turn into a bad survival thriller storyline. Think about the necessities that are essential to the activities on your agenda; even a quick hiking trip still requires the right clothing, backpack, water bottle, boots, and more.

To get you geared up in no time, the team at Men’s Health spent hours researching and testing some stellar outdoor equipment and clothing you’ll want and need for the best experience in nature, no matter where you're heading. Go fish, take a hike, and camp under the stars with these 40 outdoor essentials.