Watch 20 Extreme Vertical Camping Trips

Ever felt the urge to wake up with nothing but air above you, or below you – for about 1,000 meters? Then sleeping on a portaledge hanging from a big rock wall in Yosemite National Park might be your thing. Vertical camping involves climbing up a mountain, often by a high, vertical wall, and stopping for the night somewhere on said wall, setting up a tent on a portaledge, or just sleeping on it in the open air. Watch these 20 videos of exciting vertical camping trips all around the world and enjoy the breathtaking views – or feel your vertigo come creeping. You’ll also learn the best way to go number one and number two, “vertically”.

18 Best Coffee Makers for the Backpacking Outdoor Enthusiast

Nothing tastes as good as coffee brewed outdoors. Imagine yourself in the wilderness by a lake or a river, only carrying a backpack. You’ve just unpacked your coffee beans and are about to smell the aroma of your freshly ground coffee. But with what equipment should you brew? There’s a myriad of different coffee makers tailored to the outdoor enthusiast. We’ve found 18 of the best gadgets to make coffee on the road.