Steve Wilde is the current owner of TakeOutdoors and an outdoors lover who believes everyone can benefit from fresh air and open spaces. His experience comes from years of hiking and camping, including a month living on the beach in a tent, a backpacking trip across Puerto Rico, and countless childhood adventures under the stars. His mission is simple. Help people enjoy the outdoors, feel confident exploring, and reconnect with nature in a way that feels real and accessible. When he is not working on TakeOutdoors, you can usually find him out on a trail enjoying the quiet.
The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is a symbol of North America’s rugged wilderness, stretching 2,190 miles from Georgia’s Springer Mountain to Maine’s Mount Katahdin. This legendary footpath weaves through 14 states, offering hikers a journey that transcends physical endurance. At its core, the A.T. invites discovery, drawing millions of visitors—day-trippers and thru-hikers alike—each seeking something unique….
In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about bears, how to bear-proof your campsite and how to react when you encounter one. If you are heading to a bear county, read on further. Attacks, Car Damage, Fear, Respect The journey from largest omnivorous land animal in North America to snuggly…
One thing that makes your life easier on a camping trip is having the right table for your food and equipment. You want a table that’s sturdy but not too heavy, easy to set up and break down, and stable on uneven ground. The right table is also an invaluable addition to your camp kitchen…
A tent stake is also known widely as a tent peg, and is a spike which could be hooked at the top, or have a hole at the end of it. Tent stakes can be made from a wide range of material such as wood, plastic, metal or combinations of different materials. They are inserted…
In this article, we will be looking at the best tarps for camping. And if you want to make a decision right now, we’d say go ahead and buy the for its well-rounded features. In this article, we will be looking at the best tarps for camping. And if you want to make a decision…