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The push to produce more electric vehicles has revved up in recent years. See what it’s like to drive a plug-in hybrid electric car with our driver-seat video (above) and…

Thick cotton towels take up a lot of space in your backpack. Save that space for other gear by using a PackTowl. A large version, which measures 36 by 59…

Q: What is a good light source for inside a tent? — Samuel, Acworth, Georgia A: In a pinch, wrap your headlamp’s straps around a full, clear water bottle with…

Add a fun touch to your room décor with this crafty clothespin lamp! WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A CLOTHESPIN LAMP 24 wooden clothespins (all one size, any color) Battery-powered…

You don’t have to wait until college to get an internship. The Library of Congress, NASA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are just a few of the workplaces that…

Our country’s flag is more than just a piece of cloth. It’s a symbol of America. It represents our past, our present and our future. Treating the U.S. flag honorably…

Find expert tips to help you get a good night’s sleep Picking the right sleeping pad, bag liner, pillow or cot How to minimize smelly sleeping bag odor A good…

Standing atop the 800-foot-tall launch tower, Ethan Wheat didn’t have much time to think about how he was about to zip a quarter-mile across the second-largest canyon in the United…

Q: Do you have advice for packing a pillow when camping? — Brad, Easton, Massachusetts A: Try strapping your pillow around your sleeping bag using rope or elastic bands so…

What’s going on in this picture? What are these people doing or thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment…