Wes Siler
Outside Magazine
Bozeman, MT, United States
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6 Ways You Can Get Diarrhea on a Camping Trip (And How to Avoid Them)
Diarrhea may be the most common illness experienced by campers. It’s also one of the most unpleasant. Fortunately, avoiding the runs is easy, once you learn what causes it. Problem: Contaminated Water Solution: Boiled water, chlorine dioxide tablets, a filter Water-borne pathogens include bacteria, viruses, and parasites. They’ll give you diarrhea if they get in your stomach, sometimes just a… → Read More
How to Build Your Overland Vehicle Like an Australian
What American off-road enthusiasts can learn from the culture of regulation and responsibility down under → Read More
How to Jump-Start a Dead Battery
A step-by-step walkthrough to jump-starting your vehicle → Read More
This Test Proves How Essential Snow Tires Are in Winter
Wes Siler compares all-season tires against the trusted Bridgestone Blizzak. The results speak for themselves. → Read More
Traction Control, Explained
Modern cars are loaded with technology to get us out of sticky situations. Car and truck expert Wes Siler explains exactly what you should be using. → Read More
What’s the Best Way to Heat a Tent in Winter?
Staying warm in your tent all season long is no simple feat. Wes Siler has some thoughts on your options. → Read More
The Updated Ford Ranger Can Handle All of Your Gear—and Any Adventure
This new Ford Ranger is on its way to becoming the ultimate adventure vehicle → Read More
Turkey and Campfires Is a Combo We’re Thankful For
Watch and learn as Wes Siler demonstrates a more entertaining and more flavorful way to whip up this year’s Thanksgiving feast outdoors. → Read More
Voice Mail Won’t Rescue You. This Advice Will.
Whenever you’re doing anything potentially dangerous outdoors, tell a responsible person where you’re going, when you’ll be back, and what to do if you don’t return. → Read More
The All-New Toyota Tundra, Reviewed
Wes Siler takes you inside the automaker’s newest offering → Read More
What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Sleeping Bag
Equipped with this knowledge, you’ll be able to pick the right sleeping bag for you and, most important, stay warm → Read More
Biden Restores Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
Three days before Indigenous People’s Day, President Biden reversed the largest attack on public lands in recent history → Read More
Want to Camp Comfortably This Winter? Get a Canvas Tent.
Upgrade your cold-weather camping routine with a canvas tent → Read More
How to Keep Your Gadgets Charged Outdoors
In the never-ending battle of keeping your gear powered up in the outdoors, Wes Siler has some common sense solutions → Read More
Wes Siler’s Extremely Dialed Elk Bowhunting Gear
Wes Siler walks you through everything he’s carrying, wearing, and shooting in the mountains of southwest Montana this September → Read More
The Ultralight Tent to Rule Them All
At $1,500, is the Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid4 expensive? Definitely. But it’s also revolutionizing outdoor shelters. → Read More
How to Choose the Right Cooler
What are the best brands? How much is too much? Wes Siler’s detailed walk-through will help inform your decision. → Read More
Take Amazing Photos at Night with Your iPhone
Follow along as professional photographer Stuart Palley explains how anyone can take amazing photos at night → Read More
The Only Backcountry Knives You Should Own
Wes Siler walks you through his three favorite knives and helps explain what knives you need to carry in the backcountry. → Read More
An Ode to the New Ford Bronco
The Bronco is going to change the way drivers think about 4x4s, and probably enable a whole lot of people to get further into the outdoors than they’d ever considered possible. → Read More