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Alex Robinson

Alex Robinson is a writer and commerce editor for Thrillist. He lives in Brooklyn with his plants, obvious camping gear, and his motorcycle.

Articles by Alex

8 Earth-Friendly E-Vehicles (That Aren’t Cars) to Lazily Explore Your City

Stop hating on electric bikes, electric scooters, and electric skateboards. Just embrace them already.

Wednesday

Keep Your Beach Drinks Frosty in These 8 Great Tumblers

These durable containers will keep your beach beers chilled and your cocktails cold—even on the hottest beach days.

Wednesday

Don't Like Camping? Try a Getaway House Instead

Getaway House lets you book a cozy and comfortable tiny home in the woods that’ll have you questioning why you're still renting in the city

Monday

This Is the Most Comfortable Portable Chair Ever Made

The NEMO Stargaze is unparalleled in comfort & design. But how does it hold up in the wild, and is it worth the price tag? We put it through the ringer to find out.

Jul 27

Why I Love it: Cotopaxi

The socially-conscious and colorful outdoor brand makes rugged and stylish gear I rock from city streets to mountain trails. And it's high time the rest of the Internet knew about them.

Jul 26

The Best Camping Tech to Take Your Wilderness Retreat to the Next Level

You might not have cell service, but you'll have a fully charged phone for pics, headlamps that won't quit, music for days, and much more.

Jul 15

11 Awesome Beach Games You'll Be Playing All Summer Long

Whether you're looking for a classic like paddle ball or want to try something new, like TidalBall, these are the beach games you definitely won't be leaving at home this summer

If You've Been Thinking About Buying a Traeger, There's No Better Time Than Now

Once a year, Traeger drops their Father's Day sale—and that time is right now. From now through June 20, buy one of four Traeger grills and receive a $150 grill bundle (a cover, pellets, and rubs) for no additional charge.

Jun 11

REI

How to Create the Ultimate Campsite

Believe it or not, camping can be a borderline lavish hobby—so long as you have the right gear. We're going to tell you how to create a fun & comfortable campsite that'll have you rethinking booking that hotel room.

REI

15 Super-Fun Indoor Games Under $300

Take your backyard hangs and summer shindigs to the next level with these classic, wildly competitive (and exceedingly affordable) games.

The Best Memorial Day Sales for Grills & Smokers

Find amazing deals on charcoal grills, smokers, and propane grills from the most trusted names in the industry—Weber, Char-Broil, Lifesmart, Royal Gourmet, and more.

May 27

The Best Memorial Day Sales on Outdoor Gear & Apparel to Shop Right Now

Savings abound on outdoor gear and clothing from sites like REI, MSR, Backcountry, BioLite, Osprey, Outdoor Research, and more. These sales will end on 5/31, so act fast and get outfitted.

May 26