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Pakafill Lightweight Puffer Review: Unexpectedly Warm & Sustainable
This Lightweight Puffer Jacket Is Light, Warm & Sustainable—Thanks to Alpacas

A new alternative to down insulation made from alpaca fiber makes this puffy jacket from the small Peru-based brand function at the top of its class

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point & Shoot Film Camera
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point & Shoot Film Camera

First released in 1997, this fully automatic film camera still shoots above its class in nearly any condition we tested it in

Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bag Review: Odd But Ultra Cozy
Patagonia's Sleeping Bags Look Weird for a Few Very Good Reasons

Inspired by a prototype founder Yvon Chouinard made himself 50 years ago, this odd duck of a down bag shows promise in a "new" category for the brand

Loki Icarus Review: A Premium Truck Camper for Winter Adventures
The Loki Icarus Is a Rare Truck Camper Built to Handle Winter Adventures

Most truck campers aren't weatherized for winter use, but premium insulation and hybrid heating make Loki's Icarus primed all-season exploration

10 Best Vegan Hiking Boots from Our Favorite Outdoor Brands
The 10 Vegan Hiking Boots for Lovers of Adventure (and Animals)

No leather, no problem. Not a single ounce of animal products to be found on these hiking boots from our favorite outdoor brands

onX Backcountry App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness
onX Backcountry GPS App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness

Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more

The 11 Best Chalk Buckets and Chalk Bags for Climbing, Indoors and Out
The 11 Best Designed Chalk Bags & Buckets for Climbing and Bouldering

Defying the standard of bad style in climbing with minimalist design and well-considered functionality

The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, According to Women
The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, According to Women Outdoorists

A sorta-comprehensive and entirely subjective list of the most stylish adventure-ready pants (and leggings)

Arc’teryx Procline Pants Review: Backcountry Comfort in Any Conditions
Tested: Arc'teryx Ski Pants Provide Comfort Through an Unpredictable Vermont Winter

These windproof, water-resistant, breathable softshell ski pants promise to go uphill and downhill in any condition, so we found out for ourselves

Pop-Up Tents: Everything You Need To Know About This Camping Classic
Streamline Your Casual Camping Efforts With an Instant Pop-up Tent

Instead of fumbling with poles, pop-up tents easily assemble thanks to innovative "pop up" design and tech

Fjällräven Remakes Its Iconic Kånken Backpack with Tree-based Fabric
Fjällräven Remakes Its Most Iconic Backpack with a Wild New Innovation

First made in 1978, the iconic Swedish backpack gets a forward-thinking facelift with new 100% plant-based materials

Suicoke x Hay Release Bold Strappy Sandals For Everyday Adventure
Suicoke & HAY Collaborate on Colorful Summer Sandal Collection

The Japanese footwear designers team up with cult favorite Danish home goods brand HAY for a batch of bright and fun unisex footwear