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The Best Design-Minded Gravel Bike Gear for Mixed Terrain Cycling
Take On All Mixed Terrain with This Tested-and-Approved Gravel Bike Gear Guide

Tested on the rugged backroads and singletrack of British Columbia, this kit goes fast, far, and looks good along the way

The 13 Best Pull-On Blundstone Alternatives of 2024
The 13 Best All-Season, All-Purpose, Pull-On Boots (That Aren't Blundstones)

A survey of better crafted, more durable slip-on boots for men & women, because everyone you know already has a pair of Blunnie 550s

Orvis Helios Review: A New Premium & Precise Fly Rod Handmade in Vermont
Casting & Catching with the New Orvis Helios, a Precision Fly Rod Made in USA

A hands-on look at how an iconic fly rod renews its position on the throne with improved strength, weight, and accuracy (it sure looks great, too)

How to Build a DIY Sauna in Your Backyard for $5,600
How to Build Your Own DIY Sauna for Less Than 6K: A Step-by-Step Guide

Canadian builder Andrew Szeto shares a full build breakdown, including cost, time, tools required, and pro tips from his whimsical backyard sauna

12 Gifts for Hikers: A Design-Driven Selection of Editors' Favorites
12 Holiday Gifts for the Hiking-Obsessed on Your List

A wishlist of editor-approved gear for the discerning hiker, including ultralight footwear, the best hiking pants, a cozy fleece, and much more

19 Best Catskills Cabin Rentals in Upstate New York
19 Unique Catskills Cabin Rentals Within Reach of New York City

Escape to the mountains to hike, bike, climb, leaf peep, or simply relax in a tasteful woodsy cabin just two hours north of NYC

12 Best Down Puffer Pants for Winter Adventures (and Relaxing at Home)
12 Best Down Pants for Cold Weather Adventures (and Chilling at Home)

Lightweight, packable, and hyper-warm, the quilted down pant is a gear essential few have adopted, but a game-changer for those willing to

Inside the Orvis Rod Factory, a Hub of American Fly Fishing Innovation
Inside the Vermont Workshop Where Orvis Still Makes Fly Rods by Hand

Touring the brand's Manchester, Vermont shop where hundreds of hand-made fly rods are crafted daily for anglers around the world (yes we went fishing)

The 8 Best Joshua Tree Hotels in California's High Desert
The 8 Best Design-Minded High Desert Hotels in Joshua Tree, California

Find your desert basecamp at one of these elevated roadside motels, boutique hotels, and hacienda-style getaways

The 10 Best Board Shorts for Men, According to Actual Surfers
The 10 Best Board Shorts for Men, According to Actual Surfers

Ideal for surfing, beaching, and transitioning through town, these board shorts will earn you chafe-free style points in and out of the water

Chair1987 Is Designed for Home and Camp—and to Biodegrade If Left in Nature
This Clever Chair for Home and Camp Is Designed to Biodegrade If Forgotten in Nature

Made in Japan entirely of wood and canvas, the unique, lightweight seat can be assembled in minutes and easily packs away when not in use

10 New York City-Based Outdoor Brands You Should Know
10 New York City-Based Outdoor Gear Brands to Have on Your Radar

It might be far from the mountains but with a never-ending well of creative energy it's no surprise Gotham makes its share of great outdoor gear