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The 11 Best Walking Shoes for Men, Tested & Approved
These Are the 11 Best Walking Shoes for Any Trip or Adventure

Whether you're trekking across the Grand Canyon or through Grand Central, you'll want a pair of supportive and responsive shoes to get you going

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Women, Tested by Women
The 10 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Men of 2024, Tested & Approved
The 10 Best Hiking Sandals, Tested & Approved

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington
Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington

How the Los Angeles-based brand unites modern nature enthusiasts through retreats and workshops (and merch) championing inclusivity and accessibility

Sole Searching: How Bedrock Sandals Changed the Look of Adventure Footwear
Sole Searching: How Bedrock Sandals Changed the Look of Adventure Footwear

Exploring the Cairn's evolution from barefoot-like DIY concept to Vibram-clad icon capable of going wherever its wearer was wild enough to go

18 East x Helinox Release 2-Piece Collaboration for City and Outdoor Use
18 East x Helinox Drops 2-Piece Collab for City and Outdoor Use

A clever blending urban style and hardwearing camp furniture make this unique collaboration one not to miss, whether you ever camp or not

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

Best Outdoor Shower Guide: Design Ideas & Shower Kits You Can Trust
Outdoor Shower Guide: Design Inspo, Tips, and Tricks for Buying & Building Your Own

A deep dive into the different types of outdoor showers, which to buy, and inspiration for building your own

Minimalist Sandal Brand Bedrock Introduces Redesigned Cairn Evo Line
Minimalist Sandal Brand Bedrock Introduces New Comfort Focused Designs

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Glamping Bay Area: The 10 Best Escapes In & Around San Francisco
These 10 Unique Bay Area Glamp Sites Are Perfect for a Weekend Escape

Choose from modern yurts, sky-high treehouses, or upscale canvas tents for an ideal retreat in California’s scenic Bay Area.

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)

Searching for Alpine Brook Trout in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains
Backpacking and Fly Fishing in the California's Sierra Nevada Mountains

Taking several thousand steps outside of one’s comfort zone with fly rod in hand and sights set on fish filled high elevation lakes