Good Design &
Great Outdoors

Author
Sam Godin
Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers

Rooted in the American West, this fun and tasteful collab between two likeminded brands offers stylish Western wear—and an A-frame tent

Creative Director Kikuno Kiki shares insight into the Japan-exclusive brand's first collection of "new vintage" outdoor apparel for modern life

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

The latest from the toolmaker's skunkworks operation is a high-grade implement for autumnal harvests and TCB around the house or cabin

Made of 100% recycled materials with 26L and 20L options, these sustainable daypacks feature all one needs for town, trail time, and general wandering

An extensive list of hiking groups exclusive to women, changing the face of outdoor culture one organized group hike at a time
Cabin dreams and architectural inspiration

From New England to California, Midwest, Mountain West, and Deep South, these one-of-a-kind treehouse rentals guarantee a memorable trip

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

Near Porto, Portugal, is the Arouca Rustic Complex: a 2-bedroom reimagined granary house that marries traditional vernacular with modern design

An introduction to the cube-shaped, industrial-style tiny homes including where to buy, building plans, and design inspiration
Shop our favorite design-minded outdoor gear

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

The collection features the latest and greatest advanced textile technology including GORE-TEX, PERTEX, and KODENSHI

Half a zipper, twice the style, and all of the weather protection you may need both in town and the backcountry

Creative Director Kikuno Kiki shares insight into the Japan-exclusive brand's first collection of "new vintage" outdoor apparel for modern life

Rooted in the American West, this fun and tasteful collab between two likeminded brands offers stylish Western wear—and an A-frame tent

After a successful Kickstarter launch, the Pacifica, CA-based brand now offers a range of packable headwear that fold and scrunch on purpose
Visual adventures from around the world

15 years after officially shuttering, the king of instant film is back with an analog camera sporting a 98mm f/8 lens, manual controls, and autofocus

NYC's Anthony Peterson aka AP the Angel uses vulnerability and transparency to photograph Snoop Dogg and Drake, cities, mountains, and canyons

Far from Acadia and Maine's heavily frequented coast, this lesser known range is filled with lakes, rivers, and endless hiking trails

Cannon Beach and Manzanita may get all the glory, but head south for off-the-beaten-path adventure, beachfront glamping, and equally incredible views