Good Design &
Great Outdoors
Author
Hayley Helms & Teva Todd
Photographer
Hayley Helms
Sleeping inside or next to your car makes camping a cinch, and these thick, supportive mattresses bring the comfort of home to anywhere you can park
Four friends pedal 650 miles around a rugged, rain-soaked island to discover epic vistas and the pains of overconfidence in an unforgiving landscape
A pro photographer's take on the trendy little 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)
A deep dive into the differences between dead stock, deadstock, and deadstock fabric, plus a survey of outdoor brands leaning into sustainably
Rinsing off after a long day of outdoor activities can be just the thing to make roughing it feel a little less... rough
We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up
By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet
Cabin dreams and architectural inspiration
From Old World cities to ancient mountains and thick forests, discover a different side of La Belle Province at these cozy cabins and stylish stays
A first hand look at the Japanese outfitter's debut North American campground, featuring campsite and micro cabin rentals, an onsen-like spa & more
As the portable sauna trend rises, our resident sauna expert shares a hot take on whether or not the Sweat Tent measures up to the real thing
From South Lake to Tahoe City to Incline Village, here's our top cabin picks for outdoorsy R&R surrounding North America’s largest alpine lake
Shop our favorite design-minded outdoor gear
Sleeping inside or next to your car makes camping a cinch, and these thick, supportive mattresses bring the comfort of home to anywhere you can park
A pro photographer's take on the trendy little 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)
A deep dive into the differences between dead stock, deadstock, and deadstock fabric, plus a survey of outdoor brands leaning into sustainably
Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered
We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up
More and more outdoor gear companies are turning to this super plant for its breathability, strength, and eco-friendly growing practices
Visual adventures from around the world
A pro photographer's take on the trendy little 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)
Four friends pedal 650 miles around a rugged, rain-soaked island to discover epic vistas and the pains of overconfidence in an unforgiving landscape
In the latest Amundsen Field Test, a group of hikers embrace the concept of wandering without objective among stunning fjords, valleys, and peaks
A conversation with Christina Lustenberger, Jim Morrison, and Chantel Astorga on what it took to climb and ski the 20,623-foot tall Great Trango Tower