Author
Ellen Eberhardt
Photographer
Sean Airhart & Taj Howe
Inspired by its mountaintop setting, this contemporary cabin by Seattle's Heliotrope Architects matches the beauty of the surrounding San Juan Islands
The result of a new cross-Atlantic partnership, the unisex Veja x Ciele Condor Alveomesh 2 is low-impact on both the environment and your joints
From South Lake to Tahoe City and Incline Village, here's our top cabin picks for outdoorsy R&R among North America’s largest alpine lake
An ongoing photo series, "Bad Surfers" documents the brutal but sometimes fruitful quest to log wave time in an unforgiving corner of the country
After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)
Our top 10 picks of new backpacking gear for 2022, designed to make life on the trail more comfortable and more fun
A conversation with the celebrated film photographer about his early career, avoiding burnout, and making "The Lay of the Land" during a pandemic
Skip the Sprinter and trade in the Tacoma—these weird little import vans are a classic with adventure in its DNA
Cabin dreams and architectural inspiration
From utopian architecture and biodynamic systems to camping equipment, how designer Bucky Fuller's greatest creation changed the modern world
Inspired by its mountaintop setting, this contemporary cabin by Seattle's Heliotrope Architects matches the beauty of the surrounding San Juan Islands
Slopeside chalets, lakefront A-Frames, modest cottages, and more in this idyllic mountain town just two hours east of Los Angeles
From Hill Country to Big Bend, Austin to Marfa, there's no shortage of awesome areas to visit and places to stay in Texas
Shop our favorite design-minded outdoor gear
From recycled NanoLoft to certified duck down, these highly packable, weather-resistant throws will keep you cozy wherever you wind up
These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home
A comprehensive guide to finding the right rain jacket, with pro tips on features, fit, price, and, of course, waterproofness
A deep dive into the vast landscape of camp lanterns for backpacking, camping, van living, and beyond
From Contax and Yashica to Ricoh and Leica, this guide dives deep into the most important 35mm film cameras made to date
All you need to know about the most legendary, underrated, and rightly hyped 35mm and 120 medium format rangefinders, SLRs, and point & shoot cameras
Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag
Educate yourself with these books on environmental justice, structural racism, and outdoor experiences by Black, Indigenous, and POC writers
Visual adventures from around the world
An ongoing photo series, "Bad Surfers" documents the brutal but sometimes fruitful quest to log wave time in an unforgiving corner of the country
After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)
A conversation with the celebrated film photographer about his early career, avoiding burnout, and making "The Lay of the Land" during a pandemic
At the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, sits a dreamland for hiking, overlanding, skiing & more
