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The 9 Best Car Camping Mattresses of 2024, Tested & Approved

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Hayley Helms & Teva Todd

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Hayley Helms

Field Mag's Guide to the Best Car Camping Mattresses

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

Battling Wind, Rain & Ego While Bikepacking Through Iceland's Westfjords
Battling Wind, Rain & Ego While Bikepacking Through Iceland's Westfjords

Four friends pedal 650 miles around a rugged, rain-soaked island to discover epic vistas and the pains of overconfidence in an unforgiving landscape

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point and Shoot Film Camera

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)

What Is Deadstock and Why Are Brands Rushing to Use Deadstock Materials?
A Guide to Deadstock and Outdoor Brands Best Utilizing the Sustainable Solution

A deep dive into the differences between dead stock, deadstock, and deadstock fabric, plus a survey of outdoor brands leaning into sustainably

9 Best Camp Showers of 2024 for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved
The 9 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

Rinsing off after a long day of outdoor activities can be just the thing to make roughing it feel a little less... rough

Danner Joseph Sandal Review: Testing the Bootmaker's First Adventure Sandal
Legendary Bootmaker Danner Now Makes a Sandal. Here's How It Performs

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

How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet
How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet

By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet

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The 10 Best Cabins & Cottage Rentals in Quebec, Canada
Escape to Quebec's Fjords, Forests & Waterways at These 10 Cabin Rentals

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

Inside the Snow Peak Campfield, a Luxe New Campground in Long Beach, WA
36 Hours at the New Snow Peak Campfield, a Dream PNW Campground Compound

A first hand look at the Japanese outfitter's debut North American campground, featuring campsite and micro cabin rentals, an onsen-like spa & more

Sweat Tent Review: A Hands-On Test of the Leading Portable Sauna Tent
A Hands-on Review of the Sweat Tent Portable Sauna: Is the Hype Real?

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

The 16 Best Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals for Year-Round Getaways
The 16 Best Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals on Airbnb for Year-Round Escapes

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

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The 9 Best Car Camping Mattresses of 2024, Tested & Approved
Field Mag's Guide to the Best Car Camping Mattresses

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

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point and Shoot Film Camera

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)

What Is Deadstock and Why Are Brands Rushing to Use Deadstock Materials?
A Guide to Deadstock and Outdoor Brands Best Utilizing the Sustainable Solution

A deep dive into the differences between dead stock, deadstock, and deadstock fabric, plus a survey of outdoor brands leaning into sustainably

The 11 Best Men's Hiking Sandals of 2024, Tested & Approved
The 11 Best Hiking Sandals for Men, Tested & Approved

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

Danner Joseph Sandal Review: Testing the Bootmaker's First Adventure Sandal
Legendary Bootmaker Danner Now Makes a Sandal. Here's How It Performs

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

Inside the Rise of Hemp in Outdoor Apparel
Hemp is Hot: Why This Versatile Plant is Popping Up in More Outdoor Apparel

More and more outdoor gear companies are turning to this super plant for its breathability, strength, and eco-friendly growing practices

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Visual adventures from around the world

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point and Shoot Film Camera

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)

Battling Wind, Rain & Ego While Bikepacking Through Iceland's Westfjords
Battling Wind, Rain & Ego While Bikepacking Through Iceland's Westfjords

Four friends pedal 650 miles around a rugged, rain-soaked island to discover epic vistas and the pains of overconfidence in an unforgiving landscape

Uncovering the Norwegian Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps
Ditch the Itinerary? Exploring Norway's Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps

In the latest Amundsen Field Test, a group of hikers embrace the concept of wandering without objective among stunning fjords, valleys, and peaks

Q&A: Inside the First Ever Ski Descent of Pakistan's Great Trango Tower
Q&A: Everything It Took to Climb & Ski Pakistan's Great Trango Tower

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

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