All Articles

New Documentary Spotlights Surfing's Unrecognized African Roots

A conversation with film director David Mesfin on Black surfing, shifting cultures, and Africa's unrecognized role in surf history

Why the Trails are Trending: A Deep Dive Into the Rise of Trail Sports

What data can and can’t tell us about the ongoing increase in interest and participation in trail running, gravel biking, and other trail activities

Vintage Outdoor Gear: How to Thrift, Find, and Shop for Retro Treasures

Both thrifting and vintage apparel are huge at the moment, and with the right eye, you'll get some truly great finds for your outdoor adventures

Light Announces a Minimal New Phone With Camera and GPS—and Without Distractions

Take back your attention with the third phone by Light, a consciously created tool for connecting now featuring a camera, 5G, and replaceable battery

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

Make Backyard Pizzas with Cooking Pizza Over a Solo Stove with the Pi Fire Pizza Oven

Our hands-on test of the new wood-fired pizza oven, which seamlessly works with Solo's smokeless fire pits to convert flames into cook fuel

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

An Ode to All the Good Dogs

Adventure photographer Andy Cochrane remembers a beloved companion with a touching eulogy sure to strike a cord with all dog lovers

LifeStraw Debuts Its Sleekest Personal Water Filter Straw Yet, Designed for Daily Use

Hands on with the brand's most compact personal water filter straw to date, made with a high-tech microfilter that's perfect for travel & everyday use

How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built the Ultimate Mountain Boot

Designed with the legendary Crag Rats search and rescue team and built in Danner's Portland factory, the new Crag Rat Evo is made for alpine adventure

The Best Packable Down Jackets for Any Adventure

From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)

A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Saunas, Sauna Heaters & How to Choose

Beginners start here: our expert guide breaks down different types of saunas, sauna heaters, and how to choose a home sauna

The 11 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool

With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Shipping Container Homes

Pros & cons, what you should know and need to know, plus some $$ saving pro tips from the builder and owner of the world's most famous container home

The Top 10 35mm Film Cameras for Everyone from Beginner to Expert

From film world icons and titanium grails to slept-on point and shoots, this expert-curated guide outlines the top cameras for all budgets + abilities

The Ultimate Guide to Soft Top & Foamie Surfboards

From seasoned surfers looking to get loose to first timers playing in white water, no surfer’s quiver is complete without a humble foamie

Hikerkind Launches Second Collection and Adds Hike Club Chapters

The women's technical hiking apparel brand also adds updated core designs from its first collection and new Hike Club chapters in Portland & Denver

Matt Steindl Talks Americana Moments, Changing Seasons, and Making Zines

Drawing inspiration from an artistic dynasty and his home region of Chester County, Steindl reflects on his work upon debuting his first zine

The 20 Best Iceland Airbnbs for Lovers of Adventure & Good Design

These expertly curated cabin rentals set among the island nation's legendary remote landscape prove Iceland’s beauty can't be topped

Field Mag's Comprehensive Guide to Dry Saunas: Health Benefits & More

We're sweating the details on dry saunas, including health benefits, optimal temps, and what to know about home installation

Sole Searching: How NNormal Is Changing Trail Running With Radical Durability

Ultrarunner Kílian Jornet's latest pursuit is to upend the footwear world by making super-durable trail running shoes

The 9 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Sudsing Up Indoors & Outside

A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved

The Best Bins, Containers, and Boxes for Storing Gear at Home and on the Road

Bring some order to the chaos of backseats and closets stuffed with camping and outdoor gear with these rugged, utilitarian storage bins

Learning to Trust the Current on an 12,000 Mile Journey Around the Americas

Braving 70 knot winds, 20 foot swell, Chilean rachas, and mental boundaries to reach the tip of South America and the dreaded Drakes Passage