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The 7 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Say bye to the bag and stay warm without the weight on your next overnight backpacking adventure with these UL quilts

How Swiss Brand On Is Trying to Outrun its Finance Bro Reputation with More Tech

Once known as the uniform of airport dads and VCs, the Swiss performance brand is chasing cool kid credibility with athletes, designers, and run clubs

New Hipcamp Partnerships Opens the Sierra Club’s Historic Alpine Lodges to Us All

The grassroots organization partnered with Hipcamp to invite new adventurers to care for and enjoy their storied alpine huts in Tahoe National Forest

Why Danish Menswear Label Forét Defines Its Timeless Staples as “Soft Outdoor”

The Copenhagen-based menswear brand designs clothing with a nostalgic call-back to old-school outdoor, but don't call it gorpcore

Columbia Releases CSC1938 Apparel Combining Archival Details and Modern Style

Inspired by the sportswear label's founding year, we see the capsule collection extract details from its history to inspire new pieces

Smartwool 3D Knit Baselayer Review: Testing Ski Layers in VT's Backcountry

We put the techy fabric's body-mapped zones of warmth, breathability, and cushion up against New England's negative temps and record winter

Our Legacy x Goldwin Release Snowboard Outerwear Collab Inspired by Air & Style

Technical winter kit overhauled with characteristic Stockholm style, all rooted in the iconic air and style of Swedish OG Ingmar Backman

Kyrgyzstan Ski Guide: A Powder-Chaser's Wild Frontier in Central Asia

With the Tien Shan mountains' unique and consistent snowpack, Kyrgyzstan is a worthy destination for trips in search of epic skiing

Light Phone III Review: Can a Phone Without Apps Work With Adventurous Lifestyles?

Limited to calls, texting, maps, and little else, the new Light Phone promises attention span salvation, but does it put a limit on outdoor pursuits?

A Cyclist's Guide to New Zealand's Remote & Spectacular Timber Trail

Everything you need to know about the rural forest mountain bike and hiking trail, from what to pack to where to sleep along the way

25 Years of Summit Series: The North Face Athletes on the Line's Real World Impact

Marking 25 years of pairing product innovation with expedition-earned feedback, Summit Series represents the pinnacle of TNF's product line

Sole Searching: How The North Face Built Its New Expedition-Grade Hiking Boot

Designers harnessed athlete intel and an archive of footwear to bring a novel hiker into a collection normally reserved for alpine expedition gear

Halfdays x Parks Project Release Women’s Skiwear Line Inspired by the Rockies

The limited edition capsule collection debuts Halfdays' first all-over print while giving back to the landscape that inspired them

How KEEN's New Trail Running Shoes Were Born From Hiking Boot DNA

With two new trail runners named Seek & Roam, the Portland-based brand builds on two decades of footwear design to evolve how it shows up on trail

How Salomon Is Defining Gravel As the Next Big Thing in Running

The French brand is carving out a culture-first category for runners who move between city streets, forest paths, and everything in between

Send Voice, Photo & Text Message From the Trail With New Garmin inReach Mini 3

The small-but-mighty satellite communicator can send texts, voice memos, and photos from a full-color touchscreen

How to Go Camping in Denali National Park, Alaska's 6-million Acre Wilderness

Trade crowded campgrounds for rugged trails, wildlife encounters, and some of Alaska’s most remote views

10 Best Ultralight Tents of 2025, Trail-Tested and Reviewed

Advanced materials and designs make these shelters the lightest around—for more trail time with fewer lbs. on your back

Traverse Volcanic Ridges, Farm Country, & Jazz Bars Along Japan's Hokkaido East Trail

Far from the frequently visited stops on Japan's north island, the country's newest long trail is a 250-mile walk in Hokkaido parts unknown

Peak Design's Burly New Pro Tripods Are for Serious Photographic Adventures

Developed with adventure photographer Jimmy Chin, the new Pro Tripods pack down small and enable video functionality with add-on accessories

A Strange Trip into the Creative Mind of Skier & Artist Chris Benchetler

Inside "Mountains of the Moon," where skiing, surfing, and rock climbing share a world with the Grateful Dead, magic mushrooms, and glowing skeletons

How to Carve a Simple Wood Spoon On Your Next Camping Trip

Forgot your spork? Follow these easy steps to making your own spoon with a classic Case pocketknife. Bag dinner and campfire meals approved!

The 9 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Lightweight Backpacking Adventures

Save precious weight without sacrificing some comfort while camping using these airy and easy-to-transport sleeping pads

After Walking 100 Miles in Japan, Here Are My Thoughts on New Shoe Brand Notace

As running shoes skew towards max cushion and carbon plates, the recently launched Notace thinks less is more — we took a pair to Japan to test that