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Mount to Coast T1: Testing the Brand's First Trail Shoe While Traveling

Mount to Coast Goes Off-Road: How the Boutique Brand Designed Its First Trail Runner

Our review of the Hong Kong-based brand's new shoe, and how the brand renowned for its long-distance road running shoes brought this new model to life

The 9 Best Double Sleeping Bags for Camping Couples | 2025 Tested

The 9 Best Double Sleeping Bags for More Comfy Couples Camping

These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home

Alpaca vs Merino: A Guide to All-Natural Performance Fabrics

Alpaca vs Merino: An Outdoor Nerd Guide to All-Natural Performance Fabrics

While both are touted for their performance capabilities, there are some key differences between alpaca and merino fiber to consider.

Rafting the Tatshenshini: What I Learned From the Wild Arctic River

What I Learned Rafting One of the Arctic's Last Wild Rivers

An 11-day, 160-mile journey through where BC, the Yukon, and Alaska collide in one of the last truly wild and undisturbed natural regions on Earth

14 Korean Outdoor Brands You Should Know

14 Korean Outdoor Brands You Should Know

Hiking, camping, skiing, and forest bathing have long been popular in Korea. Here, the brands in the country catering to the enthusiasts

What Is Nuyarn? The Merino Wool Alternative Backed by Hoka, Ibex & More

Move Over Merino: Why Retailers Like Hoka and Ibex Are Embracing Nuyarn

Thanks to a subtle difference in production, Nuyarn is stretchier and more breathable than Merino. Here, everything to know about the new wool

Fjällräven Keb Trousers Review: The Perfect Hiking Pants for All Weather

A Week in Patagonia Convinced Me Fjallraven Makes the Perfect Hiking Pants

Whether worn in blazing sun or freezing rain, the Fjallraven Keb Trousers kept our gear tester comfortable, dry, and ... "sexy." Let her explain

Get Trashed: Inside the Community River Cleanup by & for East Coast Anglers

East Coast Anglers "Get Trashed" on the Upper Delaware: A Community River Cleanup

The founders of Housefly Fishing discuss the genesis of and surprising finds from the annual outing, where volunteer anglers clean up a beloved river

10 Trail Running Retreats That Blend Adventure, Community, and Culture

Want to Get Into Trail Running? Try One of These 10 Epic Running Retreats

From Vietnam's terraced rice patties and Morocco's desert sands to Scotland's highlands and the Italian Alps, our expert picks are not to be missed

Altra & Soar Meet in Unlikely Collab Made for Trail Running's Most Obsessed

Review: Altra x Soar's Premium New Collab Is for Trail Runners More Demanding Than Me

When running brands from the Rocky Mountains and Northeast London join forces, what you get is a super-technical collection for long days on the trail

Inside Somewhere Outside Hiking Company, a New Korean Outdoor Brand to Know

Inside Somewhere Outside, the Upstart Korean Outdoor Brand You Should Know

Somehow, the coolest new Korean outdoor brand is actually an offshoot of a heritage French mountaineering company? Ali George Hinkins has the scoop

The 10 Best Men's Hiking Sandals of 2025, Tested & Approved

The 10 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

The 8 Best Camping Cots of 2025, Tested

The 8 Best Cots for Camping & Backpacking, Tested

Lightweight, comfy, highly-packable, these camping cots make getting a good night's rest outdoors easier, without the noise and feel of an air pad

The 7 Best Folding Wagons of 2025: Gear Editor Tested & Approved

The 7 Best Folding Utility Wagons for Hauling Gear to the Beach & Campsite

Take gear from Point A to Point B with ease with these folding wagons, which make for easy storage and transportation as well

Inside Southbound 400, the Wild, Unsanctioned Relay Race from Canada to NYC

Inside Southbound 400, the Wild & Unsanctioned Relay Race from Canada to NYC

The unique race pits teams of eight in an all-out 400-mile footrace across New York State. Here's the full scoop, from the founder & past winners

How Our Gear Expert Learned to Embrace Zinc Over Chemical Sunscreens

Why Our Gear Expert Has Basically Given Up on Chemical Sunscreen

After too many absolutely brutal sunburns, longtime gear guy Joe Jackson learned to embrace the embarrassing look of thick mineral-based sunscreens

11 Best Camp Showers of 2025 for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

The 11 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

We put the newest portable shower designs to the test because rinsing off after a long day outdoors can make roughing it feel a little less... rough

How My Dad's Illness Helped Me Appreciate My Life As an Outdoors Writer

How My Dad's Surprise Illness Helped Me Appreciate My Life As an Outdoors Writer

Years in the tumultuous media industry had made thru-hiking expert Maggie Slepian jaded. Bringing her parents on trips changed everything

The 15 Best Independent Outdoor Magazines to Subscribe To

The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

Independent magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors

The 7 Best Packable Backpacks for Travel & Everyday Use, Tested

The Best Packable Backpacks for Travel and Everyday Carry | Tested & Approved

Our guide to the best compact, stashable backpacks for travel and every day use that you probably never even knew you needed

Sole Searching: How Saucony Updated Its Most Rugged Trail Running Shoe

Sole Searching: How Saucony Updated Its Most Rugged Trail Running Shoe

Behind the design of the Xodus Ultra 4, a new distance-ready design with Vibram Megagrip sole and a springy midsole foam normally seen in road running

Barrel Sauna Guide: The 6 Best & What to Know Before You Buy in 2025

Barrel Saunas: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2025

Saunas deliver real physical and mental health benefits. But not all are equal. Here, we share our top picks, pro tips, and which brands to trust

Gozney Tread Review: A Portable Pizza Oven for (Most) Outdoor Adventures

Gozney's Tread Pizza Oven Brings 5-Star Cooking to the Campsite (and Beyond)

Gozney calls the new Tread "the world's most portable pizza oven." So we hauled it up a mountain in Upstate New York to see if it's true

Inside Pacific Town Club, The Outdoor Social Club for People of Color

Inside Pacific Town Club, a 1950s Black Outdoor Social Club Resurrected for the 2020s

The original PTC disbanded in the 20th century for reasons unknown. Then in 2021, Siddiq Cornish decided to bring the historic club back to life