Less Roughing, More Lounging: How Snow Peak Is Challenging American Outdoor Orthodoxy
While other outfitters emphasize performance in rough settings, the Japanese brand designs gear to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors
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15 Best Running Brands Redefining Performance by Emphasizing Community & Cool
A new wave of IYKYK running brands is injecting the sport with a fresh perspective drawn from high design, fashion, cool kid culture, and run clubs
Inside Amangiri Utah: What It's Actually Like at the Exclusive Hidden Gem Resort
A first hand review of the exclusive Aman resort—via ferratas, glamping, the world famous spa, and a commitment to supporting local communities
London's Cimoro Makes Custom Backpacks & Sought-After Gear for Ultralight Adventure
How the designer behind the cottage label turned a Saville Row education into designing performance packs & custom gear that fit like a bespoke suit
How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Data and Love My Bike Rides
As fitness trackers become ubiquitous, some see a dark side to recreational data mining. Here, an obsessed cyclist finds freedom in "riding naked"
Hot Tub Maker Goodland Launches New Cold Tub to Complete Your Outdoor Bathing Ritual
The BC-based wellness brand brings natural materials and an eye for enduring design to a sleek new cold plunge tub that sets up tool-free
ROA & Colin Meredith Collaborate on Lightweight Hiker with Approach Shoe Style
The first collaboration between the Italian outdoor brand and the Vancouver-based designer spins the sleek Cingino silhouette in a handsome new color
Why Durston Gear's Weatherproof, Affordable Tents are Beloved by Backpackers
Informed by years of thru-hiking, British Columbia's Dan Durston and his namesake outdoor equipment have earned a loyal following among UL backpackers
New Group Run Series Trailish Offers Trail Curious New Yorkers a Path to Go Off Road
The monthly event by Brooklyn outdoor store Outlandish provides city joggers a safe space to try trail. Here's what you need to know to get involved
The New Ultralight Durston X-Dome 1+ Punches Way Above Its Price Point
A hands-on test of the UL gear brand's new freestanding tent reveals an easy-to-pitch, roomy design with one possible dealbreaker for desert campers
These Hoka Slippers Are Obviously Ugly, But We Love Them Anyway
A recovery shoe, sci-fi prop hybrid, these Hokas have a ... particular look. But they're so comfortable we can't stop wearing them.
Can the Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On Make Me Ditch My Favorite Duffel?
The first piece of rolling luggage from Peak Design combines hardshell and softshell in one thoughtfully designed suitcase. We put it to the test.
11 Best Point & Shoot Film Cameras for Photographers of All Skill Levels
From the most popular and sought after to the true underrated (and cheap) workhorses, we present the best 35mm film cameras still available today
Thurston Launches with Beanies to Keep You Comfy, Not Sweaty (or Itchy)
After nearly a decade of R&D prototyping, this upstart introduces a modest range of headwear made with Polartec's famed Power Wool fabric
The Rumpl's Wrap Sack Is a Gateway Sleeping Bag for New Campers
The ubiquitous outdoor blanket company's first sleeping bag is designed to keep you comfortable even in changing temperatures. Here's how it works
How Australian Outdoor Brand Zorali Is Growing by Making Less
After establishing a robust line of camping gear and apparel, Zorali is intent on making its products more sustainable instead of adding new designs
How to Choose Between a Quilt & Sleeping Bag for Your Next Backcountry Trip
Though often made of the same performance materials, small design variations makes sleeping bags and quilts better suited for different conditions
In Quebec's Chic-Choc Mountains, Wild Winter Adventure Awaits
Seeking late-season snowfall, our writer headed to Eastern Canada for a joyous week of snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and maple syrup tastings.
The Untold History of Outdoor Research, One of America's Great Gear Brands
How the PNW-based outfitter launched from a failed summit attempt on Denali and grew to hometown hero status over 40 years by putting function first
Inside the Two-Sided Philosophy of Purple Mountain Observatory
With thermo-mapping fabrics, fashion-informed silhouettes, and group hikes, the East London label explores accessibility through performance apparel
Hikerkind Just Launched Its First Hiking Shoe, a Collaboration With KEEN
The Brooklyn-based brand's first footwear collab comes as a limited-edition women's hiking boot that strikes a balance between elegance and durability
Why the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Is Still Our Favorite Adventure Bag
Our resident gear expert reflects on why, 21 years after launch, the legendary Black Hole Duffel remains an unbeatable option for hauling outdoor gear
Sole Searching: How Norda Made the 005 the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing
Just four years after launch, the Montreal-based brand has designed what they hope to be the lightest, fastest, most durable trail racing shoe yet
Hardcore Mountain Biking in the Morning, Norwegian-Style Glamping in the Evening
In remote Norway this yurt camp run by outdoor gear brand Norrona offers plenty of rugged singletrack and mtb trails—and saunas for R&R
