I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie
How one gnarly cross-country trip with this rugged rolling duffel bag changed my perspective on checked bags after a lifetime of carry-on-only living
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How to Select the Perfect Hiking Backpack: Pro Tips & Recommendations
Using the right backpack makes all the difference for comfort and convenience when hiking - here's how to find the right one for you
Maximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Packing Tips for Hikers
With 20+ years experience, our gear expert dives into the art of packing a hiking backpack for maximum comfort and efficiency in the great outdoors
A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear
The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?
16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Need to Know About
Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers
From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath
A hyper functional style with sustainable roots, the adventure-ready shoe blends technical design with classic style—and all-day comfort
Ciele & Designer Colin Meredith Team Up for New Trail Running Collection, Gry
By lending its design innovation lab to the lauded designer, Ciele has created its most creative technical running apparel yet
A Hiker's Guide on Where to Find Eco-Friendly Gear for Responsibly Hitting the Trails
Choosing earth-friendly hiking gear can positively impact the environment — and your body — more than you might expect. Here are our top picks
The 7 Best Soft Cooler Backpacks for Outdoor Adventures
From picnics to day hikes, these backpack coolers make it easy to enjoy your favorite foods and refreshments in the great outdoors
Testing the Danner Mountain 600 Evo, a Backpacking-Specific Update to an Icon
Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look
How MuskOx Makes Sustainable, Durable Flannel Shirts Without Animal Fibers
From Detroit to Portugal, these hard-working 100% cotton flannels support the environment and wildlife conservation—and fit and feel damn good, too
The Top 4 Biggest Trends in Women's Hiking Apparel and Gear in 2024
Stay stylish and protected on the trail while incorporating the newest women's hiking clothing trends
The Ultimate Guide to Women's Hiking Footwear, From Fit to Purpose & Style
Finding the right footwear for different types of terrain can be a struggle, so we came up with a helpful guide to ease the process
Hikerkind Introduces Down Jacket and Hiking Pants in Debut FW24 Collection
The NYC label known for stylish and functional women's outdoor apparel debuts four new styles, including a chic puffer, Merino turtleneck & polo
You Don’t Need a Big Fancy Van to Make Car Camping Cool
My personal favorite essential (and non-essential) gear upgrades that work for my Subaru Crosstrek and other extra-regular cars, trucks, and rigs
Behind the Scenes of Ben Weiland's New Surf Film, Made in Alaska's Aleutian Islands
Q&A: Director Ben Weiland and photographer Nick Foster discuss creativity, cameras, surf, and their new film "The Search for Volcano Island"
Sole Searching: Moving Through Nature with Merrell’s Moab Speed 2
Exploring the next generation of Merrell’s legendary lightweight Moab hiking shoes and boots anchored by custom developed Vibram rubber outsoles
Bedrock Sandals Updates the Cult Hero Mountain Clog With New Colors for Fall
How the cult sandal brand's comfy new clog stacks up against daily wear in town, while. traveling, and of course, on the trail
The 11 Best Film Cameras for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Photographers
All you need to know about the most legendary, underrated, and rightly hyped 35mm and 120 medium format rangefinders, SLRs, and point & shoot cameras
Why the Nikonos V Is the Ultimate Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure
Developed by Jacques Cousteau and perfected in 1984 with the fifth generation, this legendary Nikon is beloved by both water and land photographers
Everything You Need to Know About Buying & Shooting With Slide Film
Color negative film, reversal film, transparency film, E-6—slide film goes by many names but understanding and using it is much more straightforward
The Best 35mm Film for All Weather, All Conditions, and All-Around Incredible Pics
Not sure which kind of 35mm film to use for a cloudy day? What about for a Wes Anderson look? We've got the answers
120 Film Guide: All You Need to Know About Shooting Medium Format Film
Looking to move beyond 35mm and into the increasingly popular realm of medium format film? We got you (Spoiler: it's 120, not 120mm)
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Purpose-Built Pack for Adventure Photography
The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps
