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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

Hike Clerb Founder Evelynn Escobar's Vision Goes Far Beyond Planting Trees

A conversation with the self-taught founder on intuition, the power of Black women leaders, new intersectional programming, and more

Exploring Chamonix With France's Most Fearless Ski Patrollers

A hands-on visit with the French mountaineering experts that manage avalanches, rescue stranded riders, and teach young dogs old tricks in the valley

How High School Senior Bentley Zylstra Made Revelry Collection Magazine

A conversation with the teenage publisher on how he came to launch a new biannual magazine dedicated to adventure storytelling and film photography

Helinox Updates Its Flagship Camp Chair for Extra Comfort & Durability

The South Korean camp furniture maker revisits its flagship product, the Chair One, introducing a more sustainable and durable update for car campers

All-new KEEN Hightrail Merges Sneaker Style and Technical Trail Performance

With an athletic midsole, rugged outsole, and the Portland shoemaker's signature durable build, the new boots are made to go everywhere

How Freediving Helps Big Wave Surfer Lena Kemna Sharpen Her Skills

A Q&A conversation with waterwoman Lena Kemna, who finds connecting with the ocean has opened her up to pursue even more ambitious goals

The Sublime Challenge of Photographing Glaciers in Antarctica

How a trip to Antarctica gave this former National Geographic Expeditions guide a new perspective on the work of past explorers like Frank Hurley