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Meet Thermore, the Most Influential Ingredient Brand You've Never Heard Of

How Thermore Became the Most Influential Ingredient Brand You've Never Heard Of

Thermore's sustainable, synthetic insulation made with recycled PET bottles has been quietly driving change in the outdoor industry since 1972

Trip Report: Backpacking, Packrafting & Fly Fishing in the Adirondacks

Trip Report: Backpacking the Adirondacks with a Packraft and Fly Rod

An early-fall outing to New York's northernmost mountain range in search of mountain lake-dwelling trout and a slice of solitude

The Easy Hiker from Finland's Tarvas Treads Through Towns and Over Trails

Finnish Footwear Label Tarvas Introduces New Style to Tread Trails and Through Town

The new premium hiker brings a touch of menswear panache to the outdoors, or perhaps some outdoor style to the city commuter

How to Choose Between Lightweight and High-Capacity Hiking Backpacks

Lightweight vs. High-Capacity Hiking Backpacks: A Comparison Guide

Multi-day backpacking trips require the right kind of pack -- here's how to choose the right style for your needs

Q&A: Artist Julia Schimautz on Risograph Printing and Her K2 Skis Collab

Q&A: Risograph Artist Julia Schimautz on Her New Collab with K2 Skis

The Berlin-based artist talks about her studio process, '70s psychedelic aesthetic, and translating print art to ski topsheets

I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie

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

How to Pick the Perfect Hiking Backpack, According to a Pro Gear Tester

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

How to Pack Your Hiking Backpack Like a Pro

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

DOD Outdoors Review: Japanese Camping Gear Made for Comfort

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 Should Know

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

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

Inside Gry x Colin Meredith, Experimental Trail Running Apparel by Ciele

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

Green Trails: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear and Avoiding Greenwashing

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

Danner Mountain 600 Evo Review: A Best-Selling Boot Updated for Backpacking

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

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

2024’s Top Trends in Women’s Hiking Apparel and Gear

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

How to Select the Right Women's Hiking Footwear for Any Terrain

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 & Hiking Pants in FW24 Collection

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

6 Car Camping Upgrades to Go From KOA to Overlanding Light

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

What It's Like to Make a Surf Film Among Alaska's Volcanic Aleutian Islands

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 the Merrell Moab Speed 2

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 Mountain Clog Review: An Adventure-Ready Mule for Daily Wear

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

11 Best Film Cameras For Photographers of Any Experience | 2025 Update

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

Nikonos V Review: The Ultimate Waterproof Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure

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