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How to Carve a Simple Wood Spoon On Your Next Camping Trip
Forgot your spork? Follow these easy steps to making your own spoon with a classic Case pocketknife. Bag dinner and campfire meals approved!
After Walking 100 Miles in Japan, Here Are My Thoughts on New Shoe Brand Notace
As running shoes skew towards max cushion and carbon plates, the recently launched Notace thinks less is more — we took a pair to Japan to test that
These $150 Salomon Trail Running Shoes Got Me Through My First Thru-Hike
When a packing mishap left a writer with her backup shoes for 130 miles of the John Muir Trail, she found out how they held up under a 40-pound pack
Exploring the Forgotten Mines of the Cascades in Search of Antique Glass Bottles
Every summer Shane and Colby Auckland bushwhack their way through the remote Cascade Mountains on treasure hunts—not for gold, but for unbroken glass
Raide TourTech Collection Brings an Engineer's Design Mind to Ski Outerwear
After creating award-winning ski packs and running belts, Colorado-based mountain movement brand Raide set out to redesign the backcountry ski kit
We Wear Tested A Ton of Fleece Pants to Find the Best for Home, Camp, and Trail
Plush, breathable, and adventure-ready, these fleece pants deliver peak comfort whether you’re logging miles or streaming episodes
Houdini x Osprey Introduce Allt Pack Collab, a New Alpine Quiver Killer
With designer insight, we dig into the new pack for hiking, climbing, and skiing, created with sustainability and all-mountain adventure in mind
Nason Ridge Rush: Reflections From an 18 Mile Day Hike Through the Central Cascades
Fueled by Nerds Clusters and propelled by gear testing commitments, our crew of curious creatives set out to hike a Washington staple in one heavy go
The 13 Best Fleece Jackets & Pullovers to Keep You Warm & Stylish
Wear tested and approved, these functional fleece tops insulate using synthetic, organic, and recycled fabrics and
Inside Hikerkind, the Outdoor Brand That Wants You To Look Hot While Hiking
The former fashion industry pros behind the brand believe style and performance can come together on the trails
Samaya Is on a Mission to Reclaim Mountaineering's Soul With Beautiful Gear
The young French label crafts ultralight tents and packs for climbers who believe how you reach the top matters just as much as getting there at all
In Search of the Spirit and Voice of the Land in the American Southwest
In his series "The Haunted Landscape," photographer Brendan George Ko returns to the region he was raised in to capture its spirits and shapeshifters
Moment's New Fast & Light Pack Line Launches a Fresh Take on Adventure Camera Bags
The series includes sleek sling bags, a lightweight backpack, and an interesting ripstop vest made for lightweight adventures with camera in-hand
Opinion: The Key to Improve Your Running Is to Get a Little Stoned First
In a sport consumed by performance-aiding supplements and super shoes, one writer argues the ultimate experience enhancer is a tasty little buzz.
Merrell and Gramicci Drop Gorpy New Collab Hiking Shoe for Daily Wear
The Japanese outdoor apparel brand livens up a revised model of a best-selling do-it-all hiker from the States in two limited colorways
Podcast Host Avery Trufelman on How the Military Helped Build the Outdoor Industry
Hit podcast "Articles of Interest" is all about Gear this season, so we spoke with it's host and creator about outerwear, Arc'teryx, Gorpcore & more
What You Need to Know About Octa Fleece, the Evolution of the Beloved Outdoor Fabric
An inside look at how an eight-tentacled sea creature inspired a fabric innovation that's becoming the hottest material in outdoor apparel design
At Camp Yoshi, Community and Conversation Meet Unplugged Adventure and Damn-Good Food
On the ground with Camp Yoshi, the adventure travel company that's been connecting BIPOC folks with nature in a safe, trusting environment since 2020
How Sweden's Peak Performance Uses Color Psychology to Create Enduring Designs
In embracing natural hues inspired by Nordic landscapes, the Swedish mountain brand lets its design and outerwear performance do the talking
How to Spot Good Used Gear That Lasts, According to an Expert Buyer
How to find outdoor gear that still has plenty of life left in it, according to an expert in gear and thrifting
Aesthetic Ascents: Photographer & Editor Rory Griffin on Fell Running & Fashion
How a unique style of trail running from England's Lake District influenced the editor of Orienteer Mapazine's perspective on technical apparel
Running the Entire 28-Mile Four Pass Loop in a Single Day
From a packing list to travel logistics, here's how you can tackle the epic Four Pass Loop in only one outing
These 13 Urban Hikes Across the U.S. Blend Landscapes and Cityscapes
From Boston’s Emerald Necklace to LA’s hidden stairways, these urban hikes prove you don’t need to leave the city to find adventure