The Best Packable Backpacks for Travel and Everyday Carry | Tested & Approved
Our guide to the best compact, stashable backpacks for travel and every day use that you probably never even knew you needed
Bob Myaing
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Atlantic Coastal Supply x J. Crew Collab Brings Styles of the Sea to Stores
The British maritime lifestyle brand teams up with the long-standing American fashion retailer for a salty menswear capsule
Hands-on With AllTrails Peak, a New Premium Tier with Offline Maps & Custom Routes
The top rated hiking app has added a bunch of useful features, but many require new pricer subscription. Here's what we think after an IRL preview
Filson x Housefly Release Rare Stylish Fly Fishing Gear in New Collab
The new collaboration between a Pennsylvania's Housefly and Seattle's Filson produced some sweet bags, clothes, and accessories
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
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
18 East Leaps Across the Atlantic to Collab with London Retailer Goodhood
The New York-based label brings handcrafted fabrics and outdoorsy inspiration to the limited-edition 8-piece apparel collection
Footwear Brands ROA and Altra Fuse Brand DNA Into a Collab Trail Runner
The surprise collab brings together two outdoor footwear brands for a trail ready model first debut at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024
So iLL and Jason Momoa Release Minimalist, Monochrome Climbing Shoe Line
Co-created by rock climbing legend Fred Nicole, the highly-capable slip-ons come in hard & soft variants to offer climbers of all styles something new
How a Photographic Obsession Became a New Book About Japanese Vending Machines
A conversation with longtime Field Mag editor and photographer Tanner Bowden about his new photo book, travel, and self publishing
Big Fish in the Big Apple: Fly Fishing for Carp in NYC's Central Park
Dodging tourists and fishing for a big, slimy carp in Central Park’s lakes with Dr. Brandon Dale, the only fly fishing guide working Manhattan waters
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
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
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
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
Contax G1 Review: A Compact, Underrated Rangefinder Ready for Adventure
At 30 years old, this 1990's rangefinder camera is less famous than its siblings but still impresses with swappable Carl Zeiss lens and titanium body
Sole Searching: Reinventing a River Guide Staple with Chaco's New Rapid Pro
The inside story of how Chaco overhauled a white water icon using real river rafting guides and innovative lab testing
Make Backyard Pizzas with Cooking Pizza Over a Solo Stove with the Pi Fire Pizza Oven
Our hands-on test of the new wood-fired pizza oven, which seamlessly works with Solo's smokeless fire pits to convert flames into cook fuel
The 11 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool
With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays
The Best Bins, Containers, and Boxes for Storing Gear at Home and on the Road
Bring some order to the chaos of backseats and closets stuffed with camping and outdoor gear with these rugged, utilitarian storage bins
KEEN x Only NY Collab Brings Our Favorite Funky Outdoorsy Sandal to the Big City
A footwear collab woven by an unlikely pair of brands held dear to Field Mag’s dual outdoorsy and urban hearts
The 13 Best Slip-On Crocs Alternatives of 2024
Two decades since invention, Crocs are more popular than ever. And so are the many Croc like shoes from other trusted names in the footwear world
Gramicci & And Wander Meet for a Collab Capsule of Gorpcore Staples
The two Japanese outdoor lifestyle brands find middle ground in a collection of apparel and accessories for spring adventure season
18 East x Helinox Drops 2-Piece Collab for City and Outdoor Use
A clever blending urban style and hardwearing camp furniture make this unique collaboration one not to miss, whether you ever camp or not