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The North Face’s New Gore Denim Pack Brings Indigo Style to Staple Winter Pieces

If you’ve ever wished for waterproof denim outerwear, then The North Face is making your dreams come true this season

The 12 Best Fleece Jackets & Pullovers to Keep You Warm & Stylish

Add a touch of insulating comfort to your layer game with a fleece pullover sweater or jacket from these outfitters and outdoor lifestyle brands

Mountain Hardwear’s Jackson Ridge Collection Brings Workwear to Camp

Staple workwear pieces like double-knee pants and overalls receive an overhaul with outdoorsy materials and updated, flattering fits for men and women

The 12 Best Rugby Shirts for Experiencing the Great Outdoors in Classic Style

A classic staple for the preppy and dirtbag, rugby shirts have earned their place in the catalogs of menswear, streetwear, and outdoor labels alike

Moment’s New T-Series Camera Lenses Bring High-Quality Optics to Your Phone

The popular snap-on wide-angle and telephoto lenses receive a next-generation upgrade with the brand’s sharpest lenses to date

13 Best Camping Lanterns for Lighting up the Backcountry and Backyard

A deep dive into the vast landscape of camp lanterns for backpacking, camping, van living, and beyond

The 12 Best Fishing Shirts for Organizing Tackle in Style on the Water

Surveying the pocket-rich product world of shirts for anglers—or just folks who like to organize their belongings on their person meticulously

12 Stylish and Utilitarian Summer Hiking Shorts for Lazy Days & Adventure Alike

Lightweight, design-driven shorts from our favorite outdoor brands, fit for hardcore outdoor-ing, river floating, and around town chilling

The 9 Best Lightweight Chairs, Stools, and Seats for Backpacking

Lightweight and portable seats for backpacking, overnight camping, and all other times when a log or soggy patch of ground simply won't do

Online Ceramics Brings Cosmic Awareness to The North Face Goods in New Collab

Smiling suns, URLs, catchy phrases cover apparel and camping gear in TNF's second collaboration with the art school streetwear label Online Ceramics

The 10 Best Recovery Slides & Shoes High in Style & Comfort

Comfort is king with these design-driven slides made specifically to stimulate muscle recovery and thwart fatigue after a hard day on your feet

10 Best Metal Sporks for Scooping and Skewering Meals at Camp & On the Road

The top designed sporks that no outdoor gourmand should ever travel without. Btw Is it still tableware if it only ever rests on a log?

New Topo x Tenkara Kit Has All You Need to Get Started With Fly Fishing

The collab gear package includes every little thing you need to get onto the water and start angling with a minimalist approach

Bodega Invented a Tent for the Crocs Classic All-Terrain Clog With New Collab

The next-gen Boston streetwear retailers design a deployable shoe cover that puts every corny collab Jibbitz to shame

These Adventure-Ready Belts Are a Major Upgrade to an Undervalued Outdoor Accessory

These stretchy, purpose-built belts made from post-consumer recycled yarns keep waistbands comfortably secure on climbs, hikes, and in everyday life

The 12 Best Men's Rain Jackets for Hiking and Everyday Wear

A comprehensive guide to finding the right rain jacket, with pro tips on features, fit, price, and, of course, waterproofness

The 13 Best Water Bottle Slings for Staying Hydrated on the Go

When even a daypack is too much to carry, these clever bottle bags help keep you fast, light, and hydrated on day hikes and while running errands

11 Best Waterproof Tote Bags for Hauling Camping Gear, Groceries & More

Our top picks for stylish waterproof and functional carryalls for hauling goods to and from the campsite, ski resort, beach, farmer's market, etc

Only NY Celebrates Bugs & Fly Fishing in New Collab With Housefly Fishing

The staple NYC streetwear brand hooks up some fly shop pals over in PA to put together a new collection of apparel, accessories, and gear

8 Ultralight Titanium Water Bottles for Use on the Trail and at Home

Single and double wall bottles for staying hydrated at home, around town, and on the trail

15 Stylish & Waterproof Roll Top Backpacks for Daily Adventure

Design-minded roll top bags for everyday carry both in the city and on the trail, and made in the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, and more

The 15 Best Unisex Winter Hats (That Aren't Just Beanies)

Alternative headwear designs that will keep your noggin warmed and styled this during the year's coldest season

Salomon x Pas Normal Studios Release Minimalist Collab for On and Of Bike Use

Alpine heritage meets modern Danish design in a concise collection featuring fresh S/Lab boots and hydration vest for adventures by pedal and foot

Unlikely Hikers and Merrell Celebrate Diversity in the Outdoors with Colorful Boots

The PNW organization devoted to expanding outdoor recreation’s inclusivity paints Merrell's staple trail shoes and boots with a fun multicolor palette