Recent articles by Bob

This Is the First Ultralight Trail Running Shoes Made of Bio-Based Dyneema

The niche Canadian running brand by lifelong shoe industry veterans is now using one of the lightest and strongest materials ever made

New Bodega x Hoka One One Collaboration Is High in Support and Style

The bi-coastal retailer and kings of cushy footwear meet to create on a limited edition Gore-Tex trail hiker and recovery slide for everyday wear

Specialized x Fjällräven's Gear and Apparel for Cycling Adventures Near and Far

The Californian and Swedish brands are building a collection for everyday two-wheel adventures they call “The Great Nearby”

District Vision & New Balance Release Running Gear Collab for Finding Inner Peace

The two venerable brands teamed up to make running shoes, apparel, and a series of micro-courses focused on mental health awareness via movement

Senchi Designs' Ultralight Fleeces are Well-Worth the Underground Hype

Beloved by thru-hikers and sold out in seconds, this Portland, OR-based cut-and-sew brand is keeping the garage-grown gear tradition alive and well

The 9 Best Camping Kettles for Efficient Backcountry Coffee, Tea, or Food Prep

Lightweight materials, ergonomic handles, spouts, short and stout. These workhorse camp kettles are sure to upgrade your water boiling experience

Trippy Outdoor’s Tripster Is a Weird Wooden Chair for Camping

It might not be the most compact or even the lightest, but this camp chair is absurdly simple in the best way

The North Face Celebrates Black Everest Climbers in New Limited Collection

For Black History Month, TNF aims to increase visibility for the Black mountaineering community by celebrating Sophie Danenberg and Phil Henderson

This 100-Year-Old Camping Kettle Boils Water with Rocket Stove Efficiency

Invented by an Irish farmer in the 1890s and refined shortly thereafter, this unique kettle-stove combo can boil 20oz of water in just 3 minutes

18 East & Bodega Release Functional-Casual Clothing Inspired by New England

From New York City and Boston comes a streetwear collaboration that's about getting outside, no matter where you live

Rumpl & Snow Peak Release Fire-Resistant Camp Blanket Collab

Japan's Takibi specialists team up with the OG outdoor blanket maker for a special collab that keeps flying sparks and embers at bay

10 Design-Driven Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear

Technical footwear to help you conquer the approach to the crag—or the subway—without looking like a complete nerd

All the Climbing Gear You Need to Start Bouldering This Season

The best boulder-specific climbing staples for newbies, gym rats, and everyone in between

Italian Shoemaker ROA Releases New GORP-Infused Approach Shoe

Harnessing highly technical materials and aggressive silhouettes, the fashion-forward footwear brand releases new styles (and a webshop)

Lightweight Snowshoes Designed to Keep Trail Runners Moving All Winter Long

Running specialists Janji tap Vermont's Dion for unisex collab snowshoe made to move fast in the snow

DSPTCH & Idle Worship Release Hand-Dyed Dyneema Bag Collection

Bringing a rare burst of color to ultra technical, ultra white Dyneema, an ultralight fiber that's stronger than steel (at the molecular level)

Rugged New Bikepacking Bags Benefit an Audubon Society Ranch in Arizona

A new collection of bikepacking bags from female-owned Swift Industries benefits a National Audubon Society ranch in Southern Arizona

This Ultralight Titanium Camp Cup Gets an OG Blue Speckle Update

The high supplier brings a classic camp livery to its ultralight titanium camp mug for a limited holiday release

This New Technical Cycling Apparel Line Won't Make You Look Like a Bike Nerd

A collection of technical, feature-forward cycling apparel from Australian brand MAAP is designed for everyday riding but exudes streetwear style

Cycling Outerwear by 66º North x Café du Cycliste, Tested in Iceland's Highlands

The Icelandic outerwear brand and French cycling company join forces to offer a collection of rugged apparel for harsh winter weather

Designer Salehe Bembury Brings Outdoor Vibes to New Balance’s Iconic 574

The sneaker designer that's worked with Yeezy and Versace brings some new flavor to one of New Balance's most recognized models

L.L. Bean x Todd Snyder Modernize Classics for Heading Upta Camp

A second collaboration between the New York designer and Maine outfitter with updated apparel and gear from L.L. Bean archives

Merrell Releases 40th Birthday Collection With Wild Funfetti Colorways

Funfetti and frosting colorways update the OG brand's best selling footwear to celebrate a major brand milestone in style

The Best New High-Tech Down Outerwear from Japan's Goldwin

Three key pieces combine Gore-Tex and ceramic-embedded down in high-tech and highly refined insulated outerwear for serious winter weather