Articles by Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession.
Norda 001: The First Trail Running Shoe Made of Bio-Based Dyneema
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

Hoka One One x Bodega Release Collab Trail Hiker & Recovery Slide
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 & Fjällräven Collab on Gear for Everyday Bike Adventures
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 x New Balance Running Collab for Inner Peace
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

How Senchi Designs Launched an Ultralight Fleece Phenomenon
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

Best Camping Kettles: Our Top 9 Picks for Fast Backcountry Boiling
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 Camping Chair
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 Limited Collection
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

The Kelly Kettle Is a 100-Year-Old Camping Kettle That Still Works
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 x Bodega Release Functional Streetwear Inspired by New England
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 x Snow Peak Release Fire-Resistant NanoLoft Takibi Blanket
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 Minimalist Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear
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