Articles by Field Mag Editors

Insight and inspiration from the Field Mag editorial team, sharing decades of hard-earned experience and knowhow.
The Best-Designed Hip Bags for Travel & Everyday Outdoor Adventures
The Best Hip Packs for Adventure and Everyday Carry

Waist bag, fanny pack, shoulder sling—whatever you call it, it's time to embrace the utilitarian design loved by moms and dads worldwide

The 18 Best Big Bear Cabins You Can Rent This Season
The 18 Best Big Bear Lake Cabin Rentals for a SoCal Escape This Season

Slopeside chalets, lakefront A-Frames, modest cottages, and more in this idyllic mountain town just two hours east of Los Angeles

The 10 Best Hydration Packs for Running, Hiking, Biking & More
The 10 Best Hydration Packs for Running, Hiking, Biking & More

The best way to stay hydrated during long trail days and high-effort activities is to make sure your water is easy to access

Getaway Mt Adams Brings Micro-Cabin Rentals Within Reach of Portland
Escape Portlandia to a Micro-Cabin Heaven Near Mount Adams

Just 45 mins east of Portland you'll find 40 micro-cabins fit for two to four people set among evergreen woods on 80 acres of beautiful land

5 Weekend Backpacking Trips in California to Do This Summer
5 Best Weekend Backpacking Trips in California to Do This Summer

Use these helpful guides to plan your next trip now, and find yourself among nature once the stay-at-home order lifts

Kodasema of Estonia Sells Prefab Tiny Houses & ADUs for Under $200k US
This Estonian Startup Makes Floating Prefab Tiny Homes for $125k

With concrete and timber framed options for land and water (!) KODA by Kodesema has something for every build site—and most budgets

The 15 Best Rock Climbing Pants to Help You Send in Style
15 Best Climbing Pants for Men and Women That Blend Style, Function & Durability

All you need to know about what to wear while climbing, plus our top picks for the most functional, stylish climbing pants from around the globe

Q&A: How a Self-Taught Woodworker Built a DIY Cabin in 55 Days
How a Self-Taught Woodworker Built a Cabin During Lockdown for Under $13,000

Filmmaker Graeme Jenvey discusses his $13k backyard cabin build, shares advice for fellow builders, and reflects on lessons learned

In the High Desert, This Shipping Container Home is a Cozy Outpost
This Shipping Container Home Sits on the Grounds of a Nature Conservatory, Lightly

Two 40' foot shipping containers were combined to create this off-grid cabin in California's high desert

Pop-Up Tents: Everything You Need To Know About This Camping Classic
Streamline Your Casual Camping Efforts With an Instant Pop-up Tent

Instead of fumbling with poles, pop-up tents easily assemble thanks to innovative "pop up" design and tech

The Best VW Camper Van Rentals Across the USA
Vintage VW Camper Vans to Rent in Every Corner of the Country

Explore closer to home without going full #Vanlife in a universally loved bit of German engineering, Volkswagen

The 13 Best Fashion Forward Trail Running Shoes for Men & Women
13 Fashion-Forward Unisex Trail Runners for Everyday Wear

Lightweight, futuristic, and engineered for rugged terrain, yet perfectly styled for the urban environment too