The Untold History of Outdoor Research, One of America's Great Gear Brands

How the PNW-based outfitter launched from a failed summit attempt on Denali and grew to hometown hero status over 40 years by putting function first

Amundsen Challenges the Cotton Controversy With New Natural Outerwear Line

With the brand's namesake Arctic explorer in mind, the Norwegian outfitter looks to the past for a more sustainable—and plastic free—way forward

The Jasper Zionic Adapts KEEN's Iconic Approach Shoe for Modern Life

Hands-on with the all-new outdoor sneaker, built with a climbing style upper inspired by the Jasper and the Zionic's rugged performance outsole

How Thermore Became the Most Influential Ingredient Brand You've Never Heard Of

Thermore's sustainable, synthetic insulation made with recycled PET bottles has been quietly driving change in the outdoor industry since 1972

Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds (and Rebuilds) Our Favorite Hiking Boots

The famed Oregon bootmaker has expanded its Recrafting repair program and opened its doors to factory tours for the first time in its 90 year history

Ditch the Itinerary? Exploring Norway's Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps

In the latest Amundsen Field Test, a group of hikers embrace the concept of wandering without objective among stunning fjords, valleys, and peaks

How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet

By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet

5 Adventurous Things to Do in Jackson Hole This Summer

Head to the high mountain valley to experience summer's best adventures in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update

How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs

Vasque’s New St. Elias Is a Minimalist Boot Made for Maximal Trail Time

Hands-on with the all-new St. Elias hiking boot, a sleek modern update with a nod to the heritage hikers the Minnesota-brand built its reputation upon

Go Hiking This Weekend and AllTrails Will Plant a Tree For You

Trail time equals tree time as the award-winning app pledges to plant a tree for every person who logs an hour outside April 6 and 7th—up to 100,000!

Sole Searching: Arc’teryx Creates New Footwear Category With Vertex Alpine

Inside the problem solving and design process of the new lightweight hybrid approach shoe, moving athletes over mountains like never before

AllTrails Is Harnessing AI & Innovative Tech to Make Getting Outside a Lot Easier

New OpenAI integration and location sharing are making the award-winning app better then ever at helping hikers find and safely explore trails

Sole Searching: How Bedrock Sandals Changed the Look of Adventure Footwear

Exploring the Cairn's evolution from barefoot-like DIY concept to Vibram-clad icon capable of going wherever its wearer was wild enough to go

The 13 Best Gifts to Give Skiers This Holiday Season

A wishlist of editor-approved gear for the discerning skier, including USA-made ski socks, leather mittens, custom fit goggles, and much more

KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: A Sleek Softshell for Daily Wear

Testing body mapping synthetic insulation and a tailored build against NYC’s rugged streets and unpredictable fall weather

An Off-Grid Field Test with Amundsen, Deep in the Rugged Maine Backcountry

Exploring the North Woods by float plane, canoe and on foot to discover the Norwegian spirit of friluftsliv and turn a weekend in nature into eternity

Elevate Your Camp Cooking This Summer With These Tips by Outdoor Chef Brian Lee

The restaurant-trained chef shares insights learned while cooking in LA and beachside in Baja that will make your next outdoor meal easier and tastier

With Bold Rebrand Fat Tire Asks Beer Drinkers to Help Save the Only Planet with Beer

How LAND used bold, eye-catching design to refocus America’s original craft beer brand on sustainability and climate activism (and having fun outside)

Danner Reintroduces Its Best-Selling Mountain 60 Boot, Newly Recraftable

Newly redesigned to be resoled and recrafted, this modern hiker with deep PNW roots is now ready for even more long days on the trail and around town

From Italy to Oslo: Hiking Across Europe to Test Amundsen Boots

The incredible tale of how Norwegian gear maker Amundsen tested their new boots on a 12-day trek from the Italian Dolomites to Norwegian fjords

Photo Essay: The Search for Raw Baja, From Cabo to the Sea of Cortez

Photographer Christian Ramirez and friends explore Mexico’s Baja California to shoot CamelBak’s new spring line among their source of inspiration

Nixon’s Heat Watch Is Here to Help You Send Harder, in the Water & Out

Waterproof to 100m with a super slim yet rugged design and capability to run multiple pre-programed timers, this sleek “surf watch” is so much more

How Rashad Frazier Went From New York Chef to Outdoor Adventure Guide

The serial entrepreneur is harnessing a love of the outdoors and leading a movement—Black and brown folks taking up space in the outdoors