Articles by Graham Hiemstra

Field Mag's benevolent overlord, Graham Hiemstra is a writer & photographer with over a decade experience covering style, design, and outdoor gear.
Danner x Mystery Ranch Release First Collab With Colorful Hiking Gear
Danner & Mystery Ranch Drop Colorful Collab Inspired by Big Sky Country Sunsets

The colorful collection includes a lightweight daypack, Gore-Tex hiking shoes, and gaiters designed for fast and light pursuits in rugged terrain

Build an A-Frame House, ADU, Cabin or Sauna with New York Upstart DEN
New York-Based DEN Offers Cabin Plans, Kits, and Full Service Construction

Whether you're after modern A-Frame cabin plans for $199, a fully built modern home for $499k, or something in between, DEN is up to the challenge

Powder, Rails & 35mm Film at Vans Hi-Standard Series, Brighton Resort
Photo Essay: Powder & Rails at Brighton Resort's 2023 Vans Hi-Standard Series

A visual recap of the style-focused snowboard contest, where 32 of the most creative international pros competed for $20,000+ in equal prize money

And Wander x Maison Kitsuné Release Spring Hiking Collection Collab
And Wander and Maison Kitsuné Release Collab Hiking Collection for Spring

Japan's preeminent outdoor outfitter and the Parisian fashion house/music label/cafe release a limited-edition capsule for "exploration of everywhere"

18 East x Earth Studies Collaborate on Texture-Heavy Workwear Capsule
18 East and Earth Studies Collaborate on Texture-Heavy Workwear Line

Rich, handwoven fabrics and flowing silhouettes create a cohesive line of outdoorsy workwear in this first-time collaboration dubbed "East_Studies"

Vans x Mami Wata Celebrates African Surf Culture In New Collaboration
Vans x Mami Wata Celebrates African Surf Culture With New Collab Collection

Vibrant colors, illustrations, and of course, checkerboard galore, this head-to-toe collection embodies the South African surf brand's positive spirit

Behind the Brand With Bronx-Based Ultralight Gear Maker Allmansright
Video: REI Goes Behind the Brand with Bronx-based Gear Lab Allmansright

Founders Livio Melo and Jennifer Jacobsson discuss how growing up in the Dominican Republic and Sweden helped inspire the birth of their outdoor brand

Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore
Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore

A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus

Vans x Timberland Release Half Cab Hiker & 6" Boot Collaboration
Vans x Timberland Release All-New Half Cab Hiker Collaboration

Part skate shoe, part hiking boot, this unique collab between two West & East Coast powerhouses celebrates adventure in all forms

How to Develop Film With Beer: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Develop Film With Beer & Without Toxic Chemicals

A step-by-step home guide to using beer to process black & white film, in place of nasty chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde

Practical or Just Pretty: Testing Cake's Ösa Electric Motorbike in NYC
Gear Review: Dodging Potholes & Cops in NYC with a Cake Electric Motorbike

From daily errands around Brooklyn to battery range-breaking Rockaway beach runs, we put the eye-catching, $11,470 electric motorcycle to the test

The Teva Geotrecca Is a Waterproof Modern Hiker for Everyday Wear
Teva's New Geotrecca Is a Fashion-Influenced Hiker for Style-Obsessed Outdoorists

Made with certified sustainable and recycled materials, these weatherproof boots look to fashion sneaker design for a fresh take on outdoor footwear