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.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1: An Ultralight Tent for Solo Backpacking
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Releases New Ultralight Tent for Solo Backpacking

Made entirely of lightweight, waterproof, super strong Dyneema, this 1 pound, 1-person, 3-season tent is built for long trips on the trail

The Vans Duct Tape Celebrates Creativity & Surf Culture in Brazil
The Vans Duct Tape Invitational Celebrates Self Expression & Surf Culture in Brazil

Film photos from Rio De Janeiro's first Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational, where 32 of the world's best longboarders compete for the waves and style

Geodesic Dome Guide: From EPCOT to Everest, Hippie to Yuppie
How One Great Inventor Changed the World With a Geodesic Camping Tent

Utopian architecture to camping equipment, here's how Bucky Fuller's greatest design changed the world—and how you can build a dome of your own today

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