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The latest and greatest outdoor gear for lovers of adventure—and good design

Why the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Is Still the Best Adventure Travel Bag
Why the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Is Still Our Favorite Adventure Bag

Our resident gear expert reflects on why, 21 years after launch, the legendary Black Hole Duffel remains an unbeatable option for hauling outdoor gear

How the Norda 005 Was Made to Be the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing
Sole Searching: How Norda Made the 005 the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing

Just four years after launch, the Montreal-based brand has designed what they hope to be the lightest, fastest, most durable trail racing shoe yet

Helinox Chair One (re) Review: A More Stable, Durable & Comfy Camp Chair
Helinox Updates Its Flagship Camp Chair for Extra Comfort & Durability

The South Korean camp furniture maker revisits its flagship product, the Chair One, introducing a more sustainable and durable update for car campers

All-new KEEN Hightrail Merges Sneaker Style and Technical Trail Performance
All-new KEEN Hightrail Merges Sneaker Style and Technical Trail Performance

With an athletic midsole, rugged outsole, and the Portland shoemaker's signature durable build, the new boots are made to go everywhere

How Hoka Makes Billions While Staying True to Its Trail Running Roots
How Hoka Makes Billions & Still Stays True to Its Trail Running Roots

In the French Alps, at the year's biggest trail running event, this writer saw evidence of how the billion-dollar brand will survive mainstreamization

Pa'lante Snow Pack Review: A Backcountry Pack Inspired by Ultralight Hiking
Ultralight Innovator Pa'lante Introduces Its First Bag for Backcountry Ski Missions

Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions

How to Wash a Down Jacket: An Expert Guide to Caring for Down Garments
How to Wash a Down Jacket: A Comprehensive Guide

Step-by-step instructions and pro tips from a professional guide and gear tester to help you maximize the lifespan of your lightweight down items

Outlandish Community Building at New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store
New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store Reflects on Two Years of Community Building

A conversation with the founders of Brooklyn gear shop Outlandish on creating a hub for gear lovers, making the outdoors more accessible, and more

Salomon Updates the Award-Winning QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs
Salomon Updates the Award-Winning All-Mountain QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs

Inspired by storms and textiles, Salomon designer Victor Brousseaud brings an all-new look to the all-mountain ski

Where to Buy Used Outdoor Gear: 10 Shops for Secondhand Apparel & Equipment
Snag Deals on Used Outdoor Gear Online and IRL at These 10 Marketplaces

Looking for affordable tents, sleeping bags, hiking boots, and bikes? These online and in-person retailers have you covered with gently used gear

The Best Outdoor Brands from the U.S. and Canada, According to the Experts
The Best Outdoor Brands for Hikers, Campers, and Climbers

Our gear expert has tested thousands of rain shells, day packs, and base layers over the last few decades. Here are the labels he trusts the most.

18 East Leaps Across the Atlantic to Collab with London Retailer Goodhood
18 East Leaps Across the Atlantic to Collab with London Retailer Goodhood

The New York-based label brings handcrafted fabrics and outdoorsy inspiration to the limited-edition 8-piece apparel collection

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