Gear

6 Exciting New Gear Picks to Look Forward To Come Winter 2023

Get a glimpse at what a handful of renowned outdoor brands have in the works for next fall, from lifestyle product to backcountry gear

This 100-Year-Old Camping Kettle Boils Water with Rocket Stove Efficiency

Invented by an Irish farmer in the 1890s and refined shortly thereafter, this unique kettle-stove combo can boil 20oz of water in just 3 minutes

18 East & Bodega Release Functional-Casual Clothing Inspired by New England

From New York City and Boston comes a streetwear collaboration that's about getting outside, no matter where you live

Rumpl & Snow Peak Release Fire-Resistant Camp Blanket Collab

Japan's Takibi specialists team up with the OG outdoor blanket maker for a special collab that keeps flying sparks and embers at bay

10 Design-Driven Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear

Technical footwear to help you conquer the approach to the crag—or the subway—without looking like a complete nerd

14 Winter Camping Gear Essentials for More Comfortable Cold Weather Adventures

Suggested tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and more, capable of making camping a year-round activity

All the Climbing Gear You Need to Start Bouldering This Season

The best boulder-specific climbing staples for newbies, gym rats, and everyone in between

MEC’s Backcountry-Focused Apex Collection Pairs 90s Design & Modern Tech

Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel

How Arvin Goods Turns Food Waste (and Hemp) Into Comfy, Tech-Infused Socks

To tackle the fashion industry's environmental problems, this small sock brand is embracing up-cycled materials made from waste

Italian Shoemaker ROA Releases New GORP-Infused Approach Shoe

Harnessing highly technical materials and aggressive silhouettes, the fashion-forward footwear brand releases new styles (and a webshop)

Hikerkind Drops Super Limited, Made-to-Order Winter Capsule Collection

Two extra cozy, functional pieces complete the young brand's first full outfit

Lightweight Snowshoes Designed to Keep Trail Runners Moving All Winter Long

Running specialists Janji tap Vermont's Dion for unisex collab snowshoe made to move fast in the snow

Diemme x Hiking Patrol Celebrates a Decade-Long Friendship with Roccia Vet Sport Boot

The fashion-favorite footwear brand partners with IG aggregator @hikingpatrol to celebrate 30 years of Italian boot making

Scientist-founded Outerwear Brand LifeLabs Claims This Is the World's Warmest Jacket

The MegaWarm Jacket uses new material science technology created at Stanford's labs to provide more warmth without increasing weight

Mine77 Blurs the Line Between Streetwear and Snowboarding with New Winter Collection

Timi Burton carries on his late father's vision with tie-dye, corduroy, and puffy slippers

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

DSPTCH & Idle Worship Release Hand-Dyed Dyneema Bag Collection

Bringing a rare burst of color to ultra technical, ultra white Dyneema, an ultralight fiber that's stronger than steel (at the molecular level)

Patagonia's Alpine Downlab Jackets & Pullovers Are for Serious Ultralight Adventures

With 800-fill down insulation and minimalist patterns, the OG outfitter's new insulation release argues that in the mountains, less is more

These New Artist Collab Skis & Snowboards Hope to Help Diversify the Backcountry

The artwork covered capsule collection of backcountry specific skis and snowboards pledges a portion of sales to fund scholarships for BIPOC shredders

According to Ripton & Co., Denim Jorts & Overalls Pass as Performance Apparel

This small apparel brand is making technical jeans for active adventure, for men and women

This Niche Map Maker Proves the Old-School Approach Still Stands a Chance

How a passion for mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking led one couple to dedicate their lives to hand mapping Utah & Colorado for future adventurers

New Checker Collection from D'emploi Adds Color to Your Home and Daily Routine

After a two-year hiatus New York designer Kyle Mosholder returns with a new collection of handmade items for everyday use, at home and around town

This Tiny Hiking Brand Is Taking on the Outdoor Industry's Inclusion Problem

The outdoor apparel brand for people of size founded by engineer Raquel Vélez is driving a new narrative around who participates in outdoor activities

These 3 Gear Redistribution Groups Are Helping Make the Outdoors More Accessible

Getting quality, used gear into the hands of underrepresented outdoorists is an impactful way to build a better, more inclusive outdoor community