Burton Drops 50 Years of Mountain Style in New Depop Archive Shop
The snowboard pioneer is releasing 50 archival pieces for $50.50 and under to celebrating five decades pushing the boundaries of mountain style
Everything You Need to Know About Polartec Alpha, the Performance Fleece Final Boss
Exploring the origins and material benefits of ultralight hiking's favorite fuzzy layer
17 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Need to Know About
Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers
The 10 Best Medium Format Film Cameras to Buy in 2026
With larger negatives, medium format film cameras produce images that have more detail, dynamic range, and depth
Raide's New Winter Collection Is All About Skiing More With Less
New ultralight down layers, backpacks, outerwear, and accessories once again reveal the brand's focus on performance-led design
The North Face Reimagines the Iconic Nuptse With Reversible Down & Summit Series
For its 60th anniversary, The North Face revisits its most iconic jacket with two new styles that bring the classic closer to its technical roots
How Mountain Hardwear Made a Stretchier, Burlier Puffy Jacket
Forgoing traditional down construction methods, the updated line of down jackets and pants moves better and is more durable than your typical puffy
A Peek Inside Gore-Tex HQ to See How the Best Waterproof Running Shoes Are Made
On a tour hosted by Hoka, we received a rare look behind the curtain of the world's best-known name in waterproofing—here's what we saw
Joolca HOTTAP Go Review: The Most Portable Camp Shower for Dirty Adventures
A company known for overlanding showers has a new, ultra-compact model, but are its showers steamy enough to make the investment worth it?
Inside Klättermusen Verkstad, a New Workshop & Outdoorsy Creative Hub in Stockholm
How the Swedish outdoor brand created an unconventional retail space inside a historic building in Stockholm's Södermalm neighborhood
The 7 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Say bye to the bag and stay warm without the weight on your next overnight backpacking adventure with these UL quilts
Barrel vs. Cube Sauna: Which One Should You Pick?
Despite their similarities, these two styles of sauna are distinctly different. An expert sauna builder shares their advice for choosing the best one
BEAMS & Arc’teryx Mark 25 Years of Collabs With New Climbing Kit and Jacket Reissue
Teaming up since 2001, the Japanese retailer and Canadian mountain brand celebrate with autumn colors and an international retrospective
Raide Women’s LF 2L Review: Finally, a Women’s-Specific Running Belt
As running belts are getting good enough to take the place of vests on trails, few brands are designing them for women's bodies
Why Squamish Cycling Brand 7mesh Wants to be Known as a Multi-Sport Outdoor Brand
Founded by Arc'teryx alums, the bike-focused apparel brand is transitioning into technical apparel for the emerging modern outdoor athlete
The 9 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Lightweight Backpacking Adventures
Save precious weight without sacrificing some comfort while camping using these airy and easy-to-transport sleeping pads
Sole Searching: Designing Norda x Black Diamond's New Norda 000 Mountain Running Shoe
The new Norda 000 is the result of a partnership that goes deeper than the typical collab, and the particular exploration style of a serious athlete
Hoka Tecton X 4 Review: This Carbon Plated Racer Is for Any Kind of Trail
Subtle updates make Hoka's premier trail racing shoe better than ever—and it isn't just for racing, or the pros, either
The Hidden Cost of Colorful Gear & the Outdoor Brands Working to Change It
Textile dyes have hefty environmental impacts, but a few outdoor brands are pursuing ways to make colorful gear more eco-friendly
Why Alt Cycling Is the Best Approach to Riding Bikes
The characters, brands, and ethos behind the free-spirted, all-terrain approach to riding bikes that's so darn appealing
Klättermusen Calls Us to Escape the Everyday With New Gear & Trippy Film Series
The Swedish outdoor label's new seasonal campaign centers on a four-part film about ditching responsibilities for nature and sweet technical gear
How Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Finds Inspiration in Vintage Outdoor Gear
The brand's co-founder Samuel Hardeman talks vintage collecting, climbing culture, and creating an outdoor brand with fashion-world appeal
What's Up With All This New See-Through Outdoor Gear?
Transparent shells and packs are everywhere now, so we hit up designers to ask if it's a passing aesthetic or the next evolution of technical design
The Sperro SV Shell Proves Arc'teryx's New System 0 Circular Design Platform Works
The British Columbia-based brand adds a new mountain-grade hardshell to the line, optimized for end-of-life disassembly and component recycling