Gear

Legendary Bootmaker Danner Now Makes a Sandal. Here's How It Performs

We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up

Hemp is Hot: Why This Versatile Plant is Popping Up in More Outdoor Apparel

More and more outdoor gear companies are turning to this super plant for its breathability, strength, and eco-friendly growing practices

Step Up Your Timepiece Game With Hamilton's Khaki Field Expedition Watch

A hands-on review of the military-inspired watch, newly updated with an adventure-ready canvas strap and durable design

How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet

By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet

Sole Searching: Reinventing a River Guide Staple with Chaco's New Rapid Pro

The inside story of how Chaco overhauled a white water icon using real river rafting guides and innovative lab testing

Why UK Surf Brand Finisterre is Dropping Anchor in a Small Maine Surf Shop

The celebrated British B Corp has officially opened its first retail shop in North America to supply cold water surfers with sustainably-made gear

Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update

How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs

Vintage Outdoor Gear: How to Thrift, Find, and Shop for Retro Treasures

Both thrifting and vintage apparel are huge at the moment, and with the right eye, you'll get some truly great finds for your outdoor adventures

Light Announces a Minimal New Phone With Camera and GPS—and Without Distractions

Take back your attention with the third phone by Light, a consciously created tool for connecting now featuring a camera, 5G, and replaceable battery

Make Backyard Pizzas with Cooking Pizza Over a Solo Stove with the Pi Fire Pizza Oven

Our hands-on test of the new wood-fired pizza oven, which seamlessly works with Solo's smokeless fire pits to convert flames into cook fuel

LifeStraw Debuts Its Sleekest Personal Water Filter Straw Yet, Designed for Daily Use

Hands on with the brand's most compact personal water filter straw to date, made with a high-tech microfilter that's perfect for travel & everyday use

How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built the Ultimate Mountain Boot

Designed with the legendary Crag Rats search and rescue team and built in Danner's Portland factory, the new Crag Rat Evo is made for alpine adventure

The Best Packable Down Jackets for Any Adventure

From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)

The 11 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool

With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays

The Top 10 35mm Film Cameras for Everyone from Beginner to Expert

From film world icons and titanium grails to slept-on point and shoots, this expert-curated guide outlines the top cameras for all budgets + abilities

The Ultimate Guide to Soft Top & Foamie Surfboards

From seasoned surfers looking to get loose to first timers playing in white water, no surfer’s quiver is complete without a humble foamie

Hikerkind Launches Second Collection and Adds Hike Club Chapters

The women's technical hiking apparel brand also adds updated core designs from its first collection and new Hike Club chapters in Portland & Denver

Sole Searching: How NNormal Is Changing Trail Running With Radical Durability

Ultrarunner Kílian Jornet's latest pursuit is to upend the footwear world by making super-durable trail running shoes

The 9 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Sudsing Up Indoors & Outside

A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved

The Best Bins, Containers, and Boxes for Storing Gear at Home and on the Road

Bring some order to the chaos of backseats and closets stuffed with camping and outdoor gear with these rugged, utilitarian storage bins

KEEN x Only NY Collab Brings Our Favorite Funky Outdoorsy Sandal to the Big City

A footwear collab woven by an unlikely pair of brands held dear to Field Mag’s dual outdoorsy and urban hearts

10 Clean Sunscreens That Are Environment-Friendly & Non-Toxic for Daily Use

Tested and approved, these environmentally friendly sunscreens will protect your skin and the environment, all year long

Vasque’s New St. Elias Is a Minimalist Boot Made for Maximal Trail Time

Hands-on with the all-new St. Elias hiking boot, a sleek modern update with a nod to the heritage hikers the Minnesota-brand built its reputation upon

A Local’s Guide to Rock Climbing in New York City: Outdoor Crags & Indoor Gyms

From Central Park classics to Brooklyn climbing gyms (and the Gunks), we break down all you need to know about climbing in America’s largest city