Why Our Gear Expert Has Basically Given Up on Chemical Sunscreen
After too many absolutely brutal sunburns, longtime gear guy Joe Jackson learned to embrace the embarrassing look of thick mineral-based sunscreens
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The Best Packable Backpacks for Travel and Everyday Carry | Tested & Approved
Our guide to the best compact, stashable backpacks for travel and every day use that you probably never even knew you needed
Sole Searching: How Saucony Updated Its Most Rugged Trail Running Shoe
Behind the design of the Xodus Ultra 4, a new distance-ready design with Vibram Megagrip sole and a springy midsole foam normally seen in road running
Patagonia's Newest Store Is a Restored Explorer's Chalet In the Argentinian Alps
Restored using original materials and methods, the six-acre property in remote Argentina includes the main building, outbuildings and gardens
Do Carbon Plates Belong in Trail-Running Shoes? We Asked the Experts
Once reserved for elite marathoners, carbon plates are now showing up on trails. But are they actually helping you move faster or just hype?
The 13 Best All-Season, All-Purpose, Pull-On Boots (That Aren't Blundstones)
A survey of better crafted, more durable slip-on boots for men & women, because everyone you know already has a pair of Blunnie 550s
Atlantic Coastal Supply x J. Crew Collab Brings Styles of the Sea to Stores
The British maritime lifestyle brand teams up with the long-standing American fashion retailer for a salty menswear capsule
Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season
A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included
The 13 Garden Clogs Can Handle Yard Work, Soggy Campsites & City Streets
From Gorpy Cool Kids to West Village Girls, this low-profile slip-on shoe hits the perfect balance of on-trend and ultra comfortable. Garden optional
Exploring Portal's World of Hybrid Running, Hiking, and Biking Gear
We spoke to the design collective, whose credits include work with ROA, Rapha, and Arc'teryx, about creating clothes for a multi-sport lifestyle
How Italian Label ROA Is Quietly Taking Over By Fusing Fashion with Function
A decade in, the trend-driving brand known for expertly crafted footwear & apparel reflects on its history, design philosophy, and new collaborations
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point and Shoot Film Camera
A pro photographer's take on the pocket-sized 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)
The Gear I Used While Trekking 50 Miles in the Underrated Lower Himalayas
The ecologically diverse area presents very different challenges than the more famous high-alpine zone. Here's 10 pieces of gear I relied on daily
Hands-on With AllTrails Peak, a New Premium Tier with Offline Maps & Custom Routes
The top rated hiking app has added a bunch of useful features, but many require new pricer subscription. Here's what we think after an IRL preview
Why Thru-Hikers Are So Obsessed With Smartwater Bottles
Plenty of reusable, lightweight water bottle options exist, yet many hardcore hikers prefer to pack this plastic bottle available at any gas station
New Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pack Is a Shockingly Light Option for Alpine Adventuring
Built of a material with 8x the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, this new alpine pack aims to compete with the cottage brands leading the UL space
The Best Places to Rent Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Online
Whether you're looking for car camping staples, backpacking equipment, or even a full size yurt, these online and IRL rental shops can help get you
Filson x Housefly Release Rare Stylish Fly Fishing Gear in New Collab
The new collaboration between a Pennsylvania's Housefly and Seattle's Filson produced some sweet bags, clothes, and accessories
Less Roughing, More Lounging: How Snow Peak Is Challenging American Outdoor Orthodoxy
While other outfitters emphasize performance in rough settings, the Japanese brand designs gear to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors
15 Best Running Brands Redefining Performance by Emphasizing Community & Cool
A new wave of IYKYK running brands is injecting the sport with a fresh perspective drawn from high design, fashion, cool kid culture, and run clubs
London's Cimoro Makes Custom Backpacks & Sought-After Gear for Ultralight Adventure
How the designer behind the cottage label turned a Saville Row education into designing performance packs & custom gear that fit like a bespoke suit
ROA & Colin Meredith Collaborate on Lightweight Hiker with Approach Shoe Style
The first collaboration between the Italian outdoor brand and the Vancouver-based designer spins the sleek Cingino silhouette in a handsome new color
Why Durston Gear's Weatherproof, Affordable Tents are Beloved by Backpackers
Informed by years of thru-hiking, British Columbia's Dan Durston and his namesake outdoor equipment have earned a loyal following among UL backpackers
The New Ultralight Durston X-Dome 1+ Punches Way Above Its Price Point
A hands-on test of the UL gear brand's new freestanding tent reveals an easy-to-pitch, roomy design with one possible dealbreaker for desert campers