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A Week in Patagonia Convinced Me Fjallraven Makes the Perfect Hiking Pants

Whether worn in blazing sun or freezing rain, the Fjallraven Keb Trousers kept our gear tester comfortable, dry, and ... "sexy." Let her explain

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Men, Tested & Approved

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

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

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?

Mount Lemmon Rush: Video & Photos from a 30 Mile, 30 Hour Trail Run in Remote Arizona

Former Olympian, guide, and adventure photographer Sarah Attar takes on a point-to-point run up an Arizona classic, with friends and gratitude in tow

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

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

The 10 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

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

Can the Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On Make Me Ditch My Favorite Duffel?

The first piece of rolling luggage from Peak Design combines hardshell and softshell in one thoughtfully designed suitcase. We put it to the test.

Thurston Launches with Beanies to Keep You Comfy, Not Sweaty (or Itchy)

After nearly a decade of R&D prototyping, this upstart introduces a modest range of headwear made with Polartec's famed Power Wool fabric

The Untold History of Outdoor Research, One of America's Great Gear Brands

How the PNW-based outfitter launched from a failed summit attempt on Denali and grew to hometown hero status over 40 years by putting function first

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

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

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

Why the Legendary Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)

Since its initial release in 1998, the Alpha SV has been the yard stick by which all other rain shells are measured. Our gear expert explains why

Down Fill Power Guide: Everything to Know About Down Apparel Insulation

Experts answer what down fill power means and explore goose down vs duck down, fill power vs fill weight, sustainable synthetic alternatives, and more

A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear

The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?

16 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

Ciele & Designer Colin Meredith Team Up for New Trail Running Collection, Gry

By lending its design innovation lab to the lauded designer, Ciele has created its most creative technical running apparel yet

Zen Aesthetics & Peak Performance Meet in Mount to Coast's New Ultra Running Shoes

Thoughts from a gear reviewer on the new Hong Kong-based footwear brand after 100 miles of testing the built-to-last S1 model

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