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I Trekked 50 Miles Through the Lower Himalayas & This Is the Gear I Packed
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

What It's Like to Run The Speed Project, a 340-Mile Unsanctioned Road Race
Inside The Speed Project, an Unsanctioned 340-Mile Relay Race with a Cult Following

Three finishers share how and why they run the brutal desert race with a cult following, spanning Los Angeles to Las Vegas every spring since 2013

How Snow Peak Challenged Americans to Experience the Outdoors Differently
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 Most Influential Running Brands Built on Performance, Community & Style
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

Inside Amangiri,  Southern Utah's Hidden Resort for Design & Nature Lovers
Inside Amangiri Utah: What It's Actually Like at the Exclusive Hidden Gem Resort

A first hand review of the exclusive Aman resort—via ferratas, glamping, the world famous spa, and a commitment to supporting local communities

With Community Series Trailish, New York City Runners Go Off Road
New Group Run Series Trailish Offers Trail Curious New Yorkers a Path to Go Off Road

The monthly event by Brooklyn outdoor store Outlandish provides city joggers a safe space to try trail. Here's what you need to know to get involved

Durston X-Dome 1+ Review: A Light, Roomy, Freestanding Tent for Backpacking
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

Peak Design Roller Pro Review: Can a New Carry-On Make Me Ditch My Duffel?
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.

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

High-Tech Design, Lo-Fi Community Building With Purple Mountain Observatory
Inside the Two-Sided Philosophy of Purple Mountain Observatory

With thermo-mapping fabrics, fashion-informed silhouettes, and group hikes, the East London label explores accessibility through performance apparel

Why the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Is Still the Best Adventure Travel Bag
Why the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Is Still Our Favorite Adventure Bag

Our resident gear expert reflects on why, 21 years after launch, the legendary Black Hole Duffel remains an unbeatable option for hauling outdoor gear

Outlandish Community Building at New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store
New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store Reflects on Two Years of Community Building

A conversation with the founders of Brooklyn gear shop Outlandish on creating a hub for gear lovers, making the outdoors more accessible, and more