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How Durston Turned an Ultralight Tent Idea Into a Beloved Hiking Gear Brand
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

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.

How Australian Outdoor Brand Zorali Embraces a "Less Is More" Mentality
How Australian Outdoor Brand Zorali Is Growing by Making Less

After establishing a robust line of camping gear and apparel, Zorali is intent on making its products more sustainable instead of adding new designs

Quilt vs Sleeping Bag: A Guide to Finding the Best Backcountry Sleep System
How to Choose Between a Quilt & Sleeping Bag for Your Next Backcountry Trip

Though often made of the same performance materials, small design variations makes sleeping bags and quilts better suited for different conditions

Hike in Style with New Hikerkind x KEEN Targhee IV Collab Boot
Hikerkind Just Launched Its First Hiking Shoe, a Collaboration With KEEN

The Brooklyn-based brand's first footwear collab comes as a limited-edition women's hiking boot that strikes a balance between elegance and durability

All-new KEEN Hightrail Merges Sneaker Style and Technical Trail Performance
All-new KEEN Hightrail Merges Sneaker Style and Technical Trail Performance

With an athletic midsole, rugged outsole, and the Portland shoemaker's signature durable build, the new boots are made to go everywhere

Ocean's Embrace: How Lena Kemna Uses Freediving to Sharpen Her Surf Skills
How Freediving Helps Big Wave Surfer Lena Kemna Sharpen Her Skills

A Q&A conversation with waterwoman Lena Kemna, who finds connecting with the ocean has opened her up to pursue even more ambitious goals

Glacier Glasses: History, How They Work & the 10 Best to Trust in the Wild
Glacier Glasses Guide: History, How They Work & The 10 Best to Trust in the Wild

Designed to protect eyes from the extreme solar radiation at high altitudes and UV reflections from snow, glacier glasses make function look stylish

What It's Like to Sail to Norway's North Cape, Europe's Northernmost Point
What It's Like to Sailing to Norway's North Cape, the Northernmost Point of Europe

Fjords, whales, empty beaches, endless islands, and stunning hikes, this remote region inside the Arctic Circle is an escape worth planning for

Pa'lante Snow Pack Review: A Backcountry Pack Inspired by Ultralight Hiking
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

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