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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

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

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

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 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