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120 Film Guide: What to Know About Medium Format & Which Brands to Buy
120 Film Guide: All You Need to Know About Shooting Medium Format Film

Looking to move beyond 35mm and into the increasingly popular realm of medium format film? We got you (Spoiler: it's 120, not 120mm)

Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Pack Built for Adventure Photography
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Purpose-Built Pack for Adventure Photography

The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps

Chef Brad Leone on Early Days, Elk Steaks, and Treacherous Surf Breaks
In Search of Elk Steaks and Surf Breaks with Chef Brad Leone

A conversation with the culinary outdoorsman on getting started flipping burgers at a ski resort, tips for cooking outside, reincarnation, and more

Trend Report: Sustainable and Tech-Advanced Hiking Apparel for All
From Sustainability to Design, These Are the Top Hiking Apparel Trends to Watch

Where is the world of outdoor apparel heading? We identified some of the top trends to keep an eye on

Mount to Coast Enters Ultra Running Shoe Category With Zen-Inspired Designs
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

Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design
Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Contax G1 Camera Review: Compact, Underrated & Ready for Adventure
Contax G1 Review: A Compact, Underrated Rangefinder Ready for Adventure

At 30 years old, this 1990's rangefinder camera is less famous than its siblings but still impresses with swappable Carl Zeiss lens and titanium body

Danner Joseph Sandal Review: Testing the Bootmaker's First Adventure Sandal
Legendary Bootmaker Danner Now Makes a Sandal. Here's How It Performs

We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up

Why Hamilton's Khaki Field Expedition Should Be Your Summer Adventure Watch
Step Up Your Timepiece Game With Hamilton's Khaki Field Expedition Watch

A hands-on review of the military-inspired watch, newly updated with an adventure-ready canvas strap and durable design

9 Best Camp Showers of 2024 for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved
The 9 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

Rinsing off after a long day of outdoor activities can be just the thing to make roughing it feel a little less... rough

Inside the Snow Peak Campfield, a Luxe New Campground in Long Beach, WA
36 Hours at the New Snow Peak Campfield, a Dream PNW Campground Compound

A first hand look at the Japanese outfitter's debut North American campground, featuring campsite and micro cabin rentals, an onsen-like spa & more

Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update
Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update

How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs