Gear+review

Editor Michael Levy discusses the legacy of Summit, which ran from 1955 to 1996, favorite archival stories, and why relaunch a print magazine in 2023

A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out

Lightweight, comfy, and highly-packable, these cots make getting a good night's rest under the stars easy, without the noise and feel of an air pad

With minimal features and super durable Dyneema fabric, the Maine-based bagmaker's new pack is made to lighten your load on day hikes and beyond

These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home

These stretchy, purpose-built belts made from post-consumer recycled yarns keep waistbands comfortably secure on climbs, hikes, and in everyday life

Our reviewer put five kid carriers to the test on trails in the snowy peaks of Maine and the sunny Blue Ridge Mountains (and at a petting zoo, too)

Any chair is better than a rock, but these are the best of the best

In 2022 three women crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a wooden catamaran to document plastic pollution and find adventure, here's how

Single and double wall bottles for staying hydrated at home, around town, and on the trail

A new alternative to down insulation made from alpaca fiber makes this puffy jacket from the small Peru-based brand function at the top of its class

Inspired by a prototype founder Yvon Chouinard made himself 50 years ago, this odd duck of a down bag shows promise in a "new" category for the brand