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CamelBak's New Adventure Travel Packs Might Just Be the Best Bags for Daily Exploring

Made of 100% recycled materials with 26L and 20L options, these sustainable daypacks feature all one needs for town, trail time, and general wandering

The North Face’s New Gore Denim Pack Brings Indigo Style to Staple Winter Pieces

If you’ve ever wished for waterproof denim outerwear, then The North Face is making your dreams come true this season

The 10 Best New & Vintage Vehicles for Car Camping

From cheap church vans to tech-filled trucks, these are our top picks for best ways to go camping on four wheels

Mountain Hardwear’s Jackson Ridge Collection Brings Workwear to Camp

Staple workwear pieces like double-knee pants and overalls receive an overhaul with outdoorsy materials and updated, flattering fits for men and women

The 10 Best Sunglasses for Hiking, Biking, Traveling & More

With removable side clips, vintage-inspired frames, and more, these shades have what you need for any adventure

Australia Meets New England in This New Boot from Blundstone and L.L.Bean

Blundstone’s iconic Original 500 Chelsea boot gets a Maine-inspired makeover

This Clever Chair for Home and Camp Is Designed to Biodegrade If Forgotten in Nature

Made in Japan entirely of wood and canvas, the unique, lightweight seat can be assembled in minutes and easily packs away when not in use

Arc’teryx's New System_A Drop 06 Is a Nod to the Everyday Mountain Adventurer

The seven-piece "Run to Rock" capsule delivers a summer kit of free-flowing fabrics with functional details to easily transition from city to mountain

Summit Magazine, the Climbing World's Premier Publication, Is Back from the Dead

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

HOKA Ditches Laces for New Slip-On Restore TC Shoe for Everyday Wear

Based on the TC 1.0 model and made for daily wear & post-activity recovery, the new gender-neutral design signals HOKA's growing interest in lifestyle

The 10 Best Women's Swimsuits Actually Designed for Surfing

Through trial and (a lot of) error, these are the best surf swimsuits that are comfortable, flattering, and actually stay on your body

Go Further and Stay Longer With New Airstream x REI Basecamp 20X Travel Trailer

Building on the 2022 Basecamp collab, the updated design is bigger and more sustainable, featuring solar charging and a water-saving composting toilet

Yes There's Surf in New York City: Here's Everything You Need to Know About It

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

The 10 Best LNT-Approved Portable Fire Pits

Sleek and smokeless, lightweight and durable, these clever packable fire pits are perfect for any backyard, campsite, or roadside viewpoint

Testing the All-New VEJA Hiking Shoe in New York's Catskill Mountains

The trendy Parisian sneaker brand made a hiking shoe, so we took it to the Catskills to see how it fares on the trails north of NYC

Chaco's Brings Leather to Classic Sandals for Walking City Streets in Style & Comfort

Your favorite Chaco silhouettes get a modern upgrade with premium leather and platform soles for all-day around town support

Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Elevate 22L Pack Is for Ultra Runners and UL Hikers

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 Adventure-Ready Belts Are a Major Upgrade to an Undervalued Outdoor Accessory

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

The 5 Best Baby Hiking Backpacks for Logging Miles with Little Ones

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)

The 11 Best Camping Chairs and Everything You Need to Know About Them

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

These New Binoculars Are the Unlikely Gear Upgrade Your Summer Adventures Need

The combo of a lightweight form factor and heavyweight optics make these midsize binoculars perfect for camping, climbing, road trips, and more

This Hunting GPS Is Actually Really Great for Adventuring With Your Dog

Our reviewer doesn't hunt but Garmin's dog GPS has become crucial for hiking, mountain biking, and splitboarding with his dog Remy

Nixon’s Heat Watch Is Here to Help You Send Harder, in the Water & Out

Waterproof to 100m with a super slim yet rugged design and capability to run multiple pre-programed timers, this sleek “surf watch” is so much more

The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of

The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC