Engineering

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Raide Launches With a Sleek Ski Pack Backed by Serious Engineering
A New Brand Called Raide Just Made One of the Best Backcountry Ski Packs Ever

After stints at SpaceX and The North Face, the Colorado-based company's founder has turned to solving design problems with mountain gear

Leica's New Sofort 2 Digital Instant Camera Prints Your Favorite Photos
Is Leica's New Hybrid Instant Camera Just a Digicam with a Built-in Printer?

The storied German camera maker takes a surprising turn towards "lifestyle brand" with it's new digicam hybrid and accessories line, coming soon

Small Cabin Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Design, Buy, & Build
A Definitive Guide to Downsizing: How to Buy or Build A Small Cabin

Costs, popular styles, tips on how to build, and more—here's all you need to know about having your very own small cabin in the woods

Op-Ed: Who Really Makes Money From Your Public Land Campsite Bookings?
Is a Private Corporation Getting Rich Off Your Public Land Campsite Fees?

Separating fact from fiction in the debates around fees, accessibility, and public/private partnerships on public lands

FERAL Wetsuit Review: I've Finally Fallen in Love With Winter Surfing
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

8 Best Ultralight Titanium Water Bottles for Everyday Use
8 Ultralight Titanium Water Bottles for Use on the Trail and at Home

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

The 15 Best Rock Climbing Pants to Help You Send in Style
15 Best Climbing Pants for Men and Women That Blend Style, Function & Durability

All you need to know about what to wear while climbing, plus our top picks for the most functional, stylish climbing pants from around the globe

Leatherman Mr. Crunch Multi-tool Pays Homage to Its First Prototype
Leatherman Launches a Skunkworks "Garage" Design Lab and Wild New Multi-Tool

With 21 tools and a unique, transformable short-to-needle nose pliers, the limited-edition release brings an original Tim Leatherman prototype to life

Inside Photodom, Brooklyn's Own Film Photography Shop & Community Hub
This Black-Owned NYC Camera Shop Is a Hub for Photographers of All Backgrounds

Photodom founder Dominick Lewis on starting an analog photography business, diversity in the photo industry, and more

All You Need to Know About Prefab A-Frame House Kits
A Definitive Guide to Prefab A-Frame House Kits

From costs and benefits, variations, and the best manufacturers, this handy guide breaks down the info you need to buy & build your own cabin

How Alpine Parrot Is Promoting Inclusion & Equity With Hiking Gear
This Tiny Hiking Brand Is Taking on the Outdoor Industry's Inclusion Problem

The outdoor apparel brand for people of size founded by engineer Raquel Vélez is driving a new narrative around who participates in outdoor activities

The Best VW Camper Van Rentals Across the USA
Vintage VW Camper Vans to Rent in Every Corner of the Country

Explore closer to home without going full #Vanlife in a universally loved bit of German engineering, Volkswagen