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The 9 Best Packable Down Jackets for Men & Women
The Best Packable Down Jackets for Any Adventure

From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)

The Blundstone All-Terrain Clog Is Made for Work & Fit for Anything
Blundstone's New All-Terrain Clog Is Made for Work & Fit for Anything

The Aussie boot maker's new mule is designed for the service industry but will surely find a footing in everyday life and outdoor circles too—YES CHEF

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

Inside the Orvis Rod Factory, a Hub of American Fly Fishing Innovation
Inside the Vermont Workshop Where Orvis Still Makes Fly Rods by Hand

Touring the brand's Manchester, Vermont shop where hundreds of hand-made fly rods are crafted daily for anglers around the world (yes we went fishing)

New Leatherman ARC Is the First Multi-Tool with a Super Steel Knife
The New Leatherman ARC Is the First Multi-Tool with a Super Steel Knife

The Portland-based toolmaker had to reconfigure its manufacturing processes to give its iconic design a significant overhaul—here's my hands-on review

FSP Outdoors Releases NYC-made Lumbar Packs for Everyday Adventure
FSP Outdoors Updates its Brooklyn-Made Lumbar Pack for Active Adventures & Daily Wear

The Brooklyn bag sewer redesigns its popular Lumbar Pack to improve active mobility while retaining internal and external cargo capabilities

The 14 Best Black Running Shoes for Elevated Style & Performance
Run In Style and Peak Performance With These 14 Best Black Running Shoes

High-tech and performance-driven black running shoes for an elevated, everyday style from town to trail

Q&A: How Hyperlite Mountain Gear & Cody Townsend Made the Crux 40 Ski Pack
How Hyperlite Mountain Gear Used Pro Insight to Make the Ultimate Ski Pack

Insights from a lifetime of skiing and a quest to descend the biggest lines in North America helped the skier and brand make the end-all bag

Inside Marmot's New Sub-Brand Marmot Capital, Blending Heritage & Tech
In New Sub-Brand Marmot Capital, Kikuno Kiki Blends Heritage & Performance

Creative Director Kikuno Kiki shares insight into the Japan-exclusive brand's first collection of "new vintage" outdoor apparel for modern life

Parapack Uses Origami Inspiration to Create Lightweight & Foldable Hats
Parapack Uses Origami Inspiration to Create Lightweight & Foldable Hats for Travel

After a successful Kickstarter launch, the Pacifica, CA-based brand now offers a range of packable headwear that fold and scrunch on purpose

13 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Should Know
13 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

Multi-Tool Maker Leatherman Releases Harvest, Its First Fixed Blade Knife
Multi-Tool Maker Leatherman Releases Harvest, Its First Fixed Blade Knife

The latest from the toolmaker's skunkworks operation is a high-grade implement for autumnal harvests and TCB around the house or cabin