Purple Mountain Observatory Revamps Its Waterproof Calyx Camp Shoe
After a much-hyped launch made in collaboration with Vibram, the London-based brand has updated an outdoor shoe that's for far more than camping
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Hard-Earned Lessons From a First-Time Sea Kayaker's Trip on the Maine Island Trail
When our city-dwelling, rock climbing correspondent planned an impromptu camping trip by boat, she learned core paddling lessons the hard way
17 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
Joolca HOTTAP Go Review: The Most Portable Camp Shower for Dirty Adventures
A company known for overlanding showers has a new, ultra-compact model, but are its showers steamy enough to make the investment worth it?
The 7 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Say bye to the bag and stay warm without the weight on your next overnight backpacking adventure with these UL quilts
The 9 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Lightweight Backpacking Adventures
Save precious weight without sacrificing some comfort while camping using these airy and easy-to-transport sleeping pads
How Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Finds Inspiration in Vintage Outdoor Gear
The brand's co-founder Samuel Hardeman talks vintage collecting, climbing culture, and creating an outdoor brand with fashion-world appeal
How to Hike Berlin’s 100-Mile Wall Trail Through Germany's Capital City
Along the Berliner Mauerweg, a multi-use path tells the tale of conflict, progress, and shared humanity in one of the world's most iconic cities
10 Best Ultralight Tents of 2026, Trail-Tested and Reviewed
Advanced materials and designs make these shelters the lightest around—for more trail time with fewer lbs on your back
The Complete History of Gramicci, Rock Climbing's Original Dirtbag Brand
How pants made by a hippie California rock climber for high-stepping up granite became one of the most influential silhouettes in modern menswear
What to Do During a Summer Trip to Åre, Sweden's Famous Ski Town
Sweden’s biggest ski town turns into a hiker’s wonderland in summer, making it a cool alternative to classic Euro destinations when temps are high
Inside Raide’s Unapologetic Design Ethos of Performance at Any Cost
The founder of outdoor's exciting new technical brand shares why designing innovative gear for elite athletes will always be the brand's north star
How Adaptive Athletes Are Helping Big Outdoor Brands Make More Inclusive Gear
The North Face, Adidas, Finisterre, and others are creating adaptive gear with universality in mind—and the direction of athletes who use it
Gossamer Gear's New Tent Achieves UL Innovation With an Old-School Feature
Ultralight shelters have long relied on the use of trekking poles to reach featherweight ounce counts, but the new Free 1P opts for ease instead
The 7 Best Folding Utility Wagons for Hauling Gear to the Beach & Campsite
Take gear from Point A to Point B with ease with these folding wagons, which make for easy storage and transportation as well
Everything You Need to Know to Hike the Katsuo Trail, Japan's New Long-Distance Trail
From sea to summit, a new 130-mile hiking loop in Japan links the fishing culture of the coast to the rugged ridgelines of the country’s Southern Alps
22 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups to Support During Pride and Beyond
International and regional organizations, nonprofits, and collectives celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ campers, climbers, hikers, and more
The 10 Best Midlayers for Outdoor Adventure, Tested & Reviewed
The perfect ingredient for your layering sandwich, whether you're hiking, running, skiing, fishing, or camping
Why Snow Peak Made the PNW Its Base Camp in North America
From its first US foray in the ‘90s to its newest retail location, the Japanese camping brand has firmly planted its roots in Oregon and Washington
Big Agnes Introduces New VST Tents Line of UL Shelters That Don't Skimp on Features
Four new backpacking tents from the Colorado camping brand make the simultaneous case for no-nonsense ultralight design and new tent trends
Solo Stove Touts the New 19.5” Summit Fire Pit As It's Best Yet. We Tested to Decide
Does the smokeless technology and sleek redesign of the Summit Fire Pit actually make a better, cleaner, and brighter fire? We put it to the test.
Travel & Adventure-Tested: A Review of Dometic's New Modular Drinkware Collection
A firsthand review of the outdoor gear maker's new mix-and-match hydration line tested in the mountains of northern Maine
Outdoor Afro Made an App That's Building Black Community in the Outdoors
While most outdoor apps focus on maps and stats, a new digital tool from the inclusive not-for-profit is about finding people to hike and camp with
Trip Report: : Low Water and High Spirits Canoeing Maine’s Allagash River
A down-season dispatch from the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a 91-mile paddling route through Maine's North Woods region that few see for themselves