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11 Best Camp Showers of 2025 for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved
The 11 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

We put the newest portable shower designs to the test because rinsing off after a long day outdoors can make roughing it feel a little less... rough

The 15 Best Independent Outdoor Magazines to Subscribe To
The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

Independent magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors

Sole Searching: How Saucony Updated Its Most Rugged Trail Running Shoe
Sole Searching: How Saucony Updated Its Most Rugged Trail Running Shoe

Behind the design of the Xodus Ultra 4, a new distance-ready design with Vibram Megagrip sole and a springy midsole foam normally seen in road running

Gozney Tread Review: A Portable Pizza Oven for (Most) Outdoor Adventures
Gozney's Tread Pizza Oven Brings 5-Star Cooking to the Campsite (and Beyond)

Gozney calls the new Tread "the world's most portable pizza oven." So we hauled it up a mountain in Upstate New York to see if it's true

How Patagonia Saved a Famous Explorer's Chalet For Their New Argentina Shop
Patagonia's Newest Store Is a Restored Explorer's Chalet In the Argentinian Alps

Restored using original materials and methods, the six-acre property in remote Argentina includes the main building, outbuildings and gardens

Do Carbon Plates Belong in Trail-Running Shoes? Here's What the Experts Say
Do Carbon Plates Belong in Trail-Running Shoes? We Asked the Experts

Once reserved for elite marathoners, carbon plates are now showing up on trails. But are they actually helping you move faster or just hype?

The 10 Best Men's Hiking Sandals of 2025, Tested & Approved
The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Men, Tested & Approved

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

What Is a Via Ferrata & the 12 Best Spots to Try It in the US
An Abridged Guide to the Via Ferrata & Where to Find a Course Near You

This fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages

Japanese Outdoor Magazine Guide: 10 Print Titles for Gear Lovers
Japanese Outdoor Magazine Guide: 10 Print Titles for Gear Lovers

Even if you can't read Japanese, these expertly curated magazines will inspire you to seek greater adventures—and a new pair of rare hiking boots

13 Best Garden Clogs for Yard Work, Soggy Campsites & City Streets
The 13 Garden Clogs Can Handle Yard Work, Soggy Campsites & City Streets

From Gorpy Cool Kids to West Village Girls, this low-profile slip-on shoe hits the perfect balance of on-trend and ultra comfortable. Garden optional

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point and Shoot Film Camera

A pro photographer's take on the pocket-sized 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)

AllTrails Peak Introduces Offline Maps & Custom Routes With New App Update
Hands-on With AllTrails Peak, a New Premium Tier with Offline Maps & Custom Routes

The top rated hiking app has added a bunch of useful features, but many require new pricer subscription. Here's what we think after an IRL preview