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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

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

Polaroid I-2: A Striking, New Instant Camera for Modern Film Photographers
Polaroid's All-New I-2 Is a Striking Instant Camera for Modern Film Photographers

15 years after officially shuttering, the king of instant film is back with an analog camera sporting a 98mm f/8 lens, manual controls, and autofocus

9 Best Women's Cycling Brands to Know & Support in 2023
9 Lesser-Known Brands Making Awesome Cycling Apparel for Women

Through technical garment innovation and a focus on empowering women cyclists, these apparel brands are re-shaping the industry

9 Best Backpacking Chairs of 2023
The 9 Best Lightweight Chairs, Stools, and Seats for Backpacking

Lightweight and portable seats for backpacking, overnight camping, and all other times when a log or soggy patch of ground simply won't do

Leatherman Garage Batch 005: 40th Anniversary, A New Old School Multi-Tool
Leatherman's New Limited-Edition Multi-Tool Is Tougher Than Ever Before

It may be inspired by the first pliars-centric tool Tim Leatherman made decades ago, but this homage packs state-of-the-art features and materials

Boston Rock Climbing Guide: The City's Best Outdoor Crags & Indoor Gyms
Everything You Need to Know About Rock Climbing In and Around Boston

With easy access to some of New England's iconic crags and a burgeoning gym scene, it's not so bad to be a climber in Beantown

Geodesic Dome Guide: From EPCOT to Everest, Hippie to Yuppie
How One Great Inventor Changed the World With a Geodesic Camping Tent

Utopian architecture to camping equipment, here's how Bucky Fuller's greatest design changed the world—and how you can build a dome of your own today

The Suunto Vertical GPS Watch Will Keep All Your Adventures on Track
The New Suunto Vertical GPS Watch Will Keep All Your Adventures on Track

With comprehensive maps and an improved battery life, plus a suite of user-friendly features, the Vertical can go anywhere

Manta North Makes Buying a Prefab Cabin Online Fun & Easy
Manta North Makes Buying a Custom Cabin as Easy as Ordering Dinner Online

With a few simple clicks, you can now own a modern prefabricated vacation home in a matter of minutes

Pakafill Lightweight Puffer Review: Unexpectedly Warm & Sustainable
This Lightweight Puffer Jacket Is Light, Warm & Sustainable—Thanks to Alpacas

A new alternative to down insulation made from alpaca fiber makes this puffy jacket from the small Peru-based brand function at the top of its class