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Sole Searching: Arc’teryx Creates New Footwear Category With Vertex Alpine
Sole Searching: Arc’teryx Creates New Footwear Category With Vertex Alpine

Inside the problem solving and design process of the new lightweight hybrid approach shoe, moving athletes over mountains like never before

The 11 Best Walking Shoes for Men, Tested & Approved
These Are the 11 Best Walking Shoes for Any Trip or Adventure

Whether you're trekking across the Grand Canyon or through Grand Central, you'll want a pair of supportive and responsive shoes to get you going

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Men of 2024, Tested & Approved
The 10 Best Hiking Sandals, Tested & Approved

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

The Best Design-Minded Gravel Bike Gear for Mixed Terrain Cycling
Take On All Mixed Terrain with This Tested-and-Approved Gravel Bike Gear Guide

Tested on the rugged backroads and singletrack of British Columbia, this kit goes fast, far, and looks good along the way

How Iceland's Concept of Úlpa Can Guide Us Away From Overconsumption
How the Icelandic Concept of Úlpa Can Guide Us From Overconsumption

Exploring the country's ‘one jacket for everything" through the lens of the Arctic country's own outerwear brand 66°North

Orvis Helios Review: A New Premium & Precise Fly Rod Handmade in Vermont
Casting & Catching with the New Orvis Helios, a Precision Fly Rod Made in USA

A hands-on look at how an iconic fly rod renews its position on the throne with improved strength, weight, and accuracy (it sure looks great, too)

Wood Fired Hot Tub Guide: Pros, Cons & Which Brands to Trust
Wood Fired Hot Tub Guide: Pros, Cons, How They Work & Which Brands to Trust

A deep dive on owning, maintaining, and enjoying all the benefits of a traditional wood fired hot tub or cedar soaking tub at home

Super Pacific X1 Switchback Truck Camper Review: A Very PNW Weekend
Testing Out Super Pacific's X1 Switchback Truck Tent for 48 Hours

A hands-on look at the dual truck topper-and-tent taking the camp loving world by storm

Kane Revive Recovery Shoe Review: Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going
Kane's Revive Recovery Shoe Is Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going

After a month of testing, we dive into the pros and cons of the Kane Revive, the bio-based "active recovery shoe" leading the category

KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: Redefining Adaptive Performance
KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: A Sleek Softshell for Daily Wear

Testing body mapping synthetic insulation and a tailored build against NYC’s rugged streets and unpredictable fall weather

An Off-Grid Field Test with Amundsen, Deep in the Rugged Maine Backcountry
An Off-Grid Field Test with Amundsen, Deep in the Rugged Maine Backcountry

Exploring the North Woods by float plane, canoe and on foot to discover the Norwegian spirit of friluftsliv and turn a weekend in nature into eternity

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)