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Vermont Huts: Inside the New Network of Trails & Backcountry Shelters
Vermont Is Building a New Network of Backcountry Huts. Here's What You Should Know

A unique partnership with private landowners aims to link the entire state with a continuous system of trails and shelters for hikers, bikers, skiers

Japanese Alps Hiking Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Northern Japanese Alps

North of Tokyo in the Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, the peaks collectively known as the Hida Mountains or Japanese Alps are a hiker's dream

New Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound Pack & Tent Are a Thru-Hike Dream
Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Pack & Tent Are a Thru-Hiker's Dream

Combined with the Maine-based brand’s new down quilt, the new 40-liter backpack and two-person tent create the ultimate "big 3" backcountry system

Unplug & Recharge at Vipp Shelter, a Stunning Micro Hotel in Sweden
This Off-Grid Micro Hotel in Sweden Helps Guests Unplug & Recharge

This one-unit hospitality project offers work weary guests an opportunity to go off-grid in style via contemporary prefab retreat near Malmö

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall, the First True Ultralight Ski Pack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Backcountry Ski Pack Is the First of Its Kind

Using extensive experience making ultralight backpacking gear, the Maine-based brand's new 55L backcountry bag expertly balances form and function

Canadian Brand Foehn Made an Ultra-Durable Down Jacket Using Dyneema
This Canadian Brand Made the Most Durable Down Jacket of the Year

Part of a new unisex collection that includes cargo pants and fleece, the Salem Dyneema Down Parka is a jacket that can take on an apocalypse

A Hiker's Guide to the Japanese Alps' Mountain Hut Shelter System
A Guide to the Eclectic Mountain Huts & Hiking Shelters of the Japanese Alps

Japan has a long tradition of hiking—here, we dive into the system of mountain lodges where hikers can take shelter and find a warm, home cooked meal

An Australian National Park Just Got Architect-Designed Camp Shelters
Architect-Designed Shelters Protect Hikers in Australia's Grampians National Park

In the province of Victoria, an architecture firm known for complex urban projects created thru-hiking shelters that match the rugged landscape

Ultralight Backpacking: How I Learned to Embrace UL Hiking Philosophy
How Embracing an Ultralight Mentality Changed My Whole Perspective on Hiking

A deep dive into the world of lightweight and ultralight backpacking, and why you should embrace the "less is more" philosophy, too

Glamping Wisconsin: The 8 Best Spots for a Comfy Outdoor Escape
Wisconsin's Best Glamping Sites for a Luxe Midwestern Nature Escape

Airstreams, yurts, and even a treehouse offer accommodating respites in the American Midwest

Glamping Colorado : 18 Luxe Spots for a Refreshing Outdoor Escape
Colorado's 18 Best Glamping Spots for A Refreshing (and Luxe) Outdoor Escape

As one of the country's top outdoors destinations, Colorado's glamping opportunities offer everything from all-inclusive camps to backcountry shelters

66º North x Heimplanet Collaborate on Fast-Pitching Inflatable Tent
Gear Review: 66º North x Heimplanet Hi-Vis Four-Season Inflatable Tent

In California's Alabama Hills, a hands-on review of the newly released dome tent design by two well respected European outdoor gear makers