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Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bag Review: Odd But Ultra Cozy
Patagonia's Sleeping Bags Look Weird for a Few Very Good Reasons

Inspired by a prototype founder Yvon Chouinard made himself 50 years ago, this odd duck of a down bag shows promise in a "new" category for the brand

Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore
Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore

A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus

Practical or Just Pretty: Testing Cake's Ösa Electric Motorbike in NYC
Gear Review: Dodging Potholes & Cops in NYC with a Cake Electric Motorbike

From daily errands around Brooklyn to battery range-breaking Rockaway beach runs, we put the eye-catching, $11,470 electric motorcycle to the test

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

The Captain Whidbey Inn Is a Historic Design-Driven Outpost in the PNW
Staying at the Captain Whidbey Inn, a Historic Lodge in the Puget Sound

Set off the coast of Seattle on Whidbey Island, this recently renovated log inn has been serving guests for more than a hundred years

onX Backcountry App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness
onX Backcountry GPS App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness

Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more

New Book "Surfer Magazine: 1960-2020" Chronicles 60 Years of Culture
Surfing’s Now-Extinct Print Mag Gets a Worthy Retrospective in New Hardcover Book

With more than 300 pages of photos and journalism, the book is a visual homage to surf culture's leading publication, which prematurely closed in 2020

Plant Kween's New Book Teaches Plant Parenting (and Self Care)
Plant Kween Dishes the Dirt on Plant Care and Self Care in Their New Book

A first look at "You Grow, Gurl," a new book by Instagram's favorite plant influencer on how to turn your home into a flourishing ecosystem

The 15 Best Rock Climbing Pants to Help You Send in Style
15 Best Climbing Pants for Men and Women That Blend Style, Function & Durability

All you need to know about what to wear while climbing, plus our top picks for the most functional, stylish climbing pants from around the globe

The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes to Help Send Your Next Project
The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes, Tested & Approved

Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag

Airstream Interstate 24X Review: Extreme Luxury & Ruggedness Combined
What It's Like to #Vanlife in a New $234,000 Airstream Sprinter Van

One writer's attempt to find off-grid adventure in the California desert with a luxed-out home-on-wheels

Panorama Glass Lodge Cabins Immerse Visitors in Icelandic Beauty
Sleep Under the Northern Lights at This Unique Glass Cabin Resort in Iceland

Combining a healthy dose of hygge with novel building design, this unique lodge highlights Iceland's magnificent landscape