

Hikerkind Launches Second Collection and Adds Hike Club Chapters
The women's technical hiking apparel brand also adds updated core designs from its first collection and new Hike Club chapters in Portland & Denver

A Local’s Guide to Rock Climbing in New York City: Outdoor Crags & Indoor Gyms
From Central Park classics to Brooklyn climbing gyms (and the Gunks), we break down all you need to know about climbing in America’s largest city

18 East x Helinox Drops 2-Piece Collab for City and Outdoor Use
A clever blending urban style and hardwearing camp furniture make this unique collaboration one not to miss, whether you ever camp or not

How Biking from Brooklyn to Boston Helped Me Find Joy Through Pain
Reflecting on a 290-mile impromptu bikepacking trip where themes discomfort, kindness, and acceptance prevailed (alongside good food)

19 Unique Catskills Cabin Rentals Within Reach of New York City
Escape to the mountains to hike, bike, climb, leaf peep, or simply relax in a tasteful woodsy cabin just two hours north of NYC

The 19 Best Spots to Go Glamping in New York State
Unique as NYC itself, these canvas tents, huts, and Airstreams provide glamping experiences across the Empire State for any kind of outdoorist

FSP Outdoors Updates its Brooklyn-Made Lumbar Pack for Active Adventures & Daily Wear
The Brooklyn bag sewer redesigns its popular Lumbar Pack to improve active mobility while retaining internal and external cargo capabilities

Yes There's Surf in New York City: Here's Everything You Need to Know About It
A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out

NYC Brands William Ellery & Allmansright Collab on Dyneema Bear Bag for Hikers
As a part of William Ellery's ongoing insect-inspired gear, the Bronx and Brooklyn-based brands unite for an innovative piece of protective equipment

The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of
The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC

Inside the NYC Workshop Where Sought-After Surfboards Are Made
Maui-raised and Brooklyn-based, brothers Aaron and Drew Austin are hand building some of the East Coast's most creative surfboards

Inside William Ellery, Where Trevor Davis' Strange & Creative Vision Comes to Life
How the once professional chef and former Tom Sachs' fabricator creates materials-driven "expedition gear" for outdoor wear in New York City

This Black-Owned NYC Camera Shop Is a Hub for Photographers of All Backgrounds
Photodom founder Dominick Lewis on starting an analog photography business, diversity in the photo industry, and more

Hikerkind Drops Super Limited, Made-to-Order Winter Capsule Collection
Two extra cozy, functional pieces complete the young brand's first full outfit

Book a Cabin for R&R at This 225-acre Farmland Retreat in Upstate New York
NYC restaurateur Taavo Somer reimagines a swathe of Hudson Valley farmland as retreat for creatives in need of a break from the city

This New York-Based Company Is Using Prefab Cabins to Democratize Development
By leasing prefab cabin units to landowners, this start-up hopes to make hotel ownership and operation flexible and approachable

Chasing Waterfalls & Fall Foliage in New York's Catskill Mountains
Trading the daily grind for cabin time, leaf peeping, and waterfall gazing during a rare midweek escape from NYC

Meet FSP Outdoors, Brooklyn-made Gear for Worldwide Adventure
How an adventure mishap in the Maine woods led self-taught designer Blair Kemp to accidentally start a tiny brand with big intentions

This New Photo Book Celebrates the Real Vibe of New York City Surfing
No towering waves or tropical islands—these 35mm B&W photographs document the intimate moments and ephemeral joys of surfing Rockaway Beach

How to Book a Stay at NY State Park's New Cozy Contemporary Cabin System
Just two hours outside of NYC, 25 public cabins and cottages on the Long Island coastline bring affordable cabin escapes to all New Yorkers

Parks Project Releases Colorful Apparel Benefiting NYC's Prospect Park
Proceeds from this cheerful summertime collection go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the iconic 585 acre NYC park

Neon Fleece for the City Streets & Mountain Peaks, by Belief x Polartec
The Queens-based apparel brand leans on Polartec's famed recycled fleece for a unisex, neon collection fit for city streets and mountain peaks

Outdoor Gear Lab Allmansright Makes Ultralight Hiking Equipment in NYC
Meet the Dominican-born, Bronx-based designer and his Swedish partner diversifying and uniting the outdoors through the joys of UL hiking

NYC Architectural Firm Turns Design Mock-ups Into Community Gardens
Using design models usually discarded as waste, "Testbeds" by New Affiliates aims to put them to work for greater good