The 8 Best Camping Cots of 2025, Tested

The 8 Best Cots for Camping & Backpacking, Tested

Lightweight, comfy, highly-packable, these camping cots make getting a good night's rest outdoors easier, without the noise and feel of an air pad

11 Best Camp Showers of 2025 for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

The 11 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

We put the newest portable shower designs to the test because rinsing off after a long day outdoors can make roughing it feel a little less... rough

Backpacking Checklist: Essential Gear for New & Experienced Hikers

Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season

A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included

Astrotourism Is A Top Travel Trend for Summer 2025. But What Is It Exactly?

Astrotourism Is A Top Travel Trend for 2025—But What Is It Exactly?

Real dark night skies are becoming harder to find, following the stars is a sustainable way for outdoor travelers to see the cosmos up close

I Trekked 50 Miles Through the Lower Himalayas & This Is the Gear I Packed

The Gear I Used While Trekking 50 Miles in the Underrated Lower Himalayas

The ecologically diverse area presents very different challenges than the more famous high-alpine zone. Here's 10 pieces of gear I relied on daily

Camping Gear Rental Guide: Where to Get Outfitted for Your Next Trip

The Best Places to Rent Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Online

Whether you're looking for car camping staples, backpacking equipment, or even a full size yurt, these online and IRL rental shops can help get you

How Snow Peak Challenged Americans to Experience the Outdoors Differently

Less Roughing, More Lounging: How Snow Peak Is Challenging American Outdoor Orthodoxy

While other outfitters emphasize performance in rough settings, the Japanese brand designs gear to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors

The Hoka Ora Primo Slippers Are Weird, Ugly And Deeply Lovable

These Hoka Slippers Are Obviously Ugly, But We Love Them Anyway

A recovery shoe, sci-fi prop hybrid, these Hokas have a ... particular look. But they're so comfortable we can't stop wearing them.

Rumpl Wrap Sack Review: A Cozy, Clever Design for Car Campers

The Rumpl's Wrap Sack Is a Gateway Sleeping Bag for New Campers

The ubiquitous outdoor blanket company's first sleeping bag is designed to keep you comfortable even in changing temperatures. Here's how it works

Helinox Chair One (re) Review: A More Stable, Durable & Comfy Camp Chair

Helinox Updates Its Flagship Camp Chair for Extra Comfort & Durability

The South Korean camp furniture maker revisits its flagship product, the Chair One, introducing a more sustainable and durable update for car campers

Kitworks Launches Gear Storage System to Solve for Messy Closets & Garages

New Brand Kitworks Launches to Make It Easier—and More Fun—to Store All Your Gear

Tired of plastic Rubbermaid bins, this new company has a novel theory about outdoor gear organization (it's modular and involves lots of accessories)

DOD Outdoors Review: Japanese Camping Gear Made for Comfort

A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear

The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?

16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Should Know

16 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

6 Car Camping Upgrades to Go From KOA to Overlanding Light

You Don’t Need a Big Fancy Van to Make Car Camping Cool

My personal favorite essential (and non-essential) gear upgrades that work for my Subaru Crosstrek and other extra-regular cars, trucks, and rigs

10 Best Glamping Tents of 2024: What to Know & Which to Buy

A Guide to Glamping Tents for Airbnb Entrepreneurs & Backyard Campers

From classic bell tents to more creative canvas options, here we break down the many different types of camping shelters and some of the best to buy

What Is a Yurt? A Guide to Semi-Permanent Cabin Style Dwellings

The Field Mag Guide to Yurts: Semi-Permanent Cabins Fit for Everywhere

From history and construction to how to buy or build your own, this definitive guide explores all aspects of life in these classic circular shelters