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15 Outdoor Brands With Repair, Resell & Upcycled Gear Programs

15 Outdoor Brands With Repair, Resell & Upcycled Gear Programs

These major gear makers are using closed-loop cycles to keep equipment and apparel in use and out of landfills

Inside Bike Summer, the Seasonal Cycling Festival Keeping Portland Weird

Inside Pedalpalooza, the Seasonal Cycling Extravaganza Keeping Portland Weird

Every summer, Rose City cyclists take to the streets for hundreds of community bike rides in a mass celebration of cycling culture

Inside Southbound 400, the Wild, Unsanctioned Relay Race from Canada to NYC

Inside Southbound 400, the Wild & Unsanctioned Relay Race from Canada to NYC

The unique race pits teams of eight in an all-out 400-mile footrace across New York State. Here's the full scoop, from the founder & past winners

The 15 Best Independent Outdoor Magazines to Subscribe To

The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

Independent magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors

Barrel Sauna Guide: The 6 Best & What to Know Before You Buy in 2025

Barrel Saunas: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2025

Saunas deliver real physical and mental health benefits. But not all are equal. Here, we share our top picks, pro tips, and which brands to trust

What Is a Via Ferrata & the 12 Best Spots to Try It in the US

An Abridged Guide to the Via Ferrata & Where to Find a Course Near You

This fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages

11 Best Point and Shoot Film Cameras, According to Pro Photographers

11 Best Point & Shoot Film Cameras for Photographers of All Skill Levels

From the most popular and sought after to the true underrated (and cheap) workhorses, we present the best 35mm film cameras still available today

Q&A: High Schooler Bentley Zylstra on Making Revelry Collection Magazine

How High School Senior Bentley Zylstra Made Revelry Collection Magazine

A conversation with the teenage publisher on how he came to launch a new biannual magazine dedicated to adventure storytelling and film photography

How Hoka Makes Billions While Staying True to Its Trail Running Roots

How Hoka Makes Billions & Still Stays True to Its Trail Running Roots

In the French Alps, at the year's biggest trail running event, this writer saw evidence of how the billion-dollar brand will survive mainstreamization

Guide Adrian Ballinger on How Expedition Travel Changed the World

Adrian Ballinger Talks About How Expedition Travel Has Changed—and Changed the World

The Alpenglow Expeditions founder shares archival photos and stories of facing death on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding

Big Fish in the Big Apple: Fly Fishing for Carp in Central Park

Big Fish in the Big Apple: Fly Fishing for Carp in NYC's Central Park

Dodging tourists and fishing for a big, slimy carp in Central Park’s lakes with Dr. Brandon Dale, the only fly fishing guide working Manhattan waters

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

11 Best Film Cameras For Photographers of Any Experience | 2026 Update

The 11 Best Film Cameras for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Photographers

All you need to know about the most legendary, underrated, and rightly hyped 35mm and 120 medium format rangefinders, SLRs, and point & shoot cameras

What Is Deadstock and Why Are Brands Rushing to Use Deadstock Materials?

A Guide to Deadstock and Outdoor Brands Best Utilizing the Sustainable Solution

A deep dive into the differences between dead stock, deadstock, and deadstock fabric, plus a survey of outdoor brands leaning into sustainably

Portable Sauna Tent Guide: How They Work & Which to Trust

Portable Sauna Tents, a Cost and Heat Efficient Trend You Should Know

A peek into the steamy world of portable sauna tents to uncover how they work and why they are just so hot right now

Uncovering the Norwegian Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps

Ditch the Itinerary? Exploring Norway's Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps

In the latest Amundsen Field Test, a group of hikers embrace the concept of wandering without objective among stunning fjords, valleys, and peaks

5 Epic Ways to Adventure in Jackson Hole This Summer

5 Adventurous Things to Do in Jackson Hole This Summer

Head to the high mountain valley to experience summer's best adventures in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Q&A: New Documentary "Wade in the Water" Spotlights Surfing's African Roots

New Documentary Spotlights Surfing's Unrecognized African Roots

A conversation with film director David Mesfin on Black surfing, shifting cultures, and Africa's unrecognized role in surf history

Q&A: Inside the First Ever Ski Descent of Pakistan's Great Trango Tower

Q&A: Everything It Took to Climb & Ski Pakistan's Great Trango Tower

A conversation with Christina Lustenberger, Jim Morrison, and Chantel Astorga on what it took to climb and ski the 20,623-foot tall Great Trango Tower

Q&A: Photographer Matt Steindl on Art, Zines, the Quiet Beauty of Rural PA

Matt Steindl Talks Americana Moments, Changing Seasons, and Making Zines

Drawing inspiration from an artistic dynasty and his home region of Chester County, Steindl reflects on his work upon debuting his first zine

Rock Climbing in New York City: A Local’s Guide for All Climbers

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

Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington

Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington

How the Los Angeles-based brand unites modern nature enthusiasts through retreats and workshops (and merch) championing inclusivity and accessibility

Gorpcore Guide: All You Need to Know About the Outdoorsy Fashion Trend

The Field Mag Guide to Gorpcore, Fashion's Ongoing Obsession with Outdoors

Navigating the trend that's dominating city streets and fit pics alike—what brands are legit, where to shop, and how to style it

How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains

How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains

On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too