Gear

10 Gear Essentials for Beginner Backpackers
The 10 Best Products for Beginner Backpackers & Minimalist Campers

Well-designed sleep systems, cookware, apparel, and more, now up to 80% at the REI Co-op Sale

A Layman's Guide to Takibi, Snow Peak’s Fire-Resistant Fabric
A Beginner’s Guide to Takibi, Snow Peak’s Famous Fire-Resistant Fabric

How Japan's bonfire-centric approach to camping inspired a legendary line of technical apparel made for the most non-tech activity—sitting fireside

15 Apparel & Gear Essentials for City-Dwelling Outdoor Enthusiasts
15 Outerwear & Gear Essentials Every City-Dwelling Outdoorist Needs

Aesthetics-driven goods for the town and trail up to 50% off from REI's limited run Outlet Sale, on now

Danner & Filson Release Gore-Tex Combat Hiker
Danner & Filson Release Gore-Tex Combat Hiker for All-Terrain Exploring

A true Pacific Northwest collaboration boot designed to tackle the wet and rugged evergreen region both brands call home

Rumpl & Draplin Design Co Release Extra Cozy Blanket Collab
Rumpl Releases New Collab Blankets with Fellow Portlander Designer Aaron Draplin

The latest artist collaboration sees the DDC overlord himself put his characteristic bold graphic design to work

The One Ski Quiver: Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13 Review
In Search of the Illusive One Ski Quiver: The Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13

A thorough test of the illusive setup, from inbounds at Alta to the backcountry of Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains

How Greater Goods Turns Discarded Outwear Into EDC Accessories
Meet Greater Goods, the London Upcycler Turning Discarded Tech Into Totes

A Q&A with the founder, designer, and maker of the London-based upstart making tote bags and more from vintage techwear

Gear Review: 2021 Union Expedition Splitboard Bindings & Skins
The Union Expedition Binding Shakes Up the Status Quo in Splitboarding

The Seattle-based binding brand challenges Karakoram & Spark for the splitboard binding throne with boardfeel and familiarity

What Is Splitboarding and How Does the New FJELL MT1542S Ride?
A Brief History of Splitboarding and Our Favorite New Board, Reviewed

Cliff notes on the emerging snowboard subgenre plus a hands-on gear test in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Vasque Breeze LT Gore-Tex Gets Stylish Monochrome Color Update
Vasque Releases Monochrome Colorway of Award-Winning Breeze LT GTX Boot

The celebrated lightweight, waterproof hiker introduces urban-inspired Dune and Jet Black colorways for everyday adventure

Outdoor Lifestyle Label Afield Out Releases Spring 2020 Line
Outdoor Lifestyle Label Afield Out Blends Fashion & Function in New Spring 20 Line

The young California brand's new unisex collection blends psychedelic motifs and 1990s graphic aesthetics with technical design

Nanga and 686 Collaborate on 3-In-1 Down Lifestyle Collection
This 3-In-1 Pant & Jacket Combo Pairs Japanese Down With Gore-Tex Tech

A capsule collection of 3-in-1 outerwear for everyday adventure from Japan's top down supplier and a longtime snowboard outwear brand