Sole Searching: How The North Face Built Its New Expedition-Grade Hiking Boot
Designers harnessed athlete intel and an archive of footwear to bring a novel hiker into a collection normally reserved for alpine expedition gear
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Halfdays x Parks Project Release Women’s Skiwear Line Inspired by the Rockies
The limited edition capsule collection debuts Halfdays' first all-over print while giving back to the landscape that inspired them
How KEEN's New Trail Running Shoes Were Born From Hiking Boot DNA
With two new trail runners named Seek & Roam, the Portland-based brand builds on two decades of footwear design to evolve how it shows up on trail
How Salomon Is Defining Gravel As the Next Big Thing in Running
The French brand is carving out a culture-first category for runners who move between city streets, forest paths, and everything in between
Send Voice, Photo & Text Message From the Trail With New Garmin inReach Mini 3
The small-but-mighty satellite communicator can send texts, voice memos, and photos from a full-color touchscreen
Peak Design's Burly New Pro Tripods Are for Serious Photographic Adventures
Developed with adventure photographer Jimmy Chin, the new Pro Tripods pack down small and enable video functionality with add-on accessories
After Walking 100 Miles in Japan, Here Are My Thoughts on New Shoe Brand Notace
As running shoes skew towards max cushion and carbon plates, the recently launched Notace thinks less is more — we took a pair to Japan to test that
These $150 Salomon Trail Running Shoes Got Me Through My First Thru-Hike
When a packing mishap left a writer with her backup shoes for 130 miles of the John Muir Trail, she found out how they held up under a 40-pound pack
Raide TourTech Collection Brings an Engineer's Design Mind to Ski Outerwear
After creating award-winning ski packs and running belts, Colorado-based mountain movement brand Raide set out to redesign the backcountry ski kit
We Wear Tested A Ton of Fleece Pants to Find the Best for Home, Camp, and Trail
Plush, breathable, and adventure-ready, these fleece pants deliver peak comfort whether you’re logging miles or streaming episodes
Houdini x Osprey Introduce Allt Pack Collab, a New Alpine Quiver Killer
With designer insight, we dig into the new pack for hiking, climbing, and skiing, created with sustainability and all-mountain adventure in mind
The 13 Best Fleece Jackets & Pullovers to Keep You Warm & Stylish
Wear tested and approved, these functional fleece tops insulate using synthetic, organic, and recycled fabrics and
Inside Hikerkind, the Outdoor Brand That Wants You To Look Hot While Hiking
The former fashion industry pros behind the brand believe style and performance can come together on the trails
Samaya Is on a Mission to Reclaim Mountaineering's Soul With Beautiful Gear
The young French label crafts ultralight tents and packs for climbers who believe how you reach the top matters just as much as getting there at all
Moment's New Fast & Light Pack Line Launches a Fresh Take on Adventure Camera Bags
The series includes sleek sling bags, a lightweight backpack, and an interesting ripstop vest made for lightweight adventures with camera in-hand
Merrell and Gramicci Drop Gorpy New Collab Hiking Shoe for Daily Wear
The Japanese outdoor apparel brand livens up a revised model of a best-selling do-it-all hiker from the States in two limited colorways
Podcast Host Avery Trufelman on How the Military Helped Build the Outdoor Industry
Hit podcast "Articles of Interest" is all about Gear this season, so we spoke with it's host and creator about outerwear, Arc'teryx, Gorpcore & more
What You Need to Know About Octa Fleece, the Evolution of the Beloved Outdoor Fabric
An inside look at how an eight-tentacled sea creature inspired a fabric innovation that's becoming the hottest material in outdoor apparel design
How Sweden's Peak Performance Uses Color Psychology to Create Enduring Designs
In embracing natural hues inspired by Nordic landscapes, the Swedish mountain brand lets its design and outerwear performance do the talking
How to Spot Good Used Gear That Lasts, According to an Expert Buyer
How to find outdoor gear that still has plenty of life left in it, according to an expert in gear and thrifting
Q&A: Scientist-Explorer Albert Lin on Lost Civilizations and Rethinking Time
How the real-life Indiana Jones combines cutting edge tech with traditional field work to unearth ancient secrets. Plus the gear he trusts to do it
On x BEAMS x REI Co-Op Collab on Surprising Outdoor Lifestyle Collection
Three brands hailing from three countries come together for a rare collab collection of apparel, footwear, and camp gear
Is the New Pentax 17 Film Camera Actually Worth $500?
We tested the first film camera Pentax has produced in nearly two decades to see if the lofty expectations live up to the hype
These Mesh Running Shirts Will Help You PR Your Next Race
Though perforated polyester isn't new to running, recent wins at trail races (and rising start temperatures) have brought new attention to the fabric