Gear

Maximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Packing Tips for Hikers

With 20+ years experience, our gear expert dives into the art of packing a hiking backpack for maximum comfort and efficiency in the great outdoors

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 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

From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath

A hyper functional style with sustainable roots, the adventure-ready shoe blends technical design with classic style—and all-day comfort

Ciele & Designer Colin Meredith Team Up for New Trail Running Collection, Gry

By lending its design innovation lab to the lauded designer, Ciele has created its most creative technical running apparel yet

A Hiker's Guide on Where to Find Eco-Friendly Gear for Responsibly Hitting the Trails

Choosing earth-friendly hiking gear can positively impact the environment — and your body — more than you might expect. Here are our top picks

How MuskOx Makes Sustainable, Durable Flannel Shirts Without Animal Fibers

From Detroit to Portugal, these hard-working 100% cotton flannels support the environment and wildlife conservation—and fit and feel damn good, too

Testing the Danner Mountain 600 Evo, a Backpacking-Specific Update to an Icon

Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look

The Top 4 Biggest Trends in Women's Hiking Apparel and Gear in 2024

Stay stylish and protected on the trail while incorporating the newest women's hiking clothing trends

The Ultimate Guide to Women's Hiking Footwear, From Fit to Purpose & Style

Finding the right footwear for different types of terrain can be a struggle, so we came up with a helpful guide to ease the process

Hikerkind Introduces Down Jacket and Hiking Pants in Debut FW24 Collection

The NYC label known for stylish and functional women's outdoor apparel debuts four new styles, including a chic puffer, Merino turtleneck & polo

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

Sole Searching: Moving Through Nature with Merrell’s Moab Speed 2

Exploring the next generation of Merrell’s legendary lightweight Moab hiking shoes and boots anchored by custom developed Vibram rubber outsoles

Bedrock Sandals Updates the Cult Hero Mountain Clog With New Colors for Fall

How the cult sandal brand's comfy new clog stacks up against daily wear in town, while. traveling, and of course, on the trail

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

Everything You Need to Know About Buying & Shooting With Slide Film

Color negative film, reversal film, transparency film, E-6—slide film goes by many names but understanding and using it is much more straightforward

120 Film Guide: All You Need to Know About Shooting Medium Format Film

Looking to move beyond 35mm and into the increasingly popular realm of medium format film? We got you (Spoiler: it's 120, not 120mm)

The Best 35mm Film for All Weather, All Conditions, and All-Around Incredible Pics

Not sure which kind of 35mm film to use for a cloudy day? What about for a Wes Anderson look? We've got the answers

Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Purpose-Built Pack for Adventure Photography

The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps

The 10 Best Medium Format Film Cameras to Buy in 2024

With larger negatives, medium format film cameras produce images that have more detail, dynamic range, and depth

38 Scandinavian Outdoor Brands That Should Be on Your Radar

38 influential outdoor brands making outerwear, apparel, camping equipment, and so much more—with characteristically cool, modern design

Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds (and Rebuilds) Our Favorite Hiking Boots

The famed Oregon bootmaker has expanded its Recrafting repair program and opened its doors to factory tours for the first time in its 90 year history

From Sustainability to Design, These Are the Top Hiking Apparel Trends to Watch

Where is the world of outdoor apparel heading? We identified some of the top trends to keep an eye on

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