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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

Exploring Portal's World of Hybrid Running, Hiking, and Biking Gear

We spoke to the design collective, whose credits include work with ROA, Rapha, and Arc'teryx, about creating clothes for a multi-sport lifestyle

How Italian Label ROA Is Quietly Taking Over By Fusing Fashion with Function

A decade in, the trend-driving brand known for expertly crafted footwear & apparel reflects on its history, design philosophy, and new collaborations

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point and Shoot Film Camera

A pro photographer's take on the pocket-sized 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)

The 10 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

Why You Should Hike Japan's New Michinoku Coastal Trail Next Winter

Though the MCT is often hiked in the fall or spring, those who brave it in colder months will be rewarded with singular beauty and tastier fish

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

London's Cimoro Makes Custom Backpacks & Sought-After Gear for Ultralight Adventure

How the designer behind the cottage label turned a Saville Row education into designing performance packs & custom gear that fit like a bespoke suit

Why Durston Gear's Weatherproof, Affordable Tents are Beloved by Backpackers

Informed by years of thru-hiking, British Columbia's Dan Durston and his namesake outdoor equipment have earned a loyal following among UL backpackers

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

How Australian Outdoor Brand Zorali Is Growing by Making Less

After establishing a robust line of camping gear and apparel, Zorali is intent on making its products more sustainable instead of adding new designs

How to Choose Between a Quilt & Sleeping Bag for Your Next Backcountry Trip

Though often made of the same performance materials, small design variations makes sleeping bags and quilts better suited for different conditions

The Untold History of Outdoor Research, One of America's Great Gear Brands

How the PNW-based outfitter launched from a failed summit attempt on Denali and grew to hometown hero status over 40 years by putting function first

Inside the Two-Sided Philosophy of Purple Mountain Observatory

With thermo-mapping fabrics, fashion-informed silhouettes, and group hikes, the East London label explores accessibility through performance apparel

Sole Searching: How Norda Made the 005 the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing

Just four years after launch, the Montreal-based brand has designed what they hope to be the lightest, fastest, most durable trail racing shoe yet

How to Wash a Down Jacket: A Comprehensive Guide

Step-by-step instructions and pro tips from a professional guide and gear tester to help you maximize the lifespan of your lightweight down items

A Winter Hiking Guide to Colorado's Tallest Mountain and Classic 14er, Mount Elbert

Which route to take, what to wear, and all else to know about summiting the tallest mountain in Colorado (and 2nd highest in the continental U.S.)

The Best Outdoor Brands for Hikers, Campers, and Climbers

Our gear expert has tested thousands of rain shells, day packs, and base layers over the last few decades. Here are the labels he trusts the most.

Down Fill Power Guide: Everything to Know About Down Apparel Insulation

Experts answer what down fill power means and explore goose down vs duck down, fill power vs fill weight, sustainable synthetic alternatives, and more

Light as Air, Warm as a Furnace: A Guide to the Best Ultralight Down Jackets

Everything you should know about lightweight down jackets, from how they're made—and what they're made of—to tested and approved recommendations

Life Lessons and Film Photos From Adventure Biking in Morocco

Over the Atlas Mountains and through the Sahara desert, 125 miles in the saddle and an exploration of the Berber approach of finding harmony in nature

Stay Dry & Comfortable in All Conditions: The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots for Women

Don't let the weather rain on your outdoor parade—here's how to keep your feet warm and dry with the best waterproof hiking shoe options

The Ultimate Hiking Gear Checklist for Beginner Hikers: Where to Start & What to Pack

Hit the trails prepared with our complete guide and checklist to hiking gear, from shoes to backpacks, according to pros

We Fastpacked the Toughest Trek in Europe So You Don't Have to

A comprehensive overview of the legendary 112-mile trail, from history to what I learned while fastpacking it, and what I would do differently