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15 Best Climbing Pants for Men and Women That Blend Style, Function & Durability

All you need to know about what to wear while climbing, plus our top picks for the most functional, stylish climbing pants from around the globe

The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes, Tested & Approved

Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag

10 Design-Driven Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear

Technical footwear to help you conquer the approach to the crag—or the subway—without looking like a complete nerd

14 Winter Camping Gear Essentials for More Comfortable Cold Weather Adventures

Suggested tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and more, capable of making camping a year-round activity

This Black-Owned NYC Camera Shop Is a Hub for Photographers of All Backgrounds

Photodom founder Dominick Lewis on starting an analog photography business, diversity in the photo industry, and more

How to Develop Film at Home With Coffee & No Toxic Chemicals

A step-by-step guide to Caffenol, the genius process substituting chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde with instant coffee

Streamline Your Casual Camping Efforts With an Instant Pop-up Tent

Instead of fumbling with poles, pop-up tents easily assemble thanks to innovative "pop up" design and tech

A Definitive Guide to Prefab A-Frame House Kits

From costs and benefits, variations, and the best manufacturers, this handy guide breaks down the info you need to buy & build your own cabin

The Ultimate Guide to Inflatable Kayaks for Water Bound Adventure

A definitive guide to inflatable kayaks, including what to consider, materials, pros and cons, and our top pick for the very best ones to invest in

The Best Inflatable Tents for Camping

All the info you need to know before buying a blow-up shelter, plus the best models you can buy now

How to Be an Ethical, Sustainable Forager

Learn how to become a responsible forager with expert advice and actionable tips on both finding mushrooms and respecting your environment

A Hiker's Guide to Northern California's Legendary Lost Coast Trail

Dreamy film photography, gear essentials, pro tips, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of the West Coast's most classic trails

A-Frame House Plans: From Costs and Style to Buying and Building

A crash course in A-Frame plans to help guide you in making the best purchase for your land and lifestyle

A Local's Guide to Snowdonia: One of the UK's Most Stunning Mountain Landscapes

An in-depth guide for post pandemic exploration of one of the UK's most impressive mountain landscapes

11 Cozy and Creative Gifts Ideas for Cabin Dwellers, Homebodies, and Vanlifers

From slippers and comfy loungewear to art and books, this gift guide is for those of us who also appreciate the great indoors, too

A Guide to Summiting Scotland's Most Epic Peak, on the Isle of Skye

Trip report, gear recommendations, and dos & dont's for future trips to Scotland's most stunning viewpoint—bothy included

An Explorer's Guide to Sardinia, Italy's Mediterranean Paradise

Dos & don'ts, where to eat and stay, and how to best navigate the region's many epic empty cove beaches (spoiler: it's a dinghy)

48 Hours in Sun Valley: A Skier's Guide to Idaho's Best Backcountry

Steep couloirs, burn zone ski tours, natural hot springs, and hazy 35mm photography by way of local legend Wyatt Caldwell

A Crowdsourced Guide to Socially Responsible Gift Giving

Environmentally-focused products and brands owned by underrepresented peoples spanning outdoors, fashion, jewelry, art, and home goods

North Idaho's Worst Kept Secret Needs to Be on Your To-Hike List

Trip tips, gear essentials, and 10 do's & don'ts for backpacking in Idaho's legendary Selkirk Mountains

A First Timer's Guide to Backpacking One of California's Most Epic Trails

Trip report, gear essentials, and do's and don'ts for hiking this lightly traveled yet tough Eastern Sierra trail

A Backpacker's Guide to Eastern Oregon's Remote Elkhorn Crest Trail

Six hours east of Portland exists an alpine paradise of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and unpredictable weather

Trad Climbing in Yosemite National Park, Explained on 35mm Film

A rundown of cams, nuts, anchors, leaders, and more in the context of climbing Central Pillar of Frenzy, a Middle Cathedral Rock classic

A Local's Guide to Backpacking Colorado's Iconic Four Pass Loop

Film photography, gear essentials, and do's & don'ts for managing crowds and finding solitude on Aspen’s most legendary backcountry trail