

On the Ancient Irish Art of Stone Walls & How to Build Your Own
With Neolithic origins, dry stone walls continue to be a practical and aesthetic feature of rural landscapes

A Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Building Your Own Backyard Hot Tub
Materials, tools, and clear and complete instructions on building your own off-grid wood fired hot tub for around $2,000

This Is the Key to Shooting Film in the Winter, According to Pro Photographers
How to still get the shot when the cold temps set your fingers fumbling, glare plays tricks on your light meter, and sunny 16 won't cut it

A Lesson in Underwater Film Photography, While Swimming With Sharks
17 experimental film photos from a last second dive trip to the Maldives proves pushing Portra 160 to 800 is one trick you need to try

How to Develop Film With Beer & Without Toxic Chemicals
A step-by-step home guide to using beer to process black & white film, in place of nasty chemicals like ammonia and formaldehyde

How a Self-Taught Woodworker Built a Cabin During Lockdown for Under $13,000
Filmmaker Graeme Jenvey discusses his $13k backyard cabin build, shares advice for fellow builders, and reflects on lessons learned

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

PNW Bikepacking: Microdosing, Indigenous Land Awareness, Fun With Friends
A laundry list of lessons learned from a lockdown summer spent grinding gravel and exploring trails in the Great Northwest

How (and How Not) to Build an A-Frame House
The good, the bad, and the ugly of building a 250-square-foot A-Frame in Upstate New York, with cost breakdown, timeline & lessons learned

A Product Designer's DIY: How To Make Your Own Face Mask at Home
A step-by-step guide on how to make a DIY mask using an old t-shirt and climbing rope, as detailed by designer Adam Kingman

9 Great Adventure Novels and Outdoor Coffee Table Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Until we can safely get outside again, thumbing through the pages of these readers might be the next best thing

A DIY A-Frame Cabin in Cornwall, England Inspired by Dutch Minimalism
Q&A with furniture maker Heather Scott on building by hand, finding inspiration in art, and drawing influence from the land

All You Need to Know to Build Yourself an A-Frame Cabin for $8,000
Lessons learned and a step by step video prove anyone can build the cabin of their dreams with hard work and good friends

Japanuary: A First Timer's Guide to Skiing & Snowboarding Japan
Expert tips on travel, preparation, and gear selection for Hokkaido bound powder hounds

9 Tips for Beginner Backpackers & Seasoned Thru-Hikers Alike
Hard-learned lessons for improving your experience on the trail and making sure you make it home in one piece

Book Report: The Great Outdoors Illustrated Guide
A light hearted yet hugely informational introduction to life outside