How to Carve a Simple Wood Spoon On Your Next Camping Trip

How to Carve a Simple Wood Spoon On Your Next Camping Trip

Forgot your spork? Follow these easy steps to making your own spoon with a classic Case pocketknife. Bag dinner and campfire meals approved!

The 9 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads of 2025, Trail Tested & Approved

The 9 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Lightweight Backpacking Adventures

Save precious weight without sacrificing some comfort while camping using these airy and easy-to-transport sleeping pads

Notace Yama T1 Review: Testing a New Footwear Brand Over 100 Miles in Japan

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

Salomon Genesis Review: A $150 Daily Trail Runner That's Thru-Hike Approved

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

Exploring the PNW's Lost Mining Camps in Search of Rare Glass Bottles

Exploring the Forgotten Mines of the Cascades in Search of Antique Glass Bottles

Every summer Shane and Colby Auckland bushwhack their way through the remote Cascade Mountains on treasure hunts—not for gold, but for unbroken glass

The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, Tested & Approved

The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, Tested & Approved

From durable slacks and rugged trousers to fashionable cargos, these are the best outdoor pants for women, wear tested and approved by our editors

Raide TourTech Collection Brings an Engineer's Design Mind to Ski Outerwear

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

The 7 Best Fleece Pants for Home, Camp, and Trail: Tested & Approved

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 Release New Allt Backpack Collab for All-Mountain Pursuits

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

Nason Ridge Rush: Reflections From an 18 Mile Day in the Central Cascades

Nason Ridge Rush: Reflections From an 18 Mile Day Hike Through the Central Cascades

Fueled by Nerds Clusters and propelled by gear testing commitments, our crew of curious creatives set out to hike a Washington staple in one heavy go

The 13 Best Fleece Jackets That Blend Style and Performance

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

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 UL Gear

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

Photo Essay: In Search of the Spirits in the American Southwest

In Search of the Spirit and Voice of the Land in the American Southwest

In his series "The Haunted Landscape," photographer Brendan George Ko returns to the region he was raised in to capture its spirits and shapeshifters

Moment Fast & Light Pack Line Offers a Fresh Take on Adventure Camera Bags

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

Why Getting Just a Little Bit Stoned Before a Run Is Good & Fun

Opinion: The Key to Improve Your Running Is to Get a Little Stoned First

In a sport consumed by performance-aiding supplements and super shoes, one writer argues the ultimate experience enhancer is a tasty little buzz.