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Inside The Speed Project, an Unsanctioned 340-Mile Relay Race with a Cult Following

Three finishers share how and why they run the brutal desert race with a cult following, spanning Los Angeles to Las Vegas every spring since 2013

The Best Places to Rent Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Online

Whether you're looking for car camping staples, backpacking equipment, or even a full size yurt, these online and IRL rental shops can help get you

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

Filson x Housefly Release Rare Stylish Fly Fishing Gear in New Collab

The new collaboration between a Pennsylvania's Housefly and Seattle's Filson produced some sweet bags, clothes, and accessories

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

15 Best Running Brands Redefining Performance by Emphasizing Community & Cool

A new wave of IYKYK running brands is injecting the sport with a fresh perspective drawn from high design, fashion, cool kid culture, and run clubs

Inside Amangiri Utah: What It's Actually Like at the Exclusive Hidden Gem Resort

A first hand review of the exclusive Aman resort—via ferratas, glamping, the world famous spa, and a commitment to supporting local communities

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

How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Data and Love My Bike Rides

As fitness trackers become ubiquitous, some see a dark side to recreational data mining. Here, an obsessed cyclist finds freedom in "riding naked"

Hot Tub Maker Goodland Launches New Cold Tub to Complete Your Outdoor Bathing Ritual

The BC-based wellness brand brings natural materials and an eye for enduring design to a sleek new cold plunge tub that sets up tool-free

ROA & Colin Meredith Collaborate on Lightweight Hiker with Approach Shoe Style

The first collaboration between the Italian outdoor brand and the Vancouver-based designer spins the sleek Cingino silhouette in a handsome new color

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

New Group Run Series Trailish Offers Trail Curious New Yorkers a Path to Go Off Road

The monthly event by Brooklyn outdoor store Outlandish provides city joggers a safe space to try trail. Here's what you need to know to get involved

The New Ultralight Durston X-Dome 1+ Punches Way Above Its Price Point

A hands-on test of the UL gear brand's new freestanding tent reveals an easy-to-pitch, roomy design with one possible dealbreaker for desert campers

These Hoka Slippers Are Obviously Ugly, But We Love Them Anyway

A recovery shoe, sci-fi prop hybrid, these Hokas have a ... particular look. But they're so comfortable we can't stop wearing them.

Can the Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On Make Me Ditch My Favorite Duffel?

The first piece of rolling luggage from Peak Design combines hardshell and softshell in one thoughtfully designed suitcase. We put it to the test.

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

Thurston Launches with Beanies to Keep You Comfy, Not Sweaty (or Itchy)

After nearly a decade of R&D prototyping, this upstart introduces a modest range of headwear made with Polartec's famed Power Wool fabric

The Rumpl's Wrap Sack Is a Gateway Sleeping Bag for New Campers

The ubiquitous outdoor blanket company's first sleeping bag is designed to keep you comfortable even in changing temperatures. Here's how it works

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

In Quebec's Chic-Choc Mountains, Wild Winter Adventure Awaits

Seeking late-season snowfall, our writer headed to Eastern Canada for a joyous week of snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and maple syrup tastings.

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