Japan

And Wander Alpha Direct Hoodie, a 9oz Wonder Fleece
Japan's And Wander Releases 9oz Alpha Direct Hoodie for Fall Hiking

Using Polartec's innovative new fleece fabric, this pullover layering piece is made for ultralight hiking—and daily wear too

Topo Designs x Nanga x Natal Design Release Down T-Shirt and Rusksack
Topo Designs x Nanga x Natal Design Release Down T-Shirt and Backpack

A rare three-brand, two-piece collaboration blending Japanese craftsmanship with an American outdoor aesthetic

Snow Peak & New Balance Introduce 3-in-1 Niobium Concept 1 Hiker
Snow Peak & New Balance Introduce Camping Shoe Equivalent of Zip-Off Cargo Pants

Japan's original outdoor lifestyle creator and NB's Tokyo Design Studio introduce a wild, waterproof hiker slash camp clog

Keen Collabs With Engineered Garments on Unique Uneek II Slide
New Keen & Engineered Garments Collab Results in Unique Uneek Slide

Portland's top sandal brand and the NYC by way of Japan menswear label debut a minimalist slide made of recycled plastic bottles

New Utility Mountain Jacket by Goldwin Is Simple Innovation
Form Follows Function in New Gore-Tex Jacket by Japan's Goldwin

This clever waterproof jacket draws on fly fishing apparel and vintage hunting gear with visually—and functionally—superior results

A Layman's Guide to Takibi, Snow Peak’s Fire-Resistant Fabric
A Beginner’s Guide to Takibi, Snow Peak’s Famous Fire-Resistant Fabric

How Japan's bonfire-centric approach to camping inspired a legendary line of technical apparel made for the most non-tech activity—sitting fireside

Nanga and 686 Collaborate on 3-In-1 Down Lifestyle Collection
This 3-In-1 Pant & Jacket Combo Pairs Japanese Down With Gore-Tex Tech

A capsule collection of 3-in-1 outerwear for everyday adventure from Japan's top down supplier and a longtime snowboard outwear brand

Meet AK457, Burton's Japan-Only Label for Mountain Enthusiasts
Meet Burton's Experimental Japan-Only Outerwear Line for “Mountain Enthusiasts”

A rare and exclusive sub line of apparel and techwear helmed by legendary Fragment Design founder Hiroshi Fujiwara, the Godfather of Streetwear

Snowboarding's 8 Most Influential International Board Brands
The 8 Most Influential International Snowboard Brands

These creative and soulful small brands are redefining what it means to ride the winter wave

Japanese Retailer MUJI Introduces Minimalist Prefab Country Home
Japan's MUJI Releases Minimalist Prefab House for Nature Lovers

A one-story wood structure designed to encourage an indoor-outdoor lifestyle across multiple generations

Classic Packs by Epperson Mountaineering, Built for Adventure
American-Made Mountaineering Packs Revive Climbing's Glory Days

A pioneering rucksack manufacturer is brought back to life in Japan, breathing new life into decades old designs

Two Clever Convertible Tote-Packs From NYC Bag Brand SSCY
These Tote Bags Convert to a Backpack for Hyper Efficient EDC

Durable and adaptable tote backpacks made in USA of unique paper-like Japanese nylon material