From City Streets to Mountain Peaks, These Are the 10 Best Softshell Jackets
Go into any outdoor retailer and you'll find tons of softshell options, so we picked our favorites for men and women alike
Outdoor
02 / 04
REI's Latest Collab Gear Collection Is All About Inclusivity in the Outdoors
The fresh, 22-piece collection of fleece, jackets, pants, packs, and more goes from town to trail and meets the needs of the Black outdoor community
In Defense of Heavy Gear: An Anti-Ultralight Op-Ed
As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here
Plant Kween Dishes the Dirt on Plant Care and Self Care in Their New Book
A first look at "You Grow, Gurl," a new book by Instagram's favorite plant influencer on how to turn your home into a flourishing ecosystem
A Trio of Cabins Make up This Mini Summer Complex in Sweden
With three small structures joined together by a large outdoor living space, this outpost in the Stockholm archipelago is the ideal seasonal getaway
Trippy Outdoor’s Tripster Is a Weird Wooden Chair for Camping
It might not be the most compact or even the lightest, but this camp chair is absurdly simple in the best way
6 Exciting New Gear Picks to Look Forward To Come Winter 2023
Get a glimpse at what a handful of renowned outdoor brands have in the works for next fall, from lifestyle product to backcountry gear
So You Want to Buy a Cabin Kit? Here's Everything You Need to Know
From costs and selecting the right kit for you and your land working with contractors or going full DIY, this definitive guide
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
NYC-based Women-led Brand Hikerkind Releases Design-Forward Hiking Basics
The women-led brand kicks off with a weekend hiking club and core collection, because you deserve to look and feel your best in nature, too
This Stylish & Unisex Down Poncho Is the Perfect Campsite Companion
Take a sleeping bag, but make it wearable, and then fashionable
Zip-Off Pants Are Officially Cool, Thanks to Outdoor Voices' New Hike Collection
The lighthearted brand known for "doing things" releases a fun and functional line of apparel just for nature lovers
Neon Fleece for the City Streets & Mountain Peaks, by Belief x Polartec
The Queens-based apparel brand leans on Polartec's famed recycled fleece for a unisex, neon collection fit for city streets and mountain peaks
Japan's Goldwin Introduces a New Jacket for Foragers
The ultra-packable, breathable, water-resistant jacket features an exterior mesh pocket for drying wet gear, foraging, or picking up trailside litter
Melbourne-based SÜK Workwear Celebrates "All Workers As Worthy"
The Aussie brand celebrates all workers with flattering, durable apparel designed to withstand the rigors of even the toughest job site
At Half the Footprint, This New Rooftop Tent Leaves Room for More Adventure
The all-new rooftop tent is lighter, shorter, and half as wide as competing designs, leaving space for other toys on top
12 Film Photos From a Sunny Backpacking Trip in the Wind River Range
Do's and don'ts, essential gear, and a trip report from the Cirque of the Towers in Wyoming's second most famous mountain range
At Skate Wild, Youth Learn to Connect With Nature Through Skateboarding
How one uniquely Californian outdoor program teaches teens wilderness skills and outdoor education—and rare camaraderie amid a pandemic
Q&A with Judith Kasiama, Founder of Colour the Trails—An Outdoor Group for POC & Allies
The Congolese Canadian on building communities as a refugee, the need for inclusivity not just diversity, advocating through action, and asking for help
15 Outdoor Gear Gift Ideas for the New Camper in Your Life
Save up to 30% off all the outdoor equipment one needs to get camping, hiking, and enjoying the great outdoors more in 2021
Den A-Frame House Kit: Made in New York for Assembly Anywhere
A hands-on look at the modest 115-sq-ft backcountry cabin, designed to be assembled by three to four people in as many days
New Womxn's Apparel Brand Comfortable Adventures Cracks the Code on Outdoor Pants
The emerging Los Angeles-based brand makes sustainable, hemp climbing pants that blend function and style (with pockets)
Swiss Brand On Releases Ultra-Sustainable Hiking Boot: The Cloudrock Edge Raw
The Swiss-based running brand's most sustainable shoe yet, with non-dyed fabrics and a 90% recycled upper
Fjällräven's 1974 Expedition Down Jacket Is Still Fashionable—and Now Sustainable
Nearly 50 years later the legendary down jacket sees a sustainable update with a recycled outer and traceable down fill