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Photographer Forrest Smith on Life Adrift and His New Book “Wilder"
Photographer Forrest Smith Shares His 5 Favorite Moments From New Book "Wilder"

Reflecting on a thoughtful project spanning four years of photography, nine states, a handful of countries, and a lifetime of experience

Tracksmith Running Backpack Makes Commuting More Comfortable
This New Weatherproof Backpack Makes Run Commuting More Accessible

A star of the Boston-based running apparel brand's new run commute collection, made by Mission Workshop in San Francisco

The 7 Best Lean-tos & Shelters on the Appalachian Trail
The 7 Best Lean-tos & Shelters on the 2,200 Mile Appalachian Trail

According to thru-hiker, photographer, author of new book "The Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Shelters, Lean-Tos, and Huts"

A 1970s Icon Is Reborn in Premium Form with Banzai Skateboards
Banzai Skateboards Brings a 1970s Cultural Icon Back to Life

The legendary California sidewalk surfer returns with a limited-edition release of colorful aluminum cruiser boards

Album Surf x Old Pal Provisions Release Soft Top Collaboration
Your Summer Soft Top Shred Sled Just Got a Whole Lot Groovier, Man

A Spicoli approved collection of fully recyclable, USA-made surfboards from cannabis cool kids Old Pal and the experimental shapers at Album Surf

A History of the A-Frame House in North America and Beyond
The Past, Present & Future of the Modern American A-Frame

Inside the iconic triangle house, from traditional Japanese farmhouse to America's post-war cabin kit craze to today's worldwide obsession

Travel 1,000 Miles Across Oregon in a DIY 1953 Firetruck Camper
Video: Travel 1,000 Miles Across Oregon in a Firetruck Camper Made of TNF Duffel Bags

Join pro Snowboarder Austin Smith and his firetruck tiny home—and sauna trailer—on a road trip to Oregon's best mom & pop ski hills

Decathlon Introduces Hugely Innovative Two Seconds Easy Tent
The New '2 Seconds Tent' Is an Incredible Game Changer for Car Camping

After four years of R&D French mountain brand Decathlon introduces what might be the world's easiest to use car camping tent

VSSL Launches Rugged First Aid Mini Kit for Everyday Adventure
VSSL Launches First Aid Mini, a Rugged, Waterproof Kit for Everyday Adventure

A lightweight, minimalist, and virtually indestructible EDC preparedness kit perfect for camping, hiking, biking—even protesting

Climbing Collective MÁS Releases New Photo Zine & Fundraiser
Climbing Collective MÁS Releases New 35mm Photo Zine & Fundraiser

100% of proceeds to be donated to Black Trans community support via the Okra Project and Bishop, CA's Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center

Ecokit Introduces Modern Prefab Cabin Kits Starting at $45k
Ecokit Introduces Modern Prefab Home & Cabin Kits Starting at Just $45k

The Australian speciality home builder now ships sustainable, modular cabin designs flat pack to North America

This Modest Wood Cabin Outside Oslo Is a Minimalist's Dream
This Modest Wood Cabin Outside Oslo Is a Minimalist's Dream

Celebrated architect Casper Mork-Ulnes rethinks the classic mountain cabin to embrace the landscape's most prominent features