Articles by Graham Hiemstra

Field Mag's benevolent overlord, Graham Hiemstra is a writer & photographer with over a decade experience covering style, design, and outdoor gear.
How (and How Not) to Build Your Very Own A-Frame Cabin
How (and How Not) to Build an A-Frame House

The good, the bad, and the ugly of building a 250-square-foot A-Frame in Upstate New York, with cost breakdown, timeline & lessons learned

Snow Peak x Toned Trout Release Limited Run Fly Fishing Collection
Snow Peak & Toned Trout Release Very Vibey Fly Fishing Capsule Collection

Japan's preeminent outdoor outfitter releases its third collaboration with the niche fishing apparel brand, making fly fishing cooler than ever

New Art Book "Heroes" Celebrates Influential Women in Snowboarding
New Film Photo Book Celebrates the Most Influential Women in Snowboarding

The artful hardcover by French film photographer Jérôme Tanon features personal stories and insightful imagery of snowboard's most progressive women

This Solar Powered Dirt Bike Is Designed to Fight Poaching in Africa
This Solar Powered Dirt Bike Is Designed to Fight Poaching in Africa

Swedish electric motorbike maker CAKE has partnered with Southern African Wildlife College and Goal Zero to help anti-poaching units protect Africa’s endangered wildlife

Backcountry Hut Company Prefab Sauna System S Comes Ready for Same Day Use
The Backcountry Hut Company Prefab Sauna System S Comes Ready-Built for Same Day Use

Packing maximum relaxation into a 8' x 10' footprint, the minimalist cube sauna is delivered fully built for install and use—no assembly required

How Allmansright Makes Ultralight Hiking Equipment in New York City
Outdoor Gear Lab Allmansright Makes Ultralight Hiking Equipment in NYC

Meet the Dominican-born, Bronx-based designer and his Swedish partner diversifying and uniting the outdoors through the joys of UL hiking

Dangle Supply Introduces 420ml Titanium Camp Mug
Titanium Bong Maker Dangle Supply Introduces Very Chill 420ml Camp Mug

The internationally recognized leader in titanium water pipes and other high design smokeables steps into the general outdoor space in style

Den A-Frame Cabin Kit: Made in New York for Assembly Anywhere
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

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

Alex Strohl on Pandemic Perseverance and the Future of Photography
Alex Strohl on the End of Instagram, Launching Workshops & Pandemic Perseverance

The influential photographer talks the end of Instagram, supporting women photographers at Wildist, and how to land clients in the pandemic

Filson x Helinox Release New Camo Camp Furniture Collection
Filson Teams with Camp Furniture Brand Helinox on New Camo Collection

Seattle's OG outdoor outfitter lends a touch of rugged style to the acclaimed South Korean camp furniture purveyor

What it's Like to Hike Mount Vinicunca, Peru's Rainbow Mountain
15 Film Photos From Hiking Vinicunca—Peru's Famed Rainbow Mountain

Deep in the Peruvian Andes exists an ancient land of unbelievable natural beauty, if you're willing to work for it