Articles by Tanner Bowden

Tanner Bowden is a Vermont-based writer, editor, photographer, former wilderness educator, and Field Mag Editor-at-Large. He also contributes to the likes of GQ, Men's Journal, Gear Patrol, Outside.
Black Crows Explores Japan's Abandoned Ski Resorts With New Film & Gear
Black Crows Explores Japan's Abandoned Ski Resorts With New Film & Gear

Archival footage and interviews reveal that Japan's dreamy ski scene might've peaked decades ago

Kane Revive Recovery Shoe Review: Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going
Kane's Revive Recovery Shoe Is Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going

After a month of testing, we dive into the pros and cons of the Kane Revive, the bio-based "active recovery shoe" leading the category

15 Gifts for Runners Who Take to Trails & Pound Pavement Year Round
The 15 Best Gifts for Runners Who Take to Trails and Roads All Year Long

A tie-dye tee that wicks sweat, waterproof shoes for keeping the miles going in the winter, a pack for tough trails, and more

15 Camping Gifts for Those That Like to Sleep Outside
The 15 Best Camping Gifts for Anyone Who Likes to Sleep Outside

A spacious tent, an espresso-grade coffee maker, a vibey little lantern and plenty of other gift inspiration for people who love to camp

12 Gifts for Hikers: A Design-Driven Selection of Editors' Favorites
12 Holiday Gifts for the Hiking-Obsessed on Your List

A wishlist of editor-approved gear for the discerning hiker, including ultralight footwear, the best hiking pants, a cozy fleece, and much more

Raide Launches With a Sleek Ski Pack Backed by Serious Engineering
A New Brand Called Raide Just Made One of the Best Backcountry Ski Packs Ever

After stints at SpaceX and The North Face, the Colorado-based company's founder has turned to solving design problems with mountain gear

The Blundstone All-Terrain Clog Is Made for Work & Fit for Anything
Blundstone's New All-Terrain Clog Is Made for Work & Fit for Anything

The Aussie boot maker's new mule is designed for the service industry but will surely find a footing in everyday life and outdoor circles too—YES CHEF

New Leatherman ARC Is the First Multi-Tool with a Super Steel Knife
The New Leatherman ARC Is the First Multi-Tool with a Super Steel Knife

The Portland-based toolmaker had to reconfigure its manufacturing processes to give its iconic design a significant overhaul—here's my hands-on review

Db & Chris Burkard Created the Ramverk Pro Sling for Traveling Photoraphers
Chris Burkard Teamed Up With Db to Make His Perfect Camera Sling for Travel

The Scandinavian bag experts drew on Burkard's years of adventure photo experience to create a bag with the perfect features for travel with a camera

Q&A: How Hyperlite Mountain Gear & Cody Townsend Made the Crux 40 Ski Pack
How Hyperlite Mountain Gear Used Pro Insight to Make the Ultimate Ski Pack

Insights from a lifetime of skiing and a quest to descend the biggest lines in North America helped the skier and brand make the end-all bag

Genius "Ice-Free" Oyster Tempo Cooler Is Lightweight, Strong, and Stylish
This New Norwegian-Made Cooler Has the Same Tech as Your Favorite Water Bottle

Made in Norway, this unique, mollusk-inspired cooler is smaller, lighter, and better at keeping contents cold than rotomolded coolers like Yeti

Summit Journal's New Editor on Resurrecting the Fabled Climbing Print Mag
Summit Magazine, the Climbing World's Premier Publication, Is Back from the Dead

Editor Michael Levy discusses the legacy of Summit, which ran from 1955 to 1996, favorite archival stories, and why relaunch a print magazine in 2023