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.
Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bag Review: Odd But Ultra Cozy
Patagonia's Sleeping Bags Look Weird for a Few Very Good Reasons

Inspired by a prototype founder Yvon Chouinard made himself 50 years ago, this odd duck of a down bag shows promise in a "new" category for the brand

Patagonia's Newest UL Puffies Are Its Warmest & Eco-Friendliest Yet
Patagonia's New Downlab UL Puffies Are Its Warmest & Eco-Friendliest Yet

In expanding its ultralight insulation collection geared for alpine climbing, Patagonia made big advances without losing an eye for minimalism

The James Brand Palmer Is a Premium Take on the Everyday Utility Knife
The James Brand Palmer Pocket Knife Is a Premium Take on the Everyday Utility Blade

The design-forward EDC company has a refreshing (and colorful) new take on the most basic and useful type of knife available

Canadian Brand Foehn Made an Ultra-Durable Down Jacket Using Dyneema
This Canadian Brand Made the Most Durable Down Jacket of the Year

Part of a new unisex collection that includes cargo pants and fleece, the Salem Dyneema Down Parka is a jacket that can take on an apocalypse

Geoff McFetridge Talks Norse Projects Collab, Style, Family & Outdoors
Q&A: Geoff McFetridge on Balancing Family, Art & Adventure

A conversation with the influential artist on the intersection of outdoors and fashion, fishing in LA, fatherhood, and making art

Leatherman x Topo Designs Release Limited-edition Skeletool
Topo Designs Teams with Leatherman on Colorful New Multi-tool Collab for Outdoors

With just 2,500 made, the outdoors and adventure focused multi-tool and matching zippered sheath is one collaboration not to skip

Veja & Ciele Athletics Release Shoe for Stylish, Sustainable Running
This New Unisex Running Shoe Is Surprisingly Sustainable (and Stylish)

The result of a new cross-Atlantic partnership, the unisex Veja x Ciele Condor Alveomesh 2 is low-impact on both the environment and your joints

Osprey UNLTD Brings Premium Design & Materials to Backpacking Packs
Osprey Unveils All-New UNLTD Line of Premium Backpacking Packs

Utilizing 3D printing and other high-end manufacturing processes, the Colorado-based brand's new bags create a higher tier of backpacks for hikers

MAAP x The Arrivals Make Stylish Apparel for Adventures On & Off Bikes
This Apparel Collection Will Change What You Think You Know About Cycling Clothing

The limited, unisex collection blends high-performance fabrics—but not too much Lycra—with minimalist, casual designs

Chris Burkard Reveals His Photography Career Beginnings in New Book
Q&A: Chris Burkard Talks Film, Localism, & Going to a Russian Jail in New Book

The world famous adventure photographer shares stories from behind the lens in his new memoir-photo book, "Wayward"

Patagonia Designs Alpine Downlab Collection for Ultralight Adventures
Patagonia's Alpine Downlab Jackets & Pullovers Are for Serious Ultralight Adventures

With 800-fill down insulation and minimalist patterns, the OG outfitter's new insulation release argues that in the mountains, less is more

Weston x Artist Brooklyn Bell Release Limited-Edition Snowboards & Ski
These New Artist Collab Skis & Snowboards Hope to Help Diversify the Backcountry

The artwork covered capsule collection of backcountry specific skis and snowboards pledges a portion of sales to fund scholarships for BIPOC shredders