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.
Canoe Camping Guide: How to Safely Plan & Execute a Paddling Trip
Everything You Need to Know About Planning & Executing a Canoe Camping Trip

All the intel you need to successfully leave your hiking boots and adventure rig behind and get on the water

Ciele & Salomon Collab on Capsule Collection for Running & Everyday Wear
Ciele & Salomon Create a Running Collab for Roads, Trails, & Everywhere Else

Featuring three shoes for running and recovery plus sun-protective hats to keep you cool while doing it, the limited drop dares you to go the distance

Earth\Studies Highlights Reclaimed Fabrics in New Summer Workwear Line
Earth\Studies Highlights Reclaimed Fabrics in New Workwear for Summer

The Portland, OR-based maker of unisex outdoorsy apparel continues its exploration of texture, asym pocket configurations, and GORPy themes

Nocs Provisions Field Issue Binoculars Make the Case for Owning Binocs
These New Binoculars Are the Unlikely Gear Upgrade Your Summer Adventures Need

The combo of a lightweight form factor and heavyweight optics make these midsize binoculars perfect for camping, climbing, road trips, and more

MiiR's New Coffee Brewer Is Like an Unbreakable Chemex for Home & Camp
The New Standard Carafe by MiiR Is Like a Chemex That's Perfect for Camping & Cabins

This double-wall insulated, stainless steel carafe keeps your pour-over coffee hot and won't break—plus it's pretty damn handsome

Rapha x Brain Dead Collab on Creative (and Trippy) Mountain Bike Gear
Rapha x Brain Dead Team up on Creative (and Trippy) Apparel for Riding Bikes (or Not)

The cross-Atlantic collaboration injects some contemporary style into technical trail apparel in a new, limited collection for men and women

Parks Project's Acadia Collection Celebrates Maine With Fleece & More
Parks Project's Acadia Collection Celebrates Maine With Fleece, Lobster Hats & More

The brand committed to helping preserve America's public lands goes all-out New England to honor the region's only national park

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