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The 15 Best Indy Outdoor Magazines You Can Subscribe To
The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

Indy magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors

What Is a Via Ferrata & the 11 Best Spots to Try It in the US
An Abridged Guide to the Via Ferrata & Where to Find a Course Near You

This fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages

Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington
Community, Not Customers: A Q&A with Usal Founder Michael Washington

How the Los Angeles-based brand unites modern nature enthusiasts through retreats and workshops (and merch) championing inclusivity and accessibility

Gorpcore Guide: All You Need to Know About the Outdoorsy Fashion Trend
The Field Mag Guide to Gorpcore, Fashion's Ongoing Obsession with Outdoors

Navigating the trend that's dominating city streets and fit pics alike—what brands are legit, where to shop, and how to style it

Barrel Sauna Guide: The 7 Best & What to Know Before You Buy in 2024
Barrel Saunas: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2024

Saunas deliver real physical and mental health benefits. But not all are equal. Here we share our picks, pro tips, and which brands to trust

How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains
How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains

On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too

Cold Plunge Guide: 8 Best Cold Plunge Tubs of 2024
Cold Plunge Guide: Everything You Need to Know About This Hot Wellness Trend

The history, health benefits, and how-to’s of this increasingly popular endeavor, plus eight of the best cold plunge tubs for your at-home routine

How to Build a DIY Sauna in Your Backyard for $5,600
How to Build Your Own DIY Sauna for Less Than 6K: A Step-by-Step Guide

Canadian builder Andrew Szeto shares a full build breakdown, including cost, time, tools required, and pro tips from his whimsical backyard sauna

Wood Fired Hot Tub Guide: Pros, Cons & Which Brands to Trust
Wood Fired Hot Tub Guide: Pros, Cons, How They Work & Which Brands to Trust

A deep dive on owning, maintaining, and enjoying all the benefits of a traditional wood fired hot tub or cedar soaking tub at home

Outdoor Sauna Guide: 9 Best Saunas For Your Home In 2024
Outdoor Sauna Guide: What to Know, How To Build & Which to Buy

A deep dive into the many different types of backyard and home saunas, how they work, and which ones are worth investing in

Infrared Saunas: What You Need to Know & Which to Buy For Your Home
The Field Mag Guide to Infrared Saunas: The Why Behind the Red Light Trend

Does this red light therapy get the green light or is it just another wellness craze? We went deep with the experts to find out—and recommend the best

Redwood Outdoors Review: What It’s Like to Build a Sauna Kit in My Backyard
Redwood Outdoors Sauna Review: What It’s Like to Build a DIY Backyard Sauna

First hand experience of what it’s like to build a Thermowood Mini-Cube 2-Person Sauna in my backyard in coastal Maine.

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