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Trend Report: Sustainable and Tech-Advanced Hiking Apparel for All

From Sustainability to Design, These Are the Top Hiking Apparel Trends to Watch

Where is the world of outdoor apparel heading? We identified some of the top trends to keep an eye on

10 Best Glamping Tents of 2024: What to Know & Which to Buy

A Guide to Glamping Tents for Airbnb Entrepreneurs & Backyard Campers

From classic bell tents to more creative canvas options, here we break down the many different types of camping shelters and some of the best to buy

Mount to Coast Enters Ultra Running Shoe Category With Zen-Inspired Designs

Zen Aesthetics & Peak Performance Meet in Mount to Coast's New Ultra Running Shoes

Thoughts from a gear reviewer on the new Hong Kong-based footwear brand after 100 miles of testing the built-to-last S1 model

Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design

Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Contax G1 Camera Review: Compact, Underrated & Ready for Adventure

Contax G1 Review: A Compact, Underrated Rangefinder Ready for Adventure

At 30 years old, this 1990's rangefinder camera is less famous than its siblings but still impresses with swappable Carl Zeiss lens and titanium body

Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe

Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe

Seven years and six updates after introduction, the legendary Speedgoat continues to blaze trails with radical design and proven performance

The 9 Best Car Camping Mattresses of 2025, Tested & Approved

Field Mag's Guide to the Best Car Camping Mattresses

Sleeping inside or next to your car makes camping a cinch, and these thick, supportive mattresses bring the comfort of home to anywhere you can park

What Is Deadstock and Why Are Brands Rushing to Use Deadstock Materials?

A Guide to Deadstock and Outdoor Brands Best Utilizing the Sustainable Solution

A deep dive into the differences between dead stock, deadstock, and deadstock fabric, plus a survey of outdoor brands leaning into sustainably

Danner Joseph Sandal Review: Testing the Bootmaker's First Adventure Sandal

Legendary Bootmaker Danner Now Makes a Sandal. Here's How It Performs

We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up

Inside the Rise of Hemp in Outdoor Apparel

Hemp is Hot: Why This Versatile Plant is Popping Up in More Outdoor Apparel

More and more outdoor gear companies are turning to this super plant for its breathability, strength, and eco-friendly growing practices

Why Hamilton's Khaki Field Expedition Should Be Your Summer Adventure Watch

Step Up Your Timepiece Game With Hamilton's Khaki Field Expedition Watch

A hands-on review of the military-inspired watch, newly updated with an adventure-ready canvas strap and durable design

How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet

How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet

By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet

Sole Searching: Reinventing a River Guide Staple with Chaco's New Rapid Pro

Sole Searching: Reinventing a River Guide Staple with Chaco's New Rapid Pro

The inside story of how Chaco overhauled a white water icon using real river rafting guides and innovative lab testing

Why UK Surf Brand Finisterre is Dropping Anchor in a Small Maine Surf Shop

Why UK Surf Brand Finisterre is Dropping Anchor in a Small Maine Surf Shop

The celebrated British B Corp has officially opened its first retail shop in North America to supply cold water surfers with sustainably-made gear

Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update

Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update

How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs

Vintage Outdoor Gear: How to Thrift, Find & Shop for Retro Gorp

Vintage Outdoor Gear: How to Thrift, Find, and Shop for Retro Treasures

Both thrifting and vintage apparel are huge at the moment, and with the right eye, you'll get some truly great finds for your outdoor adventures

The Light Phone III, a Minimal Phone Without Social Media, Email, Internet

Light Announces a Minimal New Phone With Camera and GPS—and Without Distractions

Take back your attention with the third phone by Light, a consciously created tool for connecting now featuring a camera, 5G, and replaceable battery

Solo Stove Pi Fire Review: Turn Your Backyard Fire Pit Into a Pizza Oven

Make Backyard Pizzas with Cooking Pizza Over a Solo Stove with the Pi Fire Pizza Oven

Our hands-on test of the new wood-fired pizza oven, which seamlessly works with Solo's smokeless fire pits to convert flames into cook fuel

LifeStraw Sip Review: A Sleek, Durable Personal Water Filter for Daily Use

LifeStraw Debuts Its Sleekest Personal Water Filter Straw Yet, Designed for Daily Use

Hands on with the brand's most compact personal water filter straw to date, made with a high-tech microfilter that's perfect for travel & everyday use

Sole Searching: How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built a New Mtn Boot

How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built the Ultimate Mountain Boot

Designed with the legendary Crag Rats search and rescue team and built in Danner's Portland factory, the new Crag Rat Evo is made for alpine adventure

The 9 Best Packable Down Jackets for Men & Women

The Best Packable Down Jackets for Any Adventure

From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)

11 Best Sun Shirts and UPF Hoodies for Keeping Cool and UV Protected

The 11 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool

With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays

10 Best 35mm Film Cameras for Photographers of All Skill Levels

The Top 10 35mm Film Cameras for Everyone from Beginner to Expert

From film world icons and titanium grails to slept-on point and shoots, this expert-curated guide outlines the top cameras for all budgets + abilities

Soft Top & Foam Surfboard Guide: What to Know & Which to Buy in 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Soft Top & Foamie Surfboards

From seasoned surfers looking to get loose to first timers playing in white water, no surfer’s quiver is complete without a humble foamie