Gear

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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 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

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 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)

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

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

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