Gear

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

9 Best Camp Showers of 2024 for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved
The 9 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

Rinsing off after a long day of outdoor activities can be just the thing to make roughing it feel a little less... rough

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