Guides

The 13 Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2024
The 13 Best Hiking Boots for Women

Our favorite women’s hiking boots for a fast and light ride with different fits, styles, and performance for every hiker

9 Best Women's Cycling Brands to Know & Support in 2024
9 Lesser-Known Brands Making Awesome Cycling Apparel for Women

Through technical garment innovation and a focus on empowering women cyclists, these apparel brands are re-shaping the industry

15 Best Hiking Shorts for Women That Are Both High-Performing & Flattering
15 High-Performing & Flattering Hiking Shorts for Women

These high-performance women's hiking shorts fit well, look great, and help you log miles with style and performance.

Where to Develop Your Film: The 10 Best Mail-in Photo Labs
The Best Film Photo Labs for Affordable, Mail-in Film Developing, According to Pros

Our network of pro film photographers shares their go-to mail-in film labs for high-quality processing and scans of 35mm and medium format film

Backpacking Checklist: Essential Gear for New & Experienced Hikers
Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season

A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included

The 10 Best Surf Bikinis & Swimsuits for Women, Tested
The 10 Best Women's Swimsuits Actually Designed for Surfing

Through trial and (a lot of) error, these are the best surf swimsuits that are comfortable, flattering, and actually stay on your body

Personal Sauna Guide: The 6 Best & All You Need to Know About Them
Embrace the Personal Sauna With This Guide to the 6 Best Now Available

A big guide to owning a small, personal sauna, including a list of at-home sauna alternatives to help you get your sweat on.

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

12 Best Hiking Shorts for Men, Made With Style & Function
12 Stylish and Utilitarian Summer Hiking Shorts for Lazy Days & Adventure Alike

Lightweight, design-driven shorts from our favorite outdoor brands, fit for hardcore outdoor-ing, river floating, and around town chilling

10 Best Water Shoes of 2024 for Aquatic Adventures Year Round
The 10 Best Water Shoes for Aquatic Adventures

The best modern water shoes blend style, function, and all-day active comfort both in and out of the water

New York City Surfing: A Comprehensive Guide for Locals & Tourists Alike
Yes There's Surf in New York City: Here's Everything You Need to Know About It

A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out

9 Best Camping Cots of 2024: Sleep Solutions for Camping & Backpacking
The 9 Best Cots for Camping & Backpacking

Lightweight, comfy, and highly-packable, these cots make getting a good night's rest under the stars easy, without the noise and feel of an air pad