Good Design &
Great Outdoors


Author
Graham Hiemstra
Photographer
Neil Shukla
Explore how the archive was established and 5 of the most important vintage pieces within, from Everest expedition suits to the first Gore down jacket

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

The top rated hiking app has added a bunch of useful features, but many require new pricer subscription. Here's what we think after an IRL preview

Constructed of 10,000 hand cut pieces of fabric and assembled by 100+ hours of sewing, the "Starry Night" rendition turns throwaway material into art

Three finishers share how and why they run the brutal desert race with a cult following, spanning Los Angeles to Las Vegas every spring since 2013

Built of a material with 8x the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, this new alpine pack aims to compete with the cottage brands leading the UL space

Plenty of reusable, lightweight water bottle options exist, yet many hardcore hikers prefer to pack this plastic bottle available at any gas station

Though the MCT is often hiked in the fall or spring, those who brave it in colder months will be rewarded with singular beauty and tastier fish

A new wave of IYKYK running brands is injecting the sport with a fresh perspective drawn from high design, fashion, cool kid culture, and run clubs
Cabin dreams and architectural inspiration

The BC-based wellness brand brings natural materials and an eye for enduring design to a sleek new cold plunge tub that sets up tool-free

Designed by famed architectural firm Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG), weatherproof canvas and timber framing are deployed with striking result

From South Lake to Tahoe City to Incline Village, here's our top cabin picks for outdoorsy R&R surrounding North America’s largest alpine lake

The innovative system allows existing cabins to grow and new builds to connect multiple modular cabins in a range of layouts
Shop our favorite design-minded outdoor gear

The ecologically diverse area presents very different challenges than the more famous high-alpine zone. Here's 10 pieces of gear I relied on daily

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

The top rated hiking app has added a bunch of useful features, but many require new pricer subscription. Here's what we think after an IRL preview

Plenty of reusable, lightweight water bottle options exist, yet many hardcore hikers prefer to pack this plastic bottle available at any gas station

Built of a material with 8x the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, this new alpine pack aims to compete with the cottage brands leading the UL space

Whether you're looking for car camping staples, backpacking equipment, or even a full size yurt, these online and IRL rental shops can help get you
Visual adventures from around the world

From the most popular and sought after to the true underrated (and cheap) workhorses, we present the best 35mm film cameras still available today

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

A conversation with the teenage publisher on how he came to launch a new biannual magazine dedicated to adventure storytelling and film photography

How a trip to Antarctica gave this former National Geographic Expeditions guide a new perspective on the work of past explorers like Frank Hurley