Good Design &
Great Outdoors
Author
Tanner Bowden
Photographer
Courtesy Alpenglow Expeditions
The Alpenglow Expeditions founder shares archival photos and stories of facing death on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding
Our gear expert has tested thousands of rain shells, day packs, and base layers over the last few decades. Here are the labels he trusts the most.
Reflections on legacy while seeing the torch passed at one of surfing's most legendary contests—at surfing's most deadly wave
The New York-based label brings handcrafted fabrics and outdoorsy inspiration to the limited-edition 8-piece apparel collection
Special collection of skis, poles, and pack designed for those who travel the globe chasing storm cycles in search of the best powder skiing
Tired of plastic Rubbermaid bins, this new company has a novel theory about outdoor gear organization (it's modular and involves lots of accessories)
The surprise collab brings together two outdoor footwear brands for a trail ready model first debut at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024
Cabin dreams and architectural inspiration
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
Flatpack shipped, these A-frame, cabin and sauna designs are delivered ready-built or as a kit of parts for on-site assembly in town or the wilderness
Shop our favorite design-minded outdoor gear
Our gear expert has tested thousands of rain shells, day packs, and base layers over the last few decades. Here are the labels he trusts the most.
The New York-based label brings handcrafted fabrics and outdoorsy inspiration to the limited-edition 8-piece apparel collection
Special collection of skis, poles, and pack designed for those who travel the globe chasing storm cycles in search of the best powder skiing
Tired of plastic Rubbermaid bins, this new company has a novel theory about outdoor gear organization (it's modular and involves lots of accessories)
Since its initial release in 1998, the Alpha SV has been the yard stick by which all other rain shells are measured. Our gear expert explains why
The surprise collab brings together two outdoor footwear brands for a trail ready model first debut at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024
Visual adventures from around the world
The Alpenglow Expeditions founder shares archival photos and stories of facing death on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding
To create and thrive in the magical Mojave desert one must adapt to the unique rhythms of the sun, the seasons, the otherworldly landscape
A conversation with longtime Field Mag editor and photographer Tanner Bowden about his new photo book, travel, and self publishing
Over the Atlas Mountains and through the Sahara desert, 125 miles in the saddle and an exploration of the Berber approach of finding harmony in nature