Good Design &
Great Outdoors

Author
Priscilla Ward
Photographer
Yasmina Antonio
A conversation with the self-taught founder on intuition, the power of Black women leaders, new intersectional programming, and more

The South Korean camp furniture maker revisits its flagship product, the Chair One, introducing a more sustainable and durable update for car campers

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

With an athletic midsole, rugged outsole, and the Portland shoemaker's signature durable build, the new boots are made to go everywhere

A Q&A conversation with waterwoman Lena Kemna, who finds connecting with the ocean has opened her up to pursue even more ambitious goals

Designed to protect eyes from the extreme solar radiation at high altitudes and UV reflections from snow, glacier glasses make function look stylish

In the French Alps, at the year's biggest trail running event, this writer saw evidence of how the billion-dollar brand will survive mainstreamization
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

The South Korean camp furniture maker revisits its flagship product, the Chair One, introducing a more sustainable and durable update for car campers

With an athletic midsole, rugged outsole, and the Portland shoemaker's signature durable build, the new boots are made to go everywhere

In the French Alps, at the year's biggest trail running event, this writer saw evidence of how the billion-dollar brand will survive mainstreamization

Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions

Step-by-step instructions and pro tips from a professional guide and gear tester to help you maximize the lifespan of your lightweight down items

A conversation with the founders of Brooklyn gear shop Outlandish on creating a hub for gear lovers, making the outdoors more accessible, and more
Visual adventures from around the world

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

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