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An Exclusive Tour of the Gore-Tex Archives & the Iconic Vintage Gear Within

Author

Graham Hiemstra

Photographer

Neil Shukla

Tour the Most Important Outerwear in the Gore-Tex Archives in Our New Video Doc

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

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Women, Tested by Women | 2025 Update
The 10 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

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

AllTrails Peak Introduces Offline Maps & Custom Routes With New App Update
Hands-on With AllTrails Peak, a New Premium Tier with Offline Maps & Custom Routes

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

Upcycle Design Studio Greater Goods Unveils "Vincent Van Gore-Tex" Project
How UK Design Studio Greater Goods Turned Discarded Outerwear Into "Starry Night"

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

What It's Like to Run The Speed Project, a 340-Mile Unsanctioned Road Race
Inside The Speed Project, an Unsanctioned 340-Mile Relay Race with a Cult Following

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

Arc'teryx Alpha SL: An Ultralight, Technical Pack for Alpine Adventuring
New Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pack Is a Shockingly Light Option for Alpine Adventuring

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

Why Are Thru-Hikers So Obsessed With Smartwater?
Why Thru-Hikers Are So Obsessed With Smartwater Bottles

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

Michinoku Coastal Trail Winter Hiking Guide: Epic Views & No Crowds
Why You Should Hike Japan's New Michinoku Coastal Trail Next Winter

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

15 Most Influential Running Brands Built on Performance, Community & Style
15 Best Running Brands Redefining Performance by Emphasizing Community & Cool

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

Arch Inspo
Goodland Cold Tub, An Aesthetic Way to Complete Your Wellness Routine
Hot Tub Maker Goodland Launches New Cold Tub to Complete Your Outdoor Bathing Ritual

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

Nokken Softshell Blends Luxe Glamping Style with A-frame Cabin Comforts
The New Nokken Softshell Offers Glamping Style Living with Cabin Comforts

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

The 15 Best Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals for Year-Round Getaways
The 15 Best Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals on Airbnb for Year-Round Escapes

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

Backcountry Hut Company Introduces Bridge System to Connect Modular Cabins
Backcountry Hut Company's New Bridge System to Connect Their Modular Cabins

The innovative system allows existing cabins to grow and new builds to connect multiple modular cabins in a range of layouts

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Gear Guides
I Trekked 50 Miles Through the Lower Himalayas & This Is the Gear I Packed
The Gear I Used While Trekking 50 Miles in the Underrated Lower Himalayas

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

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Women, Tested by Women | 2025 Update
The 10 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

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

AllTrails Peak Introduces Offline Maps & Custom Routes With New App Update
Hands-on With AllTrails Peak, a New Premium Tier with Offline Maps & Custom Routes

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

Why Are Thru-Hikers So Obsessed With Smartwater?
Why Thru-Hikers Are So Obsessed With Smartwater Bottles

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

Arc'teryx Alpha SL: An Ultralight, Technical Pack for Alpine Adventuring
New Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pack Is a Shockingly Light Option for Alpine Adventuring

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

Camping Gear Rental Guide: Where to Get Outfitted for Your Next Trip
The Best Places to Rent Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Online

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

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Visual adventures from around the world

Photography
11 Best Point and Shoot Film Cameras, According to Pro Photographers
11 Best Point & Shoot Film Cameras for Photographers of All Skill Levels

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

The 14 Best Independent Outdoor Magazines to Subscribe To
The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

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

Q&A: High Schooler Bentley Zylstra on Making Revelry Collection Magazine
How High School Senior Bentley Zylstra Made Revelry Collection Magazine

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

Photographer Alex Krowiak on the Unique Challenge of Documenting Antarctica
The Sublime Challenge of Photographing Glaciers in Antarctica

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

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