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Outlandish Community Building at New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store

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Priscilla Ward

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Sam McKenna, Hari Adivareka

New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store Reflects on Two Years of Community Building

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

Mount Elbert Winter Hiking Guide: Tackling the Classic Colorado 14er
A Winter Hiking Guide to Colorado's Tallest Mountain and Classic 14er, Mount Elbert

Which route to take, what to wear, and all else to know about summiting the tallest mountain in Colorado (and 2nd highest in the continental U.S.)

Where to Buy Used Outdoor Gear: 10 Shops for Secondhand Apparel & Equipment
Snag Deals on Used Outdoor Gear Online and IRL at These 10 Marketplaces

Looking for affordable tents, sleeping bags, hiking boots, and bikes? These online and in-person retailers have you covered with gently used gear

Salomon Updates the Award-Winning QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs
Salomon Updates the Award-Winning All-Mountain QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs

Inspired by storms and textiles, Salomon designer Victor Brousseaud brings an all-new look to the all-mountain ski

Peru Divide Bikepacking Guide: An Epic Trail of Beauty & Type II Fun
Peru Divide Bikepacking Guide: An Epic Trail of Natural Beauty and Type II Fun

This two-wheeled trip through the Andes will test your climbing capacity, but with adequate preparation, the stunning views will be worth the effort

Guide Adrian Ballinger on How Expedition Travel Changed the World
Adrian Ballinger Talks About How Expedition Travel Has Changed—and Changed the World

The Alpenglow Expeditions founder shares archival photos and stories of facing death on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding

The Best Outdoor Brands from the U.S. and Canada, According to the Experts
The Best Outdoor Brands for Hikers, Campers, and Climbers

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.

Cabin dreams and architectural inspiration

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

Backcountry Hut Company Prefab Cabin & A-frame Kits for Remote Living
This IKEA-Inspired Modular Cabin Company Can Build You a Home Anywhere

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

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Shop our favorite design-minded outdoor gear

Outlandish Community Building at New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store
New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store Reflects on Two Years of Community Building

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

Salomon Updates the Award-Winning QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs
Salomon Updates the Award-Winning All-Mountain QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs

Inspired by storms and textiles, Salomon designer Victor Brousseaud brings an all-new look to the all-mountain ski

Where to Buy Used Outdoor Gear: 10 Shops for Secondhand Apparel & Equipment
Snag Deals on Used Outdoor Gear Online and IRL at These 10 Marketplaces

Looking for affordable tents, sleeping bags, hiking boots, and bikes? These online and in-person retailers have you covered with gently used gear

The Best Outdoor Brands from the U.S. and Canada, According to the Experts
The Best Outdoor Brands for Hikers, Campers, and Climbers

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.

18 East Leaps Across the Atlantic to Collab with London Retailer Goodhood
18 East Leaps Across the Atlantic to Collab with London Retailer Goodhood

The New York-based label brings handcrafted fabrics and outdoorsy inspiration to the limited-edition 8-piece apparel collection

The Black Crows Powder Hunter Ski Collection Lives Up to Its Name
Black Crows Releases New Limited-Edition Ski Kit for Deep Powder Days

Special collection of skis, poles, and pack designed for those who travel the globe chasing storm cycles in search of the best powder skiing

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Visual adventures from around the world

Guide Adrian Ballinger on How Expedition Travel Changed the World
Adrian Ballinger Talks About How Expedition Travel Has Changed—and Changed the World

The Alpenglow Expeditions founder shares archival photos and stories of facing death on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding

Lessons Learned From Living and Working in Joshua Tree National Park
How Moving to Joshua Tree Made Me a More Patient, Resilient Person

To create and thrive in the magical Mojave desert one must adapt to the unique rhythms of the sun, the seasons, the otherworldly landscape

How a Photographic Obsession Became a Book About Japan’s Vending Machines
How a Photographic Obsession Became a New Book About Japanese Vending Machines

A conversation with longtime Field Mag editor and photographer Tanner Bowden about his new photo book, travel, and self publishing

Dirt, Sweat, and Philosophical Enlightenment While Gravel Biking in Morocco
Life Lessons and Film Photos From Adventure Biking in Morocco

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

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