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The 7 Best Backpack Coolers for Camping, Day Hikes & Beach Days, Tested

The 7 Best Soft Cooler Backpacks for Outdoor Adventures

From picnics to day hikes, these backpack coolers make it easy to enjoy your favorite foods and refreshments in the great outdoors

A Hiker's Guide to Grindelwald, Switzerland: Alpine Trails & Cheese Lockers

A Hiker's Guide to Grindelwald, Switzerland: Where Alpine Trails Meets Tradition

What to know before visiting this charming alpine village where adventure meets the Swiss traditions of trails, cowbells, and cheese making

How Local Brand Miler Designs the Best Running Groups in New York City

The Evolution of Run Clubs & How One NYC Brand Creates Group Runs That Don't Suck

A look inside the run club boom, and how NYC-based brand Miler, via founder Ben Morrow, designs their group runs to explore trails few locals know

Camp Snap Review: A Screenless Digital Camera Ideal for Lightweight Travel

Why a $70 Screenless Digital Camera Is Our New Favorite Trail Companion

Tested in the Colorado backcountry, the unique digicam combines the simple shooting experience of a disposable film camera with the storage of a phone

Photo Essay: The Many Moods, Tones, and Colors of the High Arctic

Reflecting on the Many Moods, Tones, and Colors of the High Arctic

A nature tour of Svalbard, Norway proves life in the Arctic polar desert, assumed by some to be dark and dreary, is actually a symphony of color

The 6 Best Hiking Pants for Men,  Tested & Approved

The Best Men’s Hiking Pants for Casual Adventures & All-Weather Activities

For two months we tested each pair of hiking pants for durability, comfort, and function—and of course, style—with our top picks balancing all

Best GPS Hiking Watch Guide: 9 Gear Tester Standouts of 2025

The 9 Best GPS Watches for Hiking, Cycling, and Everyday Wear

Our team of gear testers took these GPS smartwatches for months of testing in Southern Oregon to determine which is best for a range of users

Coros Nomad Review: First Impressions of the New GPS Adventure Watch

First Impressions of the Coros Nomad, a New GPS Watch for Modern Adventure

Colorful maps, weather info, a smart way to drop pins, and tracking for 50+ activities bring this GPS watch away from ultras and into base camp

Inside Bike Summer, the Seasonal Cycling Festival Keeping Portland Weird

Inside Pedalpalooza, the Seasonal Cycling Extravaganza Keeping Portland Weird

Every summer, Rose City cyclists take to the streets for hundreds of community bike rides in a mass celebration of cycling culture

Gozney Tread Review: A Portable Pizza Oven for (Most) Outdoor Adventures

Gozney's Tread Pizza Oven Brings 5-Star Cooking to the Campsite (and Beyond)

Gozney calls the new Tread "the world's most portable pizza oven." So we hauled it up a mountain in Upstate New York to see if it's true

Merrell Moab 3 Mid Review: A Waterproof Hiking Boot Worthy of Its Name

Merrell Moab 3 Mid Review: A Waterproof Hiking Boot Worthy of Its Name

Our gear reviewer puts 25 years of hiking experience to work in testing the "Mother of All Boots" across a range of trails and terrain in Colorado

Before Dawn Supply Co. Launches Women's Bodysuit for Surfing, Hiking & More

Before Dawn Supply Co. Launches with All-in-One Bodysuit. So We Tested It

Hands on with the first product from the new women-owned outdoor brand that's reimagining activewear pieces to pull double, sometimes triple, duty

18 East Goes Back to Camp With New Summer Outdoor Capsule

18 East Takes Us Back to Camp in New Summer Outdoor Capsule

The 28-piece collection draws inspiration from creative director Antonio Ciongoli's childhood spent at a 119-year-old summer camp in central Vermont

Bedrock Sandals x Pa’lante Collaboration Introduces Hiker Trash Louboutins

Bedrock Sandals x Pa’lante Collab Introduces Hiker Trash Louboutins for the UL Set

The two darlings of ultralight backpacking have teamed up to release a limited-edition side bag and sandal collab for hiking, fishing, and so on

Alpine Luddites' Analog Approach: An Interview with John Campbell

Alpine Luddites Q&A: Custom Backpacks & Sketchy Adventure with Designer John Campbell

How a life of adventure and travel led this creative climber to build one of the cottage industry's most beloved brands, one custom backpack at a time

Mount to Coast T1: Testing the Brand's First Trail Shoe While Traveling

Mount to Coast Goes Off-Road: How the Boutique Brand Designed Its First Trail Runner

Our review of the Hong Kong-based brand's new shoe, and how the brand renowned for its long-distance road running shoes brought this new model to life

The 9 Best Double Sleeping Bags for Camping Couples | 2025 Tested

The 9 Best Double Sleeping Bags for More Comfy Couples Camping

These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home

Alpaca vs Merino: A Guide to All-Natural Performance Fabrics

Alpaca vs Merino: An Outdoor Nerd Guide to All-Natural Performance Fabrics

While both are touted for their performance capabilities, there are some key differences between alpaca and merino fiber to consider.

Rafting the Tatshenshini: What I Learned From the Wild Arctic River

What I Learned Rafting One of the Arctic's Last Wild Rivers

An 11-day, 160-mile journey through where BC, the Yukon, and Alaska collide in one of the last truly wild and undisturbed natural regions on Earth

14 Korean Outdoor Brands You Should Know

14 Korean Outdoor Brands You Should Know

Hiking, camping, skiing, and forest bathing have long been popular in Korea. Here, the brands in the country catering to the enthusiasts

What Is Nuyarn? The Merino Wool Alternative Backed by Hoka, Ibex & More

Move Over Merino: Why Retailers Like Hoka and Ibex Are Embracing Nuyarn

Thanks to a subtle difference in production, Nuyarn is stretchier and more breathable than Merino. Here, everything to know about the new wool

Fjällräven Keb Trousers Review: The Perfect Hiking Pants for All Weather

A Week in Patagonia Convinced Me Fjallraven Makes the Perfect Hiking Pants

Whether worn in blazing sun or freezing rain, the Fjallraven Keb Trousers kept our gear tester comfortable, dry, and ... "sexy." Let her explain

Get Trashed: Inside the Community River Cleanup by & for East Coast Anglers

East Coast Anglers "Get Trashed" on the Upper Delaware: A Community River Cleanup

The founders of Housefly Fishing discuss the genesis of and surprising finds from the annual outing, where volunteer anglers clean up a beloved river

10 Trail Running Retreats That Blend Adventure, Community, and Culture

Want to Get Into Trail Running? Try One of These 10 Epic Running Retreats

From Vietnam's terraced rice patties and Morocco's desert sands to Scotland's highlands and the Italian Alps, our expert picks are not to be missed