How Arc’teryx Brings Authentic Indigenous Design to Modern Outerwear
The outdoor giant tapped Musqueam designer Cole Sparrow-Crawford to make Indigenous-informed apparel that does more than slap a logo on existing gear
Burton Drops 50 Years of Mountain Style in New Depop Archive Shop
The snowboard pioneer is releasing 50 archival pieces for $50.50 and under to celebrating five decades pushing the boundaries of mountain style
Everything You Need to Know About Polartec Alpha, the Performance Fleece Final Boss
Exploring the origins and material benefits of ultralight hiking's favorite fuzzy layer
Stormnet: The New Weather App to Download Before your Next Big Outdoor Adventure
Predict high-risk weather both in near-real-time and up to 14 days out. Plus it just beat the National Weather Service in a major forecasting test
The North Face Reimagines the Iconic Nuptse With Reversible Down & Summit Series
For its 60th anniversary, The North Face revisits its most iconic jacket with two new styles that bring the classic closer to its technical roots
How Mountain Hardwear Made a Stretchier, Burlier Puffy Jacket
Forgoing traditional down construction methods, the updated line of down jackets and pants moves better and is more durable than your typical puffy
Why Squamish Cycling Brand 7mesh Wants to be Known as a Multi-Sport Outdoor Brand
Founded by Arc'teryx alums, the bike-focused apparel brand is transitioning into technical apparel for the emerging modern outdoor athlete
The Hidden Cost of Colorful Gear & the Outdoor Brands Working to Change It
Textile dyes have hefty environmental impacts, but a few outdoor brands are pursuing ways to make colorful gear more eco-friendly
How Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Finds Inspiration in Vintage Outdoor Gear
The brand's co-founder Samuel Hardeman talks vintage collecting, climbing culture, and creating an outdoor brand with fashion-world appeal
Shawn Lowry of Atlantic Coastal Supplies on Coastal Apparel, Good Hats & Great Pubs
The British brand founder on rooting ACS in nostalgia, maritime history, and colorful essentials that feel at home on both sides of the Atlantic
The Complete History of Gramicci, Rock Climbing's Original Dirtbag Brand
How pants made by a hippie California rock climber for high-stepping up granite became one of the most influential silhouettes in modern menswear
In Mexico City, Hermanos Koumori Brings Style and Performance to the Running Scene
After picking up running, the founders of a small label pivoted to supply CDMX with performance apparel inspired by its unique creative community
The 9 Best Fishing Shirts for Organizing Tackle in Style on the Water
Surveying the pocket-rich world of shirts for anglers—or anyone who likes to keep their belongings close and meticulously organized
Hikerkind's Take on an Ultralight Alpha Fleece Is Designed With Women in Mind
The fuzzy, warm, and breathable fabric has become the hallmark of design-forward ultralight brands, but Hikerkind's take is all its own
The 12 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool
With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays
The 9 Best Hiking Pants for Women, Tested & Approved
From durable slacks and rugged trousers to fashionable cargos, these are the best outdoor pants for women, wear tested and approved by our editors
The 10 Best Midlayers for Outdoor Adventure, Tested & Reviewed
The perfect ingredient for your layering sandwich, whether you're hiking, running, skiing, fishing, or camping
Beloved Boot Maker Danner Now Makes Apparel, and It's Honestly Really Good
The nearly 100-year-old brand is finally making clothes, and they’re built with the same lifetime mindset as its iconic hiking and work boots
All You Need to Know About Dermizax, Waterproofing Made for High-Output Adventures
In gear waterproofing, Gore-Tex is the name everyone knows, but this membrane from Japan has unique traits that make it worth adding to your lexicon
Parks Project Celebrates Japan's National Parks With New Reissued Apparel Collection
New graphic tees and sweats celebrate Mt. Fuji and highlight the country's many other lesser-known national parks
At Kluane Mountaineering, a Tradition of Small-Batch, Made-to-Order Gear Lives On
How the Edmonton, Alberta-based brand maintains a 50-year legacy of making expedition-grade down jackets and sleeping bags in a modern world
What Is Active Insulation? Revisiting the Forgotten & Much Improved Jacket Category
A decade after invention, active insulation remains tricky to define, but Patagonia's new Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride Midlayer is the category ideal
Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?
After decades of the "shrink it and pink it" design approach, a small group of brands are setting new standards for the gear women wear on the slopes
Why Wool Might Not Be the Miracle Material the Outdoor Industry Says It Is
Wool is touted as an endlessly renewable alternative to petroleum-based fibers—but how true are the claims backing up your favorite baselayer?