High-Tech Design, Lo-Fi Community Building With Purple Mountain Observatory

Inside the Two-Sided Philosophy of Purple Mountain Observatory

With thermo-mapping fabrics, fashion-informed silhouettes, and group hikes, the East London label explores accessibility through performance apparel

How the Norda 005 Was Made to Be the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing

Sole Searching: How Norda Made the 005 the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing

Just four years after launch, the Montreal-based brand has designed what they hope to be the lightest, fastest, most durable trail racing shoe yet

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.

16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Should Know

16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Need to Know About

Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers

The Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Outdoor Brands You Should Know

38 Scandinavian Outdoor Brands That Should Be on Your Radar

38 influential outdoor brands making outerwear, apparel, camping equipment, and so much more—with characteristically cool, modern design

Trend Report: Sustainable and Tech-Advanced Hiking Apparel for All

From Sustainability to Design, These Are the Top Hiking Apparel Trends to Watch

Where is the world of outdoor apparel heading? We identified some of the top trends to keep an eye on

Gorpcore Guide: All You Need to Know About the Outdoorsy Fashion Trend

The Field Mag Guide to Gorpcore, Fashion's Ongoing Obsession with Outdoors

Navigating the trend that's dominating city streets and fit pics alike—what brands are legit, where to shop, and how to style it

Trevor Davis' Strange & Creative Design Vision for William Ellery

Inside William Ellery, Where Trevor Davis' Strange & Creative Vision Comes to Life

How the once professional chef and former Tom Sachs' fabricator creates materials-driven "expedition gear" for outdoor wear in New York City