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Backpacking Checklist: Essential Gear for New & Experienced Hikers
Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season

A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included

Astrotourism Is A Top Travel Trend for Summer 2025. But What Is It Exactly?
Astrotourism Is A Top Travel Trend for 2025—But What Is It Exactly?

Real dark night skies are becoming harder to find, following the stars is a sustainable way for outdoor travelers to see the cosmos up close

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

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

How Snow Peak Challenged Americans to Experience the Outdoors Differently
Less Roughing, More Lounging: How Snow Peak Is Challenging American Outdoor Orthodoxy

While other outfitters emphasize performance in rough settings, the Japanese brand designs gear to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors

The Hoka Ora Primo Slippers Are Weird, Ugly And Deeply Lovable
These Hoka Slippers Are Obviously Ugly, But We Love Them Anyway

A recovery shoe, sci-fi prop hybrid, these Hokas have a ... particular look. But they're so comfortable we can't stop wearing them.

Rumpl Wrap Sack Review: A Cozy, Clever Design for Car Campers
The Rumpl's Wrap Sack Is a Gateway Sleeping Bag for New Campers

The ubiquitous outdoor blanket company's first sleeping bag is designed to keep you comfortable even in changing temperatures. Here's how it works

Helinox Chair One (re) Review: A More Stable, Durable & Comfy Camp Chair
Helinox Updates Its Flagship Camp Chair for Extra Comfort & Durability

The South Korean camp furniture maker revisits its flagship product, the Chair One, introducing a more sustainable and durable update for car campers

Kitworks Launches Gear Storage System to Solve for Messy Closets & Garages
New Brand Kitworks Launches to Make It Easier—and More Fun—to Store All Your Gear

Tired of plastic Rubbermaid bins, this new company has a novel theory about outdoor gear organization (it's modular and involves lots of accessories)

DOD Outdoors Review: Japanese Camping Gear Made for Comfort
A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear

The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?

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 6 Best Folding Wagons of 2024: Gear Editor Tested & Approved
The 6 Best Folding Utility Wagons for Hauling Gear to the Beach & Campsite

Take gear from Point A to Point B with ease with these folding wagons, which make for easy storage and transportation as well