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
How Sidney Baptista Is Redefining Running for the Black Community
The streetwear-inspired brand PYNRS and an alt Boston marathon centering overlooked communities are part of an effort to redefine who running is for
Q&A: Catherine Lemblé on Photographing the Women of the World's Northernmost Town
In her new book the Belgian photographer documents life in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where glaciers, fjords, and polar bears are a part of daily life
La Sportiva's Revamped Ultra Raptor 3 Is for Fast-and-Light Hiking
One of the original running shoe-inspired hiking boots gets rebuilt to be nimbler—and faster looking—than ever
Outdoor Afro Made an App That's Building Black Community in the Outdoors
While most outdoor apps focus on maps and stats, a new digital tool from the inclusive not-for-profit is about finding people to hike and camp with
Vivobarefoot Tracker AT II Review: Can Zero-Drop Boots Make You a Better Hiker?
Zero-drop hiking shoes weren't for me, but a popular minimalist model me reconsider my stance
How Outdoor Footwear Inspired Village PM, Skateboarding's Most Unique New Shoe Brand
Based between Paris and the Alps, French brand Village PM is borrowing from climbing to build something skateboarding hasn't seen in decades
It's Time to Broaden Our Definition of Wilderness to Include the Ocean. Here's Why
The ocean calls us to confront ourselves truthfully in ways that mountain ranges, forests, and deserts cannot, says nature-based therapist Nick Sharp
Trip Report: : Low Water and High Spirits Canoeing Maine’s Allagash River
A down-season dispatch from the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a 91-mile paddling route through Maine's North Woods region that few see for themselves
Trail Tested: Gossamer Gear Alchemy Mirage, the Lightest 40L Backpack Ever Made
Ultralight Aluula Graflyte fabric makes the Mirage the lightest 40-liter pack on the market, but how does it hold up on a trek through Utah canyons?
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
Rab's New Mythic Ultra Is an Ultralight Sleeping Bag That Weighs Like a Quilt
The UK-based gear maker's new collection of sleeping bags uses a secret ingredient to achieve ultralight warmth (it's titanium)
The 10 Best Winter Boots Built of 2026, Tested & Reviewed
Insulated, waterproof, and outfitted with snow-tire-level traction—these are the pairs that won’t tap out before springtime
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
This Seven-Summit Hiking Route in Austria Is the Alps Without the Crowds
Seven alpine peaks in the Salzburg region are connected by quiet trails, traditional mountain huts, picturesque villages, and folklore legends
How Goodland and Sculptor Trent Hutton Embedded a Wood Fired Hot Tub in Stone
The experimental collab between GOODLAND and Wavestone Sculpture uses landscape architecture to elevate a natural bathing experience on Bowen Island
Klättermusen Launches New Hiking Gear With a Freaky Folklore Film
The Swedish outdoor brand kicks off spring and summer hiking with waterproof layers, its lightest insulator yet, and a forest nymph named Skogsrå
How Ultralight Backpacking Pioneer Gossamer Gear Found Its Edge Again
After years of playing it safe, the UL backpacking trailblazer flexed its design muscle and reminded hikers why it mattered in the first place
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
Jetboil TrailCook Review: A Mini Stove for Big Upgrades in the Backcountry Kitchen
We put the new stove's precision fuel control and speedy boil times to test while canoeing in northern Maine and at home in the Poconos
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
Testing the New Arcade Adventure Mag, a Stretchy Magnetic Belt Made to Move
The active belt brand introduces a new flagship model with unique magnetic buckle and enhanced recycled webbing
New Film "Energia Vitale" Artfully Portrays Milan's Deep Alpine History
With archival footage, New Age tracks, and modern climbing the striking film by Vibram explores the relationship between urban and mountain landscapes
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?