Good Design &
Great Outdoors

Author
Bob Myaing
The PNW organization devoted to expanding outdoor recreation’s inclusivity paints Merrell's staple trail shoes and boots with a fun multicolor palette

How to still get the shot when the cold temps set your fingers fumbling, glare plays tricks on your light meter, and sunny 16 won't cut it

This double-wall insulated, stainless steel carafe keeps your pour-over coffee hot and won't break—plus it's pretty damn handsome

An evolving list of BIPOC-run outdoors groups, nonprofits, and community organizations promoting diversity and inclusion in nature

A group of friends once again prove no good deed goes unpunished on an arduous hike to visit a historic 1932 Fire Tower in Washington's Cascade Range

17 experimental film photos from a last second dive trip to the Maldives proves pushing Portra 160 to 800 is one trick you need to try

The famous YouTuber shares what not to leave in the comments, overlanding highs and lows, and what she really thinks about Yellowstone National Park

High-tech and performance-driven black running shoes for an elevated, everyday style from town to trail
Cabin dreams and architectural inspiration

Book a stay in this English countryside county where sandy beaches meet medieval towns and rolling farmland

Unforgettable yurts, cabins, treehouses, and more unique rentals throughout England's sleepy Norfolk county

Escape NYC to one of these high-design retreats in the Catskill mountains, featuring hot tubs, cozy taverns, pickle ball courts, and more

The new cabin startup in the mountains of Big Bear, CA offers 40 on-grid micro cabins with an off-grid feel for remote living and working
Shop our favorite design-minded outdoor gear

The Swedish sustainable transport company applied the same sleek and modular design to its first-ever pedal assist electric bicycle

The Pro Team Gore-Tex Infinium bike jersey is a shield of close-fitting armor for foul and frigid weather

The best designed sporks that no outdoor gourmand should ever travel without. Btw Is it still tableware if it only ever rests on a log?

A survey of better crafted, more durable slip-on boots for men & women, because everyone you know already has a pair of Blunnie 550s

Defying the standard of bad style in climbing with minimalist design and well-considered functionality

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

From Contax and Yashica to Ricoh and Leica, this guide dives deep into the most important 35mm film cameras made to date

Educate yourself with these books on environmental justice, structural racism, and outdoor experiences by Black, Indigenous, and POC writers
Visual adventures from around the world

First released in 1997, this fully automatic film camera still shoots above its class in nearly any condition we tested it in

How to still get the shot when the cold temps set your fingers fumbling, glare plays tricks on your light meter, and sunny 16 won't cut it

A group of friends once again prove no good deed goes unpunished on an arduous hike to visit a historic 1932 Fire Tower in Washington's Cascade Range

17 experimental film photos from a last second dive trip to the Maldives proves pushing Portra 160 to 800 is one trick you need to try