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Leah Balagopal

Leah Balagopal is a Brooklyn, NY-based climbing coach, surfer, art conservator, and Field Mag Contributor.
The 8 Best Double Sleeping Bags for Camping Couples
The 8 Best Double Sleeping Bags for More Comfy Couples Camping

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

FERAL Wetsuit Review: I've Finally Fallen in Love With Winter Surfing
The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of

The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC

The 15 Best Rental Cabins in Texas for a Lone Star State Getaway
Where to Stay for a Luxe Lone Star State Getaway

From Hill Country to Big Bend, Austin to Marfa, there's no shortage of awesome areas to visit and places to stay in Texas

Inside Kings Glassing, New York City's Resident Surfboard Workshop
Inside the NYC Workshop Where Sought-After Surfboards Are Made

Maui-raised and Brooklyn-based, brothers Aaron and Drew Austin are hand building some of the East Coast's most creative surfboards

"Island Time" by Vivian Kim Reveals the Raw Natural Beauty of Kaua'i
Vivian Kim's New Photo Book Captures Youth Culture & Island Living on Kaua'i

Comprised of 230+ film photographs, this limited edition hardcover offers a unique snapshot of Hawaii's Garden Isle and the people that call it home

Artist William Mullan Is Documenting the World's Strangest Apples
A Chat With the Artist Documenting the World's Strangest, Most Beautiful Apples

These rare looking and unique tasting apples will change everything you know about the image of an apple

Pro Tips & Gear to Make Camping With Kids Fun & Easy(ish)
Tips, Tricks, & Gear to Make Camping With Kids Fun and (Mostly) Stress Free

Getting outside with young kids isn't always easy, but these parents have some advice for whatever outdoor adventurer you may be planning

The 10 Best Ponchos for Surfing, Camping, and Other Outdoor Adventures
The 10 Best Ponchos for Surfing, Camping, and Other Outdoor Adventures

One of the most slept on articles of gear/clothing, the poncho is an essential item for staying warm, dry, and cozy, at the campsite, beach, and home

5 Rules for Shoulder Season Layering from a Pro Outdoor Photographer
A Pro Outdoor Photographer's Tips & Gear Recs for Shoulder Season Adventures

Learn the do's and don'ts for staying comfortable, dry, and warm in shoulder season weather without carrying an overloaded pack

Rumpl x NASA Artemis Puffy Blankets Celebrate a Return to the Moon
Rumpl's New NASA-Approved Puffy Blankets Celebrate Man's Upcoming Return to the Moon

With the upcoming first manned moon mission in over 50 years, new space-inspired blankets will have you dreaming of other orbits

Artist Travis Weller on Trail Running, Finding Flow & New Roark Collab
Artist Travis Weller on Trail Running, Finding Balance & His New Roark Collab

A conversation with the acclaimed California transplant on the release of a new apparel collaboration with Roark's Run Amok line

Adidas Honors Breast Cancer Fighters & Survivors with Trail Footwear
These New Trail Shoes Are Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Adidas and Five Ten revamped their most popular shoes for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking to support the battle against breast cancer

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