Gear

Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Pack Built for Adventure Photography
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Purpose-Built Pack for Adventure Photography

The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps

11 Best Point and Shoot Film Cameras, According to Pro Photographers
11 Best Point & Shoot Film Cameras for Photographers of All Skill Levels

From the most popular and sought after to the true underrated (and cheap) workhorses, we present the best 35mm film cameras still available today

Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate Compact Point and Shoot Film Camera

A pro photographer's take on the trendy little 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)

The 10 Best Medium Format Film Cameras for All Photographers in 2024
The 10 Best Medium Format Film Cameras to Buy in 2024

With larger negatives, medium format film cameras produce images that have more detail, dynamic range, and depth

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

Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds—and Rebuilds—Legendary Hiking Boots
Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds (and Rebuilds) Our Favorite Hiking Boots

The famed Oregon bootmaker has expanded its Recrafting repair program and opened its doors to factory tours for the first time in its 90 year history

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

10 Best Glamping Tents of 2024: What to Know & Which to Buy
A Guide to Glamping Tents for Airbnb Entrepreneurs & Backyard Campers

From classic bell tents to more creative canvas options, here we break down the many different types of camping shelters and some of the best to buy

Mount to Coast Enters Ultra Running Shoe Category With Zen-Inspired Designs
Zen Aesthetics & Peak Performance Meet in Mount to Coast's New Ultra Running Shoes

Thoughts from a gear reviewer on the new Hong Kong-based footwear brand after 100 miles of testing the built-to-last S1 model

Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design
Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Contax G1 Camera Review: Compact, Underrated & Ready for Adventure
Contax G1 Review: A Compact, Underrated Rangefinder Ready for Adventure

At 30 years old, this 1990's rangefinder camera is less famous than its siblings but still impresses with swappable Carl Zeiss lens and titanium body

Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe
Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe

Seven years and six updates after introduction, the legendary Speedgoat continues to blaze trails with radical design and proven performance