Gear

KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: Redefining Adaptive Performance
KÜHL Aktivator Hoody Review: A Sleek Softshell for Daily Wear

Testing body mapping synthetic insulation and a tailored build against NYC’s rugged streets and unpredictable fall weather

The 9 Best Packable Down Jackets for Men & Women
The Best Packable Down Jackets for Any Adventure

From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)

New Plunge All-In Is an Aesthetic Answer to Ugly Ice Baths
New Plunge All-In Is an Aesthetic Answer to Ugly Ice Bath Barrels & Tubs

With a chilling/heating unit and clean water circulation system integrated into the tub, this sleek at home cold plunge becomes a premium hot tub too

The Blundstone All-Terrain Clog Is Made for Work & Fit for Anything
Blundstone's New All-Terrain Clog Is Made for Work & Fit for Anything

The Aussie boot maker's new mule is designed for the service industry but will surely find a footing in everyday life and outdoor circles too—YES CHEF

Nocs x Florence Collab Waterproof Binoculars for Wave Watching
Nocs & Florence Collaborate on Waterproof Binoculars for Wave Watching

Limited edition binocs equip surfers and wave watchers with high-quality optics, sealed in a rugged, hi-viz waterproof package

An Off-Grid Field Test with Amundsen, Deep in the Rugged Maine Backcountry
An Off-Grid Field Test with Amundsen, Deep in the Rugged Maine Backcountry

Exploring the North Woods by float plane, canoe and on foot to discover the Norwegian spirit of friluftsliv and turn a weekend in nature into eternity

Eddie Bauer x Buck Mason Remake 1940's Down Outerwear for Modern Life
The Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer’s Collab Revives Original 1940's Down Outerwear Designs

Archive-worthy outerwear dating back to WWII makes a return through this modernized collaboration, melding menswear and outdoor originator brands

CAYL x New Balance Release Collaborative Head-to-Toe Trail Collection
CAYL and New Balance Release Collaborative Head-to-Toe Trail Collection

Footwear, down, fleece, and packs build on the South Korean outdoor brand's passion for hiking and New Balance's trail running pedigree

Leica's New Sofort 2 Digital Instant Camera Prints Your Favorite Photos
Is Leica's New Hybrid Instant Camera Just a Digicam with a Built-in Printer?

The storied German camera maker takes a surprising turn towards "lifestyle brand" with it's new digicam hybrid and accessories line, coming soon

Inside the Orvis Rod Factory, a Hub of American Fly Fishing Innovation
Inside the Vermont Workshop Where Orvis Still Makes Fly Rods by Hand

Touring the brand's Manchester, Vermont shop where hundreds of hand-made fly rods are crafted daily for anglers around the world (yes we went fishing)

New Leatherman ARC Is the First Multi-Tool with a Super Steel Knife
The New Leatherman ARC Is the First Multi-Tool with a Super Steel Knife

The Portland-based toolmaker had to reconfigure its manufacturing processes to give its iconic design a significant overhaul—here's my hands-on review

Biolite's New AlpenGlow Mini Camp Lantern Is Cute, Colorful & Functional
Biolite's New AlpenGlow Mini Camp Lantern Is Cute, Colorful & Functional

The palm-sized light is easy to use, rechargeable, and remains bright for up to 40 hours, making it great for camping, picnics, and off-grid living