Keep Your Fresh Water Fresh With the Larq Self-Cleaning Bottle
We’ve all gone a bit germ-crazy in the last two decades. Yet, there’s one thing most of us touch every day that’s undeniably filthy: A reusable water bottle. They’re natural breeding grounds for germs and bacteria, which is why one clever company devised an award-winning solution to combat the problem.
Mountain Hardwear Is Bringing Augmented Reality to the Great Outdoors
Want to save a trip to the store for new outdoor gear? Mountain Hardwear has developed an augmented reality app to do just that.
Upgrade Your Gear with Innovative Camping Essentials that Go Beyond the Basics
Some of our favorite outdoor gear brands have raised the bar on their camping basics. Whether it’s an ingenious design tweak or a barely noticeable addition that takes the experience to a new level, these improved camping essentials are guaranteed to up the ante on your outdoor adventures.
Leatherman’s Beloved Multi-Tool, the Signal, Just Got 3 Bold Color Options
Ever since its debut in 2015, the Leatherman Signal has been the embodiment of the classic dad admonition to "always be prepared." Whether you’re backpacking through the Grand Tetons or waiting for the G train, keeping The Signal in your pocket equips you to turn any mishap into an adventure.
Save Money on Your Gear by Renting It First with Coozie Outdoors
If you only head into the backwoods once or twice a year, or if you're pondering your first wilderness expedition, then you probably don't need to own a full set of gear — not when you can rent great outdoor equipment from Coozie Outdoors.
The James Brand Unsheathes Its First Fixed-Blade Knife
The James Brand Hell Gap is the company's first knife featuring a fixed-blade design, supplying more cutting power for your adventures while still retaining an easy-to-carry body.
New to Nature? Start Backpacking and Camping with Rental Gear from CampCrate
How do you plan for a backpacking trip in Yosemite when you have no gear? Simply rent what you need from CampCrate and ship it back when you're done. Founders Chad Lawver and Mason Gravley want to make it as easy as possible for beginners to go backpacking.
This Eco-Friendly Trekking Pole Plants Seeds as You Hike
FytoStick is a bamboo trekking pole that does more than steady your step. Each time the pole stabs into the ground during your hike, it releases a seed.
Tepui’s Latest Rooftop Tents and Gear Are Raising the Bar on Outdoor Adventuring
From rooftop tents to portable kitchens, Tepui's latest outdoor gear makes spontaneous camping easier than ever. Here's a sneak peek at the new additions coming to the lineup in fall 2018 and spring 2019.
The BioLite FirePit is a Portable Fire Pit That Doubles As a Grill
BioLite's latest camp-friendly creation, the BioLite FirePit, is finally available after months of waiting. With the ability to charge up your electronics and keep wood burning near smoke-free for 24 hours, this little FirePit is the camping stove of your dreams.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: The Best Gear of the Year
Outdoor Retailer Summer Show 2018 descended upon Denver, Colorado in July, providing brands the opportunity to showcase the best new gear, tech, and clothes for the upcoming sports seasons. We found five brands and products that truly stood out and awarded each "Best in Show."
Our Favorite Urban Riding Packs by Mission Workshop
From the Arkiv System for backpacks that debuted in 2012 to sleek new camera carriers and hydration packs for 2018, Mission has been quite busy in its workshop. Here's a look at the best gear that Mission Workshop has to offer right now.
Ditch Your Radio, GPS, and Flashlight — Just Bring the Fogo ‘Ultimate Adventure Gadget’
GPS, flashlights, and radios are heavy on a hike, but you may wish you had them if you get lost. Enter the Fogo which a single gadget that packs all these devices into one, saving weight and space in your pack.
Snow Peak is Japan’s One-Stop-Shop for Outdoor Gear (and You Can Get it in the U.S.)
The Japanese know good design. Clay Abney outlines our favorite Snow Peak products currently available from this nearly 60-year-old outfitter.
Outdoorsman Brand Best Made Co. Opens First West Coast Store
New York City-founded Best Made Co., home of all things for the urban outdoorsman, opened its second location in Los Angeles.
What is Graphene? Only the Outdoor Industry’s New Wonder Material
Two-hundred times stronger than steel, more conductive than copper, and lighter than carbon fiber, graphene is making waves in almost every industry. We take a closer look at the material and its use in top-notch outdoor gear.
HuntCrafted is Like Etsy for Handmade Outdoor and Camping Gear
HuntCrafted offers a new take on the craftsmen marketplace. This unique website is full of gift-worthy gear for the holidays.
Ready for Adventure: Shop Our Favorite Menswear Picks from Western Rise
Western Rise is making adventure gear that's both functional and stylish, as easy to wear on a day hike as it is on a quick jaunt to your local pub.
Ecoxgear’s New Speaker Can Go Anywhere and Do Anything (Including Open Your Beer)
Ecoboulder+ is a powerful new speaker from Ecoxgear that features 100 feet of Bluetooth range, a rugged exterior, and a bottle opener.
ALUMINUM: The All-Metal Backpack for Travelers Who Really Need to Stand Out
While most backpack manufacturers look for new ways to rejigger traditional materials, Netherlands-based SOLID GRAY has taken a decidedly different tack.
OUTFOUND Series Battles Mother Nature to First-Year Success
Outfound Series, a new outdoor-lifestyle focused festival in the Columbia River Gorge shows promise despite the bad weather.
Fuze Consolidates the Entire Contents of Your Wallet Into One Smart Card
With a long list of clever, smartphone-enabled features, the Fuze card smart credit card is perfect for security-conscious travelers.
This Tool will Help You Escape an Auto Emergency in 1 Minute
Ingear's autoXscape emergency escape tool was designed to help you act quickly in the event that you'll need to cut your seatbelt and shatter the window.
Matador is Making the Adventure Packing Gear You Need
Adventure gear by Matador says, bring on the elements with their famous Matador mini pocket blanket, droplet wet bag, and Camera Base layer.
KOZM Is A Yoga Brand Built With Men In Mind
Troy Eckert and Derek Sabori decided to launch KOZM, a new athletic brand dedicated to broadening the practice of yoga for men.
Coleman National Parks Centennial Series
Coleman teamed up with the National Parks Service to bring us some great camping gear for the 100-year anniversary of our National Parks.
Langly’s Rugged Reputation Shifts from Bags to Clothing
Langly released a new line of clothing this week, including a Langly Jacket. We reviewed this All-Weather Zip and found it to be a great to stay dry in.
Duluth Pack X Stormy Kromer–American-Made Accessories for the Cold Months
These American-made wool accessories from the Duluth Pack X Stormy Kromer collaboration will keep you looking fresh and feeling warm in the cold months.
The Video Round Up: December 8th, 2015
This Video Round Up features pro skiers, top notch travel, ultralight camping gear, and the best NYC Fashion.
On-The-Go Coffee Gear For The Holiday Traveler
Tips to combat those tiresome traveling ails and brew quality coffee on-the-go.
Rent an Apple Watch from ByeBuy, the Netflix for fickle gadget fiends
Being obsessed with gadgets is nothing short of an addiction -- and a costly one.
Feel Good Friday: Hammocks to Help You and Mother Nature Take a Load Off
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) has released special edition hammocks that aren’t just comfortable, but also helpful to the environment.
Get The Gear: Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015
The Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 show is the largest gear tradeshow in the country. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at next year's best gear.
Wet Hot American Style: Prepare Yourself For Camp
After binging on Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, you might check out WHAS-style camping gear from some of the finest wilderness brands.
Upgrade Your Fitness Gear with Mr Porter Sport
Mr Porter Sport offers more than 150 new products in the categories of running, cycling, tennis, golf, training, outdoor, swimming and sailing.
Gear Pods: Build Your Adventure Kit
The team at Gear Pods have the perfect kits for your next adventure whether you're a seasoned backwoodsman, or a novice hiker.
Top Gear returns Dec. 27th with controversial Patagonia Special
The Top Gear boys are back just after Christmas on December 27th with their controversial Patagonia Special.
Cycle in Style with Rapha
Let’s face it the bike craze has been trending pretty hard these days. Bike lanes and bikesharing programs are opening in metro areas nationwide. Cycling gyms are leaving the gym behind and popping up on enough corners to give Starbucks a run for its money. If this is your scene take note of British-owned Rapha. […]
Go Westerlind, Young Man
Talk about the ultimate site to shop some well curated indie brands. Think of it as the intersection where technical outdoor gear and apparel meet a style-minded store. The brands showcased are known for their forward-thinking design, functionality and style including: Jungmaven, Makr, Scout, Stutterhheim and Aigle. The sites approach is to inspire through a […]
Bush Smarts: Gear for the modern outdoorsman
Camping gear maker Bush Smarts is bringing back the art of bushcraft. We’re talking carving spoons out of wood and starting fires without matches.