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Outdoor Gear Isn't Inclusive'Adaptive Athletes Are Changing That
2+ day, 31+ min ago (562+ words) What does good adaptive outdoor gear design look like? How do modifications appear in products for activities like hiking, camping, and watersports? The Universal Wawona Tent has a wheelchair-friendly entry | Courtesy The North Face As a vocal advocate and passionate…...
Inside Raide's Unapologetic Ethos of Performance at Any Cost
2+ day, 16+ min ago (643+ words) Courtesy Raide, Andy Cochrane Despite his reluctant start to running, Siegel has since embraced the discipline; he routinely logs an average of 40 miles per week outside of ski season, and has completed several ultra-distance objectives, including the Tamalpa Headlands 50 K. During…...
Reflections from 18 Miles Through NH's Rugged White Mountains
2+ day ago (546+ words) Total Miles: 18 miles Pace: 58: 15 per mile Elevation Gain: 7, 740 ft Elevation Loss: 7, 605 ft High Point: 5, 253 ft Peaks Bagged: Little Haystack Mountain (4, 725 ft), Mount Lincoln (5, 089 ft), Mount Lafayette (5, 250 ft), Mount Garfield (4, 413 ft), Galehead Mountain (4, 006 ft) Welcome to the third Mountain Hardwear x…...
Hikerkind's Take on the Ubiquitous UL Alpha Fleece Is Good
1+ week, 1+ day ago (396+ words) As if the latest heat wave in the West wasn't enough to intensify my urge to escape to the alpine, Hikerkind's new Polartec Alpha Direct fleece just arrived. Soft, cozy, and distinctly stylish, it stands apart from the sea of…...
Gossamer Gear's New Tent Blends UL Innovation With an OG Feature
1+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) Gossamer Gear's Free is a one-person, double-wall tent that could easily be mistaken for a Nemo Hornet at first glance. The similarities mostly end there, though, as the Free is fully freestanding with two DAC aluminum poles. It uses Gossamer…...
There's Cutting Edge Running Tech in Adidas' New Hiking Shoe
2+ week, 3+ day ago (377+ words) The first Freehiker entered a world of clunky hiking boots. Beyond being sleek, its unique Primeknit upper and Boost foam midsole introduced technology beloved by runners and casual wearers alike. For years, you could hardly walk a few city blocks…...
Our 10 Favorite Midlayers of 2026, Tested and Approved
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (995+ words) The R1 has been beloved among Patagonia fans since it came out. Anyone I know who has one raves about it, and for good reason. The R1 Air is a newer version of the classic. The zig-zag knit pattern on the soft…...
Why We Love Danner's New Apparel & Outerwear Line
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (444+ words) I think Danner is one of the best heritage bootmakers of all time. Several of their styles are still handmade in Portland, and their GORE-TEX liners keep your feet dry, whether you're walking through snow or hiking the PCT. Beyond…...
Why Snow Peak Made the PNW Its North American Base Camp
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (586+ words) Except for New York, the brand's entire North American presence has been concentrated in the Pacific Northwest, making this outdoorsy region Snow Peak's unofficial and official US hub. "Our style of being outdoors has a natural home in the Pacific…...
Big Agnes's New VST Tents Are Their Lightest UL Tents Yet
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) Noah Wetzel courtesy Big Agnes Mostly, it comes down to brand loyalty'are you a Copper Spur diehard curious about going even lighter? Or maybe you're an ultralight who thinks the extra space of a 1. 5-person design sounds nice. Either way,…...