The rapid rise of gravel cycling in the United States has transformed from a niche subculture into one of the […]
Category: Outdoor and Survival Gear
Nathan Pipenberg Steps Down as Backpacker Magazine Ultralight Columnist After Five Years and Evaluates the True Cost of Modern Hiking Gear
After five years, more than 100 published stories, and extensive field testing of hundreds of products, Nathan Pipenberg has announced […]
Best Ski Jacket Deals
As autumn arrives and temperatures begin their steady decline, the transition from late summer to the winter season marks a […]
The Great Protein Gold Rush: How Outdoor Editors Put Seven Bizarre Functional Foods to the Ultimate Backcountry Taste Test
The American grocery aisle has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade, transforming into a high-stakes laboratory where food […]
The Definitive Guide to Selecting Your First Pair of Climbing Shoes
On Columbus Day Weekend in 2004, the retail landscape for climbing gear was significantly more opaque than it is today. […]
Fractals in the Dirt: Uncovering the Geological Significance and Environmental Dynamics of the Mancos Shale Formation
The Mancos Shale, an expansive and frequently misunderstood geological formation spanning hundreds of thousands of square miles across the American […]
Lessons in Primate Behavior on My First Women’s Surf Trip
Baboons are widely documented by behavioral ecologists as displaying some of the most rigid and aggressive dominance hierarchies within the […]
Strategic Equipment Upgrades: Maximizing Outdoor Performance Without Excessive Capital Expenditure
The modern outdoor industry has long prioritized the "latest and greatest" innovation cycle, yet a growing segment of enthusiasts and […]
Backpacking Without Petroleum: University of Oregon Professor Designs First Ultralight Plastic-Free Kit
The modern backcountry has long enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with petrochemical innovation. For decades, synthetic materials such as nylon, polyester, […]
The Evolution of Modern Climbing Hardware and the Shift Toward Specialized Technical Gear
The sport of rock climbing has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade, evolving from a counter-cultural pursuit defined […]
