Best Field Watches of 2019
Field watches can get dirty, be thrown around, and adventure outside with you. And you don’t have to charge them! This list highlights affordable field watches from seven good brands.
Big-Ticket Savings: Discounts on Snowboards, Skis, and Kayaks
We dug through the Cyber Monday chaos to find the biggest savings on larger items, like snowboards, skis, and kayaks. Each of these items saves you hundreds.
Huckberry Black Friday Deals: Save Now on Pre-Sale Gear
Huckberry launched a pre-Black Friday sale today. You can save up to 50 percent on top fashion picks for men, cool knives, and the latest fitness equipment.
Hanging Tent: Save 50% on REI’s ‘Quarter Dome’ Air Hammock
We’ve reviewed and approve of the REI Quarter Dome Air Hammock. It enables campers to lay flat (no taco), sets up easily, and comes with a bug net and rainfly.
5,300 Miles in 98 Days: Pete Kostelnick Runs From Alaska to Florida
From Anchor Point, Alaska, to Key West, Fla., Pete Kostelnick ran diagonally across the U.S. He averaged 50 miles per day for his 5,000-plus-mile trek.
All Scarpa Climbing Shoes Are on Sale at REI
REI’s entire suite of Scarpa rock climbing shoes is 25 percent off. Take advantage of the sale now for crushing it outdoors and at the gym.
Heather ‘Anish’ Anderson Finishes Triple Crown Hiking in Calendar Year
In 2018, Heather ‘Anish’ Anderson became the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail in one calendar year.
Camping Sale: This Sub-$150 Tent Gets the Job Done
I’ve slept in the Backcountry Lodgepole roughly 10 times this summer and fall and have been impressed. The Lodgepole isn’t flashy, but it’s exactly what many people need in a tent: shelter from the elements at an incredibly low price point.
Dive Watch Discount: Save Hundreds on the Seiko Prospex Series
You won’t have to dig deep in your pockets to afford these Seiko watches thanks to the crazy sale Macy’s is putting on right now.
Canada Goose Acquires Baffin for $24.8 Million
Canada Goose intends to break into footwear with its acquisition of winter boot brand Baffin.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Modern Bomber Jackets Trending Now
The jacket originally made for fighter pilots has come a long way. Here, we highlight the bomber jacket and its styles trending right now.
Swiss Army ‘Hunter Pro Alox’ Review: Big Folding Knife, Modern Aesthetic
Victorinox Swiss Army’s latest release decorates a hunting knife in silver-colored Alox scales. The Hunter Pro Alox has the makings of an outdoorsy knife with an urban finish.
HBO Launches Outdoor Sitcom ‘Camping’
Jennifer Garner, David Tennant, and Juliette Lewis star in ‘Camping.’ The show points towards the outdoors emergence into the mainstream.
YETI IPO: Cooler Company Valued at $1.7 Billion
Big coolers bring in big bucks. YETI, the brand that revolutionized an industry, now aims to rake in $1.7 billion in its IPO.
The World’s Hiking Trails on One Map, Illustrated by Hand
From the Appalachian Trail in the U.S. to the Bibbulmun Track in Australia, the Awesome Maps Hiking Map highlights some of the world’s preeminent hiking trails.
Cold-Weather Nautical Style: Huckberry Releases Fall 2018 Catalog
Menswear retailer Huckberry traveled to a seafaring town in England for inspiration. The thick sweaters, quilted patterns, and waxed jackets the brand released point toward what’s trending.
Meet the Photographer Behind Iconic Skiing Films: Video
Chris Figenshau has quietly become one of the most respected photographers and videographers in skiing and snowboarding, working with notable athletes like Jeremy Jones and Jimmy Chin.
50% Off: Go Fall Camping With These Patagonia Jackets
The Patagonia R1, Nano-Air, and Down Snap-T are awesome jackets for plummeting fall temperatures. And they’re all on sale.
Dig, Cut, Chop: Half-Price Tool Kit Is Just $50
A knife, machete, shovel, and hatchet are included in SOG’s SOGfari Survival Kit. Which should cut it in a pinch if things go wrong.
‘Free Solo’ Movie Review: Alex Honnold Astonishes On Wall and Off
Alex Honnold is the most interesting man in the world, and the movie Free Solo proves it. We spoke with Jimmy Chin and E. Chai Vasarhelyi for insider takes about what it took to film Free Solo.
Lifestyle Outdoor: Rep Your Favorite Brands With These 6 Hats
Instead of focusing on the performance details of a hat, we looked at the brand’s behind them. What you wear on your head is a way of showing your friends what you care about.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Brands Doing Blue Jeans Differently
This list of new blue jeans highlights unique jeans brands. Some have a sustainable story, others are made for outdoor adventure. They all have something about them that sticks out.
Oru Kayak Launches ‘Haven,’ the First Tandem Folding Kayak
The origami-inspired folding kayak company, Oru, now offers pairs a way to get on the water. The Haven is the world’s first folding kayak for two people.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Water Bottles for 5 Different People
Once for simply holding water, water bottles have since elevated to personality-defining health icons. Thanks to the sheer quantity of water bottles on the market, water bottles can now make fashion statements.
Alex Honnold Free Solos Jersey City Skyscraper, Bails Halfway
The mayor of Jersey City, N.J., said he was drunk when he first suggested Alex Honnold climb a 69-floor apartment building.
America’s Largest Climbing Gym: What It’s Like
Earth Treks new location near Denver, Colo., is the largest climbing gym in the United States. We visited and were impressed the gym invested equally in roped climbing and bouldering.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 6 Eco-Friendly Hemp Shirts
This week, Lifestyle Outdoor looks at a natural, eco-friendly material: hemp. With its softness, durability, and ability to grow like crazy, hemp is on the rise. It makes for a great choice in clothing and apparel manufacturing.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 10 Boots That Look Good on Trail and in Town
Most hiking boot brands have a suite of technology to make boots feel great on the trail. And now, we’re seeing a handful apply that same advanced technology to boots that prioritize looks.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 10 Backpacks for Work, School, and Trail
Gone are the days of boring backpacks made purely for carrying gear. Today, you can find a backpack for every style and use. Use these backpacks for carrying laptops, paper, and pens for work or school. And then take them on the trail for weekend day trips.
Chevy Bolt Test: How an Electric Vehicle Handles Outdoor Adventure
We took the all-electric 2018 Chevy Bolt for a road trip — both on pavement and off. And we wondered: How do electric vehicles stand up to outdoor adventures?
Cook With YETI: 5-Video Series on Wild Food
Chef Eduardo Garcia is an expert at cooking outside. Presented by YETI, watch him gather wild ingredients to craft beautiful and delicious-looking meals.
