Best New Outdoor Products

This Tiny Tool Could Be a Game-Changing Gear-Hauling Hack for EDC and the Outdoors
Smaller than your pinkie but with the strength to haul a full-grown adult, this device is a seriously handy powerhouse.

A Legendary Outdoor Brand Just Made One of the Toughest Ultralight Fabrics Even Stronger
The new innovation makes a trio of packs, which were already among the best hiking bags on the market, so much better than ever before.

No, These Aren’t New Balances. They’re Retro Sneakers from a Beloved Hiking Brand
Portland-based Danner marks a big departure from its usual styling for a frankly great-looking pair of outdoor-ready dad shoes.

Danner Transformed One of Its Best Tactical Boots into an Easy-Wearing Adventure Sandal
This lighterweight, easier-wearing footwear combines rugged hiking capabilities with outstanding comfort and breathability.
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Blackstone May Have an Unexpected New Rival in the Backyard and Camp Cooking Game
This beloved brand already dominates the fire pit landscape. Now, it's targeting another outdoor staple.
By Sean Tirman

Asics May Have Dropped the Best Affordable Hiking Sneaker Sandal Hybrid of the Summer
The only thing more surprising than this exceptional dadcore outdoor footwear is how low-priced it is.
By Sean Tirman

A Beloved Brand’s Latest USA-Made EDC Knife Is Its First-Ever with This Popular Lock
Kershaw's high-end sister brand returns from a months-long hiatus, dropping an especially spectacular pocketable cutting tool.
By Sean Tirman

Birkenstock’s Iconic Adventure Sandals Get a Technical Military Upgrade
The footwear's tactical alterations make for a much more utilitarian appearance, but they're also functionally better and easier to wear.
By Sean Tirman

Converse’s Latest Chuck Taylor Is an Easy-Wearing Trail-Tackling Oddity
Not only does the iconic basketball sneaker get a chunky, revamped sole, but its upper has been reimagined, too.
By Sean Tirman

This Norwegian Hunting Jacket Is Overkill in All the Right Ways
A hands-on review of the Kvinnherad Gore-Tex Parka from Norrøna, a shell anorak-parka hybrid loaded with useful features.

This Minimalist EDC Knife Is So Rustproof, It’s Literally Guaranteed for Life
Like its namesake, Terrain 365's latest flipper blade is uniquely adapted to survive and even thrive in the world around it.
By Sean Tirman

Smith Channels Retro Ski Goggles with an Iconic ’80s Sunglasses Reissue
These slopes-to-streets wraparound shades get a host of modern updates, making them better than ever before.
By Sean Tirman

Two Tactical Brands Just Revived a Legendary WWII-Inspired Knife
Al Mar and Tops collaborated to revitalize a cutting tool designed for some of the most arduous military training in the world.
By Sean Tirman

This Waterproof Ultralight Fabric Might Be the Best Outdoor Innovation in Years
Renowned camping brand Big Agnes has unveiled some mind-boggling tent technology that could have huge ramifications for other types of gear.
By Sean Tirman

Benchmade’s Fishing Knives Were Already Superb. Now They’re Even Better
A simple, subtle change to the blades makes these angler-friendly cutting tools much more useful in wet conditions.
By Sean Tirman

Camp on Literally Any Terrain in This Apollo 11-Inspired Tent
The space-age design hinges on a lightweight construction and a tripod-based frame.
By Sean Tirman

This Fixed Blade’s Bizarre Feature Increases Its Cutting Power
Petrified Fish made its outdoor-ready Eel knife both safer and stronger at the same time.
By Sean Tirman

Is This Innovative “Fabric” the Future of Down Jackets?
Outlier's combination of classic materials with novel innovations could change insulation forever.
By Sean Tirman

This Futuristic Super Steel EDC Knife Draws Inspiration from ‘Fallout’
Unlike its dystopian namesake, this blade is an exercise in premium materials and features.
By Sean Tirman