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Outdoor gear and essentials that actually get used—built to hold up, easy to live with, and worth packing every time.

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Practical, packable, worth it.

We focus on the stuff you’ll reach for constantly—comfortable, durable, and intuitive to use. From backyard basics to day-trip essentials, every pick is chosen for real-world performance (not gimmicks).

Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.

Katrina Mayer

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7 essentials for spring camping gear outdoor experts rely on

7 essentials for spring camping gear outdoor experts rely on

Whenever spring begins to creep up, that urge to go outside kicks in — and th...
Whenever spring begins to creep up, that urge to go outside kicks in — and that means camping trips. There’s nothing better than sitting around a campfire with your favorite people, enjoying nature again after a winte...
The best ultralight backpacks, according to 5 outdoor adventurers

The best ultralight backpacks, according to 5 outdoor adventurers

Ultralight backpacks let you get where you’re going without weighing you down...
Ultralight backpacks let you get where you’re going without weighing you down, thanks to incredibly well-designed and -engineered construction. Generally, ultralight backpacking is considered to be when your total car...
5 great women’s backpacks for hiking, according to National Geographic Adventurers and more

5 great women’s backpacks for hiking, according to National Geographic Adventurers and more

Few things beat getting out in the great outdoors, whether it’s for a day or ...
Few things beat getting out in the great outdoors, whether it’s for a day or for a few weeks. But a little gear is required to make the day a success; namely, a backpack that carries everything you need for your trip ...
5 of the best men’s hiking backpacks, according to outdoor experts

5 of the best men’s hiking backpacks, according to outdoor experts

When it comes to a day on the trail (or a few weeks), having a comfortable hi...
When it comes to a day on the trail (or a few weeks), having a comfortable hiking backpack that holds everything you need is key. After all, if the frame doesn’t fit, the hipbelt chafes, or accessing water as you walk...
7 essentials for spring camping gear outdoor experts rely on

7 essentials for spring camping gear outdoor experts rely on

Whenever spring begins to creep up, that urge to go outside kicks in — and th...
Whenever spring begins to creep up, that urge to go outside kicks in — and that means camping trips. There’s nothing better than sitting around a campfire with your favorite people, enjoying nature again after a winte...
The best ultralight backpacks, according to 5 outdoor adventurers

The best ultralight backpacks, according to 5 outdoor adventurers

Ultralight backpacks let you get where you’re going without weighing you down...
Ultralight backpacks let you get where you’re going without weighing you down, thanks to incredibly well-designed and -engineered construction. Generally, ultralight backpacking is considered to be when your total car...
5 great women’s backpacks for hiking, according to National Geographic Adventurers and more

5 great women’s backpacks for hiking, according to National Geographic Adventurers and more

Few things beat getting out in the great outdoors, whether it’s for a day or ...
Few things beat getting out in the great outdoors, whether it’s for a day or for a few weeks. But a little gear is required to make the day a success; namely, a backpack that carries everything you need for your trip ...
5 of the best men’s hiking backpacks, according to outdoor experts

5 of the best men’s hiking backpacks, according to outdoor experts

When it comes to a day on the trail (or a few weeks), having a comfortable hi...
When it comes to a day on the trail (or a few weeks), having a comfortable hiking backpack that holds everything you need is key. After all, if the frame doesn’t fit, the hipbelt chafes, or accessing water as you walk...