
Say Hello to the Most Hyped (and USA-Made) Knife Brand You’ve Never Heard Of
A rising star in the world of knives and EDC, Montana Knife Company stands out for its gorgeous yet functional designs and "made in America" ethos.

Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it's testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

A rising star in the world of knives and EDC, Montana Knife Company stands out for its gorgeous yet functional designs and "made in America" ethos.
By Hayley Helms

The brand's latest Full Immunity iteration is in a class of its own.
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After spending four straight months rocking the Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTXs, I have thoughts.
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The brand's new Mogami Terra sandals are equipped with lightweight, water-resistant materials meant for adventure.
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From cutting wood to skinning critters, these blades are tough enough to rough it.
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The only thing cooler than the look of a tanto blade is the history. We dive into all the details of this impressive and divisive blade.
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From camping gadgets to snow apparel, here are nine brand-new and upcoming adventure products our editors are excited to test this year.
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In celebration of 40 years in business, Teva is releasing a four-part series celebrating its archival sandal designs.
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The brand continues to innovate with the launch of its lightest jackets yet: the Summit Series Papsura Futurelight and the Frontier Futurelight.
By Hayley Helms

The most useful tool for travel is the one that doesn't get confiscated at security.
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The CRKT Padawan, designed by Pedro Buzetti, features quality materials, an approachable price point and a captivating design.
By Hayley Helms

With two whole rooms and plenty of space, the Tuga could be the solution to your camping (slash relationship?) woes.
By Hayley Helms

Thanks to its versatility, hard-wearing nature and approachable pricepoint, D2 steel comes standard in many popular knives. Here are some of our favorites.
By Hayley Helms

Breeo's brand-new, made in the US pizza oven features thoughtful design and a host of traits intended to help deliver the perfect pizza, every time.
By Hayley Helms

In the whimsical world of custom knifemaking, Kaila Cumings is a rising star.
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By Hayley Helms and Ben Emminger