
Peak Design Rethought the Tripod and the Results Are Incredible
It packs down to the size of a water bottle and solves so many common tripod problems.

Tanner Bowden is a staff writer at Gear Patrol covering all things outdoors and fitness. He is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and a former wilderness educator. He lives in Brooklyn but will always identify as a Vermonter.

It packs down to the size of a water bottle and solves so many common tripod problems.

The James Brand’s newest knife is its first fixed blade.

Kammok designed its new Pongo sleeping pad to make camping in a hammock more comfortable than sleeping on the ground.

Black Diamond’s ReVolt headlamp is laden with features including multiple light modes and USB charging.

You might not recognize the Wilderness Experience name, but its classic Klettersack has often been imitated — and now the original is coming back.

Hanah’s latest wellness-boosting product is Shilajit+, a supplement derived from decomposed plant matter that oozes out of the Himalayas.

O’Neill went back to the drawing board to create a new pair of surf boardshorts with one huge improvement: there aren’t any laces.

Mountain Hardwear’s 40-degree Ghost Whisperer Sleeping Bag is ultralight and packs down to the size of a melon.

Danner and Snow Peak recently teamed up to create a stylish version of the Mountain Light hiking boot.

With an innovative and unique design, Gerber’s Center-Drive Plus is one of the best multi-tools available.

Tracksmith’s newest collection of running apparel celebrates all of us amateur runners who do it for love, not world records.

Julbo made its iconic Cham aviators for climbing Himalayan peaks, but you can wear them anywhere.

In its latest product reveal, Spyderco showed off a folding pocket knife with a strange-looking hook on the blade.

Vasque recently brought back a 30-year-old hiking boot and updated it with new features that make it trail-capable, even by today’s standards.

Most camping companies are making gear smaller and lighter, but Nemo Equipment’s Roamer sleeping pad is big, and that’s a good thing.

Hiking socks are vital yet often overlooked kit for walking in the woods and mountains.

Wahoo Fitness’s new Elemnt Roam cycling computer integrates new navigational features aimed at helping you explore new roads.

Change the entire mood of your campsite at night with this ultralight lantern, now only $12 with a 52 percent discount.

Swedish company åäö recently revealed a pair of shorts that are wildly versatile yet good-looking enough to get away with every day.

Yeti’s newest product is an overbuilt and nearly indestructible storage container.