Backcountry

Designed for quickness and convenience in the great outdoors, this backpack's feature set translates beautifully to daily life, too.

From centuries-old Japanese EDC tools to affordable backcountry blades, this week has seen some serious variety.

With tough full-tang blades and fan-favorite finishes, these impressive outdoor cutting tools far outperform their price point.

One of the brand's iconic hiking-focused approach shoes gets an easy-wearing reissue perfect for hanging out around the campfire.

The venerated American knifemaking brand finally gives its legendary Folding Hunter a thorough everyday carry update.

Ka-Bar's original blade was adopted by the U.S. Marines in 1942, but this version honors the brand's entire 125-year history.

From the slenderest of slicers to a beefy backcountry blade, you'll find all the most interesting new launches right here.

The bag that best encapsulates the brand's origins and ethos gets its fifth, and arguably its most comprehensive, redesign.

While stylistically true to jungle footwear from eras past, these boots receive critical upgrades that bring them into the modern era.

When you consider the brand that built this well-executed, albeit unique, pocket tool, it actually makes perfect sense.

With an absolutely stunning blade and a traditional handle material, this purpose-driven EDC folder keeps its focus sharp.

One of the winners of Tops Knives' annual employee design challenge, this robust blade lives up to its chummy name.

This shoe combines the brand's beloved convertible mule with a trail-tackling hiker, offering the best of both worlds.

The chief alternative to Patagonia's legendary Black Hole gets a major upgrade to its robustness to celebrate its 40th birthday.

This blade puts a novel backcountry spin on a traditional style, maintaining its timelessness while upping the cool factor.