Backcountry
Cold Steel Has Resurrected Its Heritage-Inspired Hunting Knife for Modern EDC
The brand has revived a knife from 2012 with a heavily revised design and new materials, but the same rugged spirit.
The 19 Best Buck Knives of 2026 (So Far)
One of the oldest, most storied American knifemaking brands is still blazing a trail through the industry to this day.
GiantMouse’s Jutland Slipjoint Puts a Stealthy Titanium Spin on a Heritage EDC Knife
Named for the rugged land of Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula, this award-winning silhouette gets a striking blacked-out new edition.
14 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Buck took the stage with a bevy of releases, but plenty of other brands, from CRKT to Opinel, shared the spotlight.
GiantMouse’s Most Impressive Military Knife Gets a Way More Affordable Edition
Designed with direct input from trusted survival experts, this new edition sheds a ton of cost but remains stalwart as ever.
Buck Revives the Grandfather of Fighting Knives in Rare Form
The Bowie blade is an American legend. Even then, this heritage brand's latest interpretations are a special treat.
This All-Terrain Sneaker Is More Convenient than Any Other Trail Runner Ever
This brand built its reputation on an utterly seamless tech, and now it's bringing it to the trails in spectacular fashion.
This Groundbreaking Camper Turns Ford and Toyota Pickups into Off-Road Mansions
Not only does it have a ton of space and built-in amenities, but opening it to full-size is as easy as pushing a button.
Is This a Beloved Heritage Outdoor Brand’s Most Versatile Boot Ever?
A venerated PNW bootmaker has developed this do-everything boot "to tackle demanding terrain and unexpected weather".
Buck Gives the Grandfather of Fighting Knives a Bold Heritage Reissue
This distinctly American blade gets an appropriately patriotic 250th-anniversary redesign with a few material tweaks.
Leatherman’s Rugged Outdoor Multi-Tool Just Got a Tougher Military Reissue
This packable folding tool was already one of the brand's best offerings, but this upgrade makes it even more formidable.
9 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Surprise and specialty drops from Buck, Kansept, Spyderco, Kershaw and more pinged off our radar this week.
Luminox’s Affordable Chronograph Dive Watch Takes to the Trails
The tactical brand's two new editions bring this ocean-going timepiece ashore, honoring the spirit of hiking and other outdoor activities.
Spyderco Morphs a Fan-Favorite Folder into a Highly Formidable Outdoor Knife
Made in collaboration with beloved knifemaker Kevin Smock, this second team-up takes things in an adventurous direction.
Böker Honors Traditional Knifemaking with a Thoroughly Modern Outdoor Blade
While it sports the looks of classic Scandinavian knives, this bushcraft cutting tool's construction is decidedly contemporary.
Did The North Face Accidentally Design the Ultimate EDC and Travel Carry-On?
Designed for quickness and convenience in the great outdoors, this backpack's feature set translates beautifully to daily life, too.
15 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
From centuries-old Japanese EDC tools to affordable backcountry blades, this week has seen some serious variety.
Buck Definitively Proves That Beastly Backcountry Knives Can Also Be Budget-Friendly
With tough full-tang blades and fan-favorite finishes, these impressive outdoor cutting tools far outperform their price point.
The North Face May Have Just Dropped the Best Aprés Hike Camp Shoe of the Year
One of the brand's iconic hiking-focused approach shoes gets an easy-wearing reissue perfect for hanging out around the campfire.