
This Award-Winning EDC Backpack Was Almost Perfect, but Aer Made It Even Better
The San Francisco outfit's City Pack Pro was among the best bags available. Now, the gap with the next best is even wider.

The San Francisco outfit's City Pack Pro was among the best bags available. Now, the gap with the next best is even wider.
By Sean Tirman

The stylish Synergy Alox boasts two user-friendly features you rarely find on SAKs, especially those of the urban EDC variety.

The outdoor brand dedicated to making every moment a premium experience debuts a leakproof travel mug built for anything.
By Hayley Helms

Travel gear, fleece icons and technical outerwear all saw meaningful upgrades, making Patagonia’s 2025 lineup one of its most dialed and intentional yet.
By Gear Patrol

Thule presents a more accessible alternative to traditional elevated tent designs.
By Hayley Helms

A countdown of the year's most notable releases.
By Steve Mazzucchi and Sean Tirman

Good news, shredders: easy-access snowboard bindings have gotten even more, well, accessible — not to mention affordable.

Magpul managed to make high-performance blade steel faster and cheaper to manufacture than ever before.
By Sean Tirman

Limited colors and special variants added some fun, but 2025 was ultimately about maximizing the utility of every inch of steel.
By Gear Patrol

For such an inexpensive knife, the Noctar — short for "Nomadic Operative Concept/Total Action Reliability" is shockingly feature-rich.
By Sean Tirman

You can now adventure head-to-toe in your favorite core TNF colorways, from beanie to Thermoball.
By Hayley Helms

The North Face Japan collabs with artisan collective Sashiko Gals to reimagine the Nuptse through modern tech and ancient techniques.
By Sean Tirman

The ferocious Fenrir becomes even more tempting courtesy of a new premium lock and mesmerizing high-end handle treatment.

At long last, the beloved Japanese brand brings decades of car-camping know-how to its debut RTT.
By Jack Seemer

This futuristic "folder" is especially fidget-friendly, has a rock-solid build and offers some multi-tool functionality.
By Sean Tirman

One of the most legendary folding blades ever makes a prominent appearance in the S2 premiere of Amazon's hit sci-fi show, 'Fallout.'
By Sean Tirman

The last two weeks have seen some of the most wide-ranging launches, covering everything from the kitchen to the backcountry.
By Sean Tirman, Steve Mazzucchi, and Hayley Helms

The streamlined flipper riffs on the renowned Blade Show winner while bringing its own unique style to your breast pocket.

As an outdoor editor, I've written about countless backpacks — but this is truly one of the most unique designs I've ever encountered.
By Hayley Helms

While the colorway certainly pops, it's the materials that really make this folding blade stand out, even among its peers.
By Sean Tirman