Where we have been, and what to wear there
Field notes, kit guides and the places behind the designs.
What Is a Trailkeeper? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
A trailkeeper is someone who maintains, protects, and preserves trails for others. Traditionally, the word describes the people who clear...
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260,000 Puffins and They All Come Back to the Same Island
Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland holds over 260,000 breeding pairs of Atlantic puffins, the largest colony in North Ameri...
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Why Every Country Has Its Own Word for Walking
Six countries, six words for walking, and none of them mean the same thing. Norway calls it friluftsliv, and nearly nine in ten of Norweg...
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Beach Camping: Where to Go and What to Pack
There is something about falling asleep to the sound of waves that no mountain campsite can replicate. Beach camping sits at the intersec...
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Eco-Friendly Hoodies: Sustainable Choices for Outdoor People
Choosing a hoodie sounds simple. But when you start looking at what goes into making one, the picture gets complicated fast. The global f...
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Best Hiking and Trail Apps 2026: GPS, Tracking, and Navigation
Your phone is now one of the most useful pieces of kit you can carry on the trail. The right app can mean the difference between confiden...
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Beginner Mountaineering: How to Start Climbing Mountains
Mountaineering is one of the fastest-growing outdoor pursuits in the world. The global mountaineering market hit $3.0 billion in 2024 and...
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Best Backpacking Destinations Around the World
Backpacking is one of the most rewarding ways to see the world. You carry what you need, you move at your own pace, and you end up in pla...
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City Trails: Best Urban Hiking Routes Around the World
Urban hiking has quietly become one of the fastest-growing ways people engage with outdoor spaces. According to the Outdoor Industry Asso...
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What Is Bouldering? A Beginner's Complete Guide
Bouldering is climbing stripped to its essentials. No ropes, no harnesses, no belayers to manage. Just a climber, a boulder, and a proble...
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Skiing in England: Indoor Slopes, Dry Slopes, and Where to Go
England is not the first country that comes to mind when you think about skiing. The terrain is wrong, the elevation is modest, and the c...
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Hiking in Canada: Best Trails from Coast to Coast
Canada has more trail kilometres per person than almost any country on earth, and a population that uses them seriously. According to Sta...
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