The Meriwether Tent from Shelter Co. Supply: A rugged yet upscale dwelling from the pop-up lodging experts’ new line of gear

The Meriwether Tent from Shelter Co. Supply


With temperatures rising and the sun staying up into the evening hours in the Northern Hemisphere, the time is right to head to get back to nature. If seeking the most tech-savvy ultralight alpine gear isn’t your vibe, there’s the Meriwether tent from…

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Shape Field Chair : Lightweight and canvas-clad, a modern take on the classic folding camp chair finally arrives

Shape Field Chair


With a woven, plastic-thatched seat and wooden sliding arms, the traditional campsite folding chair is one of the more nostalgic pieces of outdoor furniture. Yet its bulky design and cheap materials make it prone to breakage—not to mention hair-snagging and finger-snipping. To address…

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Mola Headlamp by Snow Peak: An innovative light that focuses its beam to the predicted line of sight using gravity and a counterweight

Mola Headlamp by Snow Peak


Aside from increasing luminosity and battery life, there is seemingly little room for innovation in headlamp design—the essential utility piece for camping, backpacking and adventures of the like. Leave it to Japan’s purveyor of intelligent outdoor products ); return…

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Missoula Pants by Causwell : Rugged winter outerwear that performs in all settings—from the mountains to the ranch

Missoula Pants by Causwell


There’s nothing quite like hitting the mountain in state-of-the-art Gore-Tex technical outerwear, but when it comes to rough and tumble durability, these moisture-wicking wonders often fall short. The Missoula Pants from Salt Lake City-based Continue Reading…

GoBe by Light & Motion: From deep under the sea to the highest mountaintops, a flashlight system that lightens your load and surroundings

GoBe by Light & Motion


For gear enthusiasts, there’s a fine line between staying updated on what’s new and cluttering your precious storage space. The GoBe light system from Monterrey, California-based Light & Motion…

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NobleCamper Dog Bed and Sleeping Bag: A packable, two-in-one solution for brisk days and cold nights away from home

NobleCamper Dog Bed and Sleeping Bag


While most in urban areas of the Northeast continue to recover from winter’s first fresh blanket of snow, many more outdoor-inclined individuals in the Northern Hemisphere are gearing up for cold weather camping season. To keep your four-legged companion warm without inviting him…

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Poler + Granted Sweater Vest: A truly hand-knitted item from two brands enthusiastic about outdoor adventures

Poler + Granted Sweater Vest


Like seemingly everyone else this season, the team at CH can’t get enough camp vibes from Poler, Portland’s colorful purveyor of outdoor “stuff.” Yesterday, they provided another reason to pay the site a visit with the release of a new …

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Off Piste: Wilderness Collective: Our interview with founder Steve Dubbeldam on finding the feeling of exploration and the importance of adventure

Off Piste: Wilderness Collective


Just over a year ago, Steve Dubbeldam founded Wilderness Collective, an adventure-based service offering men unique experiences to leave their day-to-day lives behind and step into the unknown. Lasting a few short days, the trips—while brief…

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Interview: Kharma Vella of Poler : Portland-based label’s co-founder on the disconnect between outdoor and action sports, the brand’s cult following and #campvibes

Interview: Kharma Vella of Poler


by Tariq Dixon Poler is the self-proclaimed maker of “the world’s highest standard of stuff.” Founded in 2010 by longtime buddies Benji Wagner and Kharma Vella, Poler makes stylish and well-priced wares for the everyday…

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Ticla: High quality camping gear for those seeking an easy-going, comfortable trip to the great outdoors

Ticla


Part of the joy of outdoor gear is nerding out over technical details like waterproofing and making sure everything is ultra-lightweight down to the gram. However, when your outdoor excursions don’t involve weeklong trips in the backcountry or summiting snow-capped peaks, you might…

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