The Common Thread

Well Worn Life: Q&A with Kenny Arimoto

We are excited to unveil our new series, Well Worn Life, which highlights individuals who embody our brand's mission of owning less but doing more.Our first entry is Kenny Arimoto from Santa Cruz...

Field Report - Sam Starr

Question - You do everything from surf to flying fishing now, but do you have an early memory in particular that set you on the path to becoming an outdoor maestro? Answer - After my senior year of...

Field Report - Flex Canvas Pants

We sent woodworking maestro Scott Schroen of Timbernak a pair of our award- winning Flex Canvas Pants to see how they hold up under industrious conditions. Check out his backstory and full fie...

Field Report Review - EcoTrek Pants

We recently sent Krista Cloud a pair of our EcoTrek Pants, which launched earlier this year via Kickstarter and raised over $500,000 in backer support. Check out her field report review below, and ...

Paddling Arkansas' Buffalo River in Winter

Beat the summer crowds on the world-class Buffalo River with a multi-day winter kayak tour, plus some of the best hikes in northwest Arkansas!

The Call of Los Cascadas

When I beat the sun in waking up, I usually expect something special from the rest of the day. The idea was that at an early hour the bus up into the mountains would be mostly empty, and I could wa...

Once a Thru-Hiker, Always a Thru-Hiker

When you’ve stepped onto a long trail, you never really leave it.

A Thu-Hiker's New Home

When CDT thru-hiker Cionnaith "Lucky" O'Dubhaigh stopped to resupply in Lake City, Colorado, he was just looking for a short rest. Instead, he stayed and turned his new home into one of the best tr...

How to Travel 18,000 Miles With Your Dog

There's traveling with your dog, and there's journeying with your dog: 18,000 miles of adventure-centric road trip, to be exact. Here's how to do it without going doggone crazy.

Why the Great American Outdoors Act Passed at Just the Right Time

The freedom to enjoy the rivers and streams here may be the best in the nation.