This One-Woman Brand Is Making Backpacks Coveted by Global Mountain Pros
Slovenian alpinist Neza Peterca has turned her sewing expertise into What Happened, a one‑woman brand that hand‑crafts custom technical backpacks for elite mountaineers. The bags are tailored to each client’s torso and built for ultralight durability, commanding prices similar to $500 off‑the‑shelf alternatives but promising a lifetime of use. Peterca, the only gear‑repair specialist in Slovenia, sources feedback directly from IFMGA‑certified guides and plans pop‑up workshops in Munich and Zurich to expand brand awareness. The model rejects mass production, emphasizing repairability and longevity in an industry dominated by planned obsolescence.
Travel & Adventure-Tested: A Review of Dometic's New Modular Drinkware Collection
Dometic has launched a modular drinkware collection featuring a Chug Bottle, a tumbler and a Sip Bottle, all made from 90 % recycled stainless steel with double‑wall vacuum insulation and a copper lining. The line’s hallmark is a interchangeable collar and...
Fuji GA645Zi Review: My Favorite Medium Format Camera (That's Perfect for Instagram)
The Fujifilm GA645Zi is a 1998 medium‑format film camera that packs 120/220‑film capability into a sub‑kilogram body, delivering negatives 2.7 times larger than 35 mm. Its Super‑EBC Fujinon zoom lens offers sharp, high‑contrast images, and the camera’s portrait‑oriented viewfinder and aperture‑priority mode...
All You Need to Know About Dermizax, Waterproofing Made for High-Output Adventures
Dermizax, a Japanese waterproof membrane, is marketed as a 2.75‑layer fabric that blends the lightness of 2.5‑layer shells with the comfort of true 3‑layer constructions. The material delivers industry‑leading 20k/20k waterproof and breathability ratings, thanks to its non‑porous, hydrophilic polymer...
Outdoor Afro Made an App That's Building Black Community in the Outdoors
Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit that has cultivated Black outdoor participation for 17 years, launched its own mobile app to link hikers, campers, and nature lovers directly. The app replaces reliance on third‑party platforms by surfacing local, recurring events and allowing...
Vivobarefoot Tracker AT II Review: Can Zero-Drop Boots Make You a Better Hiker?
Field Mag’s review of the Vivobarefoot Tracker Textile AT II puts the minimalist, zero‑drop concept to the test on Chicago’s cold‑season trails. The boot’s 13.4 oz weight, wide toe box, and waterproof membrane deliver strong ground feel and keep feet dry, but the...
Rab's New Mythic Ultra Is an Ultralight Sleeping Bag That Weighs Like a Quilt
Rab has introduced the Mythic Ultra sleeping‑bag line, an ultralight mummy bag that rivals quilts in weight. The range uses 900‑fill hydrophobic goose down, a titanium‑coated Thermo Ionic Lining (TILT) to reflect body heat, and a new L.O.F.T 3D baffle system....
How Goodland and Sculptor Trent Hutton Embedded a Wood Fired Hot Tub in Stone
Goodland partnered with sculptor Trent Hutton to embed its wood‑fired hot tub inside a concrete rock sculpture on Bowen Island. Hutton used his signature landscape‑inspired concrete technique, leaving a hollow core for the tub with only minor adjustments to the...
Klättermusen Launches New Hiking Gear With a Freaky Folklore Film
Swedish outdoor brand Klättermusen unveiled its Go Feel Wild collection, introducing lightweight, waterproof pieces such as the Barrö Shirt and Vingner Anorak that use the quick‑dry Oculus fabric. The launch is paired with a short folklore‑inspired film, “Forest Bound,” which showcases the gear...
What Is Active Insulation? Revisiting the Forgotten & Much Improved Jacket Category
Patagonia’s Nano‑Air Ultralight Freeride Midlayer showcases the matured concept of active insulation, a decade‑old approach that blends stretchable, breathable fabrics with stable, migration‑resistant fill. The design relies on a stretchy shell and liner that let controlled air flow while retaining...
Jetboil TrailCook Review: A Mini Stove for Big Upgrades in the Backcountry Kitchen
Jetboil’s new TrailCook stove adds precision fuel control and a stable, fold‑into‑pot design, delivering a two‑minute boil while handling fresh ingredients. Tested on a canoe trip in Maine and at a backyard campsite, the 1.2‑liter model proved stable on uneven...