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It was a field trip with her Girl Scout troop in middle school that first pricked Emily Rouse's interest in sewing.

She has also written for The New York Times, Outside, Slate, Reviewed, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Gear Patrol. Whether you’re just starting your hiking journey with local day hikes ...

Lisa Jhung writes about running and other outdoor sports and the gear that goes with them as ... design—scraps assembled however each person sewing them in a factory in the Philippines chooses.

Doing basic research on the area you are hiking in and being prepared with the right hiking gear can go a long way to making every outing a success — and not a struggle. Here are 15 hiking ...

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He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.

He started the backpack company in 1967, while still in college, and went on to revolutionize the way students carry books.

The iconic British brand paved the way for form and function to co-exist within cycling, but it is now far from alone in ...

so you can focus on the experience rather than navigating challenging topography. With the right gear and a few safety tips, these hikes offer an incredible way to enjoy the off-peak hiking experience ...

Murray McCory, who founded JanSport while a student at UW and whose lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for millions of students, died Oct. 7 in Seattle.