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The UnNews


  • person skiing

    Farewell, Powder Magazine

    2020 will be one for the books - a year of incredible loss, fear and tension. Powder magazine is no longer in print. It seems trivial to mourn the passing...

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  • Coloured wool at Fountains Abbey's

    The Inside Scoop: Recycled Wool

    Forget pumpkin spice, recycled wool is inspiring our autumnal celebrations this year. The versatile and eco-friendly material being incorporated into ever-more apparel, and for good reason: recycled wool performs oh-so-similarly...

    Emma Athena |

  • person paddleboarding

    Geartrade: How to ship a paddleboard

    Hooray paddleboards! They’re a thing everybody loves—until you’ve got to ship them. Because bless ‘em, they’re just not that portable. They’re too oversized to just drop off at the post...

    Beth Lopez |

  • first aid kit

    Geartrade: First Aid Kit Basics

    First aid kit basics: what to pack and how to be prepared to safely navigate your next outdoor adventure.

    Beth Lopez |

  • person setting up a tent

    Geartrade: The sleeping bag buyer’s guide

    Hooray, you get to sleep outside! Now that we got our happy dance out of the way, let’s chat sleeping bags, since (if you’re reading this article) you’re probably in...

    Beth Lopez |

  • scarpa shoes

    Sustainable Reinvention: SCARPA Mojito Bio

    Every year, Scarpa produces 1.2 million pairs of new shoes, says company CEO Diego Bolzonello. The most popular among those pairs is Scarpa’s classic Mojito—a sturdy shoe built for all-around...

    Emma Athena |

  • hiking snacks

    Zero Waste Hiking Snacks

    A recipe for homemade bars, how to manage leftover pizza, recycling tips, and more.

    Emma Athena |

  • people hiking

    Top essential UnNew Outdoor™ gear for Fall

    After a toasty-hot summer, you can’t blame outdoor folk for being really excited for autumn. It means we can do all the sports we love and actually feel comfortable. Suddenly,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • downhill road biking

    How to size your next Bike

    You’re buying a bike?! Let us be the first to wish you congratulations. Bike purchasing is one of the fastest tickets to happiness, in our opinion. Here is our quick...

    Beth Lopez |

  • textile

    The inside scoop: TENCEL™

    As outdoor companies merge technical apparel with casual wear, light and versatile fabrics like TENCEL™ are growing ever-more popular. Now you can find this plant-based fabric in everything from boxers...

    Emma Athena |