Field Notes

Gear guides, camp stories, wild kitchen recipes, and more.

Compression socks have moved from medical use to mainstream outdoor gear. Here is the honest evidence for whether they help and when to wear them.

Cold wet hands are a safety issue as much as a comfort one. Here is a practical guide to waterproof gloves for Australian outdoor conditions.

A farmer's rain jacket needs to work differently from a hiker's. Here is what that means in practical terms and what to look for.

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