Bob Myaing

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Filson x Housefly: Finally, Some Actually Stylish Fly Fishing Gear

2 weeks ago | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Field Mag may receive a minor commission from purchases made via affiliate links. While immensely popular in the Gorpified world of fashion and general outdoors, collaborations are far from a typical occurrence in fly fishing.
Reviewed: the New Helinox Chair One (re) Camp Chair

2 months ago | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Field Mag may receive a minor commission from purchases made via affiliate links. Recreational outdoor sitters everywhere will have something special to look forward to as camp furniture brand Helinox has unveiled an updated version of its most popular Chair One camp chair, dubbed simply Chair One (re).
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Jan 15, 2025 | fieldmag.com | Graham Hiemstra |Tanner Bowden |Bob Myaing |Katherine Englishman

It Starts With Expert CurationWhether reviewing hiking boots, rain jackets, cameras, cabins, or sauna kits, our experts rely on their hard earned knowledge and extensive experience to sort through endless options to identify the most trustworthy, high-quality, well-designed outdoor gear and lifestyle products. An appearance on Field Mag is a cosign in and of itself.
How So iLL & Jason Momoa Build Climbing Shoes Inspired by Legends

Nov 26, 2024 | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Presented by Among the many styles of outdoor footwear developed specifically for niche pursuits, climbing shoes may demand the most intricate attention to detail. Historically, the climbing shoe market has been dominated by legacy European labels rooted in the Alps.
Q&A: How Tanner Bowden Made A Book on Japan's Vending Machines

Nov 21, 2024 | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing |Tanner Bowden

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Know anyone that's been to Japan and they'll surely have mentioned vending machines at somepoint in their storytelling. The metal wonders are everywhere, and filled with the most wonderful stuff. For Field Mag Editor-at-Large Tanner Bowden, his own enlightenment journey started when he first traveled to Japan to race the 2023 Tokyo Marathon.
Video: Fly Fishing in Central Park with NYC's Only Licensed Guide

Nov 19, 2024 | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Within its massive 834-acre perimeter, New York City's Central Park offers a rare natural place for the city's 8-million residents (and innumerable tourists) to escape the chaos of urban living year round. Here, runners, cyclists, birders, and more pursue their athletic leisure within the park’s car-free roads.
Backpacking the Adirondacks with a Packraft and Fly Rod

Oct 17, 2024 | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. During the yo-yo-like dance between late summer and early fall, I took advantage of a perfect weather window and headed way north to New York's Adirondack mountains, home to the largest publicly protected natural area in the continental US.
Tarvas Easy Hiker, a Minimalist, Gorpy Sneaker from Finland

Oct 17, 2024 | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Finnish footwear brand Tarvas first won a piece of our menswear-loving hearts when they introduced their Explorer shoe a few years back. The subdued suede sneaker with outdoor DNA and the chops to stand up to unpredictable Nordic weather conditions remains perfectly minimalist.
6 Car Camping Gear Upgrades for "Overlanding Light"

Sep 18, 2024 | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Field Mag may receive a minor commission from purchases made via affiliate links. Whether ultralight backpacking to a remote alpine campsite or renting lavish glamping accommodations at a luxury resort, there’s no singular right way to enjoy sleeping in the great outdoors. That said, car camping is the most popular method, due to its simplicity and accessibility.
Moving Through Nature with Merrell’s Moab Speed 2 Hiker

Sep 12, 2024 | fieldmag.com | Bob Myaing

Bob Myaing Bob Myaing is a Philadelphia-based mountain biker, picture-taker, and writer with an unhealthy gear obsession. Presented by This article is the latest in an ongoing series of deep dives into past, present, and future icons called Sole Searching, made in partnership with Vibram. Earlier features outline the founding history of Bedrock Sandals, how Arc'teryx is creating a new category with the Vertex Alpine, and more.