The Unhook Letter
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Why Your Outdoor Clothing Feels Like a Plastic Bag
The outdoor industry has a polyester problem. We went looking for brands that still use real materials — wool, cotton, alpaca — without sacrificing performance.
A Weekend in the North Cascades
Three days of fog, wildflowers, and the kind of silence you can only find above the treeline.
Cast Iron and Campfire — A Field Cooking Guide
Everything we've learned about cooking outdoors, from the gear that actually works to the meals worth the effort.
Dawn on the Deschutes
Steelhead season on one of Oregon's best rivers. Early mornings, cold hands, and the patience it takes.
The Case for Wool in Every Season
Merino in summer, heavy wool in winter. Why natural fibers outperform synthetics when it actually matters.
November Elk — A Field Journal
Five days in the backcountry during rifle season. What it teaches you about patience, land, and yourself.
What we cover
Everything that gets you out the door and keeps you there.
Trip reports, trail stories, and reasons to leave the house
Quality finds — wool, cotton, and materials that don't feel like trash bags
Camp cooking, trail meals, and outdoor eats worth making
From car camping weekends to multi-day backcountry trips
Field journals, ethics, and the quiet side of the sport
Rivers, lakes, and saltwater — fly, spin, and everything between