Jun 15, 2018
Polartec’s Synthetic Insulation Is Now Fully Recycled
Polartec’s Power Fill synthetic insulation is now 100 percent recycled. The hollow-fiber fill is made entirely from old plastic water bottles.
Ariella Gintzler
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Jun 12, 2018
First Look: Eddie Bauer's Katabatic 2 Tent
This tent is lighter than the three-person version, but it’s still heavy, burly as all get-out, and laden with details that make it ideal for gnarly, high-alpine conditions.
Jun 8, 2018
The North Face Joins the Used Gear Movement
North Face Renewed is a platform for gear that's been worn, torn, washed, and repaired, and it's an attempt to stop clothes from going to landfills and to lower the barrier to entry for customers who...
Jun 7, 2018
The AT's Fairy Godmother Makes Ingenious Tents
When Judy Gross sewed herself a lightweight, one-person backpacking shelter in 2006, she never imagined that within three years she'd be selling tents to hikers across the country, or that in 12...
Jun 5, 2018
Katadyn Launches Gravity BeFree Water Filter
The new BeFree Gravity 3L presents a happy medium for filtering large quantities of water without adding weight—or wait.
Jun 1, 2018
Our Favorite Free Camping Apps
Getting away on a camping trip is rarely simple. You have to know where to set up, the fees and regulations, and the weather forecast. Thankfully, there are apps for that.
Jun 1, 2018
Testing Backcountry.com’s New Camping Gear
We've had the chance to try out the new tent, sleeping bag, and apparel. The verdict: we're impressed but not blown away.
May 31, 2018
Yeti Launches a Water Cooler and Backpack
Today, Yeti rounds out its collection with a new water cooler and Panga backpack.
May 30, 2018
How OluKai Makes Its Hand-Dyed Indigo Kicks
The indigo special edition is the result of a partnership with Hawaiian Blue, a pair of artists who use indigo to hand-dye fabric.
May 25, 2018
The Coolest Chacos Collab We've Ever Seen
The Z/2 Classic sandals feature blue-and-yellow webbing designed after the iconic NRS tie-down straps, a mainstay on rafts and roof racks the world over.
May 25, 2018
L.L.Bean Sued (Again) Over Return-Policy Change
L.L.Bean is facing a fourth lawsuit over changes to its return policy implemented in February, which replaced its famous lifetime guarantee with a limited one-year, receipt-required policy.
May 23, 2018
Create Your Own Custom Brooks Running Shoe
The shoe, called the Genesys, incorporates biomechanical data into a custom last and midsole to enhance rather than correct the body's natural motion path.
May 16, 2018
Whoop Offers Subscription to Its Fitness Watch
For $30 per month, customers can try Whoop’s flagship Strap 2.0 wearable. After a six-month commitment, subscribers can return the device or continue using it on a month-by-month basis.
May 16, 2018
First Impressions: Coros Pace Sport Watch
Our take after testing this watch: It’s simple but amply featured, with a big screen and clean graphics. It's also incredibly comfortable.
May 14, 2018
Is Boulder's Newest Running Shop the Future of Retail?
Boulder, Colorado, is about to get (another) new specialty running store, but this one will have a physical therapy practice alongside the merchandise on the retail floor.
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