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Most of us really only need one internal-frame pack. Here's why it should be the Osprey Aether AG and not one of its super high-end, tech'ed out competitors.
As consumer behavior changes, so do our marketing tactics. Journalist David Clucas and Rachel Kaylor, director of digital and social for Sweeney Marketing and Public Relations, share insights on current marketing trends in the outdoor world.
Another high schooler just went under four, which inspired us to trace the milestone's roots, starting with Roger Bannister
A titanium pen that clips on your keychain.
These are the most environmentally friendly shoes ever made
Chacos is taking a stand in the fight over Bears Ears National Monument
Customize the inside of this pack for any adventure
How to prepare physically and mentally before tackling your first wall
Our gear writer has a love affair with this vessel—and if you think it's just about the beer, you'd be dead wrong
The Oxx CoffeeBoxx is insanely durable, but we weren't wowed by its coffee
Meet the women behind a new wave of companies that are using footwear to solve global problems
The well-known exercise physiology expert likes to keep it simple
We tested a handful of heat-beating options to keep you playing outside this summer, no matter how high temperatures rise
Cory Richards and Adrian Ballinger summited the highest mountain in the world last month—Ballinger without supplemental oxygen. Here's how they trained their minds and bodies to accomplish one of mountaineering's most difficult feats.
The sandstone boulders of Rocklands, South Africa has drawn many amateur and professional climbers to this proving ground.
Last fall, mountain bike athletes KC Deane and Geoff Gulevich took off to Iceland in search of pristine singletrack.
Seth Dunlap is a videographer based out of Orlando Florida, but for this film Wild Imagination he traded in his flip flops for a flannel and headed for Colorado.
Far beyond the glorified surf spots, volcano hikes, and coffee plantation tours is a 26-hour-long bus ride to Nicaragua’s Mosquito Coast, a Caribbean region that’s rarely visited. For my wife, Claire Cripps, and me, the idea to explore this region began in 2015 after we completed a packrafting journey down the Rio Coco, which is the longest river in Central America and flows through the heart of mosquito country in Honduras and Nicaragua.
In the 1990s, thousands of bones and bone fragments mysteriously went missing from Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa, the continental epicenter of Native American burial remains. In December 2015, a detective with the National Park Service tracked down the artifacts—and the man who stole them.
With their new drug testing policy, race organizers hope to lead ultrarunning's anti-doping charge—but the sport still has a long way to go
We asked a seasoned road chef to lay out his simple, but totally dialed kit
This conversion adds serious space to the Defender 110
Yelling at the right moment has been linked to boosts in power and pain tolerance
A 10,000-square-foot facility not far from the Hells Angels’ Ventura, California, headquarters—a former food canning operation, the address of which I am not to reveal—houses the Patagonia Archives, a project recently launched by the clothing company to chronicle its storied past.
Professional skier Kalen Thorien has been living out of her 1993 Bigfoot trailer and 60-series Land Cruiser for two years.
It's not just marketing hype. With this stuff under his arms, our writer found he could go a full 72 hours and not piss off the people next to him on the bus.
Sarah Laine gets to create rock climbing routes for a living, and she's one of few women who do it
And 11 travel tools that are up to the abuse
From the shoes to the harness to the chalk, here are a few tested basics to get you on the rock
From rafting trips to big-wall climbs, here's how to do it just about anywhere outdoors
Maybe you don't want to live in a 200-square-foot house full-time, but you wouldn't mind vacationing in one
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
This rare family-owned specialty outdoor retail shop represents five generations of serving its local McCall, Idaho community
To find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test
The best performers in the world share a few key habits, and a new book helps you implement them
Nail this move to create a solid base for your endurance feats
We all know Alex is the greatest climber of our generation. I trust him with my life. I trust him a little less with his own.
If you exchange money for a dog, you’re doing it wrong
Wetsuit pioneer, “affable pirate,” and surf industry legend Jack O’Neill died on Friday, June 1, at age 94. His innovations helped make the ocean accessible surfers the world over.
Cycling is in my blood, and to me it always meant two wheels—until now.
With 170 millimeters of travel, Juliana’s new Strega comes in S and XS sizes—allowing even the littlest women to find big-bike bliss
If the budget is a political document that reflects a president’s priorities, Trump’s priorities are clear—and the environment, wildlife, and the Great Outdoors don’t rank particularly high
As online brand Canyon prepares for its entry to the U.S. market, direct-to-consumer bikes are poised to change the way you buy bicycles, including how much you pay
If you're willing to pack in a bit more weight, you can have pretty much any food you desire, thanks to "retort" packs
Oversize tires are the best thing to happen to trail riding in years
This is the best of what we wrote and read
A new European carrier takes you to the heart of the Alps. Skis fly free.
In this episode 'Synchronicles II', Rob Heran takes his van into the desert for an isolated mountain bike experience.
Proper maintenance is key to keeping your mountain bike riding smoothly and safely. Watch to learn the five things you should always do before hitting the trails.
Mountain Biker Eric Porter's quests for the best singletrack in the world has taken him to Ecuador, Guatemala, Utah, and now the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Watch to see why our testers loved the 2017 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc.
This Spring, we've partnered with Portland, Oregon's Pickathon Music Fest to showcase some of the year's best new music. We're bringing you the Pickathon Old Growth Series, an ongoing series that showcases musical acts live from the Pickathon Stage in 2016. This week, we've got The Easy Leaves performing…
The world’s smallest and lightest tactical knife
A moped that you can ride like a motorcycle or pedal like a bike.
A totally built out adventure vehicle for $65,000
This summer in Bermuda, the Australian-born sailor will lead Oracle Team USA’s bid to retain the oldest trophy in international sports. The 37-year-old’s secret to staying on top? Stepping away from the boat.
Last year, Kim Ciolli, a longtime fixture in Texas cycling, got busted for doping. Her case is evidence of the fact that maybe the anti-doping system for older athletes—and especially for women—is broken.
Yes, we know you've avoided coffee out of a red can like the plague. But it's time to give this segment of the caffeine world another try.
When the unexpected happens, a little education and the right first aid kit goes a long way
Why I think this is the best multitool ever made
Outside staffers on which flavors they'd pack for their races and which they'd rather leave behind
Part Burning Man, part Camino de Santiago, part Fringe Festival thrown in for good measure, Trail Days is 72 hours of hiking mayhem.
The founder of 'Surfer" magazine passed away earlier this week at age 83. Matt Warshaw chronicles his impact on the sport's media.
Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why
Advice from IFMGA mountain guide Angela Hawse, the sixth American woman to earn the certification
Outside's love guide is here and answering your most pressing questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Today, we discuss dating as a climber and how to handle breakups when there's a dog in the mix.
Rock climbers from around the world suffer under Patxi Usobiaga. But why?
As our writer cheered on his three-year-old at the Strider Cup in Texas—a merciless race replete with tears, anxiety, and elation—he had one question: Is intense competition good for the tiniest of competitors?
Your expert-backed plan to kick one of running’s most nagging injuries
Fuel up between meals with these healthy options
After searching far and wide for a pinnacle project, he found a cave in southern Utah and bolted a route called Bone Tomahawk.
Surf Photographer DJ Struntz had a long and illustrious career as a staff photographer at Surfing Magazine, but gave it all up for his family.
When the grind of working in broadcast television pushed Paul Manning to his breaking point he dove headfirst into a passion that could not be more different: falconry.