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This jacket is knit from recycled polyester "yarn," making it dump heat better than its competitors
Because men's style doesn’t have to be expensive
The Utah-based ski company claims its new "glide treatment" will make your skis slippery for life. We tested it and came away impressed.
How the Pixel 2 improves on the search giant’s original smartphone release
With one of these on the back your truck, you can camp in ultimate comfort even in the most off-the-grid spots
Thanks to new software, your #roadtrip photos are going to get a lot better
To see more than just paved roads and parking lots, a new breed of explorers are taking a cue from the Aussies
We spoke with Patagonia's Worn Wear crew about the tools they use to keep stuff looking good and working well for decades
When you think San Francisco, you think tech companies. But the city is also chock-full of outdoor brands building high-end gear right next to the bay. From bikes to bags to boards, here are six of our favorites.
11 tested products to navigate the streets in style and comfort
Each March, Outside and Backcountry team up to test next season’s backcountry skis, boots, and bindings, the best of which end up in each magazine’s winter Buyer’s Guide
Start smoking the pork before the lifts close to ensure a thorough cook.
Presenting 11 tested (and totally excessive) parts for the dream ride
Yes, we should limit how much time our kids spend in front of screens, but we're going about it the wrong way
The new Pixel delivers a top-notch shooter that takes crisp photos, high-res video, and that can go toe to toe with Apple's iPhone
No beer beer cap is too tough for this burly, Yeti-designed bottle opener.
It's to be the best small, lightweight camera you can get for the money, ideal for shooting outdoor adventures when you don’t want to lug around pounds of heavy equipment.
Last week, I flew down to Chile to spend a week at Ski Portillo, arguably South America’s most iconic ski area. Surrounded by tall Andean peaks, sitting next to the much-photographed Laguna del Inca, and home to the iconic Super C Couloir, it’s a bucket-list spot for many of us in North America who are not-so-patiently awaiting the return of winter.
It’s wildfire season in the West, and we’ve seen a lot of terrifying and dismaying scorched-earth photos, but none that are quite as stunning as Stuart Palley’s. The 28-year-old photographer, based in Newport Beach, California, has spent much of the summer chasing that state’s drought-fed blazes and shooting hard-working hotshot crews, gut-wrenching property destruction, and night shots that are just as eerie as they are beautiful. To find out more about how Palley works, we caught up with him late last week while he was coming back from the Blue Cut Fire near his home.
More technical gear is being built in the U.S., but companies are scrambling to find talent who can sew
A techy update to the retro-awesome Polaroid
Some academics argue that picture taking enhances rather than ruins moments. I couldn't agree more.
Rooftop camping just got even more convenient, thanks to this sleek hardshell design
We all know smartphones make convenient picture-takers. But they’ve finally gotten so good that you won’t regret leaving your big camera at home.
Warning: This gallery will make you want to upgrade your Subie
A cadre of talented new hikers are ready for the trail and beyond.
Our love affair with this iconic truck only got stronger after a week behind the wheel
Bomber gloves that are just as happy living in your Toyota year-round as they are shredding on the ski hill
A simple 7-step process. I learned the hard way. You don’t have to.
These are the boards the world’s top surfers used at the annual Titans of Mavericks surf contest in Northern California
The Powder 8’s, an old-school synchronized skiing competition, is making a comeback
The most recent El Niño storm dumped more than three feet of fresh on Colorado. Avalanche danger skyrocketed, but if you stayed on lower-angle terrain, the skiing was all-time.
Like any other sport, skiing has its legends and current all-stars—those people who set the bar when it comes to what’s possible on skis. We ran into several of these icons last week at the annual SnowSports Industries America tradeshow in Denver.
The ultimate packing list for going out of bounds
These new cameras can take photos and video that are just as good, and in some cases better, than those of their old-school rivals
Our editors played hooky for a day to take advantage of last week's 29-inch dump on Santa Fe, New Mexico
Putting in big miles on dirt roads? This is the kit you need.
Boutique brands are making some of the best kits we’ve ever tried
Pros are trading in their bulky setups for this mirrorless camera that’s totally loaded with industry-leading specs
Cyclists, take note. You'll want to watch these boutique gearmakers.
Layer up with this kit to stay warm, and happy, on your ride into work.
This may be the coolest car-camping stove we've ever seen
Treksta releases an award-winning new boot with a hands-free lacing system
The latest hikers are lighter and more tricked out than ever before.
Hiking boots get a long-overdue dose of style.
A purpose-made shoe for your next (or first) FKT