Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career.
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After a day in the woods, you deserve a place to sit comfortably.
The trick to choosing the right boat? Think hard about where—and how—you'll use it.
Angry hikers are setting up booby traps on popular trails to scare off cyclists. Is segregation the answer?
You know how much the ladies in your life have done for you. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them all they do hasn’t gone unnoticed.
An outdoor shed that costs less than $150 and a bombproof bike locker? We’ll take two!
The steeplechaser failed hard, then became a superathlete a week later—fueled by beer and burgers.
We spoke with six park rangers to find out what products they won’t leave home without.
A taste for high-end fly-fishing gear is like a taste for fine wine: an appreciation for the subtleties is extremely personal and can get pricey fast.
Six of our favorite items to keep you comfortable and visible on the road
If you want a true survival tool, look elsewhere. These are the best knives for everyday use, whether you’re backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail or car camping with the family.
Few things can ruin a would-be stellar trip like realizing you forgot something really important. With this guide to packing, you won't have to learn the hard way.
Perpetually foggy goggles are one of the few things that can ruin a precious powder day. Thankfully, two companies agree and are working to produce the world’s first anti-fog technology.
Don’t just throw money at the problem. Master layering—yes, even for summer!—and the outdoors will never be the same.
Now we can all (basically) have the car of our dreams
These products aren't messing around.
How to build a high-quality quiver on a budget
The TSA might give you trouble about those compressed-gas canisters. Here's how to avoid it.
Stuff these in your pack and head out of the country with peace of mind
Break new ground in your snowsports repertoire without breaking the bank
Your pounding headache is no excuse to not get after it on the mountain.
All you need is a good shovel and some advice from a terrain-park expert.
You need only the essentials, but make sure you know what to look for
Some picks are unexpected—or downright geeky—but we'd run with any of them.
What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?
Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions
Pro athletes on the gear they want to unwrap this Saturday
If you spend $1,500 on a new kit, you better make sure it lasts more than a season or two
The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015
They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful
Six products to make the most of hero snow
The coolest, most high-tech solution to goggle fog we've seen
The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.
The experts of light and fast branch out with a burly charger.
Eliminate goggle fog with such a simple fix? Genius.
5 of the most popular brands designed for playing in the mountains in a head-to-head test
There have never been so many innovative solutions for sleeping in public
Because even a great pair of socks can make getting fit more doable
Even though New Year’s Eve is behind us, you can still use skiing as an excuse to crack open a cold one, either at the local bar or in the parking lot
Let your friends know you care (and didn't totally forget about them)
Down versus synthetic in a head-to-head test
You'll need lots of plaid, flannel, a pair of work boots, and a cap. With earflaps.
Every stove claims it's the fastest. We pitted them head-to-head in a winner-takes-all boil-off.
Get ahead of the holiday health slump.
Absolutely. But it will take patience and persistence.
For top speeds at minimum price: clean, file, then wax
19 essentials designed to keep you alive
5 must-have tools to rebound from marathon season
High-quality, affordable 3D-printed products are already on the market
We put five stainless-steel water bottles through the ultimate test, including punting them off a 50-foot cliff and shooting at them with a rifle. Here's how they stacked up.
Elite mud running champion Max King gives the lowdown on race-day attire.
Celebrate National Running Safety Month with this high-visibility gear.
The world's top skiers and snowboarders share their favorite mountain accessories.
The short answer: Absolutely. For a detailed breakdown of inexpensive, beginner-friendly fly-fishing gear, I contacted my friend Ryan Allred, owner of Jefferson Flywater. Allred’s worked as a guide for 20 years and holds a master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on fisheries. Here’s the gear…
While most of us won't be paddling into Mavericks with a GoPro on the nose of our board, there are ways to maximize the camera's life while using it to capture less-extreme footage.
The goofiest gear that's now unobjectionable, even totally useful
Learn to stow your packs and jackets like a true professional.
Cheryl Strayed started out on the legendary 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail with no backpacking experience, too-small boots, and a massive pack she nicknamed Monster. She learned a thing or two about gear on that 93-day trek (REI’s return policy saved her on one occasion), and she writes about some of…
When you have only the weekend to get outside and play, it helps to have an adventure-ready daypack prepacked and ready to go. Think of it as your bug-out bag, but instead of fleeing an impending apocalypse, you’re escaping from the tedium of your workweek. So whether you’re going…
We put it through the ultimate test—including dragging it behind a car
Choose leather for breathability, strength, and flexibility. You'll never want to stray.