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Three new midweight jackets dump sweat while keeping you warm
It's rare for a product to stand the test of time, but these seven items are as good as they ever were
So you had a kid. That doesn't mean you just have to sit at home.
Your next sweater should be made from Alpaca wool.
Jean production is resource intensive and sometimes toxic—but it doesn't have to be
Guide-built since 1920, Eddie Bauer continues to push the envelope with innovative, award-winning products.
Those folks up in the PNW know how to make nice-looking outdoor toys
In short, it's smartly designed and great looking
When the going gets rough, these duffels will protect your stuff
Funding the difficult recovery period with footwear
We reviewed two of the most cutting-edge sun-fighting pieces to find out how well they work
By inventing what they needed but couldn't buy from major brands, these women have developed some of the best sports bras on the market
From surf to city, these do-it-alls look as good as they perform
To make a supremely comfortable women's backpacking pack, Osprey found, it needed to send its designers out on the trail
Shirin Gerami is Iran's first female triathlete and when she couldn't find clothes that would satisfy both her performance and her country, she had to make them.
For the hunters that are in it to experience the challenges of navigating in the wilderness, these trips always leave them with an experience that shapes them.
The thing is tiny, reliable, and could very well save your ass
Our savvy, Norwegian-folk-school-trained writer shows you how to craft your own skijoring belts and mid layers
Everything you'll need to be comfortable and happy while jamming out
The runner turned entrepreneur talks about her most essential gear
The Medium Duffel ($425) is one of 17 products that Filson recently launched in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. The 20-liter bag is made in Filson’s Seattle factory, with weather-resistant twill and bridle leather. It meets all airline carry-on requirements. The goal of the partnership is…
5 affordable and inventive outdoor products from this summer's Outdoor Retailer
We spoke with Patagonia's Worn Wear crew about the tools they use to keep stuff looking good and working well for decades
Arc’teryx opted out of Outdoor Retailer this summer, so they came to the Outside HQ in Santa Fe to show us their upcoming gear for 2018. The stand-out item was their new 110-liter rolling duffel bag, which combines a smart design and the durability that Arc’teryx is known for. What to see what our gear editor, Jakob Schiller, loves about this adventure-ready duffel.
We wanted to see how the company's new work wear stacked up against the competition
You may think all trucker hats are created equal. Think again.
When some friends sewed together a couple jock straps to stop boob bounce in the late-70s, they ignited a revolution
The sound is amazing, plus it’s tough as nails
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
Re-stock your shirt drawer with some of our favorite tees
Get maximum protection—and avoid nasty chemicals—with these eight natural sunscreens
One editor's take on why these sunnies are the perfect balance of style and performance
These are the most environmentally friendly shoes ever made
Chacos is taking a stand in the fight over Bears Ears National Monument
Meet the women behind a new wave of companies that are using footwear to solve global problems
When the unexpected happens, a little education and the right first aid kit goes a long way
A large Canadian gear retailer is working on a project to trace the microplastics that come off its apparel in the wash and prevent them from entering local waterways
Men, listen up: If you haven’t switched to Saxx, you’re doing it wrong
For hitting the beach, the trail, and everything in between
Whether you're heading to the beach with the kids or a remote weekend backpacking trip, the key to keeping everyone happy and healthy is a well-stocked first aid kit tailored to the outing
Travel sandals have to be comfortable, but taking care of your feet needn’t mean sacrificing style. These strappy new kicks look and feel great.
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.
Elite runner Kate Martini wants to bring an edgier aesthetic to the straight-laced world of running apparel
The short answer? Yes. Absolutely. 100 percent. Here's why.
Rsport launched last month with the goal of making apparel that enables every woman, no matter her body type, to be active. What on earth took so long?
A handful of marketing campaigns and magazines, including Outside, are pushing to represent active women as they really are—strong, diverse, and powerful
Gert Boyle is going strong. After her husband’s death in 1970, she and her son Tim took over the company. In 1984, they launched the hugely successful One Tough Mother ad campaign, featuring the finger-wagging Ma Boyle. Three decades later, the German immigrant, who moved to Oregon during Hitler’s rise, is as opinionated as ever.
To find out, I kept one on nonstop for more than a week
Lots of companies struggle with designing great-fitting athletic pants for women who get after it. Kühl and Beija Flor don't.
The performance head scarf will be worn by Muslim athletes around the world, but it's also an essential piece of gear for one mountaineer
No need to wear your canary-yellow mountaineering jacket on Boston streets. These raincoats translate outdoor tech to urban style.
We pitted a pricey shell against a $70 version to find out
A spiffy commuting shell lets you wear your pride on your sleeve—literally
Buying these glasses helps remove one pound of plastic from the ocean.
The iconic old-school fuzzy layer is making a comeback