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Why is it so hard to make a good sports bra? And what is the industry doing about it?
Thule’s soon-to-be-released RoundTrip Ski Bag nails the details and has some game-changing features that make it one of the most user-friendly ski bags we’ve seen.
To find out, I stood in an ice-filled Yeti cooler until my feet froze
And they won't appear on Walmart shelves. But the acquisition will help the behemoth retailer compete with Amazon and it could even strengthen Moosejaw's brick-and-mortar business.
If you looked under the table at one of Outside’s morning news meetings, you’d notice a lot of leather boots on the feet of our male editors.
Adventure-wear brands are trying something new: letting customers decide what goes to market
From a totally new airbag design to a onesie for mountain biking, here are some of our favorite finds at Europe's largest outdoor trade show
Outdoor apparel manufacturers are helping to revive this once dying industry
A regular day of skiing requires a lot of gear, so you can imagine how much ski patrollers have to carry while they’re out keeping us safe on the slopes. To find out exactly what they pack, we caught up with Robin McElroy, an 11-year veteran of the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol, Alaskan heli-ski guide, and former big-mountain ski competitor.
They work so well, we wanted to know what was going on inside
Vests are the Swiss Army knives of layering. They work in summer and winter, in town and on the mountain, for early morning dawn patrols and out for dinner. Here are six of our favorites.
Darcy Conover couldn't find the ultimate base layer, so she ended up designing one herself. I've been testing her women's piece for the past few months and can verify that it is indeed a stroke of genius.
Gear that's guaranteed to help you have a memorable and romantic holiday
This jacket from Arc'Teryx falls in line with the current trend of mating a midlayer to an outerlayer
Always on the cusp of environmental innovation, Patagonia's Powslayer jacket earned one of our Gear of the Show awards. The balance between technical performance and environmental impact make this a great jacket.
Three warm, bomber, kickass alternatives to the hardshell
Need sunglasses for climbing, mountaineering, or traveling through snow and ice? We tested three pairs across three continents and two hemispheres to find out how they stack up.
Watch as we run the Thunderhead through a car wash to find out just how waterproof the bag really is.
Fleece is part of the de facto uniform in mountain towns, making everything from mid-layers to beanies cozier, warmer, and better looking. Here are six reasons to love the stuff even more.
These are the last pair of sunglasses you’ll ever need
It's risky for a small company to branch out into highly specific pieces of gear, but Flylow did just that with its new ski bib for women—and nailed it
These fleece-lined pull-on boots do triple duty as hikers, workers, and booties.
The Skyliner ($400) is fully reversible, with a diamond-quilted cotton/nylon shell on one side, and Pendleton's striped wool on the other.
We've tested hundreds of sports bras over the past few years. These six stand out for their high-performance fabrics and well-designed fits.
Nashville, Tennessee, is the heart of the country music scene, but it has also become a city of makers. From gorgeous longboards to some of the country’s best beer, here’s a roundup of our favorite products from this Southern destination.
How the invisible hand of climate change will shake up your coat rack
When Jeremy Moon founded New Zealand-based merino wool pioneer Icebreaker, he not only created a new category of apparel—he changed our entire relationship with nature
And, while you're thinking of it, strongly consider one as an option for other days of the week, too.
Buy products from any of these brands and your money goes directly to former soldiers
You’ll always arrive looking like you know exactly where you’re going
For those who prefer to get their workouts in on either end of the 9-to-5
When warmth is at a premium, nothing quite beats the feeling of being swaddled in down or synthetic insulation
We’ve always secretly loved garish Christmas sweaters
Mystery Ranch has a simple design philosophy: design stuff that fits and works for as many different people as possible
The trucker hat is an essential piece of kit here at Outside. We use them to keep the sun off our faces on the skin track and the sweat out of our eyes during post-work trail runs. Plus, they always go well with the de facto office uniform: a flannel and jeans. Here are eight of our favorites.
Fall’s stealth timepieces are burly, technical, and 100 percent badass
This commercial spoof from Polerstuff is the third in a series starring Dr. Dan. This ridiculously hilarious ad was shot by filmmaker Alex Craig and his friend John Stewart aka Dr. Dan.
This bag's built-in reflector will make your photos that much better
Who needs a membrane when you can have waxed canvas instead?
For all your fast-and-light pursuits. (Black Diamond) Black Diamond Helio Best For: Going fast and light. The Test: Even if it remains stashed in your pack all day, a lightweight shell to shed squalls and seal in critical warmth should be part of every backcountry adventurer’s kit. And the Helio…
Skirt Sports is taking crowdsourcing to the next level, asking its customers to become its designers
Run cold? You'll want one of these insulated beasts. (Adidas) Adidas Terrex Climaheat Techrock Best For: Instant warmth. The Test: Heading into the backcountry? Pack a big puffy to snuggle into during rest breaks, while on belay, or as emergency insulation. With 800-fill goose down wrapped in Pertex fabric, the 1.1-pound Techrock…
You'll regret cheaping out on this stuff. Trust me.
Underwear just keeps getting better. (Icebreaker) Icebreaker Helix Long-Sleeve Zip Jacket If you need a do-it-all midlayer this winter, go with the Helix. Despite the svelte profile, it’s warmer than any other top on this page, thanks to its wool insulation and wind-blocking poly exterior. That face fabric also shrugs off…
Watch to see what else we love about this soon-to-be-released jacket.
Fear not these fashion-forward frames. The best sporty-shades makers are showing new style.
"Trail to town" has become a massive cliché in the outdoor industry. But Arc’teryx got the formula right with its A2B collection.
To find out, I torture-tested five top brands by, you know, smashing them with a kayak and running them over with my Camry
A convenient way to haul your gear on top of the car