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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
So many! But we tracked down 6 powerhouses at this year's Outdoor Retailer who own, manage, or design for some of our favorite brands.
Travel the world for months with just the items in this photo
With all the tech the Portland-based running company can muster
5 cool new products from Outdoor Retailer that won't break the bank
Pagosa Springs-based Voormi takes cool and dry to the next level
Our reviewer tested it at home and before a big river trip to find out
We tested 7 top models for durability, weather resistance, and usability. Turns out, they are not all created equal.
The Black Lives Matter activist on his respect for Patagonia and why a vest is the most versatile item of clothing you can own
I worked, exercised, and slept in the same Polygiene shirt for eight days to find out just how well it could fight my BO. The good news: My wife didn't want to kill me after a week.
6 top-shelf picks that all cost less than a Benjamin
The author's lament to the underwear responsible for the conception of his son
The following items have gone the way of dodo bird, but if we had our way, we'd bring them all back
It isn’t just PFC-free and made from recycled materials, it’s also one of the best hard shells yet
Companies are making digital devices that not only track your steps but also up your style game
12 pieces of gear to keep you going from Friday afternoon to Monday morning
The well-known pattern has a long history and continues to evolve
Instead of changing designs seasonally, Taylor Stitch changes them every week. And the company wants your input.
The material is ultra tough, durable, and lightweight, and it may be the future of outdoor apparel if Patagonia and a California startup have their way
More versatile than pants, and a whole lot better looking
Nine bright, floral-patterned reasons to buy cotton this season
For diehard gear geeks, there’s no more exciting category right now than jackets.
Nobody likes a soggy phone. That's why our Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, risked total iPhone destruction in a quest to find the greatest waterproof case of all. Watch and see why the Lifeproof FRE came out on top. …
Your new, most important grooming product
A new detergent called DeFUNKit promises to scrub stinky bacteria from synthetic workout apparel. We put the stuff to the test during a week of skiing, running, and traveling—and found we smelled as good on day seven as we did on day one.
Bomber gloves that are just as happy living in your Toyota year-round as they are shredding on the ski hill
New advances in membrane technology mean there are more ways than ever to fend off a downpour
Longer days and higher temps mean it's time to break out the shoulder-season gear. Here are a few staff favorites.
Photographer David Stubbs captured the action as workers harvested more than seven tons of raw Rambouillet wool at Helle Rambouillet Ranch's annual shearing
The short answer: no. If you’re a casual resort skier, you can get away with $100 pants. But if you often find yourself deep in the backcountry, make the $450 investment.
The outdoor-apparel industry’s surprising effort to get you to purchase less stuff
Startup Knix Wear raised $1.1 million on Kickstarter during its quest to build the world’s most advanced bra. Why the hell did it take the industry so long?
A leather jacket a generation in the making
You’d think washing these items would hurt them. It’s just the opposite.
They’re often billed as part of the shoe-fit system, and many claim to alleviate common foot ailments like plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Are they worth your money?
Stop skimping on cheap razors and creams. Your face will thank you.
All those face shots tear up your lips. Here’s what you need to nurse them back to health.
Five romantic tips from pro athletes
Lots of bras suck. After 30 days spent playing outside, we found six that don't.