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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.
With effective prevention against mosquito bites, you don't need to be scared of the Zika virus
Senior editor Axie Navas tests a lot of jackets for Outside, but this one stands out from the rest. Watch and find out what makes the Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm one of our favorite new shells.
From notebooks to knives, watches to wipes, this is everything you need for your daily routine.
The champion of the waterproof-breathable hardshell is getting soft
How to stay warm and dry, one layer at a time
The clothing company wants to be a major force in outdoor apparel. Can it succeed where other big brands failed?
Stay warm in all kinds of conditions, with these versatile down-alternative outer and midlayers
We get really excited about the big-ticket items at Outdoor Retailer (just check out our Gear of the Show list for proof), but there’s a lot of great, usable stuff that doesn’t require a second mortgage
Ounce for ounce, spider silk is five times stronger than steel and three times tougher than Kevlar. Now, a handful of companies are trying to harvest it to make the world's best new gear.
We put the new Gore-Tex Active fabric through its paces during a two-week test in Vermont and B.C. and found that there's no better option for athletes who move fast and light
Our reviewer dissects the claims behind the newest crop of super clothing for the gym to find the products that actually work
There are lots of good options on the market, but one pair consistently wins our tests
Key pieces of packing help for life on the road or trail
Your favorite piece of fitness apparel just got even better, thanks to a DWR coating
A few boutique U.S. companies are making headway to bring the entire supply chain—from raising the sheep to processing the wool to sewing the apparel—back home
Soft, broken-in fabrics are ideal for casual weekends in cool weather
A super-cozy layer guaranteed to last three decades
Sure, it looks like a normal jacket. But it's actually a mobile bar.
Your local outdoor retailer probably doesn’t carry this stuff. But it should.
It looks like a sweatshirt, but performs like a jacket.
And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices