Apparel
ArchiveBono and Revo team up to release a new collection that will raise money for eye care across the world
The Seattle company's gear lasts approximately forever. But when the stuff is ready to retire, it ends up on this duo’s table and turns into something brand new.
Six items the Outside editors covet
Beach style meets winter après
For everywhere shoulder season takes you
Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?
New designs and better materials mean you should immediately throw out all your cotton boxers
James Bond just made vintage glacier glasses cool again
Ditch the carry-on. This rig stashes everything from your neck pillow to your water bottle.
Snow and wind will do a number on your face and hands. Treat your skin right this season with these seven essential soaps, scrubs, and razors made from all-natural ingredients.
Do you long for a remote, snowbound cabin with a real wood-burning stove and flannel on the bed? So do we. This is the gear you need to look the part when the dream becomes a reality.
Making a case for spending $40 on your skivvies
A jacket made to last until 2040
Even the dirtiest of dirtbags deserves to clean up nice at the beginning (and end) of the day.
Raid your gear shed before this weekend’s party
Design your own technical outerwear
This month, a tiny Colorado startup will attempt a bold rescue of the nation’s mountain towns while reinventing waterproof-breathable fabrics. How? With this super-comfy hoody.
No need to mortgage your home to find a solid kit
Everything you need to stand out.
If it’s next to skin, it had better be good
Stay warm, dry, and comfortable, no matter the conditions.
As the seasons change and weather gets colder, proper clothing becomes even more important for outdoor activities. The key to four-season success in the outdoors lies in the layers.
Shells get a major upgrade. Again.
We like the price, but can this bra stand up to more expensive options from established sports brands? We put three models to the test to find out.
Keep your dogs of winter shod in classy kicks
Stay warmer, drier, and happier on the slopes
Toasty layers for wild and urban adventures
The stakes are higher in winter, when overheating or getting chilled can get you into serious trouble. Don’t let that happen to you.
The best clothes for our favorite time of year
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
Take on whatever Mother Nature throws your way
The 30-year-old Patagonia icon gets a major update, with new, environmentally friendly materials
Outfit your base camp—for less than $160
No arguing, no questions. Just a rock-solid promise the gear will work or your money back.
Nearly 30 years ago, Jimmy Nelson set it upon himself to document that last of the world's ancient tribes and peoples with his 50-year-old 4x5 film camera.
An ode to the travel blazer
Five exceptional sport-specific shades
Spurred by hipster idealism, the former automobile capital of the world is enjoying a post-bankruptcy renaissance. Rents are low, millenials are moving in, and the old neighborhoods are buzzing with potential.
The peak of the season calls for maximum relaxation (bonus points for style). Here’s what to keep at the ready for all the best days of the year.
Yes, you read that right. We tracked down the best do-anything, go-anywhere sandals, good for so much more than just lounging on the beach.
We love these workhorse bags because they’re so damn useful
Our Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, pushes gear to the limit on a regular basis; casual footwear included.
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Columbia Sportswear announces it will pay two people a full six-month salary, plus benefits, to test gear around the world
The best new next-to-skin layers for a ramblin’ man
Pedaling to work is a lot more fun with the right setup
Teva sandal: A water shoe that came to define a generation of river athletes.
Tough-ass pants: A term for rugged work trousers that are particularly good at handling abuse.
Base-Camp Duffel: A large, 155-liter bag often seen loaded on yaks in Nepal’s Khumbu region for a few simple reasons: it can take a beating, it has straps that convert it into a backpack, and mountaineers know that it can carry all their gear.
Lifa Shirt: The first commercially available base layer made from polypropylene, released in 1970 by Helly Hansen.
Sports Bra: A groundbreaking invention that lets women participate comfortably in a range of vigorous athletic activities.
Camouflage: A varying pattern of earth-colored prints designed to obscure the wearer from view, worn by hunters and members of the U.S. military
Denali Jacket: A popular performance fleece garment made by the North Face and commonly seen on mountaineers and college students.
Elk Skin Gloves: Hand protection made from the skin of the great wapiti.
Puffy: A lightweight jacket insulated with duck or goose down or synthetic fill.
Lululemon: A yoga-apparel brand founded by Canadian entrepreneur Chip Wilson in 1998.
Polarization: A lens technology that cuts glare created when light reflects off materials like plastic and glass.
Odor Control: The relentless attempt by apparel makers to tame human stink.
Treat your feet right with bright art and classic comfort
The six swim trunks you should be wearing this summer
One blade and one very sturdy carrying case are all you need for the perfect shave
Climbers love them, and we ran a half marathon in them to prove that you should, too
Step into summer with the season’s best shoes
Outside Gear Guy Joe Jackson pushes so-called performance jeans to the limit and finds out just how much abuse they can take. …
Bright white, old school, and way too nice to actually wear on the court
The best gifts don’t have to cost a fortune
A bag that epitomizes the high quality of small-batch products made in the U.S.
You don’t have to cross an ocean for travel to become a major hassle. Like an overseas journey, flying domestic is easier if you have the right stuff.
The city is a club-kid magnet. But abundant sunshine and a growing active community have attracted a new crop of hyperfit young professionals who aren’t here to party but to play.
Plus seven more products from young companies making high-tech, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing
Smell like the great outdoors, no matter where you are.
From high performance to street style.
Is there a more important piece of gear than the one that lets you see the world clearly? Of course not.
Not long ago, there were three clearly defined categories for jackets: waterproof hard shells, stretchy and breathable soft shells, and wind shells.
Bike lights have gotten better and better, arguably surpassing those on cars, while legislative and popular support of the devices has grown. And that's a great development for cyclists.