Gear News
The wait for winter is over. Here’s the gear that helped our editors stay warm, festive, and active over the holidays.
Tips to navigate the outdoor industry’s gear shortage
November usually means the onset of winter, but much of the country is experiencing dry and unseasonably warm weather. Here’s what Outside editors have been using to pass the time until snow season.
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Like proud (and anxious) parents, we’re watching the outdoor market grow up fast
A month of high-profile acquisitions indicates investors are bullish on the long-term strength of the outdoor economy, even as the industry itself struggles to keep pace with the maturing moral ethos of outdoor consumers
Is there a more universally loved month in the outdoor world?
From running blades to $16,000 handbikes, high-tech gear helped athletes shatter records in Tokyo
One of our favorite adventure travel brands will be relegated to the gilded halls of Ebay by the end of the year
With a pair of Army SPECS and a little ingenuity, Pit Viper’s cofounders built a brand that nobody could have predicted
Hunters and anglers say other outdoor users need to step up as the costs of conservation skyrocket
Versatility is the name of the game with these yet to be released items
Our Outdoor Retailer Gear of Show picks are all items that make life outside easier
When an oil company targeted the North Face with a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign accusing the brand of hypocritical climate activism, it served as a reminder of the contentious—yet partially codependent—relationship between the outdoor and fossil fuel industries
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Summer is here. This is what we’re using to stay cool—in every sense of the word.
How Polartec revolutionized outdoor adventure with technical fabric innovation
Our testers put these items through the wringer, and now they’re discounted…
Gear up for summer adventures with these killer deals
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They might not splurge on these items for themselves, so do it for them
Pre-owned gear is easier on the planet and your bank account
Hydrow’s next-gen rowing machines are helping more people discover that rowing is the ideal mix of cardio and strength training—and the best way to cross-train for virtually any outdoor sport
We combed through hundreds of products to pick these three
The items we're using to stay outdoors—and keep cozy when we come in
Here are the products that got us over the 2020 finish line
Top picks from the person who's tried everything
Not only do we love these items, but they might be hard to find in stock during the holidays
Masks, slippers, and shackets—what else do you need?
Each weekday starting on December 1, we'll be sharing one bomber gear deal that we think is worth snagging
Whether you're shopping for others or yourself, these sales are the best opportunities to save big on gear this year