NEW MEMBER OFFER!

Get 35% off GOES, your essential outdoor guide

LEARN MORE

GET MORE WITH OUTSIDE+

Enjoy 35% off GOES, your essential outdoor guide

UPGRADE TODAY

Gear

Gear

Archive

Keep those piggies wiggling, no matter the conditions

Published: 

These snow-ready indulgences will revive you after a long day on the mountain

Published: 

It all started with a marine store in Washington and a company called Showa

Published: 

We can’t guarantee you’ll ride just like Barrett Christy, but this snowboard might get you a little bit closer

Published: 

We’ve never encountered a zero-degree puffy this light and packable

Published: 

Over the course of last season, this touring shell impressed us with a combination of serious weight savings and surprising durability

Published: 

Wintry parking lots and cumbersome ski gear have finally met their match

Published: 

This lightweight, storm-resistant puffy earned an Editor’s Choice award. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Published: 

A week of scrambling over boulders and slogging through mud in the Arctic Circle proved the Hoka Mafate Speed 4’s versatile competence

Published: 

Shorts and liners that work for more riders

Published: 

This four-season, ultralight truck camper is designed to go anywhere, anytime

Published: 

Galadriel—we’ve got notes

Published: 

Put down the checkered top and pick up one of these men's denim shirts

Published: 

Bryan Rogala walks us through his new truck camper’s water system, including the Geyser hot water heater

Published: 

I’ll level with you, dear reader: while I don’t trust gear reviews that don’t name at least a few cons, the only con here is the hefty price

Published: 

One man’s lifelong quest for camp comfort

Published:  Updated: 

A good pair of socks and a quality shirt will help you run more–and do it more comfortably

Published: 

Cooler temps have arrived and we’re loving it

Published: 

We put a pair of $200-plus haulers up against a ubiquitous $14 box so you don’t have to

Published: 

This four-season, ultralight truck camper is designed to go anywhere, anytime

Published: 
Sponsor Content: Smartwool

Innovations in wool midlayers mean a serious upgrade in comfort, whether you’re backcountry skiing or walking the dog

Published: 

Take advantage of the best time of year for exploring by bringing a tool that won’t add any weight to your pack: meet Gaia GPS, a powerful navigation mobile app and website that empowers you to create your own adventures and stay on the trail. Master the app with Outside Learn’s new course.

Published: 

It will now be known as “high pile,” the company announces

Published: 

After 2,194.3 miles, this is the equipment that they loved the most

Published: 

Our first runs reveal that the Flow Velociti Elite coddles the foot and delivers a fast, easy-striding ride

Published: 
Sponsor Content: CB Sports

CB Sports defined skiwear and ski fun. Now the brand is back and better than ever.

Published: 

We took the new rig on an off-roading backcountry camping trip. You could say it went well.

Published: 

Craft’s CTM Ultra Carbon 2 brings bouncy, high-stack, carbon-plated responsiveness to dirt-road training and racing

Published: 

Six pieces of equipment for running around a 14,000-foot mountain

Published: 

And everything you need to know to build your own kit

Published: 

These skis make tackling firm snow and narrower trails a heck of a lot easier

Published: 

It’s so dorky to admit you want to look hot, and even more embarrassing to admit that you want to look cool, while sleeping on the ground or hauling your sweaty body up the side of a mountain. Guilty as charged.

Published: 

Find out what tweaks Santa Cruz made to this cult classic

Published: 

The five-time Ironman world champion says she unknowingly wore a banned wetsuit in competition. Triathlon organizers have decided not to punish her.

Published: 

This equipment will keep your four-legged spotter safe while you’re on the wall

Published: 

Less dramatic updates could make it easier to keep those feelings of new bike envy at bay

Published: 

The upstart brand with the wide, comfy toe box, balanced ride, and loyal following had its start in a toaster oven

Published: 

Thanks to advances in everything from noise cancellation to battery life, they’re my go-to for long runs, long meetings, and long flights

Published: 

Climbing's gear expert weighs in

Published: 

I wore the new Apple Watch Ultra for a week of workouts and a mini-triathlon to see if it was a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes or a legit contender in the long race

Published: 

I added comfort, safety, convenience, and cold drinks with these unexpected additions. Here's how you can, too.

Published: 

New webbing straps made by a company called Austere offer a tight-cinching alternative when you need to tie things down

Published: 

Smart upgrades remove most of the frustrations with previous generations of the ubiquitous action camera

Published: 

Sun hoodies are the multi-tool of the hiker’s wardrobe, but they often get gross, fast. Not Coalatree’s new Suray.

Published: 

Thanks to a new emergency SOS feature and significantly improved camera, Apple’s latest version of the iPhone is a great piece of gear for those of us who spend a lot of time outside

Published: 

What we used to hit our summer stride

Published: 

The rise of electric micromobility gadgets has brought more people into bike lanes across the country. Is there still room for cyclists?

Published: 

The 2024 Jeep Recon will be 100 percent electric and capable of completing the Rubicon Trail

Published: 

The items that got our writer through the Steamboat Gravel Black Course

Published: 

The next time you find yourself camping by a wild body of water, catch your own dinner with this packable fly fishing kit

Published: 

Whatever your reason for considering an EV—your wallet, the environment, or practicality—adding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car

Published: 

It carries well, quickly flips open, and gets the job done

Published: 

The Ultra gets a titanium case, sapphire face, significantly better battery life, and better GPS and off-grid route-tracking features, making it a much more robust backcountry tool

Published: 
Sponsor Content: Merrell

Who knew the famous comfort, durability, and versatility of the Merrell Moab could be improved?

Published: 

When a simple question goes wrong

Published: 

For carrying weight while moving quickly in the mountains, the Slope Runner Exploration 18L is our new favorite vest-pack hybrid

Published:  Updated: 

Ditch the daypack and never go back

Published:  Updated: 

A recent essay in ‘The Atlantic’ ignores the many ways in which electric bicycles are helping cyclists commute, recreate, and enjoy themselves

Published: 

Need to haul a bunch of gear? These devices make it easy.

Published: 

Simple application, nongreasy formula, and a light scent are a winning combination

Published: 

With this boot, advanced and expert skiers with a wider foot no longer have to sacrifice performance for fit

Published: 

A high-performance boot for advanced skiers with narrow feet

Published: 

This high performance ski boot is for those who refuse to sacrifice control for comfort

Published: 

If you liked the Salomon S/Max, wait till you step into this new boot

Published: 

We rallied 441 testers and 1,300 products across every category of winter gear. After more than 7,500 miles and 830,000 vertical feet, we landed on 500 pieces that stood out for skiing, snowboarding, running, climbing, hiking, and more.

Published: 

Finally, an Enforcer designed to adventure beyond the ropes

Published: 

An ideal ski for beginners to gain confidence on hardpack and corduroy

Published: 

If you have your sights set on long backcountry tours even during low tide, this ski may be just the ticket

Published: 

A bomber all-mountain ski tailor-made for hard-chargers

Published: 

This ski is one of the best in class when it comes to balancing performance and approachability

Published: 

The Ranger 96 is an approachable and fun do-it-all ski

Published: 

Don’t let the pretty top sheet fool you—this all-mountain tool means business, especially in the crud

Published: 

No women’s powder ski list would be complete without this perennial favorite

Published: 

These skis let you bring the playfulness of your resort skiing to the backcountry

Published: 

A slight change in construction makes the new Kendo 88 more accessible and more fun

Published: 

Looking for a jack-of-all-trades in the backcountry? Look no further

Published: 

This wider all-mountain ski can cut through crud and carve up groomers

Published: 

A ski for those who want an all-mountain ski, but don’t want to sacrifice the ability to carve

Published: 

Testers once again designated the Enforcer 100 as the benchmark ski of the all-mountain category

Published: 

This forgiving and energetic all-mountain ski is ideal for those looking to gain confidence off the groomed

Published: 
Back Next