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Make it harder than ever for thieves to steal your bike with these 6 locks, from U-locks to home storage.
Comfy apparel, essential tools, and grownup toys to make dad’s day
Linville-Central Rescue Squad—and other winners of the Defender Service Awards—do hero’s work
Running shoe are expensive. So is physical therapy. That's why I buy shoes in person.
These high-performance lids outdo the competition in road, gravel, and mountain biking.
Mary Beth Laughton addresses REI’s challenges and triumphs over the past year, and explains how the outdoor industry can meet its current challenges through collaboration
We put 38 insulated beverage containers through rigorous testing in the Outside Lab to find which kept drinks hot the longest
We scoured the attendee campgrounds to find unique overlanding rigs built with real ingenuity
Follow an uncommon adventurer who creatively maps the country’s most wild and wondrous locations, traveling off-road in a 2025 Toyota 4Runner
Know a nonprofit that could use a supercapable 4WD vehicle and $30,000 cash? The time is now to enter this mission-driven awards program.
I sold my trailer and bought a van late last year. Here's what the change has taught me about simplicity and practicality.
We tested over 50 pairs of running shorts to find the most comfortable and functional for every type of run
On a family road trip in Northern California, Volkswagen’s update of the original hippie-mobile finds its groove
As we’ve done for the last 10 years, we scoured the show for the most innovative campers. These are it.
New overlanding gear designed to make vehicle-based adventures easier and more comfortable
Whether you want to carry gear on your back, your hip, or your frame, these are the best options.
These eMTBs are powerful, quiet, and handle techy trails as well as analog mountain bikes
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman partnered with Roka to design a red-tinted lens, which block rays of light that keep you activated at night.
Save hundreds (or thousands) on mountain bikes, sleeping bags, tents, and more at these Memorial Day sales
Ten testers tried 47 running shorts over 4,500 miles. These came out on top.
Score our top picks from Garmin, Thule, Mountain Hardwear, and more during REI's Anniversary Sale
These setups will help you carry your gear safely and comfortably, no matter how rowdy the adventure.
Join us on a video walk around—and through—the innovative, fully-electric Lightship AE.1 Cosmos
This Father’s Day, choose the perfect timepiece from this innovative watch brand
We tested 75 tees and tanks on roads, trails, and in the lab to find the best running tops for staying cool and dry all summer long
Once a niche piece of lightweight gear, this waterproof layer is now strutting trails and runways alike.
Ten runners tested more than 50 t-shirts and singlets over more than 4,000 miles, then we put them through the lab. These came out on top.
Pinkbike writers and editors tested 25 trail bikes last year. These seven picks impressed us the most.
Connect your next road trip with the Mountain State’s best destination campsites
There are tons of outdoor organizations espousing great causes—but some have better merch than others. Here are seven you'll be proud to represent.
Do more of what you love—from pitching a tent at a weekend festival to searching out the most remote campsites—with the best gear from REI
We drank more than 100 cups of coffee and professionally cupped 24 to find instant coffee you will be happy to pack in
A first look at EcoFlow’s innovative WAVE 3 Portable Air Conditioner and GLACIER Classic Portable Cooler/Freezer
From cowgirl boots to running shoes to sunglasses, these are the spring gear products our editors can't get enough of.
From hitch racks to vertical racks, these eight options will transport your bikes securely, safely, and efficiently
Perfect for lounging at the shore, camping in the woods, or watching your kid’s soccer match, the Hondo Beach Chair is smaller, lighter, and much easier to pack than other Yeti chairs
If you can't gift mom her next adventure, consider one of these outdoorsy presents
These tester-approved sleeping pads and camp beds put comfort first
The Hele Box solves a lot of problems for campers who sleep in their car
With several FKTs to her name, this Mountain Hardwear athlete has her sights set on a 2,650-mile challenge—the Pacific Crest Trail
From gear to travel accessories to sporty apparel, these are our top gift picks for moms who play outside
Advanced features and a stellar warranty set these e-bikes apart
These sleeping bags aren’t the lightest or most packable, but they’re the coziest.
The Veer All-Terrain Cruiser is billed as a wagon that handles like a premium stroller. I tested it for 11 months to see if it's worth the price.
We tested over 80 sunglasses in all seasons, wearing them everywhere from high-altitude peaks to sunny beaches. These 16 stood out above the rest.
Everybody has a guilty pleasure. Mine is scrolling Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for kitted-out trucks, vans, and campers.
Honda’s new mid-sized SUV is built for weekend warriors with off-road aspirations
These totes, sunglasses, surf bags, and footwear save waste materials from ending up in landfills and oceans
Portable camp chairs that offer more than just the bare minimum
Micro-dosing THC mints promise to enhance power, flow, and recovery for athletes. I set out in the name of science, journalism, and 4/20 to discover the truth.
We tested 38 running packs over a wide range of distances, speeds, and terrains to find the most comfortable and functional for you
As the U.S. imposes steep import duties on China and other countries where outdoor gear is made, prices are in flux—but experts believe that the worst is yet to come
The best tents for stretching out, staying dry, and sleeping soundly under the stars
All hoods are not created equal—here are key design features to look for
After a near-fatal bike crash in April 2024, ultrarunner David Roche decided to go all in chasing big goals. Five months later, he shattered the Leadville Trail 100 record and now has his sights set on winning Western States.
The right marathon shoe can boost your performance and make the race more enjoyable
Live like royalty miles from pavement with these kitted-out rigs
Pocket-sized cameras designed to go wherever adventure takes you
Altra’s bestselling trail runner is back and better than ever
Get the comfort of a trail runner with the durability of a hiking shoe
Bags, tools, and little extras to make camp feel like your home away from home
Economists and industry experts explain how the pandemic, inflation, and the threat of tariffs have caused chaos within some of our favorite outdoor brands
An inside look at what makes super trainers super, and how they differ from their racing cousins
A plea to the overland industry: Focus on simplicity and durability, not luxury and overly complicated rigs.
This Is the New Camping, Running, Skiing, and Photography Gear I'm Most Looking Forward to this Year
From a camping game to innovative packs, these new products caught my eye at a recent outdoor gear show
Rugged bags designed to go wherever adventure takes you
The Pisteworks 79 is a pure carving ski for people who can’t carve purely
Invest in a few key pieces of fitness equipment and you can skip the gym membership
These 12 innovative running shoes will keep you stable without sacrificing comfort or holding you back
Nail the shot every time with these fully featured cameras
Top officers at Saucony, Cotopaxi, and Oiselle weigh in on being a woman leader right now
An argument for getting more miles out of a vehicle instead of driving a new one by learning how—and when—to turn a wrench
Arc’teryx gear is quality, but expensive. But these tester-approved favorites are up to half off.
The cross-over running shoe category is growing, with multiple new models that excel on different types of roads and trails
Three new models add even more appeal to one of the most popular type of campers
Adventure photographer Madi Carson meets up with head of Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers, Kevin Bailey, to do some off-road rallying and trail maintenance
The extremely soft, odor-resistant, thermoregulating fiber of the South American alpaca is lighter and retains less moisture than sheep’s wool
Here's how to organize your gear storage space so you can bug out at a moment's notice
One GoPro is the easiest to use, and the other is the most versatile ever. Here’s the one we think you should buy.