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Do long flights right with these essentials
Comfortable, technical, light—sleep systems for every season
Tools for trying hard on all projects
Logging miles in brutal conditions? Be sure and replace what you sweat out.
Adventure palaces that rule the open road
At your waist, across your back—what’s old is cool again
We caught up with Scarpa's climbing shoe category manager Heinz Mariacher to talk about what's next
Jessica Rogers and her team make some of our favorite trail-running gear
Meet Robb Jankura, bike builder turned camera-gear designer
Top-notch tunes need equipment to match
Hardware to help you maximize your workouts
Just say no to chalky bars and gritty shakes
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. Here's what goes on behind the scenes.
Shed a little light on your campsite
From prehab to rehab, make down days productive
Goods to take you from morning sun salutation to bedtime savasana
Gear to make landing lunkers easy, no shooting required
Gear that gets better with time
Kit to keep you casting all day long
Elevate your barbecue game
Keep moving in all conditions
John Cordoba thinks the future of bikes—and bike racing—includes e-bikes
Six trunks for transcending limits
Shades that’ll protect your eyes and turn heads
Suits for women with butts, boobs, and big-wave dreams
Essentials for fledgling adventurers
Superior lodgings for weekend jaunts and extended outings
Comfortable, stylish gear for the road (or plane)
Kicks to keep feet fresh no matter what your mileage
Versatile bags to withstand your wildest journeys
Because dinner isn’t going to make itself
Look and feel good, en route and on the ground
Top-notch gear for road and trail riding
Treat your skin to reef-safe protection and soothing aftercare
Tools for capturing high-energy pursuits
Meet Ryan Lovelace, designer at Trimcraft Surfboards
Everything you need to get the shot
Tim Fish talks about gaining design inspiration from unexpected places
Dish it out—this stuff can take it
All-weather gear for every kind of summer running
Your sweatiest endeavors are no match for this kit
Gear so light and comfortable, you’ll PR on your morning jog
This is not the category it used to be
What we learned from riding the best bikes of the year
Yes, it involves nonstop time in the saddle, lots of beer, and plenty of technical jargon
These innovative whips rode to the top of the heap
Our testers loved how playful Revel's Rascal was and how it provided confidence in any terrain
Through May 25, save 25 percent or more during REI’s biggest sale of the year. Here are our favorite under-$50 steals.
Patagonia's Nano-Air line works for almost any adventure, thanks to its rare combination of durability, stretch, and breathability
Score the best running apparel and equipment we’ve reviewed at REI’s biggest sale of the year…
From close-to-home micro-adventures to keeping electronics out of the trash, putting the planet first might be easier than you think
Four pads, one year, one conclusive winner
Save up to 50 percent on gear from brands like Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, and Patagonia at Backcountry’s Memorial Day Sale, now through May 25…
Our favorite, Buyer’s Guide–worthy gear is steeply discounted at REI’s biggest sale of the year, now through May 25…
The retail giant wants to increase participation and diversity in the outdoors by lowering the cost barrier
Cleaner air, quieter streets, more people riding—there's an opportunity here for cities and cycling advocates willing to grasp it
These are the tools you need to get started