Gear
ArchiveA massage gun is the ideal gift for Father's Day
From setting up a vise to gathering materials, here's everything you need to tie a basic fly
Elevate your barbecue game
Dish it out—this stuff can take it
Superior lodgings for weekend jaunts and extended outings
Your furbaby deserves the finest
Your sweatiest endeavors are no match for this kit
Because dinner isn’t going to make itself
Grip and support on any dirt, at any distance
Essentials for fledgling adventurers
Work miracles cooking outdoors
Adventure palaces that rule the open road
Kicks to sustain your toughest blacktop efforts
John Cordoba thinks the future of bikes—and bike racing—includes e-bikes
Versatile bags to withstand your wildest journeys
Amphibious adventures await
Tim Fish talks about gaining design inspiration from unexpected places
All-weather gear for every kind of summer running
Trail machines are more versatile than ever
Tools for capturing high-energy pursuits
A smoldering solution for a wide range of conditions
Tools for trying hard on all projects
Gear so light and comfortable, you’ll PR on your morning jog
Updated rides for modern performance
Everything you need to get the shot
Gear to make landing lunkers easy, no shooting required
We caught up with Scarpa's climbing shoe category manager Heinz Mariacher to talk about what's next
Comfortable, technical, light—sleep systems for every season
Logging miles in brutal conditions? Be sure and replace what you sweat out.
Top-notch gear for road and trail riding
Timepieces that check all the boxes
Kit to keep you casting all day long
Jessica Rogers and her team make some of our favorite trail-running gear
Maximize your time in the saddle
Do long flights right with these essentials
Six trunks for transcending limits
Self-support bicycle gear
At your waist, across your back—what’s old is cool again
Suits for women with butts, boobs, and big-wave dreams
Meet Robb Jankura, bike builder turned camera-gear designer
Essentials for coastal escapes
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. Here's what goes on behind the scenes.
Top-notch tunes need equipment to match
Treat your skin to reef-safe protection and soothing aftercare
Hardware to help you maximize your workouts
Meet Ryan Lovelace, designer at Trimcraft Surfboards
Keep moving in all conditions
Kicks to keep feet fresh no matter what your mileage
Just say no to chalky bars and gritty shakes
Surf, glide, and explore
Shades that’ll protect your eyes and turn heads
Make light work of big hauls
Shed a little light on your campsite
From prehab to rehab, make down days productive
Watercraft suitable for everyone
Comfortable, stylish gear for the road (or plane)
Our favorite kit for long days on the trail
These cut through the competition
Goods to take you from morning sun salutation to bedtime savasana
Look and feel good, en route and on the ground
Reliable performers for switchback adventures
Gear that gets better with time
Stylish protection from sun and sweat
Yes, it involves nonstop time in the saddle, lots of beer, and plenty of technical jargon
Our testers loved how playful Revel's Rascal was and how it provided confidence in any terrain
These innovative whips rode to the top of the heap
This category is coming for your road bike
This is not the category it used to be
What we learned from riding the best bikes of the year
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
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…
Score the best running apparel and equipment we’ve reviewed at REI’s biggest sale of the year…
Four pads, one year, one conclusive winner
From close-to-home micro-adventures to keeping electronics out of the trash, putting the planet first might be easier than you think
The retail giant wants to increase participation and diversity in the outdoors by lowering the cost barrier