Gear
ArchiveTreat your skin to reef-safe protection and soothing aftercare
Keep moving in all conditions
These cut through the competition
Goods to take you from morning sun salutation to bedtime savasana
Meet Ryan Lovelace, designer at Trimcraft Surfboards
Shades that’ll protect your eyes and turn heads
Kicks to keep feet fresh no matter what your mileage
Gear that gets better with time
Surf, glide, and explore
Comfortable, stylish gear for the road (or plane)
Make light work of big hauls
Adventure palaces that rule the open road
Elevate your barbecue game
Watercraft suitable for everyone
Look and feel good, en route and on the ground
Our favorite kit for long days on the trail
Your furbaby deserves the finest
Stylish protection from sun and sweat
Reliable performers for switchback adventures
Essentials for fledgling adventurers
Dish it out—this stuff can take it
Grip and support on any dirt, at any distance
Versatile bags to withstand your wildest journeys
Your sweatiest endeavors are no match for this kit
Tools for trying hard on all projects
Superior lodgings for weekend jaunts and extended outings
Kicks to sustain your toughest blacktop efforts
Tools for capturing high-energy pursuits
We caught up with Scarpa's climbing shoe category manager Heinz Mariacher to talk about what's next
Because dinner isn’t going to make itself
All-weather gear for every kind of summer running
Everything you need to get the shot
Work miracles cooking outdoors
Gear so light and comfortable, you’ll PR on your morning jog
Timepieces that check all the boxes
Amphibious adventures await
Tim Fish talks about gaining design inspiration from unexpected places
Logging miles in brutal conditions? Be sure and replace what you sweat out.
John Cordoba thinks the future of bikes—and bike racing—includes e-bikes
Do long flights right with these essentials
A smoldering solution for a wide range of conditions
Jessica Rogers and her team make some of our favorite trail-running gear
Trail machines are more versatile than ever
At your waist, across your back—what’s old is cool again
Gear to make landing lunkers easy, no shooting required
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. Here's what goes on behind the scenes.
Comfortable, technical, light—sleep systems for every season
Updated rides for modern performance
Meet Robb Jankura, bike builder turned camera-gear designer
Kit to keep you casting all day long
Top-notch gear for road and trail riding
Top-notch tunes need equipment to match
Six trunks for transcending limits
Maximize your time in the saddle
Hardware to help you maximize your workouts
Suits for women with butts, boobs, and big-wave dreams
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
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
Patagonia's Nano-Air line works for almost any adventure, thanks to its rare combination of durability, stretch, and breathability
Through May 25, save 25 percent or more during REI’s biggest sale of the year. Here are our favorite under-$50 steals.
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…
Score the best running apparel and equipment we’ve reviewed at REI’s biggest sale of the year…
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
The internet is full of gizmos to help your body bounce back from training. These stand out.
Our team of six testers covered over 1,000 miles to determine the best hydration packs
Sitka makes top-quality products for time outside, regardless of your preferred activity
Seriously. They work for everything from backyard BBQs to all-day gravel rides.
In this video, Bryan Rogala shows us a few simple projects that will improve any adventure rig, no matter what you drive