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Select past season styles are half-off until November 19. Here are some of our favorites.
The trick to staying the right temperature this time of year? Bring smart options.
Our Gear Guy tested the top small coolers to help find what's right for you
Last week the two companies signed an acquisition deal. Does this mean we'll see a Google smartwatch soon?
Wes Siler explains the basic skills you need to drive safely
The online effort to cancel Backcountry.com
Our Gear Guy's inexpensive hacks for backcountry travel
A warm meal is a game changer in the backcountry
It may sound counterintuitive, but social media might just be the key to more time spent outside with friends
She escaped the Nazis, stuck it to the men, turned the outdoor industry on its head, and made us laugh. All while seeking perfection.
Mountain bikes are one of the most efficient means of transportation, and with a few modifications, they can make awesome adventure rigs
Whether you’re after big objectives in the backcountry or bombing corduroy, the right boot fit can make all the difference
Advice on everything you need, from boots to a ski jacket to layering
A new electric-motorcycle company is raising the off-road standard
A growing body of research shows that electric-assist bikes may have profoundly positive health impacts—and not just for the people who ride them but for society
From green trucks and biodegradable garments to thinner and warmer wetsuits and on-demand insurance for athletes
Putting away your equipment correctly will allow it to last for years to come.
Quality outdoor gear makes the best stocking stuffers, even if they can’t fit in a normal size stocking.
Fall is actually the best time to ride to work
These items will keep you safe and having fun in the Valley
A monthly payment may be scary, but, man, it feels worth it when your loved one gets into a crash
The Lumos Matrix features turn signals, brake lights, and a customizable message panel. But by rallying around this "connected" helmet, are we surrendering to what it really represents?
We tested three models at different prices and found a clear favorite
Make life on the road more comfortable with these essential items for your adventure van.
Consider purchasing these five essential tools before building out an adventure van
Your flannel shirt can come in handy when putting together last-minute costumes. Here are our favorites.
A vehicle to take from the grocery store to the trailhead
From bomber shells to warm long sleeves, some of our favorite winter layers are on sale. Here are the pieces we recommend for ski season.
What's better than being wrapped in a nest of flannel?
Make the most of your Halloween, and be obscure doing it
The journey of a fabric enjoyed by everyone from Welsh shepherds to grunge Seattleites
The GoFastCampers Platform isn't just a rooftop tent or bed topper. It'll transform your pickup into a better truck.
The gear and the skills you need to get home safely
Jenny Jurek, a former Patagonia designer, knows a thing or two about how to modify gear for your little ones without spending a fortune
Two Outside gear editors go head to head in a contest to see who can set up the new Oru Inlet kayak fastest
From now through October 23, you can save an extra 25 percent on brands like Kuhl, Marmot, Outdoor Research, and Prana. Here are our picks.
Our editorial fellow tries to spread the stoke for #OutsideFlannelWeek
How can it be a wardrobe staple when nobody knows what it is?
Every guy needs at least one durable flannel shirt for layering as the mercury starts to dip. Here are our favorite flannel tops for fall and winter.
Smartwool's new Intraknit range breathes as well as it insulates, thanks to a green new manufacturing technology
We're itching for the snow—and we're stoked about this collection
Our best stories about the woven fabric we all know and love
Warm layers for cool fall nights, mugs for (spiked) cider, comfy shoes for tired feet, and lights for navigating the neighborhood. Stay cozy with these items while the kids collect their candy this Halloween.
Forget the hatchet—the Buck Compadre Froe has your camp wood-processing needs covered
Hydro Flask's mountain bike packs are designed to keep water cold for up to four hours
Our writer's hands-down favorite for wind-blown and chapped lips
Thanks to an integrated microchip, Under Armour’s new HOVR smart shoes allow you to track your stats—without carrying another device
Achieving the highest sustainability certification is a huge step in the right direction, but the New Zealand-based brand's larger goal is to help create a more ethical and inclusive global economy
Don’t let a little precipitation keep you inside
Rated for arctic conditions, here’s how it holds up in frigid work environs
Polar explorer Eric Larsen shares how he’s keeping the spirit of adventure alive with his family
What you need to treat blisters—and prevent them from happening in the first place
Meet three women building, growing, and designing a better future
The ski manufacturer is extending protection for pin bindings starting this winter
From now until 10/14, REI’s end of season clearance sale has deals on some of our favorite gear…
Look like a million bucks. And feel like it, too.
Because remote, untracked snow is worth the effort
Everything you need to host a hungry crew at the end of the day
These shirts do it all—dinner, drinks, and (yes) lumberjacking
Converting your van to a livable space doesn't have to mean shelling out $50,000
Sending indoors can be fun. Here are our favorite tools.
Comfort and style as you go from lift lines to bar limes
Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling