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These items will keep you safe and having fun in the Valley
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.
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.
A vehicle to take from the grocery store to the trailhead
What's better than being wrapped in a nest of flannel?
Make the most of your Halloween, and be obscure doing it
The gear and the skills you need to get home safely
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.
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
Our writer's hands-down favorite for wind-blown and chapped lips
Hydro Flask's mountain bike packs are designed to keep water cold for up to four hours
Thanks to an integrated microchip, Under Armour’s new HOVR smart shoes allow you to track your stats—without carrying another device
Don’t let a little precipitation keep you inside
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
What you need to treat blisters—and prevent them from happening in the first place
Polar explorer Eric Larsen shares how he’s keeping the spirit of adventure alive with his family
Meet three women building, growing, and designing a better future
Rated for arctic conditions, here’s how it holds up in frigid work environs
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.
Weather’s nasty? No need to stay inside if you’ve got a pair of these.
State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling
You want to ride your bike. You know you do. So get out there.
Astride any of these stout steeds, you needn’t limit yourself to snow
These shirts do it all—dinner, drinks, and (yes) lumberjacking
Your deductible toward security in the mountains
Time-tested classics and updated iterations
Comfort and style as you go from lift lines to bar limes
Versatility reigns as decks with inventive shapes push performance to the edge
They won’t always be on their best behavior, but at least they’ll stay warm and dry
Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
Whatever your adventure, here’s the gear to get you on your way
You can’t spend every day chasing powder stashes
Converting your van to a livable space doesn't have to mean shelling out $50,000
Mission-critical kit for cars, trucks, and the garage
Turns out performance and eco-friendliness can play nice together
The season’s top performers from our ski test in Steamboat, Colorado, do everything you want them to, no matter what the conditions
Technical pieces that breathe new life into old materials
Sending indoors can be fun. Here are our favorite tools.
Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech
Train naked. Or wear a panda suit if you want—it’s your house!
Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth
Sticks for every kind of shredding
Keep hands toasty and fingers functional with these sturdy mitts
Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup
Everything you need to host a hungry crew at the end of the day
