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There’s a lot of back-to-school promotions going on right now—and that doesn’t mean you have to be a student to take advantage of sweet, discounted gear. Here are our favorites.
Topo Designs is having a Labor Day sale, now through 9/3, with gear up to 50 percent off.
We’re stocking up for fall with these handy items at REI’s Labor Day sale, which ends on 9/2.
With just a few affordable additions—and an admittedly dangerous method—you can create flawless results using just a humble kettle grill
Fjallraven made some smart upgrades to the new Kebs. I'm pleasantly surprised to report that the result is better durability and freedom of movement.
Looking to score on summer clearance sales? Prepping for the colder months ahead? These discounts on top-notch layers from Backcountry are for you.
The best deals on our favorite gear at REI’s Labor Day sale, now until 9/2. Plus, save an extra 20 percent off one REI Outlet item with coupon code: LABORDAY19.
The North Face’s annual Global Climbing Day is Saturday, 8/24. Try out climbing for free at a participating gym, and if you like it, take advantage of these deals on our favorite climbing gear.
As part of its Labor Day sale, Cotopaxi is offering up to 60 percent off some of its best-selling products. Here’s our favorite discounted gear.
We tested three new kicks that incorporate the controversial feature
These ubiquitous and inexpensive bikes are oft-maligned—but when it comes to accessibility, they win
It's not good enough to simply keep one with you while you're on the water. You've got to know how to work it.
Things to consider when you want to add solar to your adventure vehicle
Six cotton-based t-shirts for next-level comfort
That could be you, thanks to a contest the brand is running through September 16
NASA picked the Omega Speedmaster for the Apollo missions. It can surely handle your weekend adventures.
Summer is winding down, so that means there’s a ton of great deals on fall gear. Here are our favorites at the Patagonia online sale now through 9/4.
You don't have to go with the newest, spendiest rig
We partnered with a gear-subscription company to create three custom boxes tailored to different slices of an active lifestyle
They may not seem luxurious in everyday life, but these things are blessings on a bikepacking adventure
Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobiles—with a little help
Better products may come at a higher price, but their value will serve you on many occasions, in some cases decades
Wes Siler walks us through his current progress on his 2019 Ford Ranger build
An ideal quilt for summer and fall in the Mountain West
A bulletproof awning, an on-the-go shower, and some really sweet nuts and bolts
The Classic Give'r gloves have been our gear editor Jeremy Rellosa's most used, versatile, and durable cold-weather work gloves
Take advantage of steep discounts on our award-winning Winter Buyer’s Guide picks, and you’ll thank us on your first pow day next season…
A pair of presentations explore the biomechanics of the controversial shoe, and whether it wards off marathon-induced muscle damage
Enter to win the gear we love most this season
Doing it right takes more than just a hose and a bottle of chain grease
Really, I just needed an excuse to take a dip
The last thing you want is to go for a drink and end up sipping dirty water
The best ones hit all the notes of lightweight, portability, and (relative) durability
Grab our favorite award-winning summer gear—now at steep discounts…
We got our hands on the Cake Kalk electric dirt bike for a test on the forest roads outside our hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Inside the van where the iconic climbing film was shot
Because sometimes you forget to bring an *actual* lantern
Nalgenes aren't just for drinking. Here are five other things you can do with them around camp
In case you forgot your camp stove but remembered the beer
There are a lot of summer sales to choose from, so we made it easy for you to find the best ones…
The front forks may be prone to snapping, posing a potentially deadly threat
Sweat, lounge, and live in these comfy frocks
It’s summer. Board shorts should be part of your regular rotation. Here are some of our favorites.
Learn the pros and cons of various types of adventure vehicles, and get a better idea of what to look for in your next rig
Backcountry’s 30-liter Adventure Pack fits everything I need in a sleek, efficient package
Cycling's international governing body is busy going through the motions of looking for cheating riders, but what if it just looked for the motors?
A light for every situation, whether you’re car camping or deep in the backcountry…
Kickster models built between 2013 and 2019 may have a defect that causes the handlebars to fall off
A guide to ruling the galley on your next weekend out
For the third year in a row, tempers boiled over at cycling's biggest race, causing two disqualifications. This time it might affect who wins.
The Salt Lake City–based gear company is laying off 70 employees as it shifts its domestic factory to an assembly-only plant
Work the system, get to know your local outdoor-sports store, and take advantage of steeply discounted gear
Versatility that plays nice in small spaces
Trading spoons for cams, one set of newlyweds now has everything it needs to explore together
Wes Siler learns how to take better photos of wildlife without approaching too closely
Everything you need to know to sleep comfortably when it's cold out
One company thinks it can solve the global algae crisis by making sneakers from sludge
“What to Bring” showcases how too much or too little gear could ruin a day out on the water
Are you going to paddle in to shore, find a bathroom, strip down to your ankles, use the toilet, suit back up, and risk missing waves?
Amphibious features make this shoe a no-brainer for warm-weather adventures
The answer isn't just throwing everything in your backpack all at once. Here's the right way to pack for a long haul in the wilderness.
You've heard of Ineos’s Egan Bernal, a possible Tour winner, but don't miss these other fantastic talents—both men and women
A pen should be a part of your everyday carry kit. Here are six we love.
Dometic's PLB40 battery system isn't cheap, but it's the simplest and best battery our auto contributor has ever tested. Here's why.
Timepiece connoisseurs disdain these battery-powered tools, but that doesn't mean you should
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits
This discontinued model is still reliable decades later
Wes meets up with an expert from Sitka to discuss getting dry in the outdoors