Gear
ArchiveWe partnered with a gear-subscription company to create three custom boxes tailored to different slices of an active lifestyle
Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobiles—with a little help
They may not seem luxurious in everyday life, but these things are blessings on a bikepacking adventure
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
The last thing you want is to go for a drink and end up sipping dirty water
Really, I just needed an excuse to take a dip
This gear will come in handy—trust us.
The best ones hit all the notes of lightweight, portability, and (relative) durability
Inside the van where the iconic climbing film was shot
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
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
The cooler is just the beginning
From the mouths of hikers mid-trail
The front forks may be prone to snapping, posing a potentially deadly threat
Sweat, lounge, and live in these comfy frocks
There are a lot of summer sales to choose from, so we made it easy for you to find the best ones…
And other advice from Wes Siler
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
It’s summer. Board shorts should be part of your regular rotation. Here are some of our favorites.
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?
Backcountry’s 30-liter Adventure Pack fits everything I need in a sleek, efficient package
A light for every situation, whether you’re car camping or deep in the backcountry…
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.
Kickster models built between 2013 and 2019 may have a defect that causes the handlebars to fall off
One pair to (mostly) rule them all
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
The Salt Lake City–based gear company is laying off 70 employees as it shifts its domestic factory to an assembly-only plant
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.
A pen should be a part of your everyday carry kit. Here are six we love.
You've heard of Ineos’s Egan Bernal, a possible Tour winner, but don't miss these other fantastic talents—both men and women
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits
Timepiece connoisseurs disdain these battery-powered tools, but that doesn't mean you should
This discontinued model is still reliable decades later
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.
This shoe is a multisport machine, tackling technical approaches, long hikes, and overnight backpacking trips
Wes meets up with an expert from Sitka to discuss getting dry in the outdoors
The biggest sale of the year is happening now through July 16 on Amazon
Women cyclists who train long hours on a bike often experience damage to their genitalia. But Specialized's new Mimic saddles could solve the problem.
The online store will award $500 to three finalists between the ages of 13 and 23—a total of 12 over the next year
Bryan Rogala introduces us to the world of buying and importing a 25-year-old adventure rig
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release gear boxes, for travel, fitness, and water pursuits
Stay cooler, prevent skin cancer
This revived classic is perfectly suited to city life
Blair hates to be cold. She also hates to be hot. But our grouchiest gear reviewer doesn't hate these clothes.
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits.
Evidence is mounting that designing cities with bikes in mind has a profound effect on everyone—not just cyclists
Smart features make this a reliable line for the crag and the gym
The retailer will once again carry Camelbak, Giro, Bell, and others, after news that their parent company sold off a semi-automatic rifle maker
Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.
Any car can be an adventuremobile. Here's how.
Some even have a bit of style to boot…
Our top tips for fixing your gear and getting back out there
Adventure Vehicles 101 explores the orange Affuerda Vida bus
These nine essentials make camp life easier, all under $100
Why drive a car when you can saddle up on one of these?
Not all camping mattresses are built the same
Six pairs that perform above their pay grade…
The company's founder says the key to brick-and-mortar success in the age of Amazon is creating community