Gear
ArchiveThis shoe is a multisport machine, tackling technical approaches, long hikes, and overnight backpacking trips
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
Stay cooler, prevent skin cancer
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release gear boxes, for travel, fitness, and water pursuits
Blair hates to be cold. She also hates to be hot. But our grouchiest gear reviewer doesn't hate these clothes.
This revived classic is perfectly suited to city life
Evidence is mounting that designing cities with bikes in mind has a profound effect on everyone—not just cyclists
Together, Outside and Cairn have expertly curated three limited-release collections for travel, fitness, and water pursuits.
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
Our top tips for fixing your gear and getting back out there
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…
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?
The company's founder says the key to brick-and-mortar success in the age of Amazon is creating community
Not all camping mattresses are built the same
Six pairs that perform above their pay grade…
A reformed raft guide writes a breakup letter to his favorite piece of gear as he upgrades to a (real) mattress
I tested the Gazelle Medeo electric cruiser to see how many gallons of gas it saved me on my daily commute
We picked the ORCA Liddup cooler as an essential piece of road-trip gear in our 2019 Summer Buyer's Guide
Wes Siler goes through the basics of off-roading in his Toyota 4Runner
Stasher's Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag should replace your supply of Ziplocs
Expert-tested gear—at a discount
From the overbuilt to the überlight, these are great seats for taking a load off at the end of the day…
6 pieces of good-looking men's apparel and gear to help you travel smart
Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals
If you want extreme luxury while car camping, GCI's FirePit Rocker is just the seat in which to rest your rear
In this episode of Gear Busters, producer Emily Reed pits the Igloo Recool Compostable cooler against a traditional Styrofoam one
We focused on comfort, stretch, and how well they fought off sweat and stink
Stay comfortable on the trail, whether you're out for two days or ten
Spending just $25 and 15 minutes nets you something stronger and more comfortable than anything you could ever buy
Everyone's quick to tell you all the reasons to go lighter. Allow me to explain why they're wrong.
The Clean Cruiser Project's goal is to drive to Panama in a 1982 BJ42 Land Cruiser that runs on biodiesel
You can't put a price on the peace of mind that comes with good gear organization
The Japanese company comes after rival SRAM with its latest group set
I've spent almost two months testing this tough midweight load hauler. Here are my impressions.
At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last week, these five products costing less than $50 caught our eye with their affordable capability
Get your liquids on the go, without breaking the bank…
Larry Burke wins a lifetime achievement award at Outdoor Retailer
You want something that's powerful enough to keep you and your gear clean
Outside’s founder, Larry Burke, has won a Lifetime Achievement Award
Real-world experience in the hands of an expert who drives the Ranger off-road every single day
After riding 50 of the newest models, we have some thoughts
Furthering its commitment to sustainability, the premium gear brand will now buy back used items—and resell them at steep discounts
A jacket, a daypack, a water bottle, and some seat-back storage that we couldn't be more excited to test out
In part two of Bryan Rogala's recon mission to Overland Expo West, he gets more ideas from innovative rigs
Products we love, from camping utensils to a revamped Patagonia cap, all costing less than 50 bucks
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
We sat through the 20-minute molding process, then took them out on dirt to see how they performed
Presenting the Gear of the Show winners for summer 2020
From ice cream to carnival rides, there’ve been new surprises at every turn
Including an easy-to-set-up tent, an ultralight camp chair, and a sleeping bag made almost completely from recycled materials
Welcome to a gearhead's paradise: Demo Day at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Including which work best in certain situations and what they'll cost you
Always wanting more pockets? Try Rabbit’s Dirt Pounders shorts, which have seven of them for anything else you need to carry.
Our list of best summer gear for next year includes Olympic innovation, a legit cup of camp coffee, and two classics done better
Five casual timepieces that offer a pop of color and don’t mind a swim
They’re stretchy, breathable, and oh so comfy…
What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy
Plus three tips on how to navigate the off-road paradise that is Overland Expo
Wes Siler demonstrates three of the best ways to purify water
The collaboration could answer some crucial questions about what happens to helmets during a crash and points the way forward for better testing and certification
When Lindaey Elliott and Jainee Dial started Wylder Goods, an online retailer for and by outdoors women, they also started a movement.
The best item of clothing I've ever owned is quintessential crossover wear for the active woman
When his time and energy are both in short supply
The two brands continue their heated public spat about who uses superior ingredients, among other things
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Get him some gear he’ll actually use.
A broken femur and other injuries forecast a long and uncertain recovery
Our producer Madeleine LaPlante-Dube on her favorite no-excuse leggings: The Gore R3
How do we settle on the best roadie each year? Round up 25 of the most promising models and start racking up the miles.
Whether you're on burly mountain ridges or buffed singletrack, these kicks have you covered
The best way to deal with the wild winter's lingering snowpack
Turns out the football superstar is also an extremely skilled archer—and we have the footage to prove it