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A reformed raft guide writes a breakup letter to his favorite piece of gear as he upgrades to a (real) mattress
We picked the ORCA Liddup cooler as an essential piece of road-trip gear in our 2019 Summer Buyer's Guide
Stasher's Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag should replace your supply of Ziplocs
Wes Siler goes through the basics of off-roading in his Toyota 4Runner
I tested the Gazelle Medeo electric cruiser to see how many gallons of gas it saved me on my daily commute
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
We focused on comfort, stretch, and how well they fought off sweat and stink
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
Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals
The Clean Cruiser Project's goal is to drive to Panama in a 1982 BJ42 Land Cruiser that runs on biodiesel
The Japanese company comes after rival SRAM with its latest group set
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
You can't put a price on the peace of mind that comes with good gear organization
Everyone's quick to tell you all the reasons to go lighter. Allow me to explain why they're wrong.
You want something that's powerful enough to keep you and your gear clean
Larry Burke wins a lifetime achievement award at Outdoor Retailer
Get your liquids on the go, without breaking the bank…
At the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last week, these five products costing less than $50 caught our eye with their affordable capability
I've spent almost two months testing this tough midweight load hauler. Here are my impressions.
After riding 50 of the newest models, we have some thoughts
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
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
New two-person sleep systems are lighter, plusher, and more affordable
Products we love, from camping utensils to a revamped Patagonia cap, all costing less than 50 bucks
We sat through the 20-minute molding process, then took them out on dirt to see how they performed
Welcome to a gearhead's paradise: Demo Day at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
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
Always wanting more pockets? Try Rabbit’s Dirt Pounders shorts, which have seven of them for anything else you need to carry.
Including which work best in certain situations and what they'll cost you
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
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
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
Wes Siler demonstrates three of the best ways to purify water
When his time and energy are both in short supply
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
A broken femur and other injuries forecast a long and uncertain recovery
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Get him some gear he’ll actually use.
The two brands continue their heated public spat about who uses superior ingredients, among other things
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
If recent testing has taught us one thing, it's that versatility is king
Turns out the football superstar is also an extremely skilled archer—and we have the footage to prove it
If you want serious protection, you have to spend serious money. But some locks offer quality defense in low-consequence situations. Here are our favorites.
Getting outside doesn’t always call for a full backpack. Something smaller will often get the job done, whether you’re ripping singletrack or hitting up a festival.
The company claims it has made a more waterproof, more breathable jacket. We took it ski touring to put those specs to the test.
From cross-country to enduro, 29ers are dominating the trail. Again.
Gear hacks for a good backpacking trip when the weather goes bad
Bryan Rogala gives some quick advice for driving your adventure vehicle through the muck
Every year we gather dozens of bikes and expert testers to put the newest models through their paces. Here are some snapshots from our fall session in Grand Junction, Colorado.
And why that’s the best news possible for Land Rover lovers
Black Diamond gave us the lowdown on its brand-new line of approach shoes, which includes two technical and two lifestyle models
Editor-picked products for warm weather adventures…
It was the first climbing pack of its kind in the U.S. and has been copied by brands big and small. Now's your chance to buy an original.
In pursuit of the most accurate results, we equipped all 50 rigs in our 2019 test with Enve hoops and Maxxis rubber. Here's what we learned.
Lightweight, breathable and durable, Blundstone's Women’s Active Series boots are great for going from work to the trail
Packing—or even sleeping in—your small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.
A little moisture shouldn’t interrupt your tunes…
Everything you need to make those expensive shades last…
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
Wes Siler takes a look at the new-for-2019 Ford Ranger
If your budget is somewhere between $3,000 and $1.5 million, there's a rig here for you
Leaving the highway behind? Here's how to stay safe when driving gets adventurous.
Bring less than you think you'll need, and put it back where you found it