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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.
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.
From cross-country to enduro, 29ers are dominating the trail. Again.
Turns out the football superstar is also an extremely skilled archer—and we have the footage to prove it
If recent testing has taught us one thing, it's that versatility is king
Gear hacks for a good backpacking trip when the weather goes bad
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.
Bryan Rogala gives some quick advice for driving your adventure vehicle through the muck
And why that’s the best news possible for Land Rover lovers
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.
Editor-picked products for warm weather adventures…
Black Diamond gave us the lowdown on its brand-new line of approach shoes, which includes two technical and two lifestyle models
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.
Everything you need to make those expensive shades last…
Wes Siler takes a look at the new-for-2019 Ford Ranger
A little moisture shouldn’t interrupt your tunes…
A moderately unhinged but entirely reasonable rant about how we define the value of outdoor gear
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
Or: How to live in a vehicle long-term with your significant other
More than two dozen women tested synthetic and wool long underwear from 18 brands. These are the products that came out on top.
The latest marketing campaign by the brand’s Brazil arm—uploading images showing TNF gear to the pages of hot vacation destinations—violated the site's user policy
On our second visit to New Mexico–based Tactical Application Vehicles, we take some epic rigs off-road
I beat the snot out of it to see how it holds up
These shades offer premium protection and security while you’re pounding the trail.
We love Oiselle's Lux Funnel Neck Shirt for running, climbing, and heading to and from the gym
Huckberry found the formula for stylish, quality glasses that don’t qualify as a splurge
These utility bikes might just be a viable option for replacing our cars (at least some of the time)
The largest promoter in road-bike racing is backing away from what may be the sport's future
All it takes is a little prep work and quality ingredients
Outside editor Emily Reed went to Walmart and bought a full camping kit to spend a night under the stars. Here's how it performed.
Step into the pricey, aspirational world of custom-built adventure rigs with Tactical Application Vehicles
Get a doggie backpack, like Kurgo's Baxter, and your pup can lug its own gear along the trail
Here's a guarantee: if you show up to Overland Expo West, you'll of course see some incredible Jeeps and Toyota Tacomas. But the real way to take in this annual gathering in Flagstaff, Arizona, is to walk past the cliché Sprinter van build-outs and keep your eyes peeled for the trucks, vans, and other four-wheel-drive campers that are one of a kind. We spent all weekend tracking down some of these gems.
From detailed designs to brands looking to make a social impact, these are the hats you can find us in all summer
How did I ever function without Heretic's Dirty Grass wafting from my pulse points?
I prefer to not have to choose between looks and capability
Necessities? No. But will they make your weekend more fun and comfortable? Absolutely.
These runners-up to the 2019 Outside Summer Buyer’s Guide will help you make perfect casts to perfect fish
Move beyond the book bag with these sport-focused models…
Stuff to keep you comfortable for a day (or a month) on the trail
From backyard to backcountry, precision instruments to help you get the job done
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
Gear for next-level adventure, no matter how far afield you’ll be
There’s no painful mortgage, but a few key factors should guide your decision when shopping for a tent
Thanks to a new wave of purpose-built gear, we’re living in the golden age of drive-up camping
And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line’s pieces this month.
The 90-second spot came roughly two months after a New York Times ad taking aim at Kind and other competitors
Stuff to keep you comfortable for a day (or a month) on the trail
Audio gear you’ll find any excuse to use
Packs, cases, and other stuff that survive a good soaking
Precision data-gathering devices to optimize your workouts
When it comes to wearables, go easy on the bells and whistles