Gear
ArchiveA broken femur and other injuries forecast a long and uncertain recovery
Whether you're on burly mountain ridges or buffed singletrack, these kicks have you covered
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.
The best way to deal with the wild winter's lingering snowpack
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.
Turns out the football superstar is also an extremely skilled archer—and we have the footage to prove it
From cross-country to enduro, 29ers are dominating the trail. Again.
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.
If recent testing has taught us one thing, it's that versatility is king
The company claims it has made a more waterproof, more breathable jacket. We took it ski touring to put those specs to the test.
Your pops is a good man. Get him something that will last.
Buy two pairs and you're set for summer
Gear hacks for a good backpacking trip when the weather goes bad
And why that’s the best news possible for Land Rover lovers
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.
Black Diamond gave us the lowdown on its brand-new line of approach shoes, which includes two technical and two lifestyle models
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.
Editor-picked products for warm weather adventures…
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…
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
A little moisture shouldn’t interrupt your tunes…
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
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
More than two dozen women tested synthetic and wool long underwear from 18 brands. These are the products that came out on top.
I beat the snot out of it to see how it holds up
On our second visit to New Mexico–based Tactical Application Vehicles, we take some epic rigs off-road
Breeze through spring’s blustery days…
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.
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.
Get a doggie backpack, like Kurgo's Baxter, and your pup can lug its own gear along the trail
Step into the pricey, aspirational world of custom-built adventure rigs with Tactical Application Vehicles
Snacks, water, and diapers—these fit it all
I prefer to not have to choose between looks and capability
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?
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…
Necessities? No. But will they make your weekend more fun and comfortable? Absolutely.
Sleep so magnificent, you’ll be turning in early
And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line’s pieces this month.
Camping on top of your car or truck is easier than ever
Six of our favorite men's hooded sweatshirts
The 90-second spot came roughly two months after a New York Times ad taking aim at Kind and other competitors
And fend off your campmates’ envy
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
Lightweight hikers that command the path
Frosty fortresses for trail and campsite
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
Stuff to keep you comfortable for a day (or a month) on the trail
Gear that’s got you covered wherever you choose to send it
A truly game-changing long-haul camper
Turn your vehicle into an adventure-mobile
Dive-oriented timepieces are more capable than ever
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
Gear for next-level adventure, no matter how far afield you’ll be
This year’s class is changing how we see roadies
At long last, full-protection shells that breathe, too