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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?
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
Gear for next-level adventure, no matter how far afield you’ll be
And we love it. Here are our first impressions after wearing a dozen of the line’s pieces this month.
There’s no painful mortgage, but a few key factors should guide your decision when shopping for a tent
From backyard to backcountry, precision instruments to help you get the job done
Thanks to a new wave of purpose-built gear, we’re living in the golden age of drive-up camping
The 90-second spot came roughly two months after a New York Times ad taking aim at Kind and other competitors
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
Stuff to keep you comfortable for a day (or a month) on the trail
Packs, cases, and other stuff that survive a good soaking
Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you
Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you
Buffs and bandanas aren’t exactly essential running gear for most people, but they’re handy workhorses that mop sweat, keep hair back, and perform a dozen other functions in a pinch
Audio gear you’ll find any excuse to use
With countless options and sky’s-the-limit pricing, a mountain bike can be an intimidating purchase. Don’t panic. Start here.
Precision data-gathering devices to optimize your workouts
As the gravel-bike market booms and manufacturers seek to make rides more comfortable, rigs with (just a little bit of) rear suspension are making a comeback
When it comes to wearables, go easy on the bells and whistles
In the age of the smartphone, a timepiece that displays the hour in multiple time zones imbues a measure of worldly sophistication and sense of adventure
Build a foundation of comfort with these technical next-to-skin garments
Surf-ready bikinis and one-pieces that protect and flatter
My first backpack trip of 2019 is this month. These are the critical and interesting items that I'm taking with me.
A space-age-looking inflatable with versatility to spare leads this year’s picks
Running shoes, technical apparel, sports equipment, oh my! These are all among the products whose price tags could be impacted negatively by the trade war with China.
This year is a celebration of the past—each of the boats at the top of our list is a revamp of a bestseller. Some might say that looking back is a sign that the sport isn’t progressing, but we don’t agree.
There's no such thing as one jacket that's good for everything. But the Patagonia R1 TechFace hoody ($169) comes pretty damn close
New tweaks mean they're easier to use at work and on the trail
Learn about the different types of adventure vehicles and basic upgrades for your stock rig.
Soft, breathable, and light—ideal for running and backpacking in cool temperatures
Six options (that aren’t lawn darts) to broaden your repertoire…
A blind runner finished a half marathon for the first time using only guidance from a dog thanks in large part to the Ruffwear Unifly—the biggest development in guide-dog harnesses since they were invented nine decades ago
As the all-road market booms, bikes are becoming more capable and more niche
Boards, apparel, and accessories for all kinds of watery pursuits
A year after Bonnie Carroll's husband, U.S. Army brigadier general Tom Carroll, died, she devoted her life to caring for those who’d lost loved ones from war. For widowed women in Afghanistan, this called for more than emotional support.
When winter comes, you’ll be grateful you jumped on these steep end-of-season discounts. Here are our favorite puffies currently on sale.
John Oppito taught himself to handcraft surfboards in high school. Now he's winning awards for his exquisite East Coast creations.
A 25 percent tax on bikes, helmets, gloves, and backpacks could hit the industry—and your wallet—hard
Paying top dollar isn't always an option, but that doesn't mean you need to skimp on quality