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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.
Move beyond the book bag with these sport-focused models…
These runners-up to the 2019 Outside Summer Buyer’s Guide will help you make perfect casts to perfect fish
Stuff to keep you comfortable for a day (or a month) on the trail
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
The 90-second spot came roughly two months after a New York Times ad taking aim at Kind and other competitors
Gear for next-level adventure, no matter how far afield you’ll be
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
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.
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
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
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.
A space-age-looking inflatable with versatility to spare leads this year’s picks
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.
Build a foundation of comfort with these technical next-to-skin garments
Surf-ready bikinis and one-pieces that protect and flatter
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
Audio gear you’ll find any excuse to use
My first backpack trip of 2019 is this month. These are the critical and interesting items that I'm taking with me.
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
Precision data-gathering devices to optimize your workouts
With countless options and sky’s-the-limit pricing, a mountain bike can be an intimidating purchase. Don’t panic. Start here.
When it comes to wearables, go easy on the bells and whistles
Soft, breathable, and light—ideal for running and backpacking in cool temperatures
New tweaks mean they're easier to use at work and on the trail
There's no such thing as one jacket that's good for everything. But the Patagonia R1 TechFace hoody ($169) comes pretty damn close