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Besides clear skies and shooting stars, here's what else you'll need for a perfect night under the Milky Way
Sales of the limited-edition climbing shoes and street shoes go to a nonprofit co-founded by Kevin Jorgeson, to build climbing walls in urban communities
Getting an entire camping kit to fit on your bike is no easy task. Here’s how to store your gear for multi-day bike rides.
From a burly titanium option to one that collapses when not in use
Alpina's new offering is a breakthrough for the industry—which is probably why it was launched on Kickstarter
Parent company VF will also bring Eagle Creek, Altra, and JanSport to its new Colorado headquarters
The consumer-friendly iteration of the bestselling S/Lab Ultra shoe is comfortable without added bulk
Clip it to his collar, sync it with the app, and never lose your dog again
A potent gravity-oriented machine that will make you a better biker
Watch to see editor Bryan Rogala’s guide to lowering your base weight before hitting the trail.
Well, not every adventure, but certainly some
With waxed cotton fabric and no external pockets, these bags are a far cry from Osprey’s traditional fare
We asked a group of professional athletes about the oldest pieces of gear they still use every day
Wreckoning LB features mountain biker Kyle Nortbraten shredding on Evil’s latest addition to their inventory.
Sporty shades that boost clarity and fun
Plastic joint casings from certain production batches could break, causing the chair (and user) to fall
During that time of the month, this pack keeps everything clean, organized, and in one place
From Advil Liqui-Gels to essential footwear—these are our daily must-haves
Decathlon, one of the biggest names in Euro sporting goods, wants to make riding more affordable with its exceedingly budget-friendly products
Bright colors and a slim profile make the minimalist Maverick Wallet a hit
Plastic is filling up our waterways and oceans. Here are five products you can buy to help stop that.
Thanks to a grassroots movement, it's soon going to get a lot simpler to book campsites on federal lands. But with more than two-thirds of public campgrounds controlled by the states, the work has just begun.
As biking (and racing) on unpaved roads explodes in popularity, gear has changed in a way that's affecting the whole cycling industry—for the better
It beats the pants off duct tape in so many ways
Jimmy Chin talks about the nuanced components of his work and how he keeps all his photos safe.
Smith claims these sunnies can help you focus better. Do they actually work?
Slim, stylish, and affordable—this pack is a great daily carry
These tights and skirts each have one ingenious pocket big enough to stash all your essentials
Sleeping in a tent doesn’t have to mean roughing it
But be wary. Not all reef-safe sunscreens are created equal.
This long sleeve tee is perfect for any outfit and any weather
A new commuter pack, waterproof adventure blanket, dog bowl, and insulated pint glasses round out Yeti's growing collection of lifestyle gear
This European gear giant is trying to disrupt the U.S. outdoor market with its $2.50 backpacks and $49 tents. But is the product any good?
Race whips and downhill bangers are getting stabler and more capable
Take it from the people hoofing it between the Mexican and Canadian borders as we speak
Want to ride around the world? In 2020, you’ll be able to do that on a Hog.
Cycling brands are delivering quality rides right to your doorstep
Our world is more digital everyday, but humans are analog creatures
For decades, brands have been on a quest to develop ever more capable timepieces so they can capture your imagination
Here's the gear I chose for my first fly-fishing setup
The company is aiming to change the way people buy bikes
Pins in certain bindings from 2017/18 could break, posing a fall risk
What a new interview with America’s most infamous cyclist can tell us about cycling today
Beefed up or thinned down, flip-flops are the perfect summer shoe.
The UberLite pad and Vesper quilt weigh just 23.8 ounces
Hefty canvas and denim work apparel is experiencing a resurgence. A panel of experts at Outdoor Retailer explained why.
Don’t let the StairMaster aesthetics fool you: this thing can move
This is the first innovation we’ve seen in closed-cell foam pads in nearly two decades
No need to simply toss your flips after running them into the ground
Here's gear editor Ariella Gintzler’s favorite product from the 2018 Outdoor Retailer.
We can’t help but get excited about this new featherweight jacket
After years of making some of our favorite running hydration packs, Salomon is launching the Advanced Skin 8 Set
Portraits of five powerhouses you should know about
Whether you’re backpacking or bike commuting, the Swedish gear maker has you covered
Sometimes the best gear comes in small packages—and at low prices
Next month a community initiative will present guidelines for companies on how to define, talk about, and respond to inappropriate behavior
Lightweight and tasty—these five camp meals are sure to keep you full on trail
More and more companies are using recycled products to make gear. And it's great.
Camping at undeveloped sites can be intimidating. This kit will give you some peace of mind.
Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, hit the floors at Outdoor Retailer in search of the coolest new gear under $50.
We spent five days reporting from the floor of Denver's massive outdoor-gear trade show. Here are the top stories.
Pulling back the curtain on the industry’s biggest product launches
The first-of-its-kind approach shoe returns in spring 2019
Heavy-duty and highly visible, the Nordwand Advanced HS jacket is making a splash at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
The high-tech material has been used to build frames and components for decades, but as bikes age, catastrophic failures are leading to lawsuits
Do you really need a bag designed for women? It comes down to your height and sleeping body temperature.
Brands go to great lengths to make their products stand out. Here are the five wildest examples.