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We dive deep into the outdoor industry's premium insulation to help you buy—and care for—your next puffy
The indie French brand reissues its classic aviator-shaped mountaineering glasses
Scientists make the case for a new real-time measure of endurance effort
Say one of your favorite hydration-pack brands has a parent company that also owns a semi-automatic rifle maker. Should you stop buying the gear? We asked three ethicists for their opinions.
A love letter to a very expensive pair of skis
Say goodbye to cement blocks—the latest crop of hiking shoes and boots is lighter and comfier than ever
This winter, Outside held its annual bike test in sunny Tucson, Arizona, where we tested 25 brand new mountain bikes over the course of a week.
The new Vasque Clarion 88s work as good as they look
Watch to see which 2018 road bike came out on top as our testers' favorite.
The lightest in the Nano-Air line, this jacket finds its way into my pack every day
Five reasons our bike editor loves the Arizona city, from its rocky trails to its warm weather to its great beer
Never leave home without it, even if you don't think you'll have to use it
Even superstar Olympians need some help staying fresh through the competition
Every year, the Outside team tests dozens of bikes, looking for the most innovative designs and new technology.
Gearmakers: We want tough, technical products that actually fit
Take a page from Lael Wilcox's playbook and go long
From the folks at Expedition Overland, Oh Hey There with Jeff is a series that highlights the nuances of overlanding.
The author spent the season testing the warmest kicks in Canada's Yukon Territory. Here are her favorites.
If you own a Generation 3.0 Mammut avalanche airbag pack from 2016 to 2018, the deployment cable may have been installed incorrectly.
This new Jaguar E-Pace is also the roomiest small crossover
We found that line with the 60 mph HPC Revolution
Watch to see the five most important tools our mechanic thinks you should always have on you.
The all-mountain touring boot is the most innovative ski boot of the year
Racks to headlamps, we tried it all at our annual bike test in Tucson, Arizona
Comfortable, practical—and, yes, they actually keep you warm
Customers now have one year to return a product—and must bring in a receipt
Ralph Lauren designed Team U.S.A.'s uniforms, but a pair of leather, tasseled gloves bear resemblance to those made by a small company from Colorado
Watch to learn how to set up tubeless tires and avoid getting a flat out on the trails.
Make popping a squat as painless and embarrassment-free as possible
Great for working out, hanging out, and even going out in public
Not every innovative new product has an astronomical price tag
Is Osprey's new "super ultralight" Levity/Lumina right for you? Unless you're a dedicated thru-hiker or gram weenie, probably not. But it's still pretty impressive.
Crowdfunding was intended for startups. Should they keep using the platform when they grow up?
From a performance-minded midlayer to an apres statement piece
The outdoor community made filtration a must for a reason
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
Strafe solved the biggest problem with ski bibs for women: an easy way to answer nature's call
Meet the new brands we discovered at the 2018 Winter Outdoor Retailer.
What’s old is new and sexy again with this steel all-road ride.
A long-travel 29-inch sled that handles like a peppy short-travel trail machine? We’ve heard it before, but Marin has a new, compelling entry.
When Black Diamond released its first-ever batch of climbing shoes, only a third of the initial line was marketed to women
We hit the floor at Outdoor Retailer in search of the coolest winter accessories that won't break the bank.
Tips on where to go, and what to bring, to elevate your wildlife photography game
Our writer ran in the new performance hijab for a month to see how it stacks up to the competition
You can take the Outdoor Retailer trade show out of Salt Lake, but you can't take the Salt Lake blues out of the show
And they've been my go-to running and hiking companion for more than 20,000 miles
Big SUVs are a necessity for some families. Finally, they drive as well as they haul.
From filmmaker Tommy Penick and Industry 9 Componentry with original music from Amy Stolzenbach, Invisible Forces highlight their new bicycle wheel on a morning hill climb.
Athletes can come back with adverse test results without getting even temporarily banned from racing. That's like allowing a drunk driver who failed a breathalyzer test to drive away—so long as he has a good excuse.
The big outdoor trade shows are upon us, which means it's time to start looking at the top products for winter 2018–19. Here's what our editors are most excited about.
A women-specific grant dedicated to helping ambitious splitboarders go deeper, further, and higher
Mission-critical supplies for when the mercury drops
From $25 to $200, these three lights rose to the top of our testing
Both my girlfriend and I have basically lived in these versatile, tough pants for two months now, for all sorts of outdoor activities
One of our favorite new packs pays homage to the Forest Service—and looks good doing it
After weeks training in this road runner, I believe it's one of the company's fastest shoes yet
When Eddie Bauer launched their new Thindown insulation technology, we were excited to get our hands on a jacket and put it to the test.
From mountain bike-inspired prosthetics to couch skiing, Americans are using the latest advances to maximize their output
But how many planks did he trash along the way?
These bottoms work just as well inbounds as they do in the backcountry, and I can't imagine my season without them
The essentials this snowboarding pro will bring to the Olympic Village to help her perform at her best
Uberlight and able to take moisture in stride, a new breed of synthetic down is changing the winter jacket for good
A durable road runner to follow up last year’s 4% mania
Still dominant on the crag at 36, Sharma reflects on his greatest climbs and how those lessons have helped him break into the business world