Gear
ArchiveA handful of endurance athletes on the food and gear they rely on at the start line
Trying to get your head around the growing number of models now built for both pavement and dirt? We break it down.
The animal-rights group is claiming once again that sheep were harmed under Patagonia’s watch. But according to the apparel brand, it had cut ties with the company before any abuse took place.
These shoulder bags simplify summer wanderings
This year's Overland Expo West was full of incredible adventure rigs, but nothing we saw seemed as comfortable or well thought out at Kristen Bor's Sprinter Van.
Cooking and eating under the stars is one of the biggest joys of road life. Here’s the gear we’ve settled on to make it work.
Watch to take a tour of this burly, swoon-worthy RV.
This sleep and health expert gives us his tips for how to ensure a restful night
Recommendations for how to safely enjoy the sun, sand, and water
When some friends sewed together a couple jock straps to stop boob bounce in the late-70s, they ignited a revolution
The sound is amazing, plus it’s tough as nails
You don't need to overpay for one of these ultra-useful gadgets
A fiberglass Airstream trailer
Imagine all the fun of an outdoor blade in a package you can use more often. Put one to use in your kitchen, and it might make cooking dinner feel a little more exciting.
Lidl, a German grocer and Pro Tour sponsor that recently opened in the U.S., is launching a line of bike apparel and equipment that could save you hundreds over the competition
These luxury watches look nicer than your Fitbit and are just as smart
We caught up with the climber to talk about his most essential everyday gear
A hammock stand that mounts to the roof of your car.
A custom Ducati to benefit the Shiners Children Hospital
A burly Austrailian-made camper.
This tiny home has a full bathtub and a dishwasher
A guitar handcrafted from repurposed whiskey barrels
Everything you need to throw the ultimate party
The Spare Tire BBQ Grate from Front Runner is no-frills, affordable, and mounts easily to your truck's rear spare tire.
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
Re-stock your shirt drawer with some of our favorite tees
Four products I use all the time that were built here in the USA
Rawland, a tiny company in the Pacific Northwest, is building the quirkiest, most entertaining bikes we've seen in a while
Can you still expect to have a comfortable summertime camping trip in the lower 48? Absolutely, but you probably need to upgrade your approach to dealing with the heat.
The result: quality gear made for the masses
Two San Francisco surfers are upgrading swimwear by eschewing the bikini for UV-deflecting, skin-protecting leggings
This winter, paddlers Mike Dawson, Aniol Serrasolses, and Ciarán Heurteau set off for a ten-day trip to add their names to the history books of Pakistan’s largest river.
OtterBox has made some of the burliest phone cases available for years, and now they're getting into the cooler market.
You wouldn't think running shorts are all that different from each other. But you're totally wrong.
These nonmetal signifiers could save your hand when playing outside
Make the most of your weekday nights
Yeah, I know that price tag is absurd. But I've found the Austin brand's new Gallon Jug to be one of best ways to beat the heat while playing outside.
Our bike editor weighs in on the pros and cons of one of the fastest-growing categories in the industry
We get a peek into the fitness guru's most essential gear
A new everyday carry knife from Kershaw
Get maximum protection—and avoid nasty chemicals—with these eight natural sunscreens
Travel light with these versatile multitaskers
New tracking chips embedded in carbon frames can help riders recover pilfered goods
Tried-and-true tools to make riding to work a lot more comfortable
Watch to find out what climber and gear editor Will Egensteiner thinks about BD's first shoe, the gym-specific Momentum.
All you really need is a good set of tires
One editor's take on why these sunnies are the perfect balance of style and performance
Why good old leather shit kickers like the Oboz Wind River II BDry still matter
We loved testing the new Nissan Titan 4X, a burly V.8 that is fully ready for rugged roads but also comfortable and roomy for the everyday drive.
This camper can transform into a standing cottage in 10 minutes
We put several to test to find out how well they carry and how well they keep your beer cold
This ATV is literally built like a tank
A Defender that's just as comfortable on the pavement as it is off road.
The women at Wylder Goods had a big dream: to create the world's first online outdoor-gear retailer for women, bust into an industry overrun by bros, and save the planet. All in four not-so-easy steps.
Honnold is known for his minimalism, both in climbing and in life. But there are couple items he deems essential.
Chasing sales, multitool companies are getting away from genuine utility. And that needs to stop.
Pump up the poolside jams
You might be a disappointment, but the stuff you give your dad doesn’t have to be
Watch to see what our gear editor, Ben Fox, loves about the Urban 8.0, a design-focused commuter bike from Canyon.
Here at Outside, we like to think we have our fingers on the gear pulse, but at the recent Overland Expo West, we saw lots of new, smart products that were new to us
Ten simple, stylish, environmentally friendly options
Nemo’s 1.75-pound Hornet Elite 2P is shockingly livable for an ultralight shelter
Most of us really only need one internal-frame pack. Here's why it should be the Osprey Aether AG and not one of its super high-end, tech'ed out competitors.
A titanium pen that clips on your keychain.
Customize the inside of this pack for any adventure
These are the most environmentally friendly shoes ever made
Chacos is taking a stand in the fight over Bears Ears National Monument
Meet the women behind a new wave of companies that are using footwear to solve global problems
We tested a handful of heat-beating options to keep you playing outside this summer, no matter how high temperatures rise
We asked a seasoned road chef to lay out his simple, but totally dialed kit
This conversion adds serious space to the Defender 110
Our mini buying guide for pops
From the shoes to the harness to the chalk, here are a few tested basics to get you on the rock
A 10,000-square-foot facility not far from the Hells Angels’ Ventura, California, headquarters—a former food canning operation, the address of which I am not to reveal—houses the Patagonia Archives, a project recently launched by the clothing company to chronicle its storied past.
To find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test
With 170 millimeters of travel, Juliana’s new Strega comes in S and XS sizes—allowing even the littlest women to find big-bike bliss
Proper maintenance is key to keeping your mountain bike riding smoothly and safely. Watch to learn the five things you should always do before hitting the trails.