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More companies are mimicking nature scenes in their offices. But why do that when you can just set up your desk outside?
When Jeremy Moon founded New Zealand-based merino wool pioneer Icebreaker, he not only created a new category of apparel—he changed our entire relationship with nature
A 3-day bike hunt in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains was the perfect trip to put the company's new lightweight sleep system through its paces
The proper way to carry your phone while riding a bike
This cooler with built-in subwoofers is the ultimate tailgating piece
Your next hiking boot might look like something Marty McFly would wear
This Winnebago is so fast you can drag race it
The recall is a PR nightmare. The question is: How badly will it hurt the company?
Buy products from any of these brands and your money goes directly to former soldiers
You’ll always arrive looking like you know exactly where you’re going
Some house-brand items are just as good as the name-brand stuff we all know and love
What's the best knife for you? The answer is simpler than you might think.
The action-cam maker has faced dismal stock prices and tough competition. Will this recall of its marquee product be the end of the brand?
This calendar showcases the 13 female patrollers from the Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley Ski Patrols.
Whether 3D printers pump out prototypes or the final product, this is the best new stuff made using the space-age tech
Seven tools to document, control, and amplify your outdoor pursuits. (Fugoo) Fugoo XL Sport Speaker Guaranteed Pleaser The Fugoo XL Sport speaker handles the hardest bass drops and most delicate acoustic strums. Unlike many purportedly weatherproof competitors, it’s a truly durable unit: we left it in the rain for a week with…
For those who prefer to get their workouts in on either end of the 9-to-5
Gear to get after it, on the water or the snow. (Red Paddle Co.) Red Paddle Co. Explorer+ Board Guaranteed Pleaser Red Paddle Co. uses hard plastic rail reinforcements to make the stiffest inflatable stand-up paddle-boards on the market. Case in point, the 13'2″ Explorer+ board is sturdy enough to carry…
When warmth is at a premium, nothing quite beats the feeling of being swaddled in down or synthetic insulation
You heard it here first: socks have ascended the gift hierarchy from vanilla stocking stuffer to one of the season’s most exciting presents. This is especially true for those that are meant to go beyond the pavement. These six offer the same purposefully over-the-top colors and patterns as their metro brethren…
We’ve always secretly loved garish Christmas sweaters
(Noble Denim) Noble Denim Truman Jeans Guaranteed Pleaser These Noble Denim Truman jeans are the product of a collaboration between Ohio-based Noble and merino-focused Vermont clothing company Ibex. They prove that combining cotton and wool makes for a light—and handsome—alternative to traditional pants. Price $300 Buy Now (Nau )…
Eight products to treat your skin right. (Love and Leche) Love and Leche's Mountain Goat Lotion Bar Guaranteed Pleaser Love and Leche’s Mountain Goat lotion bar served us well after a day of rock climbing, moisturizing split fingers and calming blisters. It also excels as a lip balm and tames scraggly…
(Grovemade) Grovemade Walnut Pocket Knife Guaranteed Pleaser Grovemade’s Walnut pocket knife, designed and built in Portland, Oregon, is as durable as it is elegant, with a stainless blade and polished handle. Price $169 Buy Now (Fox River) Fox River New American Rag Crew Socks Fox River’s New…
A wooden SUP so beautiful we're almost afraid to use it
Photographer Max Whittaker got to peek inside the new digs late last month while Honnold was climbing in Yosemite.
You're guaranteed a good night's sleep inside this airplane
Biking causes more concussions than football, so we took it upon ourselves to design the ideal cycling lid that would, at the very least, greatly reduce and possibly eliminate head injuries
A brief history of the presidential candidate's attempt to give America its own Tour de France
Making a great women's button-down means throwing the standard formula out the window
Watch to see our go-to layering system for bike commuting on those chilly fall mornings.
The best planks from Outside's annual test in Snowbird, Utah, are engineered for big fun.
As winter creeps in, many would think it's time to put their bikes in hibernation. Not so for the folks at Trek.
The 10 most obvious no-nos when securing your two-wheeled steed
How to find the best tool for your pocket and wallet
Six months, two trips to Thailand, and flirtations with madness have produced possibly the most forgettable fork ever
A survivalist knife that does everything, even purify water
If you mashed a Jeep and truck together, this is what you'd get
Bump up your cooking game at home and at camp. (Peg and Awl) Peg and Awl Cutting and Serving Board Guaranteed Pleaser The rugged charm of the Peg and Awl Cutting and Serving board comes from its reclaimed wood and aged-steel boat cleats. Those same materials also make it the most durable item in your cupboard.
And Ortovox will help incentivize you: it'll pay $75 for any old transceiver through a new gear-retirement program
Pass those well-loved hiking shoes, skis, and jackets to someone who will put them to better use
Sure, Sedona and Moab are great. But this little Colorado town comes out on top for two big reasons: it's packed with epic, fun-to-ride trails and it's built around people who absolutely love bikes.
An old-school Land Cruiser that's perfect for hauling mountain bikes
A money clip that opens your beers and fixes your skis
Independent bike retailers have been fighting for survival for more than 15 years. But recent developments could put these beloved brick-and-mortar shops out of business for good.
From tasty canned wine and cozy sleeping bags to outdoorsy dating apps and portable hot tubs, it's never been easier to have a good time outside
The days are getting shorter. Here's the best gear to brighten your path.
This aggressive trail helmet is the most versatile all-mountain lid on the market
Nissan plans to build a truck specifically for search and rescue teams
Seven affordable items you should always have packed and ready to go. Just in case.
It could be the key to making the industry more sustainable, but it's also (unsurprisingly) difficult to convince manufacturers to share their R&D finds. Which is where Patagonia comes in.
The BioLite BaseCamp stove has quickly become one of our favorite fall car camping tools. This wood-powered stove offers a great alternative to traditional fuel stoves or heavy grills and has a USB port to charge your devices while you cook.
Shane and Sandra Young of Aussie Expeditions have built one of the most impressive Land Rover Defenders we've ever seen
Mystery Ranch has a simple design philosophy: design stuff that fits and works for as many different people as possible
Snowmakers do their jobs at night, in frigid temperatures, while handling heavy, cumbersome equipment. Which means they need gear they can rely on.
The most expensive (and beautiful) bike pump ever made
The trucker hat is an essential piece of kit here at Outside. We use them to keep the sun off our faces on the skin track and the sweat out of our eyes during post-work trail runs. Plus, they always go well with the de facto office uniform: a flannel and jeans. Here are eight of our favorites.
Fall’s stealth timepieces are burly, technical, and 100 percent badass
The best way to store your bike in a small apartment
Most e-bikes are big, heavy, and a pain to haul around when you’re not pedaling. The Vektron ($3,400) bucks that trend, with a frame that folds down small enough to fit under your desk at work. It also has a motor with a max speed of 20 miles per hour…
The best everyday carry knife money can buy
The big-box retailers, so popular in the Midwest and South, are ideal places to find inexpensive, durable camp gear
A folding knife that will also start your campfire
A new material modeled on cold-water animals' coats could lead to thinner, warmer wetsuits.
Old-school toughness takes on modern performance in the Australian Outback