Gear
ArchiveI tested 35 eco-friendly pieces over 600 miles. Here are 11 tops and bottoms that performed as well or better than non-recycled apparel.
With everything stored in an expandable truck-bed drawer, you can get straight to cooking
The tour’s brought the stoke to festivals, local shops, and trailheads all summer long—and it’s not over yet. We’ve got dozens more events this summer and fall. See where we’re headed next, and enter to win a sweet gear package worth $5,000!
Sometimes the simplest experience is all you need
IFMGA guide Jed Porter walks us through the gear in his ski-mountaineering kit for North America’s highest peak
After years of testing, these five products are still going strong
Hint: It’s not a yes or no answer—it’s about having options
Pushing modern communication and management tools deeper into challenging terrain will allow firefighters to work smarter—and safer
Looking for a mountain bike that won't break the bank? Here are five great options that can handle a wide range of terrain.
Trade your goggles for these sunglasses during the off-season
These off-road-ready supershoes provide pop while adapting to tippy terrain
Not quite—but it’s damn close
“First Cybertruck built,” claims Tesla. But here’s what's really going on with the Tesla Cybertruck release date, among other issues.
The ForeverRUN Shoe with NITRO technology could help you develop a healthier running form
These upgrades will make your experience better
Jean-Luc Diard, cofounder of Hoka, has been innovating in the outdoor world for decades, and he’s not done yet
Children are rough on gear. Quality shoes are a worthy investment.
An unpopular, but entirely rational argument for the huge pickups everyone loves to hate
When it comes to remembering my best trips, smells do something that photos never could
The granola brand bolsters naked hiking communities with a system to review the country’s top nude hikes
The products that let us get outside in the summer heat
New shoe brand Vimazi claims to have optimized its models to your speed. We put them to the test.
Schwalbe’s latest sustainability initiatives set a low-impact example for riders everywhere
The complete guide for your most important piece of climbing equipment
Changing environmental standards have upended the industry
Testing a tent, chair, table, and more from Moosejaw’s new beginner friendly collection
Thirty years of running innovation looks good and feels even better
This year, the Virginia-based group has already responded to three tornados and delivered thousands of meals
Take your campsite game to the next level this summer
I’ve tried dozens of hot-weather tops, shorts, glasses, and hats over the years. Here are my favorites.
The outdoor gear giant’s new Swiftland Multi-Trail running shoe is eco-friendly, but how does it perform?
Hiking, like most things, is just better in Sweden. And now with the annual Fjällräven Classics, hikers all over the world can join the fun.
The Polaris Xpedition UTV has a fully enclosed cab and is built to carry a rooftop tent far into the backcountry. But who will actually buy one?
The Yeti Camino Carryall 50 is the last hauler you’ll ever buy
These versatile trainers can handle everything from speed work to recovery jogs, on road, track, and trail
The stakes are high when you’re in the backcountry for multiple days at a time. This is the gear we relied on.
We put the first all-metal cooler to the test to find out
The Melanzana Micro Grid hoodie isn’t just cozy—it’s a real comfort
Hint: it’s certainly not for the smell
The athleisure brand debuts an off-road shoe that is as versatile as its fashionable apparel
The outdoor apparel brand was ranked number one against giants such as Amazon, Apple, and Ford
UltraTNT can help manufacturers create lightweight tents that don’t deform under tension. The downside? It’s still heavier than Dyneema.
Simple and versatile rolltop bags make travel easy
With a diverse team of product testers, Osprey conceptualized and launched its Extended Fit pack collection
How to use this stretchy, therapeutic tape to effectively reduce pain and support muscles, tendons, and ligaments (almost) anywhere on your body
The answer isn’t as obvious as it was five years ago
Grab a gift for the dads in your life—and yourself while you'’e at it
Common sense is a good place to start
Using a vehicle to travel to cool places is something pretty much all of us do. So why hate on people who do it well?
Or even cheaper if you have these common home supplies
Want all the data but none of the difficulty? Hammerhead has merged a smartphone-like experience, easy device integration, and intuitive customization into the ultimate route-planning device with its sleek Karoo 2 GPS cycling computer.
Ten products we used to get outside last month
The third generation of Arc’teryx’s trail footwear fully reflects the famed quality, fit, and versatility of the Canadian outdoor apparel brand
This new propane-powered box gives you a compelling two-for-one deal in a tidy package
This bulletproof, bear-spraying, drone-launching trailer is all the proof you need
These ten items caught our eyes at the 2023 show
Make money and do the planet a solid by embracing the circular economy
A brisk journey to determine the top products in our Hike and Camp category
These were the products we couldn't wait to test
The brand with the hard-to-pronounce name has been making industry-leading sports shoes for 125 years
You’ve probably never appreciated hang time like this before
With brand new offerings from Chevy, Ford, GMC, and Toyota, this auto class has never been better, or more competitive. Our off-road expert explains why.
Here are the builds we drooled over while combing the overlander gathering’s show space and parking lots
Our hiking columnist went to the AT’s legendary Trail Days this year with one mission—to figure out what hikers were and weren’t putting on their feet
Our favorite hard hats of the year are so light and comfortable, there’s no excuse to climb without one
Six testers tried out 8 trekking poles. These ones came out on top.
23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.
We asked 10 testers to try 16 climbing shoes. These came out on top.
Three testers tried eight swimsuits. These came out on top.
We tested dozens of pieces of apparel on all types of runs—short and long, slow and fast, road and trail, from New Mexico to New Hampshire. These emerged as our favorites.
We’re living in the golden age of digital image making
6 testers tried 15 bikes. These ones came out on top.
Twelve testers ran, trekked, and squatted in 45 products to find this summer’s best new hiking pants and shorts.
We dunked 19 filters across the country, from silty streams in California’s Agua Caliente Creek to clear lakes in Washington’s Olympic Mountains, to find the year’s best.
12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.
We tested 88 running shorts and tops over hundreds of miles of roads and trails in summer heat and humidity. These 11 kept us feeling the most comfortable, speedy, and stylish.
Climb on with confidence with these tester approved harnesses
Twelve testers put 33 boots to rock, dirt, and sand. These nine vaulted to the top.