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There were so many good boards this year that it was hard to pick just a few for print. Here are the others our testers loved.
With far-flung travel off the table, I learned how to enjoy the meandering flexibility of a road trip
These vests, fleeces, shells, and puffies came up just short of print inclusion—but they’re still worth your attention
The apparel and accessories we loved for exercising at home
These shred-slippers mean business
Sleek timepieces for every kind of adventure
A kit to keep you protected in the mountains
Outer-layer technology has reached new heights
Tough, multifunctional accessories for any itinerary
A knife, rangefinder, jacket, and other pieces that are worth checking out
Threads that keep your body temp just right
Gear up to test your speed limit
Even the runner-up hikers from this year’s test are pretty great
We only have space for six pants in the print magazine, but there are plenty more worthy pairs you should know about
Testers like eight boots, but we only had room for six. Here’s an all-around boot and a women’s powder-chasing boot that almost made the cut.
With this gear, twice the ice is just as nice
This year’s fastest kicks for every kind of terrain
Kit upgrades for the climb and the descent
Bring the festivities to your living room or backyard
Timeless after-ski essentials you’ll be reaching for all season long
In a lineup of touring packs, this boot bag and small daypack didn't make the cut, but they're still well worth your attention
No matter the temperature, these tops and bottoms kept us comfortable
All your exercise data, simplified
These haulers can handle any winter mission
We’ve got your next car-based ski vacation dialed, complete with worthy detours and the best powder stashes
There are five wearables in our print magazine, but several more worth checking out
Turn the parking lot into your party HQ
Skimo tech meets four-buckle power
These bottoms will amaze you
Your field guide to swiping for a soulmate
Make sure to include these smart, specific workouts in your half marathon training to land you that PR.
Tips and examples on how to optimally schedule your runs throughout the week
Let the rippers’ rumpus start
As a city kid with a back condition, Maricela Rosales was an unlikely outdoor athlete. But scaling walls became her pathway to joy.
Take a look behind the scenes of L39ion of L.A., the team making waves across the sport, and its partnership with Zwift
Patagonia recently updated the Willard Bascom classic ‘Waves and Beaches’
With seven seasons of whitewater paddle guiding under her belt, Bronwyn is well-equipped for the challenge. But the other three teammates are nervous, and everyone goes for a swim in the frigid glacial waters at some point.
Dreaming of where to tri next? These picturesque races offer a reason to gawk at the surroundings of the world’s most scenic triathlons while you swim, bike, and run.
Farid Noori didn’t grow up with a love of cycling, but the palpable joy he now feels for the sport makes it seem like he was born to ride
Feeling adrift in a black hole after your marathon? You’re normal, and in good company. World-class runners, coaches and sport psychologists offer their advice.
It’s a great truck—even with zero modifications
The ingredient brand—which “people feel but usually don’t see,” in the words of CEO Mike Joyce—is now talking directly to those who buy the products its technologies enhance
Six of the world’s leading climbers take on one of the world’s last great climbing frontiers: Queen Maud Land
Watch the short film ‘Queen Maud Land’ with your Outside+ membership
A couple and their one-year-old child were found less than two miles from their car in the Sierra National Forest, with no obvious trauma. Authorities finally determined the cause of death.
We combed the event for the most unique and badass builds
Wes Siler takes you inside the automaker’s newest offering
Thanks to the app’s open diary format, a race is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity for public introspection
Scientists take their equations for the energy demand of hills and rough terrain out into the real world
NPD Group, which tracks product sales data for the outdoors and numerous other industries, found itself in the crosshairs of one outdoor group earlier this year
Israel Start-Up Nation owner Sylvan Adams and UCI played key roles in helping young Afghan women cyclists escape the clutches of the Taliban
The food-mood connection is interesting, but the research is still in its infancy. Here’s what we know.
I’m really sorry it happened and really glad I survived. Notes on the flabbergasting climax of an Alaska road trip that changed my life.
How Topo Designs uses Envoy B2B to support its retailers and grow its business
Take a cue from the pros and add a few mobility and strength exercises each day to prevent injury and run better.
What do you get when you remove fashion and gender from the outdoors? Unadulterated bliss.
A recent ruling on an Endangered Species Act case may set a precedent for incorporating climate models into species protection
The link between serious cycling and poor bone health is well established, but researchers are still debating what to do about it
The parent company of The North Face, Smartwool, and Timberland will require all office-based U.S. office employees to be vaccinated by January 1
The Utah-based company is bringing steel cans to the plastic-dominated supplement industry
We’re pleased to announce several recognitions of OBJ and its contributors at this year’s Folio Awards
The actor, woodworker, and dedicated outdoorsman offers up choice lessons for making a deeper connection with the world beyond your door
In ‘The Rescue,’ Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin capture the astonishing effort to find the boys’ soccer team that spent more than two weeks trapped in a cave