Basics

What You Really Need in Your Backcountry First Aid Kit

You Don’t Need a Fancy Washing Machine to Clean Your Down Garments

Our Gear Editor Loves His Crag Wagon Climbing Pack. Here’s Why.

You’ve Skied and Now You Want to Party. Here’s How to Achieve the Perfect Après.

Finding a Multi-Purpose Bike That Fits Your Needs

Do This Before Your First Ski Tour of the Season

Cold Legs? You Need Puffy Pants.

Nordic Skiing Is the Best Beginner-Friendly Winter Sport

The Essential Camping Gear That Lives in My Car

The Gear That Makes #Dadlife Happen

Save Money and Wax Your Skis at Home

Our Senior Gear Editor Explains How She Stays Warm in Winter

Our Editor’s Shoulder-Season Running Kit

Watch and Learn How to Clean Your Yoga Mat

Trying a “Self Healing” Jacket

When to Retire Your Climbing Gear

Essential Sewing Stitches to Fix Your Gear

How to Care for Your Cast-Iron Pan

Watch How to Re-Waterproof Your Tent

How to Replace Your Tent Pole Cord
We Made Our Editors Race to Set Up a Kayak
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Over the summer, Oru Kayak announced the Inlet, its smallest, lightest-weight kayak yet. The brand claims that you can assemble the new 20 pound boat in under five minutes (with practice). We tested that with two gear editors to see if it’s actually true. The kayak is available for preorder now and ships in June 2020.