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ArchiveHere鈥檚 the innovative ski-mountaineering kit that Vivian Bruchez developed with Mountain Hardwear while opening up bold new lines on the Mont-Blanc massif
Caddis eyewear founder, surfer, and musician Tim Parr鈥攚ith his shredder friends鈥攁re making readers cool
Fleece is fine, but sweaters add sophistication to cold adventures and date night alike
Discover the ultimate winter base camp in Reno Tahoe
After years of testing hundreds of products, 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 Gear Guy has some favorites. This is the stuff he can鈥檛 wait to go on sale.
From pizza ovens to hiking boots, these 26 tester-approved Cyber Monday gear deals have you covered
Tested and approved jackets to provide shelter from winter cold and slop
Winter is coming鈥攂ut a good heater can extend your camping season well into the colder months. Here's what to choose.
Take advantage of early Black Friday sales on top outdoor brands, like Merrell, Sea to Summit, and Stio
But this time, he鈥檚 rolling out high-performance boards and apparel
These are our top favorites for carving kindling鈥攚hether it's for a backcountry campfire or your wood stove back home.
Because there is no such things as bad running weather when you have the right gear
Karoo raises the bar鈥攁gain鈥攐n navigating cycling adventures with new features and extended battery life for multiday rides
It may be mud season, but that鈥檚 not stopping us from getting outside with these pieces of gear
From cozy down jackets and sleeping bags to Merino base layers, check out these stellar Co-op deals before they鈥檙e gone
Because having cold hands or head on a run is no fun
Don鈥檛 let frozen ears and fingers ruin running in a winter wonderland
Packing cubes are the secret to efficient, stress-free travel. These are the best ones for your buck.
After months of testing on trails and mountain ranges around the world, these products rose above the rest. Here are our 2025 Editors鈥 Choice Award winners.
Here鈥檚 the gear that will keep you mountain biking all year long, no matter the temps
Of the few dozen winter jackets we tested last season, these six impressed on a Southwestern ranch, at the apr猫s bar, and almost everywhere in between
Our experts and testers reviewed hundreds of products to pick the best snowboards, winter apparel, hunting gear, cross-country skis, and so much more
Getting into the wild doesn鈥檛 have to be an investment. Here are our tried-and-tested favorites that won't break the bank
We tested insulated jackets of every stripe鈥攆rom puffies to shackets, synthetic fill to down鈥攖o find the highest-performing options for your cold-weather adventure
The results are in: From puffies to weather-resistant softshells, these were the best active midlayers we tested.
Some flannels are for fashion only. But these shirts can hang whether you're chopping wood at home or busting out laps at the pump track.
Lights that lead the way to adventure can help us embrace the end of Daylight Savings Time
Don鈥檛 stress about what to get your fitness-obsessed friend鈥攚e鈥檝e got you covered
From a portable monocular to our award-winning skis, these are some of the best gifts for your outdoorsy friends and family members.
Have a travel-obsessed loved one? These are the gifts for them.
We tested over 100 products to bring you the best outdoorsy holiday gifts of the year
Top gift ideas for the active adventurer who always looks good while doing it
Geek out on cutting-edge audio, camping, and communication tech dialed for outdoor adventure
Our crew tested over two dozen fleeces in every winter condition they could find. These six stood out from the competition.
We tested over 20 fuzzy pullovers and jackets to find the 5 highest-performing fleeces for every cold-weather adventure
When Hurricane Helene hit, my family was forced to use our camping gear to survive weeks without power or water. Here's what worked.
The new Furnace Natural Upcycler wetsuits have finally done the impossible: lead the field in both performance and eco-friendliness
We tested more than 30 base layer tops and bottoms in a wide range of winter conditions. These six topped our list.
What you choose to wear closest to your skin can be the difference between a standout day in the elements and a mediocre one
Stop carrying your phone in your hand when you run鈥攖hese packs, pouches, and pockets are safer and more comfortable
Samsung's James Fishler explains The Ultimate View geo-guessing challenge, where readers can guess adventurers' locations correctly and enter to win a cutting-edge Samsung screen
Just because you鈥檙e not a hunter doesn't mean you can鈥檛 take advantage of some of the best outdoor apparel technology in the industry
We tested more than 35 styles to find the warmest, comfiest, most capable boots for everyday winter wear
With a familiar-but-forward-looking design and welcome doses of functional nostalgia, Scout appears to be launching with a winning formula
Join Samsung and 国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 geo-guessing challenge and follow our adventurers' road travels around the country to watch iconic movies in epic settings. Follow along聽on Instagram for clues to guess their mystery locations and you could win the Samsung screens that make these immersive, watch-anywhere experiences possible.
One of the snow gear retailer's biggest blowouts is here with up to 50 percent off top ski equipment
After testing 51 pairs, our picky lead sunglass tester finally found shades that don鈥檛 suck for trail running: the Julbo Density
With REI鈥檚 hiking boots sale, now鈥檚 the time to upgrade your outdoor footwear鈥攁nd save
Evo's Anniversary Sale has serious savings on gear鈥攊ncluding some of our favorite skis for to 40 percent off
Zippers are the hardest thing to replace on your technical gear. Here's how to make sure you never have to.
Fall is in full swing, and our editors are loving every minute of it. Here are the pieces that are keeping us cozy outside this season.
Between Diamond Peak鈥檚 groomers and glades and Reno鈥檚 vibrant downtown, we hit the jackpot during our 2025 Nevada snowboard test
Sometimes you do need a bigger truck. But most of the time, your best bet is to modify the one you've already got.
Tap in鈥搊r, rather, strap in鈥搕o the flow state with these tester-approved snowboard bindings
We lab-tested 24 insulated mugs, tumblers, and thermoses to find the best
Last fall, 国产吃瓜黑料 partnered with University of Colorado Denver to open a state-of-the-art gear-testing lab. Now, it鈥檚 finally open for business鈥攁nd poised to upend the gear-testing world.
Lace up and lace your line with these tester-approved snowboarding and splitboarding boots.
I fought the resurgence of these goofy packs until I figured out that they鈥檙e convenient and comfortable鈥攅specially when worn as sling bags
The best nordic ski gear provides comfort, support, warmth, and breathability, all in a deceivingly streamlined package
Challenging conditions last season helped us test the best skis that are breaking boundaries in the sport right now
Score some serious savings on outdoor gear during Amazon鈥檚 limited-time sale, Prime Big Deal Days
I evaluated three different solutions for truck-bed storage. Here they are, ranked.
Steep and Cheap鈥檚 autumn sale is really, really good
The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the best smartwatch an Android user can buy to date, but it still has room for improvement as a workout companion
Ultramarathoner Callie Vinson shares her running journey and the lessons she鈥檚 learned along the way
Choose the wrong truck or camper awning, and you'll be looking at broken poles and vehicle damage. Choose the right one, and you'll be looking at one of these.
These five pieces got our gear columnist through a week of surviving off the bare minimum in the backcountry
This deck rides switch exceptionally, floats well, and may be the most durable split on the market today
Ditch the crowds and enjoy the pow with our testers鈥 favorite splitboards on the market
Social worker Jamie Holmes visits Bronco Off-Roadeo New Hampshire, rallying up Gunstock Mountain then mountain biking with Bronco Ambassador Rachel Strait
Our Dear Gear columnist breaks down the benefits鈥攁nd potential downsides鈥攐f buying a super shoe
Our gear guy answers his most asked question once and for all
The Gnu Barrett board wins the Editor鈥檚 Choice award for a second time thanks to its reliable, ripping all-mountain prowess
From all-mountain rippers to powder craft, these five boards will have women riders everywhere salivating to get the 2024/2025 season started
Why High West Distillery committed $1 million to preserving the West and its inhabitants
Our testers鈥 favorite board, the Nitro Alternator is a capable, no-frills, cambered all-mountain crusher
Meet our snowboard test director鈥檚 go-to Japow board and a perennial favorite of our Tahoe test team
30 testers put 50 snowboards to the test during our board test week at Tahoe鈥檚 Diamond Peak and beyond. These are the cream of the crop.
With modern rigs weighed down by high-performance components, two Pinkbike editors square off about whether the industry has taken things too far
The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers