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Clothing and a duffel that can be used over and over while still looking polished
A versatile getup for winter鈥檚 last throes and spring鈥檚 first showers
And they've been my go-to running and hiking companion for more than 20,000 miles
There's a lot to talk about when it comes to this fabric
Yeah, it's gross, but we have to talk about it. Here's how to prevent wet conditions from ruining your backpacking trip.
Corporate acquisitions and a challenging retail climate could alter the price and personality of the industry鈥檚 biggest wool-apparel brands
Eight packable products that make workouts on the road as easy as room service
For those who are always on the road鈥攐r just like to keep their closet spartan鈥攚e built an outfit that works as well on Friday as it did last Monday.
Or how to not freeze your butt off on the chairlift and avoid other ski-day maladies
REI鈥檚 winter sale features excellent products at rock-bottom prices
Stocking stuffers, anyone? REI's winter sale can help with everything from gloves and goggles to knives and boot heaters.
Apparel that looks its best after you鈥檝e put it through your worst
5 affordable and inventive outdoor products from this summer's Outdoor Retailer
We tested a handful of heat-beating options to keep you playing outside this summer, no matter how high temperatures rise
We'll forgive you for leaving these pieces of gear at home鈥攅ven though you shouldn't
The men's shoes, clothes, and equipment you need to stay comfortable on the trail
The short answer? Yes. Absolutely. 100 percent. Here's why.
There are lots of good options on the market, but one pair consistently wins our tests
Boutique brands are making some of the best kits we鈥檝e ever tried
No arguing, no questions. Just a rock-solid promise the gear will work or your money back.
Layer up with this kit to stay warm, and happy, on your ride into work.
Ingenious solutions to make the season's simplest sport even better
The Ultralight Trail Running Essentials of 2015
These 15 progressive companies are making sustainable clothing that looks as great as it wears.
In college, singer-songwriter David Berkeley filed field dispatches for Let's Go: Alaska.
New gear for more informed鈥攁nd more fun鈥攖raining
Gear to help you focus on your surroundings, not your blisters
They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful
Running to work is hard, especially when you have to contend with cold weather, poor visibility, and icy roads. On those days, your gear matters.
Forget the forecast. This gear will keep you moving through the toughest season.
Let your friends know you care (and didn't totally forget about them)
Essentials that will get you to your destination feeling fresh, healthy, and ready to compete.
Plus three more sheep-wool alternatives to keep you warm this winter.
The hunting, fishing, hiking, and work clothes built for getting dirty.
Crying babies, endless delays, and that one aggressive seat-kicker are almost inevitable travel companions. Doesn't mean you can't have a nice journey: savvy packing will keep you collected and calm. We can't promise the same for the new parents across the aisle.
We combed through the coolest products at Outdoor Retailer 2014 to bring you these six items鈥攁ll of which cost $35 or less.
Editors at 国产吃瓜黑料 test socks perhaps more frequently than any other gear. If an employee finds himself sockless while prepping for a lunch run in the Santa Fe headquarters, he can always find a fresh pair that’s ready to be put through the grind. With a staff of year-round…
I ran my first ultra, The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile on December 7. Save two missing toenails and a pinky toe that looks like it belongs on a cadaver, I think I am far enough away from the pain to write about the gear that helped…
I run in minimalist shoes, and I like to wear some type of sock with them. What鈥檚 a thin pair that provides good ground feel and will keep me blister free?
When it comes to holiday giving, you should never have to choose. This year, our editors have pulled together 68 perfect ideas鈥攑riced from $4 to $50,000鈥攇uaranteed to make anyone on your list feel like a million bucks.
One pair of thin-to-midweight ski-specific socks is all you need. We鈥檙e fans of Wigwam鈥檚 Xenon Pro.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear for the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Arc'teryx Incendo.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Merrell Mariposa waterproof jacket.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including 2XU's 3/4-length compression tights.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Oakley carry-on roller bag.
国产吃瓜黑料 picks the best hiking gear of June 2012, including the Helly Hansen Odin Fastpack.
A low price tag and a quality build make this among the best wetsuits for newbies.
国产吃瓜黑料 picks the essentials for March, including the Arc'teryx Motus Crew.
国产吃瓜黑料 picks the essentials for January, including the Patagonia Reversible Flannel jacket.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Fischer RCS Carbonlite Skating Hole skis.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the CW-X Insulator Stabilyx tights.
Once you鈥檝e been waylaid by a painful blister or hypothermic toes, you’ll never again settle for a six pack of discount cotton socks. Synthetic socks can literally save a trip. I’ve had success with Dahlgren鈥檚 鈥淒ri-Stride鈥 technology, a system that transfers and evaporates moisture through wicking rings and channels. The…
English poet and artist, Edward Lear, was traveling in Greece in 1848 when a cholera outbreak forced him to follow the overland route home. His subsequent travels through Albania and Macedonia ended up being the highlight of his trip. The author of 鈥淭he Owl and the Pussycat鈥 wrote about and…
Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Wrightsock SLC socks.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the PowerSox APF Lo-Cut Socks.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sole Dual Anti-Blister Socks.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Darn Tough Quarter Sock Cushion Socks.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the First Ascent by Point 6 Lightweight Hiking Socks.
Don’t settle for socks that go flat. The X-Hale Trailhead has double loops of thread at the ball, heel, and ankle, so high-impact areas won’t get crushed by miles of impact. bridgedaleusa.com…
Butter. That’s the best way to describe the feel of these socks, which blend soft merino and alpaca fibers. Wicking channels at the forefoot move moisture up to the ankle, where it evaporates more easily. dahlgrenfootwear.com…
Get socks that’ll outlast your shoes. These seem like they were forged rather than knitted. After a two-month pounding, the merino/nylon/Lycra socks look good as new. darntough.com…
These eco-socks are made with 65 percent corn-based fiber. And they work. The fabric over the toes is knitted like mesh to release heat, while a flat toe seam eliminates irritating hot spots. foxsox.com…
At six bucks a pair, these synthetic, well-padded ergonomic socks are a bargain. powersox.com…
Compression socks are catching on, and for long, blister-free runs, I’ve become a fan of toe socks; Injinji’s Ex-Celerator Compression Toesocks combine the two. injinji.com…