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Base-Camp Duffel: A large, 155-liter bag often seen loaded on yaks in Nepal’s Khumbu region for a few simple reasons: it can take a beating, it has straps that convert it into a backpack, and mountaineers know that it can carry all their gear.
Lifa Shirt: The first commercially available base layer made from polypropylene, released in 1970 by Helly Hansen.
Sports Bra: A groundbreaking invention that lets women participate comfortably in a range of vigorous athletic activities.
Camouflage: A varying pattern of earth-colored prints designed to obscure the wearer from view, worn by hunters and members of the U.S. military
Denali Jacket: A popular performance fleece garment made by the North Face and commonly seen on mountaineers and college students.
Tough-ass pants: A term for rugged work trousers that are particularly good at handling abuse.
Polarization: A lens technology that cuts glare created when light reflects off materials like plastic and glass.
Treat your feet right with bright art and classic comfort
The six swim trunks you should be wearing this summer
One blade and one very sturdy carrying case are all you need for the perfect shave
Climbers love them, and we ran a half marathon in them to prove that you should, too
Step into summer with the season’s best shoes
Outside Gear Guy Joe Jackson pushes so-called performance jeans to the limit and finds out just how much abuse they can take. …
Bright white, old school, and way too nice to actually wear on the court
The best gifts don’t have to cost a fortune
A bag that epitomizes the high quality of small-batch products made in the U.S.
You don’t have to cross an ocean for travel to become a major hassle. Like an overseas journey, flying domestic is easier if you have the right stuff.
The city is a club-kid magnet. But abundant sunshine and a growing active community have attracted a new crop of hyperfit young professionals who aren’t here to party but to play.
Plus seven more products from young companies making high-tech, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing
Smell like the great outdoors, no matter where you are.
Not long ago, there were three clearly defined categories for jackets: waterproof hard shells, stretchy and breathable soft shells, and wind shells.
Is there a more important piece of gear than the one that lets you see the world clearly? Of course not.
Bike lights have gotten better and better, arguably surpassing those on cars, while legislative and popular support of the devices has grown. And that's a great development for cyclists.
You know how much the ladies in your life have done for you. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them all they do hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Puffy blankets made by this two-year-old California company bring outdoor textiles inside.
A different kind of close shave, inspired by one of the world's most famous alpinists and photographers.
One running-style-sex lubricant to rule them all
Patagonia is upping its own environmental ante with a $1 million investment in Beyond Surface Technologies, a Swiss company that’s pushing petrochemicals out of the gear closet
These 15 progressive companies are making sustainable clothing that looks as great as it wears.
Don’t just throw money at the problem. Master layering—yes, even for summer!—and the outdoors will never be the same.
In college, singer-songwriter David Berkeley filed field dispatches for Let's Go: Alaska.
Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip
What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?
Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions
The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015
They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful
New animal-welfare standards for down insulation aim to clean up a grisly business.
Banish post-slope stink with these four killer products.
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)
The Oiselle founder knows her company is much smaller than the behemoths. But that doesn’t mean she's scared to take them on—in politics, or in fashion.
You'll need lots of plaid, flannel, a pair of work boots, and a cap. With earflaps.
What do you get in a super-luxury jacket? A good laugh, and a lot of pockets.
Essentials that will get you to your destination feeling fresh, healthy, and ready to compete.
The proper one-pieces for ski slopes, business conferences, and Christmas morning.
For adventurers, explorers, athletes—and anyone else who's been really, really good this year.
19 essentials designed to keep you alive
The building blocks you need for an inexpensive, versatile fitness center.
It’s all part of the iconic outdoor brand’s largest advertising campaign ever.
Two new initiatives from The North Face and Patagonia aim to only use feathers from birds that have never been live-plucked or force fed.
Winter means indoor training. Prepare yourself with these gym-bag essentials.
The hunting, fishing, hiking, and work clothes built for getting dirty.
Cold is brutal on skin. Keep your armor smooth with these simple remedies.
The company's used recycled materials for years and has even begun making wetsuits from plants. But its new Truth to Materials collection takes eco-friendly apparel to a whole new level.
It started with a salsa bowl, some cheap Australian sunglasses, and a little help from Kickstarter. Now, Sunski is making waves—and its founders are living the dream.
Nine tools to get you cleaned up as workouts move indoors.
Choose leather for breathability, strength, and flexibility. You'll never want to stray.
Our favorite jackets for staying warm and dry—even on the chilliest adventures
