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Watch columnist Bryan Rogala walk you through his layering system for fall backpacking trips.
These two fisherwomen are ocean advocates and clothing designers during the off-season
Brands like Costa del Mar are putting a stylish touch on performance shades
After a full summer of testing, we found great-fitting bottoms that come in short and long lengths and play just as hard as we do
They're durable, smartly built, and ridiculously comfy
Gear that can keep up, no matter how hard the efforts.
How should we feel about the boutique New England running brand?
Three new midweight jackets dump sweat while keeping you warm
While the word may be out about Tofino, on Canada’s Vancouver Island, the incredible setting and eclectic locals still make it one of the best surf towns in North America
Jean production is resource intensive and sometimes toxic—but it doesn't have to be
Guide-built since 1920, Eddie Bauer continues to push the envelope with innovative, award-winning products.
Running is as low maintenance as it gets—strap on some shoes and go. But there are a few pieces of inexpensive gear that will make your run more enjoyable and help you go farther and faster.
Those folks up in the PNW know how to make nice-looking outdoor toys
The next phase of FKT-worthy custom gear puts consumers in the design chair
We reviewed two of the most cutting-edge sun-fighting pieces to find out how well they work
By inventing what they needed but couldn't buy from major brands, these women have developed some of the best sports bras on the market
Split shorts, neon tops, compression socks—when will it end?
Why you should pay more attention to that thing that keeps your pants from falling down
Like running shorts, but tough as nails, these bottoms are made for hard hiking
Everything you'll need to be comfortable and happy while jamming out
The runner turned entrepreneur talks about her most essential gear
Cover up with these long-sleeved women's shirts and pants
When professional mountaineers design adventure apparel, good things follow
The well-known apparel company is showing a strong commitment to road wear by investing in one of North America's top cycling brands
We wanted to see how the company's new work wear stacked up against the competition
The animal-rights group is claiming once again that sheep were harmed under Patagonia’s watch. But according to the apparel brand, it had cut ties with the company before any abuse took place.
When some friends sewed together a couple jock straps to stop boob bounce in the late-70s, they ignited a revolution
Lidl, a German grocer and Pro Tour sponsor that recently opened in the U.S., is launching a line of bike apparel and equipment that could save you hundreds over the competition
Two San Francisco surfers are upgrading swimwear by eschewing the bikini for UV-deflecting, skin-protecting leggings
These nonmetal signifiers could save your hand when playing outside
No matter where you are, there’s a use for Kamakura’s oxford button-down
Tried-and-true tools to make riding to work a lot more comfortable
And 11 travel tools that are up to the abuse
A large Canadian gear retailer is working on a project to trace the microplastics that come off its apparel in the wash and prevent them from entering local waterways
Men, listen up: If you haven’t switched to Saxx, you’re doing it wrong
For hitting the beach, the trail, and everything in between
Turns out Polartec rules the market when it comes to bike clothing made for weather that's all over the map
Elite runner Kate Martini wants to bring an edgier aesthetic to the straight-laced world of running apparel
Rsport launched last month with the goal of making apparel that enables every woman, no matter her body type, to be active. What on earth took so long?
Gert Boyle is going strong. After her husband’s death in 1970, she and her son Tim took over the company. In 1984, they launched the hugely successful One Tough Mother ad campaign, featuring the finger-wagging Ma Boyle. Three decades later, the German immigrant, who moved to Oregon during Hitler’s rise, is as opinionated as ever.
To find out, I kept one on nonstop for more than a week
Lots of companies struggle with designing great-fitting athletic pants for women who get after it. Kühl and Beija Flor don't.
The performance head scarf will be worn by Muslim athletes around the world, but it's also an essential piece of gear for one mountaineer
No need to wear your canary-yellow mountaineering jacket on Boston streets. These raincoats translate outdoor tech to urban style.
The iconic old-school fuzzy layer is making a comeback
If you looked under the table at one of Outside’s morning news meetings, you’d notice a lot of leather boots on the feet of our male editors.
Adventure-wear brands are trying something new: letting customers decide what goes to market
Vests are the Swiss Army knives of layering. They work in summer and winter, in town and on the mountain, for early morning dawn patrols and out for dinner. Here are six of our favorites.
Darcy Conover couldn't find the ultimate base layer, so she ended up designing one herself. I've been testing her women's piece for the past few months and can verify that it is indeed a stroke of genius.
Three warm, bomber, kickass alternatives to the hardshell
Fleece is part of the de facto uniform in mountain towns, making everything from mid-layers to beanies cozier, warmer, and better looking. Here are six reasons to love the stuff even more.
Jason Momoa is most known for his rugged exterior in Game of Thrones, but this film looks at his humble beginnings.
We've tested hundreds of sports bras over the past few years. These six stand out for their high-performance fabrics and well-designed fits.
Nashville, Tennessee, is the heart of the country music scene, but it has also become a city of makers. From gorgeous longboards to some of the country’s best beer, here’s a roundup of our favorite products from this Southern destination.
How the invisible hand of climate change will shake up your coat rack
You heard it here first: socks have ascended the gift hierarchy from vanilla stocking stuffer to one of the season’s most exciting presents. This is especially true for those that are meant to go beyond the pavement. These six offer the same purposefully over-the-top colors and patterns as their metro brethren…