Backcountry Adds Climbing, MTB Gear to Its Branded Kits
Specialty outdoor gear retailer Backcountry introduces its own four-season collection and collaboration with top brands.
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Canada Goose’s Latest Jacket Looks Straight Out of ‘Game of Thrones’
Samwell Tarly in ‘Game of Thrones’ looks just like he’s wearing the Canada Goose Nomad HyBridge Lite Jacket.
Best Swimsuits for Active Women in 2019
We tested and found the best swimsuits for women who love paddling, swimming, running, and playing outside. These look cute and stay put through all your adventures.
Best Laundry Detergent for Activewear and Exercise Clothing?
‘Workout clothing materials have evolved in recent years, but most laundry detergents have not.’
Best Fishing Waders for Women in 2019
These are the best waders designed specifically for women and built to hold up for years to come.
The North Face FUTURELIGHT Review: Future of Outerwear
Is FUTURELIGHT really the future of jackets? Or is it just more marketing fluff in a space already too worn with qualitative claims and mediocre real-world results? We put it to the test to find out.
Get Your Gear Fixed: Patagonia’s Worn Wear Tour Goes Fishing
Patagonia’s Worn Wear Wagon is hitting the road for 3 weeks to repair fishing gear in the Pacific Northwest.
No Foolin’: All-Weather Gore-Tex Wedding Dress Up for Auction
It started as a gag, but Kathmandu’s Adapt all-weather wedding dress went from April Fool’s prank to hot auction item overnight.
Backcountry Launches Ski Jacket & Bibs: Tested
The online retailer Backcountry puts the ski industry on notice with a high-end shell-and-bibs combo. We took the 2019 Backcountry Stretch three-layer jacket and Heavyweight Bibs cat skiing for this review.
Merino-Bamboo Travel Pants Raise $425,000 in One Day
The brand BauBax calls these the world’s best travel pants. Consumers call them a must-buy.
’60s Vibes: REI Launches Spring Line With Vintage Appeal
Stripes, patterned button-downs, and fun-colored pants: REI’s spring line is an eye toward an outdoor lifestyle trend — and an affordable one at that.
Best Men’s Running Shorts of 2019: My Favorite Come From a Little-Known Brand
Looking for the best running shorts for men for 2019? Here are the best men’s running shorts, budget running shorts, long-distance running shorts, and buyer’s guide.
Our Favorite Big Agnes Puffy Jacket Is Over 35% Off Now
Yes, spring is in the air. And that means you can grab a heck of a deal on some amazing down jackets at Big Agnes.
Voormi Solstice Snow Skirt Review: Protecting Your Best Asset
This wool overskirt keeps those thighs warm and moves well on winter outings — without adding puff where women don’t want it.
DUER Weatherproof Jeans Review: New Tech Still Has a Ways to Go
The world’s first denim jeans with a waterproof membrane come with a steep price tag. We tested these ‘weatherproof’ cycling jeans for this first look review.
‘First Ascent’ Impresses: Eddie Bauer Improves Ultralight 2019 Alpine Shells
Pertex fabrics, ‘super-DWR,’ and featherweight construction: Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent climbing releases for spring 2019 clearly show the brand wants to compete with the best of the best.
Best Backcountry Snow Bibs for Men
Snow bibs and backcountry go together like swallowtails and pow slashes. Whether you ski, snowboard, or splitboard, we’ve found the best men’s snow bibs.
Black Diamond Deal: 50% Off First Light Insulated Jacket
Today only, REI has slashed the price of the Black Diamond First Light insulated jacket in half.
Best Women’s Adventure Pants: Hiking, Climbing, and Travel
Here are the best women’s hiking, climbing, and travel pants. Pick a pair and get ready for adventure.
Hike, Run, Travel: Best Women’s Leggings
One-year test: Here are the best women’s leggings — for yoga, hiking, running, travel, and winter — and three tips to keep them healthy.
Icebreaker: History of the ‘Original Natural Base Layer’
A chance meeting with a merino sheep farmer: It was one of those defining moments that marked a new direction for the outdoor industry.
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Honnold Wears The North Face Tuxedo to Oscars
The North Face’s one-off bespoke tuxedo wore ‘Free Solo’ star Alex Honnold to a victorious evening at the 91st Academy Awards.
All-Around Deal: Buffs Are 40% Off Through February 25
The versatility of the Buff makes it a must-have for any outdoor kit. And through February 25, they’re 40 percent off.
Turquoise Is the New Pink: I’m Already Over It
Are you not a girl, not yet a woman? Then turquoise might be for you. And if you’re looking at outdoor gear, you’re in bluish-green luck.
Alaska Gear Test: Patagonia M10 Anorak & Galvanized Pants Review
The Patagonia M10 Anorak and Galvanized Pants blend minimalism and performance for hardcore alpine adventures. But these garments took a beating in our Alaskan ice climbing test for this review.
Sock Value: Why I Love Costco’s Kirkland Signature Trail Socks
Sock technology continues to go wild. But I continue to reach for the same Kirkland wool sock — every damn time.
Editor’s Pick: My Favorite Winter Gloves Are 50% Off Right Now
Cold hands suck. So do bulky gloves that turn your fingers into useless pegs. Enter Mountain Standard — maker of the warmest, comfiest gloves I’ve ever owned.
In a Nutshell: Why You’ll Like Patagonia’s New Underwear
Patagonia just launched a line of men’s underwear that may just become your new drawers of choice for outdoor activities and the everyday.
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Get in Gear: UofO Sports Product Management Degree Now Available to All
The University of Oregon is educating the next generation of sports and outdoor product management professionals. And now people can get the popular master’s degree from anywhere.
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Sitka Gear Releases Women’s Waterfowl Apparel: We Tested It
A three-day waterfowl hunt in Kansas, six hunters, and all the new gear from Sitka’s newly released waterfowl line for women: We’re here to tell you all about it.
Macro Puff Review: Patagonia’s Famous Puffy Gets Puffier
Patagonia: ‘This is the lightest, most packable high-insulation piece we’ve ever made.’