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A cotton-alpaca wool blend gives this top the feel of your favorite everyday knit with the technical properties you need to run
The 100-plus-year-old brand is bringing its trademark quality and burl to a new line of outerwear designed to stand up to your hardest jobs
Days after the big-box retailer announced its new Premium Outdoor Store, at least five brands have dropped from the site
The already big-ticket stuff we love is about to get costlier under proposed new tariffs
The Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, one of the biggest 100-mile races in the world, kicks off Friday at noon ET. Pro runners showed us some of the gear theyll be using.
Equipped with a new lightweight, low-to-the-ground stand, the classic PK Grill and Smoker is now tailgate-ready
Yesterday, the big-box retailer launched a new gear site with Black Diamond as one of its featured brands, allegedly without permission
The retailer has partnered with Moosejaw to sell product from outdoor-industry icons like Black Diamond and Yakima
After ten months of beta testing, the retailer's re-commerce program is growing up
The recycled-plastic ball picks up synthetic fibers shed from your clothing in the washbefore they go down the drain
The upgrade offers more accurate fitness tracking as well as new smart features, like quick notifications
The Charles are fashionable yet built for play, with a durable frame designed to stay put
Sales of the limited-edition climbing shoes and street shoes go to a nonprofit co-founded by Kevin Jorgeson, to build climbing walls in urban communities
Parent company VF will also bring Eagle Creek, Altra, and JanSport to its new Colorado headquarters
The consumer-friendly iteration of the bestselling S/Lab Ultra shoe is comfortable without added bulk
With waxed cotton fabric and no external pockets, these bags are a far cry from Ospreys traditional fare
Plastic joint casings from certain production batches could break, causing the chair (and user) to fall
Smith claims these sunnies can help you focus better. Do they actually work?
A new commuter pack, waterproof adventure blanket, dog bowl, and insulated pint glasses round out Yeti's growing collection of lifestyle gear
This European gear giant is trying to disrupt the U.S. outdoor market with its $2.50 backpacks and $49 tents. But is the product any good?
Pins in certain bindings from 2017/18 could break, posing a fall risk
This is the first innovation weve seen in closed-cell foam pads in nearly two decades
No need to simply toss your flips after running them into the ground
We cant help but get excited about this new featherweight jacket
After years of making some of our favorite running hydration packs, Salomon is launching the Advanced Skin 8 Set
Hefty canvas and denim work apparel is experiencing a resurgence. A panel of experts at Outdoor Retailer explained why.
Dont let the StairMaster aesthetics fool you: this thing can move
Portraits of five powerhouses you should know about
Sometimes the best gear comes in small packagesand at low prices
Next month a community initiative will present guidelines for companies on how to define, talk about, and respond to inappropriate behavior
Brands go to great lengths to make their products stand out. Here are the five wildest examples.
Pulling back the curtain on the industrys biggest product launches
The first-of-its-kind approach shoe returns in spring 2019
Heavy-duty and highly visible, the Nordwand Advanced HS jacket is making a splash at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Dont let the funky shape fool you
The Zipper Gimp is a small (but important) upgrade
Essentially a three-person paddleboard base with a mesh tent upper and nylon fly, the Universe is happy on the ground, in the air, and on the water
Once again, our gear editors head to the industry's largest trade show to scope out the latest, greatest outdoor tools and toys
Outdoor Retail Summer Market 2018 is here, and the industry is abuzz about new gear. We hit up Confluence and Commons Parks to get in some testing time.
Last year we featured this bike, calling it the ultimate toy for big kids. Now its going to be used by law enforcement.
Tough and waterproof, it fits everything you need for a day
The California Stonemaster and Five Ten founder changed the way we all climb
An enduro mountain-biking pack, an adventure-travel duffel, and a hiking pack are coming to shelves this February
Durable fabrics, intelligent design, clean looks, and plenty of storage make this one of the best office-outdoor crossover bags weve tried
With ripstop fabric, drain holes, and a water-resistant phone pouch, this endurance-racing vest is ready to get messy
The e-commerce behemoth is on its way to becoming the biggest marketplace for outdoor-recreation products and its influence over the industry grows every day. Is this the apocalypse for the shops and brands that have fueled our love of adventure? Or can they learn to fight back without destroying one another?
We had the chance to see the brands new packs, running shoes, hiking boots, and apparel nearly a year before theyll hit shelves.
New tech automatically adjusts settings to keep the watch in tracking mode longer, without sacrificing accuracy
Digital tools to help you get into (and out of) the backcountry
This rotomolded beast is bigger, tougher, and better insulated than your classic plastic jug
These mailers, made from upcycled vinyl billboards, can be used up to 2,000 times
The goal: to give your trail runner an extra layer of armor
The electric rigs and bike computers are on the latest list of Chinese imports to be slapped with the 25 percent tax
The messaging device uses a pay-as-you-go model thats more flexible than the monthly contracts required by other companies
Gear companies like Arc'teryx and Gore are desperately seeking ways to enter the approximately $15 billion market. They're making headway, but distributors say they still have a lot to learn.
The Ranger and Scout are designed to bring the trademark Traeger cooking experience to the campground
The family of three watches gets even fancier navigation features, and the 5X Plus gets a pulse oximeter
The textile company launched its Power Fill last year with 80 percent recycled material. Now its gone 100 percent.
We got our hands on the British cycling brands new commuter gear, which is designed with your gadgets in mind
It's smaller and lighter than its predecessor but still ready to handle the toughest high-alpine conditions
A foundation run by the family of Chris Farley believed that Trek was capitalizing on the late comedians name
Through a new program called North Face Renewed, customers can purchase used and refurbished gear online
Judy Gross started LightHeart Gear out of her house in 2006. Today, her shelters are favorites of thru-hikers across the country.
Our favorite ultralight filter gets a welcome upgrade
We got our hands on the first in-house gear from the Utah-based e-retailer.
The products mark the companys first water cooler and a new addition to its Panga line
The shoe brand worked with a pair of Honolulu artists to incorporate home-grown indigo plants into its fabrics
Four class-action suits claim that the retail giant broke the law when it nixed its lifetime guarantee
Chacos and NRS teamed up on these special-edition sandals in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
We tested the Squamish XL, which is full of tech-oriented features to keep your gear organized and safe while you travel
The partnership between Brooks, HP, and Superfeet uses biomechanical analysis and 3-D foot scanning to create a pair of shoes built especially for you
You're a woman who rides a bike? I'm assuming you've been the target of lewd comments, threats, and maybe even outright assault. It has to stop.
This detachable anchor system makes a bold yet unnerving promise to deliver full-length, single-rope rappels. Is it the holy grail for rappelling or an accident waiting to happen?
The company behind the smart bike helmet just launched a watch. Here's our take.
The Boston tech company is now selling monthly access to its Strap 2.0 data-tracking device
The founder of the Boulder Running Company is opening a new store and merging it with his physical therapy business