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The cooler giant is making its famous (and very, very heavy) Tundra more portable
With the X, the company refreshes its flagship device
If you've ever dreamed of operating your own outdoor brand, here’s your chance.
Jackets are getting trimmer and thinner. Are the weight savings worth the money?
Three years after the pioneering ultralight backpacking brand declared bankruptcy, it's relaunching under new ownership
The new collection is durable and ready to haul, with an emphasis on comfort and easy access
The handheld satellite communication device is significantly smaller than its predecessor but has almost the same functionality
The California resort will be the first major bike park in the U.S. to allow the motorized rigs—meaning the war over two-wheeled access to public lands is about to heat up
Depending on the vote Tuesday, some products from big names like Banana Boat and Coppertone could soon be missing from shelves in the Aloha State
The company made a name for itself making replacement lenses for other brands' frames. Now it's making its own shades.
The International Trade Commission passed a restriction on the import of products that infringe upon patents for Nite Ize's popular Steelie family of dashboard electronics mounts
With Yeti in the hot seat over a feud with the NRA, competitors are jumping at the chance to win over new customers by declaring their allegiance to the Second Amendment
The two-person pod is a departure from the brand's traditional aluminum design
The NRA claims that Yeti refuses to sell to its foundation. Yeti begs to differ.
In March, Under Armour announced that the accounts of more than 150 million MyFitnessPal users had been compromised. What does that mean for the rest of the workout app industry?
This palm-sized satellite device enables you to send and receive messages (and call for rescue) right from your cellphone
Some cut down on waste. Some funnel proceeds to environmental organizations. Some are green literally and figuratively.
This marks the brand's first attempt at an affordable, fitness-oriented wearable
The retailer put forth new standards for environmental and social responsibility. How effective will they be?
Need to power an LED TV for 18 hours? There's a battery pack for that.
Brands got creative with their special-edition footwear for this year's race
Littlest Sidekick Outfitters will launch with a line of kid-specific base layers, which parents will be able to return for a discount toward the next size
Designed by Jenny Jurek, who crewed her husband, Scott, on his record-setting AT run in 2015, this fold-out gear "bag" is an organization freak's dream
The White House didn't include outdoor apparel or gear on its 58-page list of taxed Chinese imports, but that could change
The Expedition Press built an estimated five million sleeping pads over its 38-year life
Twenty-two years after its founding, the e-retailer will start making in-house outdoor apparel and gear, as well as collaborating with a few select brands, like Flylow and Black Diamond, on co-branded product
The clothing company has, once again, come out against the Trump Administration for its handling of public lands
The new collection includes 11 items, five of which we put to the test this month
The brand cited "market conditions" as the reason it won't go ahead with its initial public offering
These are the stretchiest, most comfortable jeans we've ever worn
We've been using the new smartwatch for a week. Here's what we think.
What's so special about this limited special-edition P5X tri bike?
Last week, camouflage brand Realtree sued West, alleging he ripped off one of its patterns for his Yeezy apparel line. But an oak-leaf print is an oak-leaf print, right?
What does this mean for U.S. consumers?
Yet as much as the boycott’s flaws undermine its likelihood of success, they also suggest a viable roadmap for the outdoor industry's future as a political force
This jacket is knit from recycled polyester "yarn," making it dump heat better than its competitors
On Saturday, the pro ultrarunner skinned and skied a combined 61,200 feet in 24 hours, setting a record for the most vert in a single day
Companies making gear from aluminum and steel—everything from camp stoves to bike frames—will be hit hardest by the new tariffs, economists say
Altra founders Golden Harper and Brian Becksted will remain involved under the new ownership
The Versa, which debuted Tuesday, pairs heart-rate tracking with new health features and a sleek look—all for $199.
These planks have built-in sensors to track your ski dynamics and offer real-time coaching. Geeky or brilliant?
Flourfund purchased the recently shuttered wool-apparel brand and plans to revamp its direct-to-consumer sales
The special-edition pack is made of G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco fabric to celebrate the 65th birthday of Fjällräven's first jacket
Two new running shoes designed specifically with the ultrarunner in mind
The parent company owns outdoor brands like CamelBak and Giro, as well as Savage Arms, a manufacturer of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles
The boards are custom-made and feature bog oak top sheets and bindings plated in 14-karat gold
If your only exposure to Canada Goose has been an abundance of black parkas on the New York City subway, this rant is for you
Say one of your favorite hydration-pack brands has a parent company that also owns a semi-automatic rifle maker. Should you stop buying the gear? We asked three ethicists for their opinions.
Even superstar Olympians need some help staying fresh through the competition
If you own a Generation 3.0 Mammut avalanche airbag pack from 2016 to 2018, the deployment cable may have been installed incorrectly.
Customers now have one year to return a product—and must bring in a receipt
Ralph Lauren designed Team U.S.A.'s uniforms, but a pair of leather, tasseled gloves bear resemblance to those made by a small company from Colorado
You can take the Outdoor Retailer trade show out of Salt Lake, but you can't take the Salt Lake blues out of the show
The big outdoor trade shows are upon us, which means it's time to start looking at the top products for winter 2018–19. Here's what our editors are most excited about.
But how many planks did he trash along the way?
The Texas company introduces four new products this spring. These are our first impressions after a long weekend with them.
24 products—for work and play—that we fell in love with this year
REI’s 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.
A software update brings phone-free music experience to the Watch
We look forward to having you as part of the gear-nerd club, and thank you, as always for your support
Both brands just built websites that will help people shop for pre-owned products
Most gear evolves step by step. With this stuff, it’s by leaps and bounds.
Some of the industry’s best-known brands are doing whatever they can to aid those affected by the floods
Six bold new products for summer 2018
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.
The women at Wylder Goods had a big dream: to create the world's first online outdoor-gear retailer for women, bust into an industry overrun by bros, and save the planet. All in four not-so-easy steps.
Things get done a little differently across the Atlantic. They take their ski hill fashion more seriously, use more avalanche airbags, and still love Rollerblades
Not everything made for sliding on snow has to cost a fortune
The most exciting new products from the country's largest ski trade show
Is this design going to revolutionize footwear? We’re not sure yet.
The California ski area is building a whole set of features inside their famous hike-to bowl, creating the country’s first off-piste playground
Kyle Wester broke the world speed record for skateboarding earlier this fall—but we wanted to see how his miles-per-hour compared to other sports
While other stores close their doors for the day, Patagonia will stay open and give away every cent of what it earns to environmental nonprofits
Pass those well-loved hiking shoes, skis, and jackets to someone who will put them to better use