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I mean, damn, is it too much to ask for some room on the armrest?
Among other things, my 14 sled dogs will need 12,000 calories a day—bagged and cached along the race’s entire route—and 1,000 very adorable paw booties. This team is ready to roll.
Pro hiker Tom Gathman teamed up with Mountainsmith to craft the Zerk 40
You're probably doing it wrong. And even if you aren't, it won't work anyway.
For fly-fishers, falconers, and horseback riders, a sling pack is perfect for easy, one-handed access to gear
Food is heavy. Don't carry it for miles while backpacking just to let something else eat it.
Each one is made by hand and comes with a lifetime guarantee
A bear's sense of smell is seven times better than a bloodhound's. Outsmart them with this food-storage bag.
Five different ways to store a week's worth of food
Charlie Finlayson was on the ultimate climbing adventure with his dad, David, when a loose boulder forced him to make a daunting rescue
The style-centric bike apparel brand is branching out to saddlebags and even an insulated sleep system
The Everyday Sling from Peak Design can fit a full camera body and two lenses.
From ski straps to boot bags, here's our favorite gear for getting to the hill and back
A good system will save you time before, during, and after your next getaway
Traveling can be stressful, but being organized can make it easier
From a climbing pad to backcountry touring skis, a handful of Black Diamond hits
Our most skeptical tester on the products that changed her mind
We've found the perfect gear totes to help you reach your destination, however far-flung
Snapping the perfect shot is hard. Snagging the perfect gear shouldn't be.
They’re the best of all worlds, with the straps of a backpack, the capacity of a duffel, and the features of a suitcase
10 testers. 20 sleeping bags. 6 months. Here are the results.
Bring a dash of style to your parenting ensemble
The 42-liter pack stood up to more than a week in Yosemite's backcountry
Flights and hotels are expensive. Your travel kit doesn't have to be.
Four pros dish on their tricks for getting out in the warmer months.
After years of fishing in borrowed men’s clothing, Linda Leary launched a line of practical apparel and totes in an array of funky designs
Freeze your brain and melt your inhibitions with one of these delicious frozen-drink recipes for adults
Packing light is all about mind over matter
Getting an entire camping kit to fit on your bike is no easy task. Here’s how to store your gear for multi-day bike rides.
With waxed cotton fabric and no external pockets, these bags are a far cry from Osprey’s traditional fare
Camping at undeveloped sites can be intimidating. This kit will give you some peace of mind.
A stove to repair a dent and other totally unexpected uses for stuff you own
An enduro mountain-biking pack, an adventure-travel duffel, and a hiking pack are coming to shelves this February
It’s waterproof, burly, and ready for the worst
A budget-friendly list of the gear you should—and definitely shouldn't—save money on
When space is precious, turn to these key products to help you save big
When you want to make sure your essentials—phone, cash, etc.—don't end up in the drink
Give your wallet a break for just a slight weight penalty
A cleaner, easier way to carry your gear
Laptops are an expensive investment that we rely on for nearly everything. Make sure yours is properly protected with one of these cases.
Waxed canvas is durable and looks stylish. There's a reason the material has been around for nearly 300 years.
Packs, duffels, and rollers that shake off abuse
The new collection is durable and ready to haul, with an emphasis on comfort and easy access
Get sweaty in our new favorite workout gear
Five ways to protect your expensive stuff in transit
Keep your toiletries and accessories organized
The snow is melting, the sun is shining—it's time to drag your camping gear from the garage and get it ready for another season
I got my first Bill's Bag for a canoe trip on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in 2008—three decades after the product came to market. While NRS has tinkered with the accessories and materials, the design has remained largely unchanged since those first prototypes, and for good reason.
After putting my favorite bags through the wringer, I found a clear winner in this cavernous category
There's no point in hauling one around if you're going to make these mistakes
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
Because your Garmin can’t help you navigate your relationships
Eleven companies making apparel and equipment just the way you like it
Seven products that make adventuring easier
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
It's time to stop checking your luggage
Make popping a squat as painless and embarrassment-free as possible
They'll make your daily ride easier
From a simple satchel to a bespoke canvas duffel, these bags will keep your workout clothes tidy
Hopefully after reading this, you'll never buy luggage without two shoulder straps again
People get heated on how to stay heated at night
Haul your stuff safely in one of these stylish bags
Snow, sleet, or full-on torrential downpour, these packs keep your cargo safe
Free up some space inside your car by storing your gear on top
REI’s winter sale features excellent products at rock-bottom prices
We crowdsourced reviews on this crucial piece of gear
Why it will destroy cycling, society, and the planet if we let it
Keep your gear dry with these five products
When the going gets rough, these duffels will protect your stuff
These shoulder bags simplify summer wanderings
Recommendations for how to safely enjoy the sun, sand, and water
Make the most of your weekday nights
And 11 travel tools that are up to the abuse
The outdoor brand unveils the newest iteration of its car-camping products. We came away convinced it's all most of us will ever need.
Here's the kit one of the country's most ambitious FKT chasers uses when he heads out into the backcountry
I tested eight options to find out which will actually keep your stuff dry
A camera bag that’s as tough as the terrain you tackle