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Imagine the most impractical road trip vehicle. Now, make it a little worse. You’re getting closer.

We tested 25 earbuds on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best for every listener and budget

I bought land in rural Vermont, felled trees, and built a simple log structure. This is how I did it.

Last fall, ���ϳԹ��� partnered with University of Colorado Denver to open a state-of-the-art gear-testing lab. Now, it’s finally open for business—and poised to upend the gear-testing world.

How a small outdoor footwear company lost 5,000 pairs of shoes and found itself entangled in an international crime saga

With modern rigs weighed down by high-performance components, two Pinkbike editors square off about whether the industry has taken things too far

The community of Culdesac, Arizona, was designed for pedestrians and cyclists. And residents love it.

When a technological breakthrough gives some athletes a major advantage, how should we think about the victories, the medals, the world records?

Two product testers square off on whether the politics surrounding outdoor equipment and apparel should guide consumers

Brendan Leonard, the author and illustrator behind the beloved Semi-Rad blog, explains his process

From home to trailhead to beach and beyond, these are the nine portable Bluetooth speakers that our testing team kept coming back to for smooth, reliable sound

According to the actor, everything can be solved with one more useful piece of outdoor equipment

Plenty of North American brands make high-performance outdoor gear. But the leaders of these seven companies are taking it further—with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful designs, and artistic flair—to create products that are also works of functional art.

The year’s top gear for outdoor adventures, reviewed here

One gear editor goes kiddo a mano with her dad

We tested 20 new products on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best earbuds and headphones for every listener and budget

The Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds made us feel like we were inside a recording studio

Our editors agree that multipurpose gear is generally not it—but one of them makes an exception for the claw

Those floppy ski hats everybody’s wearing? They didn’t make themselves. Handmade goods from tiny startups are taking over, and we’re loving them.

After testing hundreds of products over the years, these stand out for being absolutely gorgeous 

SOAR Running’s ultra-light racing vest promises to conduct heat away from your body. We put it to the test.

Our writer tested five e-bikes in the field and on a test track to find out what works best

We found a novel treatment that actually removes the itch

Backpacker editor Zoe Gates sets off to discover if chatbots are the solution to our trip-planning woes

Jean-Luc Diard, cofounder of Hoka, has been innovating in the outdoor world for decades, and he’s not done yet

These humble blue straps may have been designed for rafting, but their utility is (almost) as limitless as your imagination

Our ���ϳԹ��� experts examine the internet drama and nasty comments about this week’s Titan submersible catastrophe

The Melanzana Micro Grid hoodie isn’t just cozy—it’s a real comfort

The brand with the hard-to-pronounce name has been making industry-leading sports shoes for 125 years

386 products to maximize fun in the sun

After being hit by a car, the entrepreneur was afraid to cross the street. Training for a marathon helped her take back her life.

We put this spring’s super spikes to the test on the oval to sort the top models for each distance and the best-value options on the market

All ski jackets and pants will eventually be available in three fit choices: fitted, regular, and relaxed, and skiers can choose them based on fit and style preference

Brooks’s innovative Aurora BL gives your feet both comfort and freedom

Donate? Auction? Burn? Experts weigh in on how the apparel giant should navigate its footwear crisis. 

Our editor has tips for staying warm—but not too toasty

Being incarcerated at a young age taught the gear designer that we can move past our biggest mistakes—as long as we keep going

Are expensive sunglasses worth it? Two ���ϳԹ��� gear editors don’t exactly see eye to eye.

If our half-baked effort resulted in the first Grim Donut going six seconds quicker than a production bike, what would happen if we sat down and took it a bit more seriously?

A primer on how to shop for secondhand gear

The activity tracking company received criticism after raising fees based on a user’s region, billing type, and date of signup

Stio will open retail stores in Boston, Lake Tahoe, and Bozeman in 2023

Reliable weather apps are crucial for summer adventure-planning, so we spent a month testing dozens to find the best ones

Who says smartphones take you out of the moment? Used smartly, they can open your mind and make you more present than ever.

VF Corporation searches for new CEO

High-end materials and designs go mainstream, delivering smooth-rolling, versatile rides for every runner

The Swiss brand, known for its unique cushioning pods, has transcended running with its style and innovation

Companies are realizing the business benefits of size inclusivity

The outdoor giant accuses Gap of willfully copying its Snap-T pullover

Rab reveals new product labels to fight greenwashing, challenging other outdoor companies to follow suit

Let’s all get mad about where our cables go in our pedal bikes

Good news: there’s a new generation of super shoes that are cheaper, just as fun, and might be better suited for your running

It all started with a marine store in Washington and a company called Showa

We’ve never encountered a zero-degree puffy this light and packable

Over the course of last season, this touring shell impressed us with a combination of serious weight savings and surprising durability

This lightweight, storm-resistant puffy earned an Editor’s Choice award. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

We ran in ten new supershoes and compared their feel and ride so you can narrow your search for the model that best fits your stride and preferences

It will now be known as “high pile,” the company announces

Some of the top gear makers sell national parks apparel and products. Here’s what’s on our list.

Smart upgrades remove most of the frustrations with previous generations of the ubiquitous action camera

The Ultra gets a titanium case, sapphire face, significantly better battery life, and better GPS and off-grid route-tracking features, making it a much more robust backcountry tool

Need to haul a bunch of gear? These devices make it easy.

Nuyarn is the natural fabric heavy sweaters have been waiting for

The post–Usain Bolt era has delivered a bevy of thrilling performances

I’m a Denver Broncos fan. I’m also an environmentalist, outdoorsman, and bike rider who lives in a world that seems increasingly choked with oversized adventure vehicles. Can I really be both?

Where did the brand known for its huge, cushy soles come from—and how did they get on the feet of Britney Spears?

Using vintage vibes, natural fibers, and old-school designs, this Salt Lake City–based manufacturer has inspired a devoted user base—and Instagram fans—all over the world

A small Minnesota company believes it has developed the future of fitness tech. Now it has to teach the rest of us how to use it.

Add Sugru to your gear repair kit

With fabrics created from alga, graphene, and copper, and hoodies built to last a hundred years, two British ad men are creating the apparel and gear of the future

It’s way more expensive and not as comfortable. Our gear director weighs the pros and cons of an über-light kit.

You’ll want to know about these earbuds

Doesn’t look like you’ll head back to the office any time soon—why not add some luxury to your home setup?

Our picks for Outdoor Retailer Gear of the Show flip old ideas on their heads

The Revolution Go is an ideal machine for toting your favorite records to picnics, park days, or anywhere else under the sun

We reviewed 341 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.