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Layer up with this kit to stay warm, and happy, on your ride into work.
Pedaling to work is a lot more fun with the right setup
Denali Jacket: A popular performance fleece garment made by the North Face and commonly seen on mountaineers and college students.
6 packable products for the tiniest of city apartments
Picking up a new sport? Repurposing these five items will save you some dough.
The Ultralight Trail Running Essentials of 2015
Not long ago, there were three clearly defined categories for jackets: waterproof hard shells, stretchy and breathable soft shells, and wind shells.
You know how much the ladies in your life have done for you. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them all they do hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Patagonia is upping its own environmental ante with a $1 million investment in Beyond Surface Technologies, a Swiss company that’s pushing petrochemicals out of the gear closet
These 15 progressive companies are making sustainable clothing that looks as great as it wears.
Don’t just throw money at the problem. Master layering—yes, even for summer!—and the outdoors will never be the same.
In college, singer-songwriter David Berkeley filed field dispatches for Let's Go: Alaska.
Stop using that beat-up suitcase—and pack your new luggage with these foolproof essentials
These products aren't messing around.
Stuff these in your pack and head out of the country with peace of mind
Gear to help you focus on your surroundings, not your blisters
The Colorado startup wants to change the way companies make waterproof-breathable layers with its new core construction technology.
The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.
Forget the forecast. This gear will keep you moving through the toughest season.
You'll need lots of plaid, flannel, a pair of work boots, and a cap. With earflaps.
The hunting, fishing, hiking, and work clothes built for getting dirty.
Our favorite jackets for staying warm and dry—even on the chilliest adventures
A jacket that can handle the trail but looks tailored enough for a dinner in Aspen—and is 100 percent American? We'll take three.
Designers are using inflatable technology to make products—from the ultimate commuter helmet to airy insulation—lighter, safer, and more portable.
The Merino Hooded Top embodies the essence of all Rapha apparel: simplicity in design with small highlights to add flair.
The must-have memento from America's most iconic marathon is a boldly colored windbreaker to help you run happy.
The Halogen can’t do it all, but it does so much so well that it rates as one of the most versatile winter jackets we’ve ever tested.
The Neoteric’s fancy fabric— Polartec’s NeoShell—might be the ideal material for a resort ski jacket. It’s breathable, quiet, stretchy, and totally waterproof. And Eddie Bauer employs it perfectly.
Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern
Sleek and chic but capable of holding off all-day cold and rain.
Helly’s Flow System turbocharged mechanical venting is anatomically body mapped not only for warming but also for cooling
Tired of waiting for the industry to start offering appropriately-sized splitboards and other backcountry items, Ali Carr Troxell is turning to Wagner Custom for the perfect made-to-order gear
If there's one garment people are going to be talking about this year, it's the Encapsil. So we put a second ϳԹ gear tester on the assignment.
Ali Carr Troxell tests Helly Hansen’s new, innovative way to keep you warm out on the slopes
You see strange things when you head up R&D at Patagonia. Like goose down floating in illuminated tubes. You go to strange places. Like secret labs inside white-washed corporations in Austin, Texas.
A company never satisfied with the status quo has designed two new jackets that are as cozy and comfortable as some of your favorite pieces
In an attempt to move the industry away from waterproof down, which has insulation problems, Outdoor Research's latest relies on untreated feathers sealed inside a breathable, waterproof fabric
The Ghost Whisperer is built for both the alps and the urban outdoorsman.
According to Mountain Hardwear, the Ghost Whisperer (hooded) is the world's lightest down jacket—seven ounces, 850-fill down, two pockets, and a ripstop shell that's down- and wind-proof and water repellant
The Arc'teryx Keibo is a moderately insulated, synthetic-fill snowsports hard shell with a relaxed fit
When it comes to holiday giving, you should never have to choose. This year, our editors have pulled together 68 perfect ideas—priced from $4 to $50,000—guaranteed to make anyone on your list feel like a million bucks.
We put 70 jackets through the wringer—running, skinning, skiing, and hiking. After nitpicking over pocket placement, breathability, and ever other detail under the sun, we settled on these six.
Frigid temperatures, biting wind, blowing snow—if you’re well outfitted, it doesn’t really matter.
Rather sort your sock drawer than run on a treadmill? Us too. Here’s the gear you’ll need to keep running outdoors all winter long.
If it’s time for an upgrade, start by answering this question: Do you ski almost exclusively at resorts? The defining characteristic of the ones reviewed here is that they’re built for comfort, not aerobic speed.
First things first: your pack will be heavier. You’ll be packing more food, fuel, and layers. As for shelter, if you’re not expecting high winds or heavy snowfall, you probably don’t need to upgrade to a four-season tent; a sturdy (read: not ultralight or mostly mesh) three-season model should see you through.
The first question to ask yourself is: Down or synthetic? Synthetic insulation is water-resistant, dries quickly, and is usually not as marshmallowy as its natural counterpart, which makes for better layering.
From wool-insulated workout wear to the hardest hard shell we’ve ever seen, this year’s backcountry jackets are an eclectic crop. Material upgrades and smart design leaps have made outerwear a locus of innovation. (Molecular-level polymer coating, anyone?) But enough lab-speak.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Merrell Mariposa waterproof jacket.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Oakley carry-on roller bag.
The fiberglass mashup is stable, fast, and light, and thanks to the unique seating system, you can pilot it kayak style (double bladed) or with a canoe paddle.
I am looking for a convertible jacket with a 7-in-1 system. I can't find any. Do they exist?
Top 10 Winter Bike Commuting Essentials
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Nau 3/4 Length Cocoon jacket.
The Brooks John Boultbee Criterion Jacket was one of our editor’s five picks for Gear of the Show at the 2011 Interbike show.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nau Stylus Wrap Jacket.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mountain Hardwear Stretch Cohesion rain jacket.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Marmot Rom jacket.
What jacket do you recommend for a great backpacking experience? I am looking for something synthetic (I'm allergic to down) that stuffs into a small bag, and keeps me warm. —Austin Burlington, North Carolina
Are there any good technical pieces for pregnant women? —The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
I'm on a tight budget. What are some quality, practical holiday gifts for my wife that won't require a second mortgage? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
I travel a lot and freeze on airplanes. I am looking for a comfortable, classy, warm, wrinkle-free outfit. The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Aigle Shems – Midweight Jackets: Reviews With a soft fleece interior and warm, durable merino wool/nylon exterior, this jacket combines our favorite fabrics in one versatile top. 1.9 lbs; aigleusa.com Patagonia Pau – Footwear: Reviews (Terry Heffernan) The coolest mocs we’ve ever laid eyes…
What's the best gear to buy a beginning hiker? My 22-year-old girlfriend is just getting started, but she's not outdoorsy. CilliantLouth Ireland
What are the best office-friendly travel clothes? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico