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After a full summer of testing, we found great-fitting bottoms that come in short and long lengths and play just as hard as we do
Apparel that looks its best after you’ve put it through your worst
Our former editor on the craziest and least taste-defensible piece he ever assigned
Like running shorts, but tough as nails, these bottoms are made for hard hiking
A group of ϳԹ editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
In Guadalajara, mariachi echoes through the streets, tacos are a staple provision, and barrels of tequila are made at the nearby Patrón Hacienda.
Layer up with this kit to stay warm, and happy, on your ride into work.
Tough-ass pants: A term for rugged work trousers that are particularly good at handling abuse.
The six swim trunks you should be wearing this summer
Ingenious solutions to make the season's simplest sport even better
Climbers love them, and we ran a half marathon in them to prove that you should, too
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.
You need only the essentials, but make sure you know what to look for
Some companies claim that their clothing can make you burn extra calories. Don't believe the hype.
Performance wear that makes you the canvas
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.
In a desperate measure to burn surfeit calories, men and women have rushed to stuff their jiggly bits into resistance pants. But can clothing really make a workout any better?
Last year, my snowboard pants didn’t work out so well—I was sweaty and wet most days. This season, how do I keep my lower half from becoming a hot mess?
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.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Oakley carry-on roller bag.
Five Ten’s Guide Tennie Canvas is a few ounces lighter than the original but every bit as capable on talus and techy trails.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear for the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Arc'teryx Incendo.
With Shimano XT parts (plus an XTR derailleur), Trek’s proprietary dual-chamber technology in both shocks, and adjustable geometry, this aluminum model is the best value.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Linus Gaston 3.
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's Buying Guide, including the Prana Piggyback yoga-mat strap.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the 5.10 Coyote Canvas climbing shoes.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including 2XU's 3/4-length compression tights.
ϳԹ picks the best hiking gear of June 2012, including the Helly Hansen Odin Fastpack.
I'm looking for good mixed-use rain pants for hiking, camping, and occasional cycling. I'm size large, but I can't find anything with a short-enough inseam. What do you recommend?
I love the outdoors, but I'm at risk of developing melanoma (my mom passed away a few years ago from it) which limits my ability to be outside. What can I wear to reduce my risk of melanoma and remain comfortable?
What are the best running pants to wear in the dead of winter when the wind is blowing and the snow is flying?
ϳԹ picks the essentials for March, including the Arc'teryx Motus Crew.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Moving Comfort Rebound Racer Bra.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Jones Snowboards Mountain Twin.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Fischer RCS Carbonlite Skating Hole skis.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Cassin X-All -Mountain ice ax
Seven surfers from Montauk, New York, give you the lowdown on one of the East Coast's premier surf towns.
I’m looking for a pair of wind-resistant pants to layer under a shell for skiing, wear on light hikes in late summer and fall, and wear around the house in the winter. Am I asking too much?
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Rab Fusion Pants.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lucy Power Lift Knee Pants.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the REI Endeavor Pants.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Louis Garneau Women's Pro Knickers.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Pearl Izumi Veer Shorts.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Quiksilver Women's Sandblaster Pants.
I'll be traveling in Italy and Spain in the summer, and am looking for a pair of go-to pants for the trip. They need to be light enough to walk the Camino de Santiago in August, washable enough to clean in a hostel sink, and understated enough to wear to restaurants and museums. Gear Guy, tell me, is there such a pant? Paolo Santa Fe, NM
What is the best casual, but functional, mountain biking pant? I'm looking for something breathable, high-backed, durable, and not fully waterproof. In other words, something I can ride in Moab, then pull on a clean T-shirt and sit down for a served dinner. Eric San Diego, CA
I'm going hiking for a week in Iceland this spring. What kind of pants would be right for cold and rainy, but good for dry weather, too? Tom Springfield, VA
What do you recommend for ski pants? I'm not too worried about price. I'm an all-mountain skier who has outgrown his last pair.AndrewSeattle, WA
What is the best pant for a January backpacking/fly-fishing trip to Patagonian Chile? Jimmy Friend, NE
I am running the Tough Mudder race and was wondering what the best type of pants to wear? I need something that will keep me somewhat warm, I know that will be nearly impossible but also won't weigh me down. Thanks a lot. CB Athens, GA
What is the best ski pant for people who tend to run hot? Eron Los Angeles, CA
These pants were impervious to Cascade storms, but still light enough for spring touring. The key: strong and breathable Gore-Tex Pro Shell, and removable suspenders that make for a smooth transition from foul to fair. scottusa.com…
Good for Backcountry The only one of our selection with a built-in Recco avalanche-rescue reflector, the Shuksan is a waterproof-breathable eVent pant—with four front pockets, full side zips, and scuff guards—built to last. And the generous cut makes these wear like an old favorite pair that’s been…
Warm, yet wild. Touches of corduroy give these waterproof, PrimaLoft-insulated pants a dash of outlaw flash. But what feels downright illegal is when you shed your base-layer bottoms, go commando, and still feel warm and fuzzy inside. powderhorn-world.com…
Good for Backcountry Such is the silky, soft feel of this lightweight, insulated number—the warmest pair here—that it belies the waterproofness and breathability of the proprietary Helly Tech XP fabric. You almost feel like you’re in your jammies. Zip vents at the inner thighs provide extra exhaust.
Bushwhacking to the beach? The DWR-coated and tightly woven Inertia Peaks won’t blanch. Making for the water? Snap the roll-up legs into place and take a dip. cloudveil.com…