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The author's lament to the underwear responsible for the conception of his son
The following items have gone the way of dodo bird, but if we had our way, we'd bring them all back
It isn鈥檛 just PFC-free and made from recycled materials, it鈥檚 also one of the best hard shells yet
Companies are making digital devices that not only track your steps but also up your style game
12 pieces of gear to keep you going from Friday afternoon to Monday morning
The well-known pattern has a long history and continues to evolve
Instead of changing designs seasonally, Taylor Stitch changes them every week. And the company wants your input.
The material is ultra tough, durable, and lightweight, and it may be the future of outdoor apparel if Patagonia and a California startup have their way
More versatile than pants, and a whole lot better looking
Nine bright, floral-patterned reasons to buy cotton this season
For diehard gear geeks, there鈥檚 no more exciting category right now than jackets.
Nobody likes a soggy聽phone. That's why聽our Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, risked total iPhone destruction in a quest to find the greatest waterproof case of聽all.聽Watch and see why the聽Lifeproof FRE聽came out on top.聽…
Your new, most important grooming product
A new detergent called DeFUNKit promises to scrub stinky bacteria from synthetic workout apparel. We put the stuff to the test during a week of skiing, running, and traveling鈥攁nd found we smelled as good on day seven as we did on day one.
Bomber gloves that are just as happy living in your Toyota year-round as they are shredding on the ski hill
New advances in membrane technology mean there are more ways than ever to fend off a downpour
Longer days and higher temps mean it's time to break out the shoulder-season gear. Here are a few staff favorites.
Photographer David Stubbs captured the action as workers harvested more than seven tons of raw Rambouillet wool at Helle Rambouillet Ranch's annual shearing
The short answer: no. If you鈥檙e a casual resort skier, you can get away with $100 pants. But if you often find yourself deep in the backcountry, make the $450 investment.
The outdoor-apparel industry鈥檚 surprising effort to get you to purchase less stuff
Startup Knix Wear raised $1.1 million on Kickstarter during its quest to build the world鈥檚 most advanced bra. Why the hell did it take the industry so long?
A leather jacket a generation in the making
You鈥檇 think washing these items would hurt them. It鈥檚 just the opposite.
They鈥檙e often billed as part of the shoe-fit system, and many claim to alleviate common foot ailments like plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia. Are they worth your money?
Stop skimping on cheap razors and creams. Your face will thank you.
All those face shots tear up your lips. Here鈥檚 what you need to nurse them back to health.
Five romantic tips from pro athletes
Lots of bras suck. After 30 days spent playing outside, we found six that don't.
With effective prevention against mosquito bites, you don't need to be scared of the Zika virus
Senior editor Axie Navas tests a lot of jackets for 国产吃瓜黑料, but this one stands out from the rest. Watch and find out what makes the Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm one of our favorite new shells.
From notebooks to knives, watches to wipes, this is everything you need for your daily routine.
The champion of the waterproof-breathable hardshell is getting soft
How to stay warm and dry, one layer at a time
The clothing company wants to be a major force in outdoor apparel. Can it succeed where other big brands failed?
We get really excited about the big-ticket items at Outdoor Retailer (just check out our Gear of the Show list for proof), but there鈥檚 a lot of great, usable stuff that doesn鈥檛 require a second mortgage
Stay warm in all kinds of conditions, with these versatile down-alternative outer and midlayers
Ounce for ounce, spider silk is five times stronger than steel and three times tougher than Kevlar. Now, a handful of companies are trying to harvest it to make the world's best new gear.
We put the new Gore-Tex Active fabric through its paces during a two-week test in Vermont and B.C. and found that there's no better option for athletes who move fast and light
Our reviewer dissects the claims behind the newest crop of super clothing for the gym to find the products that actually work
There are lots of good options on the market, but one pair consistently wins our tests
Key pieces of packing help for life on the road or trail
Your favorite piece of fitness apparel just got even better, thanks to a DWR coating
A few boutique U.S. companies are making headway to bring the entire supply chain鈥攆rom raising the sheep to processing the wool to sewing the apparel鈥攂ack home
Soft, broken-in fabrics are ideal for casual weekends in cool weather
A super-cozy layer guaranteed to last three decades
Sure, it looks like a normal jacket. But it's actually a mobile bar.
Your local outdoor retailer probably doesn鈥檛 carry this stuff. But it should.
It looks like a sweatshirt, but performs like a jacket.
And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices
Bono and Revo team up to release a new collection that will raise money for eye care across the world
The Seattle company's gear lasts approximately forever. But when the stuff is ready to retire, it ends up on this duo鈥檚 table and turns into something brand new.
Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?
New designs and better materials mean you should immediately throw out all your cotton boxers
James Bond just made vintage glacier glasses cool again
Ditch the carry-on. This rig stashes everything from your neck pillow to your water bottle.
Snow and wind will do a number on your face and hands. Treat your skin right this season with these seven essential soaps, scrubs, and razors made from all-natural ingredients.
Do you long for a remote, snowbound cabin with a real wood-burning stove and flannel on the bed? So do we. This is the gear you need to look the part when the dream becomes a reality.
Making a case for spending $40 on your skivvies
Even the dirtiest of dirtbags deserves to clean up nice at the beginning (and end) of the day.