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This month, a tiny Colorado startup will attempt a bold rescue of the nation鈥檚 mountain towns while reinventing waterproof-breathable fabrics. How? With this super-comfy hoody.
No need to mortgage your home to find a solid kit
As the seasons change and聽weather gets colder, proper clothing becomes even more important for outdoor activities. The key to four-season success in the outdoors lies in the layers.
We like the price, but can this bra stand up to more expensive options from established sports brands? We put three models to the test to find out.
The stakes are higher in winter, when overheating or getting chilled can get you into serious trouble. Don鈥檛 let that happen to you.
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
Take on whatever Mother Nature throws your way
The 30-year-old Patagonia icon gets a major update, with new, environmentally friendly materials
Outfit your base camp鈥攆or less than $160
No arguing, no questions. Just a rock-solid promise the gear will work or your money back.
Nearly 30 years ago, Jimmy Nelson set it upon himself to document that last of the world's ancient tribes and peoples with his 50-year-old 4x5 film camera.
Spurred by hipster idealism, the former automobile capital of the world is enjoying a post-bankruptcy renaissance. Rents are low, millenials are moving in, and the old neighborhoods are buzzing with potential.
The peak of the season calls for maximum relaxation (bonus points for style). Here鈥檚 what to keep at the ready for all the best days of the year.
Yes, you read that right. We tracked down the best do-anything, go-anywhere sandals, good for so much more than just lounging on the beach.
We love these workhorse bags because they鈥檙e so damn useful
Our Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, pushes gear to the limit on a regular basis; casual footwear聽included.
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Columbia Sportswear announces it will pay two people a full six-month salary, plus benefits, to test gear around the world
The best new next-to-skin layers for a ramblin鈥 man
Pedaling to work is a lot more fun with the right setup
Tough-ass pants: A term for rugged work trousers that are particularly good at handling abuse.
Base-Camp Duffel: A large, 155-liter bag often seen loaded on yaks in Nepal鈥檚 Khumbu region for a few simple reasons: it can take a beating, it has straps that convert it into a backpack, and mountaineers know that it can carry all their gear.
Lifa Shirt: The first commercially available base layer made from polypropylene, released in 1970 by Helly Hansen.
Sports Bra: A groundbreaking invention that lets women participate comfortably in a range of vigorous athletic activities.
Camouflage: A varying pattern of earth-colored prints designed to obscure the wearer from view, worn by hunters and members of the U.S. military
Denali Jacket: A popular performance fleece garment made by the North Face and commonly seen on mountaineers and college students.
Polarization: A lens technology that cuts glare created when light reflects off materials like plastic and glass.
Treat your feet right with bright art and classic comfort
The six swim trunks you should be wearing this summer
One blade and one very sturdy carrying case are all you need for the perfect shave
Climbers love them, and we ran a half marathon in them to prove that you should, too
Step into summer with the season鈥檚 best shoes
国产吃瓜黑料聽Gear Guy聽Joe Jackson pushes so-called performance jeans to the limit and finds out just how much abuse they can take.聽…
Bright white, old school, and way too nice to actually wear on the court
The best gifts don鈥檛 have to cost a fortune
A bag that epitomizes the high quality of small-batch products made in the U.S.
You don鈥檛 have to cross an ocean for travel to become a major hassle. Like an overseas journey, flying domestic is easier if you have the right stuff.
The city is a club-kid magnet. But abundant sunshine and a growing active community have attracted a new crop of hyperfit young professionals who aren鈥檛 here to party but to play.
Plus seven more products from young companies making high-tech, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing
Smell like the great outdoors, no matter where you are.
Is there a more important piece of gear than the one that lets you see the world clearly? Of course not.
Not long ago, there were three clearly defined categories for jackets: waterproof hard shells, stretchy and breathable soft shells, and wind shells.
Bike lights have gotten better and better, arguably surpassing those on cars, while legislative and popular support of the devices has grown. And that's a great development for cyclists.
You know how much the ladies in your life have done for you. Mother鈥檚 Day is the perfect opportunity to show them all they do hasn鈥檛 gone unnoticed.
Puffy blankets made by this two-year-old California company bring outdoor textiles inside.
A different kind of close shave, inspired by one of the world's most famous alpinists and photographers.
One running-style-sex lubricant to rule them all
Patagonia is upping its own environmental ante with a $1 million investment in Beyond Surface Technologies, a Swiss company that鈥檚 pushing petrochemicals out of the gear closet
These 15 progressive companies are making sustainable clothing that looks as great as it wears.
Don鈥檛 just throw money at the problem. Master layering鈥攜es, even for summer!鈥攁nd the outdoors will never be the same.
In college, singer-songwriter David Berkeley filed field dispatches for Let's Go: Alaska.
Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip
What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?
Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions
The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015