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Patagonia updates ten classic designs for the company鈥檚 40th anniversary
Not everybody can get behind screaming, flourescent shades. That's OK. This year's crossover designs pair subdued styling with hotshot performance.
This shirt fills a niche that hasn't been nailed by any of the leading merino wool companies yet.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer鈥檚 Guide, including the Rab Maverick.
Rapture for the watersports set: Goggle-like, smudge-free, water-shedding.
We already loved Icebreaker's Tech Tee lite for its odor-zapping abilities. The recent addition of artist-designed graphics is just icing on the cake.
There's a new generation taking over the Bay Area who aren't afraid to play as hard as they work.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best women's apparel that missed the cut for the Summer 2013 Buyer鈥檚 Guide, including the Salomon Endurance 戮 Tight.
Sleek and chic but capable of holding off all-day cold and rain.
The FDA regulates sunscreens just like any over-the-counter drug, which means that all those words on the label actually mean something. Here's what you need to know to slather smart.
A Depression-era insulating material is becoming the hottest thing in outerwear
A percentage of the purchase price of your new Scamps, a collaboration with Cascade Designs, will go toward well-building projects in Kenya
If there's one garment people are going to be talking about this year, it's the Encapsil. So we put a second 国产吃瓜黑料 gear tester on the assignment.
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
Will a pilot program meant to find a second life for pre-owned apparel and footwear get off the ground?
I'm starting to get more serious about my training. What heart-rate monitor should I buy?
Will toe shoes help links players with their swing?
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.
Tim Jarvis' bid to challenge the Antarctic in vintage wool apparel comes as the original technical fiber is experiencing a renaissance. Even today, no other textile鈥攏atural or synthetic鈥攊s as useful or trustworthy.
In fall 2013, Patagonia will celebrate its 40th anniversary, proving once and for all that responsible business can also be profitable business. In the words of Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, “only those businesses dancing…
The Outdoor Retailer show is just around the corner. And new product announcements are rolling in fast. Here's a quick look at some of the most promising bags we'll see in outdoor stores this summer and fall. BOREAS BOOTLEGGER:聽This 3-in-1 adventure bag, the “Russian Dolls” of day…
Airbags are a hot topic in the snowsports industry, and Mammut is introducing an evolution of its Snowpulse system at next week鈥檚 Outdoor Retailer Show that it鈥檚 calling a new category in the airbag market鈥攑rotective airbags. The new Snowpulse PAS (protective airbag system) airbags…
Home on the range: Stio's Jackalope pom-pom makes its East Coast debut. Photo: Katie Arnold It might seem a little presumptuous to declare Stio the outdoor brand of 2013 only a week in, but I have no qualms nominating the new mountain-lifestyle clothing company for…
Senior year at the University of Colorado, Boulder was a big one for Jeff Popp. That was the year when, as captain of the U.C. snowboard team, he was honored as a first-team All-American. It was also the year that he decided to avoid the 鈥渨hite collar…
Inspired by a Canadian officer鈥檚 World War II utility bag,聽Tilley's Intrepid Bag聽has a timeless vintage look that's hard to peg down. It has a certain safari feel to it, a messenger bag aesthetic, albeit one made from leather and waxed canvas. It's pared down functionality…
The only thing ski season is harder on than your knees is your face.
Thule makes great roof racks, bike and ski and boat mounts, rooftop boxes, and snow chains. It makes laptop and table bags that Apple likes so much that they're sold in the company's stores around the world. Thule's luggage is…
According to Mountain Hardwear, the Ghost Whisperer (hooded) is the world's lightest down jacket鈥攕even ounces, 850-fill down, two pockets, and a ripstop shell that's down- and wind-proof and water repellant
Last year, my snowboard pants didn鈥檛 work out so well鈥擨 was sweaty and wet most days. This season, how do I keep my lower half from becoming a hot mess?
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鈥攑riced from $4 to $50,000鈥攇uaranteed to make anyone on your list feel like a million bucks.
Finally put an end to searching for wall outlets, or carrying a bouquet of charging cables and converters for all the electronics in your bag. World travelers, itinerant wanderers, and absent-minded electronics users: with Timbuk2鈥檚 Power Q Laptop Backpack…
If you feel like merely filming yourself when you鈥檙e going big isn鈥檛 enough, or maybe that you'd like to be the star of your very own Truman Show, check out Memoto鈥檚 007-style camera, which constantly records your life with…
344 *** Local Caption *** 62201 Professional fishermen have always known how to be ready for a storm. They dress for constant soaking by choppy seas, unanticipated and often torrential rains, pummeling winds, and mishaps that can range from stalled engines to tangled nets. Now you can…
Duffel bags have no shape. Packs are meant to carry, not serve as suitcases. And wheelie bags have their limitations on stairs and over cobblestones, not to mention that they鈥檙e awkward in the overhead compartment. After over 1,000 flights dissatisfied with his suitcases, Nathan Kukathas joined…
One pair of thin-to-midweight ski-specific socks is all you need. We鈥檙e fans of Wigwam鈥檚 Xenon Pro.
Let鈥檚 start with nature鈥檚 w眉nderfabric. Not only is merino wool (sourced mostly from sheep in New Zealand鈥檚 Southern Alps) a sustainable, bio-degradable fabric, but gear makers have figured out how to make it softer and thin enough to wear on a hot summer day.
If you ski mostly in wet snow, like the stuff in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, then you need something waterproof. In drier climes, like the Central Rockies, a water-resistant soft-shell glove should suffice. The more leather it has, the more waterproof it鈥檚 going to be.
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.
We found three fashionable boots ideal for snowshoeing and general winter tomfoolery.
From wool-insulated workout wear to the hardest hard shell we鈥檝e ever seen, this year鈥檚 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.
Unfortunately, you can鈥檛 just wear your sorels everywhere. Sooner or later you鈥檙e going to have to come down from the mountains and return to civilization. But fear not. Bring the spirit of the slopes with you everywhere with our favorite apr猫s shoes.
Sharing powder shots, filming your friend's huck, and keeping in touch have never been easier with gadgets like Fujifilm's XP170 and the DeLorme InReach communicator.
New Balance Winter 110 Trail Boots Like the Salomon Snowcross CS, the uninsulated Winter 110 is essentially a minimalist running shoe (9 ounces; 4-millimeter heel-to-toe drop) wrapped in a waterproof-breathable gaiter. The outsole lugs shed snow like a champ. Got Gaiters? Our favorites are still Outdoor Research's…
Whether you鈥檙e looking for glacier glasses, everyday drivers, or racy speedsters, we鈥檝e got the right pair for you.
Two Portland, Oregon-based companies鈥擠anner聽Boots, an outfit that has been dedicated to quality craftsmanship for more than 80 years, and Tanner Goods, a group of young designers and craftspeople鈥攈ave collaborated on a new boot as part of Danner Stumptown鈥檚 collection. Called the…
Steger Moosehide Mukluks are the ultimate winter boot. That鈥檚 why they鈥檙e routinely used on major expeditions in the Arctic, Antarctica, and for events like the Iditarod. Patti…
Since the 1980s, most apparel has been made somewhere in Asia, and a lot of it, particularly casual basics like sweatshirts, t-shirts and polo shirts, feels cheap and poorly made鈥攐r at least way overpriced for the quality of the finished product. American Giant聽aims to…
In 1994, Steve Sullivan (Sully) and Brian Cousins (Cuz) had an idea for a line of technical clothing, one that wasn鈥檛 just about bagging peaks and extreme expeditions. They founded Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based Cloudveil, a company that made technical clothing with heavy western cowboy-style influences and…
Some of the graphics on skis and snowboards are really spectacular. Who draws this stuff?
Sitting for three or more hours a day can take years off of your life. When you're active, you won't lose years, but an occasional bump, bruise or sprain can keep you off your bike, out of your running shoes or off the slopes.
The latest gadgets collect reams of training data. Here are the metrics that matter.
I've heard conflicting things about synthetics and their ability to keep me cool. What should I wear while running in this brutal heat?
You could wear any old pair of glasses to ride in, but more likely than not they'll fog up, get spattered with sweat, pinch uncomfortably beneath your helmet, and, when it's all through, your eyes will likely sting anyway. I'm ambivalent about how expensive sunglasses have gotten (all cycling gear…
The perfect riding jacket is tiny enough to tuck into a jersey pocket, but it's also able to stave off a chill on ripping descents or when clouds unexpectedly obscure the sun. Louis Garneau's Super Lite Jacket聽is not only packable but light as air…
At this week's first keynote at Google I/O 2012, Sergey Brin unveiled a live adventure-packed demo of Project Glass. J.T. Holmes and crew wingsuited out of a plane, pulled their chutes, and…
国产吃瓜黑料 picks the best woodsy sunglasses of July 2012, including Oakley Jupiter Squared.
This past Sunday I forewent a gorgeous afternoon in the sun, opting for the headquarters of frog, a global innovation firm (they design/re-design products and experiences for major companies). Frog and LRN, a consultancy, were hosting a weekend “hackathon.” Unless you're a computer programmer…
Five ten makes shoes for all pursuits. It's latest and greatest are a new trail-building shoe, the Diddie, and a stunt riding shoe, the Danny. Diddie Schneider has built more than 300 bike tracks from Germany to Malaysia to Dubai, and has been a stunt rider in more than 700…
You can now control up to 50 GoPro cameras via a remote. That's what skateboarder Ryan Sheckler did鈥攚ith a little help from four other people鈥攖o record his journey from the Manhattan Bridge to a Lower East Side skate park for a short called…
These shells offer equal parts protection and comfort. We reviewed the Columbia Flyin' Dry, with its waterproof, breathable membrane and roomy back pocket; the Marmot Tempo Hoody, which kept our tester toasty on mountain runs and hikes during a windy season; the super-stretchy First Ascent High Season; and others.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Merrell Mariposa waterproof jacket.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer's Buying Guide, including the Prana Piggyback yoga-mat strap.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including 2XU's 3/4-length compression tights.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Oakley carry-on roller bag.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Cannondale Ryker bike helmet.
I'm a proud owner of a new 800-fill down sleeping bag. I want to make sure it stays clean and warm for years to come. What should I do?