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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
The company's response was fast. And honest.
We give the big outdoor brands a lot of love at OR鈥攁nd for good reason. This year, however, we also wanted to highlight the little guys.
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
Tough-ass pants: A term for rugged work trousers that are particularly good at handling abuse.
The yoga and run apparel maker is getting into the booze business with a post-workout brew
Ingenious solutions to make the season's simplest sport even better
With skate-influenced design, the company's apparel is being worn to the river and beyond
Although the smart sensor part doesn't actually require the swimsuit
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.
Plus seven more products from young companies making high-tech, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing
The Ultralight Trail Running Essentials of 2015
Business-ready in and out of the water.
These 15 progressive companies are making sustainable clothing that looks as great as it wears.
Lornah Kiplagat new line of women鈥檚 sports apparel forgoes skimpy tops and see-through tights in favor of flowing fabrics that offer style and coverage.
In college, singer-songwriter David Berkeley filed field dispatches for Let's Go: Alaska.
That鈥檚 the big question as the women鈥檚 athletic apparel maker prepares to open its first brick-and-mortar nest this summer in Seattle.
Gear to help you focus on your surroundings, not your blisters
The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015
Six products to make the most of hero snow
What to do when it's dark and frigid outside? We have some ideas. For starters, try building a backyard sauna, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, creating the perfect cabin fire, learning to dogsled, swinging a war hammer, kicking back with a classic adventure book, or escaping to a tropical island. Just hurry up鈥攕pring will be here before you know it.
In an 国产吃瓜黑料 Online exclusive, the company reveals new technology that could be a "reset button" for gear-makers everywhere
New animal-welfare standards for down insulation aim to clean up a grisly business.
There have never been so many innovative solutions for sleeping in public
Because even a great pair of socks can make getting fit more doable
Forget the forecast. This gear will keep you moving through the toughest season.
The only gear you need for long hauls, tested over who-knows-how-many miles.
The Oiselle founder knows her company is much smaller than the behemoths. But that doesn鈥檛 mean she's scared to take them on鈥攊n politics, or in fashion.
You'll need lots of plaid, flannel, a pair of work boots, and a cap. With earflaps.
No need to hang up the bike with this new commuting gear
Essentials that will get you to your destination feeling fresh, healthy, and ready to compete.
The proper one-pieces for ski slopes, business conferences, and Christmas morning.
Plus three more sheep-wool alternatives to keep you warm this winter.
For adventurers, explorers, athletes鈥攁nd anyone else who's been really, really good this year.
The outdoor adventure company doesn't do girly. Their new women's gear is designed for adventurers, explorers, and athletes who play in the mountains for a living. Not surprisingly, the apparel works pretty well for the rest of us, too.
Lightweight, durable, and comfy, this gear finds its way into Chris Solomon's pack every time he heads out the front door.
Two new initiatives from The North Face and Patagonia aim to only use feathers from birds that have never been live-plucked or force fed.
New mountain bike goodies for the easygoing, cool-weather rides of autumn.
Winter means indoor training. Prepare yourself with these gym-bag essentials.
The hunting, fishing, hiking, and work clothes built for getting dirty.
Looking for one shoe that can do it all? The Outback is a great choice.
Buy equipment you don't have to feel guilty about using.
The company's used recycled materials for years and has even begun making wetsuits from plants. But its new Truth to Materials collection takes eco-friendly apparel to a whole new level.
Nine tools to get you cleaned up as workouts move indoors.
These wearable tech fitness-tracking tees go way beyond the wrist.
Would you buy a $400 tie鈥攊f it's been to the top of Everest?
Crying babies, endless delays, and that one aggressive seat-kicker are almost inevitable travel companions. Doesn't mean you can't have a nice journey: savvy packing will keep you collected and calm. We can't promise the same for the new parents across the aisle.
We polled an all-star team of experts and adventurers to put together our new rules of travel鈥攁ll the airfare tips and digital tricks that make getting out there easier than ever.
Staying dry doesn鈥檛 have to mean looking like you鈥檙e on a mountaineering expedition. Case in point, the waxed-canvas Fjallraven Abisko.
A jacket that can handle the trail but looks tailored enough for a dinner in Aspen鈥攁nd is 100 percent American? We'll take three.
Gear that plays well when wet, whether it鈥檚 at the beach, in the river, or around town
You鈥檙e likely to face some hot races, or at least some hot training days, this summer. So I asked five elite ultramarathoners what gear they recommend to keep cool during the hottest months of the year. Below, I鈥檝e listed five gear hacks, tips, and products these men use to battle…
Track down some made-here-at-home gear to celebrate the USA in style.
The Merino Hooded Top embodies the essence of all Rapha apparel: simplicity in design with small highlights to add flair.