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My dad never wants expensive gear for Father鈥檚 Day, but he still appreciates a thoughtful gift or two. Here are six suggestions that cost $30 or less for your pragmatic, outdoorsy father or husband. 聽 Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp | (Courtesy of Black Diamond) This practical,…
From smart grills to high-tech camping toys, these gadgets are designed for dads who get after it outside.
Kitting up for your next marathon? Don't forget to bring these basics.
Seven men want to share a few thousand pieces of gear with the world. And they need your help.
How a dedicated group of denim and apparel companies are ushering in a new age of American craftsmanship
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?
Pro runner Maggie Vessey turned a lot of heads last week at the Prefontaine Classic, and not because of her second-place finish. No, the media was more interested in what she was wearing.
Full disclosure: I secretly wanted to love Lululemon's men鈥檚 gear when the company sent me a box of clothes to test. I just wasn't prepared to admit it. The company has become synonymous with women's yoga gear. If you close your eyes and think Lululemon, I doubt any masculine visuals…
Three entrepreneurs envision a future of shared outdoor equipment. And while the project is barely off the ground, their idea could change how we buy and sell gear.
Harvard and MIT researchers did recently publish a study that found exposure to silver nanoparticles, found in clothing, toothpaste, toys and other products, can cause substantial DNA damage. But before I get to your main question, let鈥檚 look at why that news might鈥檝e frightened you. A nanoparticle…
The short answer is no. You鈥檝e heard the adage “cotton kills,” right? While that saying is overused (the fabric is quite comfortable in certain situations), the fact is cotton retains moisture and doesn鈥檛 dry quickly鈥攎aking it dangerous in cold situations. And any garment that contains cotton has that problem.聽 “The…
Blame the late introduction of the Under Armour suits, plus other crucial mistakes
To answer this question, I turned to our Summer Buyer’s Guide jacket tester Ryan Stuart. He lives and recreates on Vancouver Island (where they measure rainfall in feet every spring), and he spends about 70 days a year in the wet testing the newest rain jackets for 国产吃瓜黑料. Before buying…
From the coolest kayak we鈥檝e ever seen to a super grippy water shoe, this is the gear you need for those quiet days on the river.
A do-it-all midlayer for women that blends wool and synthetic fabrics
One hundred percent wool isn鈥檛 just for winter鈥檚 base layers. So don鈥檛 be sheepish about swapping your synthetics for a more natural alternative this summer.
How the high price of down is changing the insulation market
Whether you鈥檙e running or skiing, learn the optimal combination of cold-weather gear with our guide to winter layering
The Halogen can鈥檛 do it all, but it does so much so well that it rates as one of the most versatile winter jackets we鈥檝e ever tested.
The Neoteric鈥檚 fancy fabric鈥 Polartec鈥檚 NeoShell鈥攎ight be the ideal material for a resort ski jacket. It鈥檚 breathable, quiet, stretchy, and totally waterproof. And Eddie Bauer employs it perfectly.
Clothing that鈥檚 purpose-built for serious outdoor activities has been migrating to the city for several years now.
Patagonia updates ten classic designs for the company鈥檚 40th anniversary
Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern
This shirt fills a niche that hasn't been nailed by any of the leading merino wool companies yet.
Our favorite new cycling-inspired apparel and gear for Bike to Work Week
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 travel dresses, including the Outdoor Research Trance Dress
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.
With its New Road line, Giro, alongside a handful of other apparel manufacturers, is trying to bring pro-quality performance to the civilian peloton
I鈥檓 going backpacking through South America in a few months. I expect to get kind of grubby, and won't have regular access to showers. What鈥檚 the best way to stay clean and not stink without taking a bath every couple of days?
A Depression-era insulating material is becoming the hottest thing in outerwear
I run in minimalist shoes, and I like to wear some type of sock with them. What鈥檚 a thin pair that provides good ground feel and will keep me blister free?
I鈥檓 looking for a pair of quick-drying pants for hiking in the slush and rain over the next few weeks. I need to look presentable if we stop at a brewpub on the way back. What have you got for me?
Helly鈥檚 Flow System turbocharged mechanical venting is anatomically body mapped not only for warming but also for cooling
Tired of waiting for the industry to start offering appropriately-sized splitboards and other backcountry items, Ali Carr Troxell is turning to Wagner Custom for the perfect made-to-order gear
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.
Ali Carr Troxell tests Helly Hansen鈥檚 new, innovative way to keep you warm out on the slopes
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
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
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from SIA's 2013 Snow Show, including the Astis Mittens.
Pants are fine, but if your goal is waist-deep powder, a good pair of bibs like FlyLow鈥檚 Bakers ($330) are what you need.
From the L.L. Bean Signature Cowlneck to the Lole Amy Cardigan, 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor and The 国产吃瓜黑料ss columnist Ali Carr Troxell picks her 10 favorite sweaters for the current snow season
I鈥檓 looking forward to spring skiing鈥攁nd to staying comfortable without a heavy jacket. What do you recommend for those days when a hardshell is overkill?
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
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.
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.
We put 70 jackets through the wringer鈥攔unning, skinning, skiing, and hiking. After nitpicking over pocket placement, breathability, and ever other detail under the sun, we settled on these six.
Frigid temperatures, biting wind, blowing snow鈥攊f you鈥檙e well outfitted, it doesn鈥檛 really matter.
Got Gaiters? Our favorites are still Outdoor Research's light, packable, breathable Verglas.
Rather sort your sock drawer than run on a treadmill? Us too. Here鈥檚 the gear you鈥檒l need to keep running outdoors all winter long.
If it鈥檚 time for an upgrade, start by answering this question: Do you ski almost exclusively at resorts? The defining characteristic of the ones reviewed here is that they鈥檙e built for comfort, not aerobic speed.
First things first: your pack will be heavier. You鈥檒l be packing more food, fuel, and layers. As for shelter, if you鈥檙e not expecting high winds or heavy snowfall, you probably don鈥檛 need to upgrade to a four-season tent; a sturdy (read: not ultralight or mostly mesh) three-season model should see you through.
As backcountry skiing has boomed, so has splitboarding. In the past five years, participation has quadrupled, and companies from Black Diamond to Burton to K2 have tossed their hats into the ring with split-specific gear.
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.
Bug spray seems messy and outdated. Do the apps for Android phones and iPhones really work? What about bug-repellent clothing?
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the Columbia Omni-Freeze ZERO Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Crew.
A titanium bike with swooping lines and parallel triangles for added flex and greater shock absorption.
There's been a lot of coverage of the this year's climbing season on Everest, and I'm curious as to what day-to-day life is like at the roof of the world. What are the basic necessities?
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear for the 2012 Summer Buyer's Guide, including the Arc'teryx Incendo.
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 work outdoors in some serious deer tick habitat. I saw that Outdoor Research makes the pre-treated BugOut gaiters. Do your recommend them, or do you have any other suggestions for staying tick free?
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?
On November 25, when most retailers were pushing their flashiest Black Friday deals, Patagonia took out a full-page ad in The New York Times urging people not to buy one of its most popular jackets. Reactions ranged from adulation to contempt. Was this a hypocritical marketing ploy or an honest call to reduce consumption?