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Scout Motors Returns: But Can It Electrify the Market?

‘The Most Unique Race on Earth’ Has Baby Goats, World’s Largest Sauna: Wild Times at the Runningman Festival

Luminary speakers, health seminars, live music, and a choose-your-own-distance race — don’t miss Runningman Festival.

The Rescue That Changed the Future of Prosthetics: Arc’teryx Teases ‘109 Below’

In 1982, two climbers were stranded in a -20 blizzard for days on end. Their rescue was a tragic and traumatic experience that changed the course of their lives, and that of adaptive athletics.

Famous Grizzly Bear 399 Killed by Vehicle Near Yellowstone National Park

At 28 years old, the mama grizzly bear was the oldest female still producing cubs near the national park.

Luxury Paddleboards, Solar-Powered Hat, Filson Birkenstocks, and More Emerging Gear

We’ve got a diverse mix of gear this week, with cool new gear ideas for runners, cyclists, campers — and anyone who needs to avoid an avalanche.

Speedy Foot Fortresses Fly Over Nasty Terrain: The North Face Summit Series Offtrail TR Review

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Segway’s ZT3 Pro Is the Adventure Mobile We’ve Been Waiting For

Segway’s first off-road-capable e-scooter seamlessly transitions from urban commutes to trail adventures so you can work hard and play harder.

Moultrie EDGE 2 PRO: Revolutionizing Trail Camera Tech for Hunters

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Pirelli Aggressive All-Terrain Reveal: Introducing the Scorpion XTM AT

Pirelli reveals the Scorpion XTM AT, an aggressive all-terrain tire specifically designed for North America, for both ICE and EV trucks and SUVs.

Today, 2 years after announcing plans to revive the long-forgotten Scout brand, Germany’s Volkswagen AG pulled the covers off the marque’s first two models, the Terra and Traveler.

The Rescue That Changed SAR and Prosthetics Forever: Watch ‘109 Below’

‘109 Below’ chronicles the 1982 rescue of Hugh Herr from Mount Washington and all the tragedy and triumphs it produced.

The Best Mountain Bike Grips of 2024

We tested 11 of the top mountain bike grips from Ergon, ODI, Wolf Tooth, PNW, and more to find the best options for your next ride.

The Best Gravel Bike Shoes of 2024

We tested 16 models from top brands like Shimano, Fizik, Specialized, and more to find the best gravel bike shoes.

The Attack on Mountain Lion Hunting Is an Attack on All Hunting

The proposition to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado erodes the fundamental pillars of conservation and removes a viable, healthy food source.

Shock Value ‘Hunters’ Fuel Anti-Hunting Fire: We Must Demand Higher-Caliber Ethics

‘Save Sweetwater Lake’: Controversy Hangs Over Colorado’s Newest State Park

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Born Out of Frustration: See How Liv Cycling Became the Leader in Women’s Bikes

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Scout Motors Is Reimagining the Electric Truck with the 2027 Traveler and Terra

With a familiar-but-forward-looking design and welcome doses of functional nostalgia, Scout appears to be launching with a winning formula

The 11 Best Ski Gear Finds on Sale at Evo

One of the snow gear retailer's biggest blowouts is here with up to 50 percent off top ski equipment

The 16 Best Sunglasses for Every Outdoor Activity

What do you get when you give 51 sunglasses to more than a dozen multi-sport athletes and tell them to find the best in the bunch? This collection of trusty shades.

The 9 Best Hiking Boots on Sale at REI

With REI’s hiking boots sale, now’s the time to upgrade your outdoor footwear—and save

Score Our Favorite Skis for 40 Percent Off

Evo's Anniversary Sale has serious savings on gear—including some of our favorite skis for to 40 percent off

How to Never Break Another Zipper

Zippers are the hardest thing to replace on your technical gear. Here's how to make sure you never have to.

The Best Trail-Running Shoes for Every Terrain

We tested over 75 trail shoes across hundreds of miles of rocky singletrack, sandy paths, and muddy forests. These 14 stood out as the top performers.

The Gear Our Editors Are Loving This Fall

Fall is in full swing, and our editors are loving every minute of it. Here are the pieces that are keeping us cozy outside this season.

Diamonds, Spades, and World-Class Glades: Behind the Scenes of Our 2025 Reno-Tahoe Snowboard Test

Between Diamond Peak’s groomers and glades and Reno’s vibrant downtown, we hit the jackpot during our 2025 Nevada snowboard test

How Big of a Truck Do I Really Need?

Sometimes you do need a bigger truck. But most of the time, your best bet is to modify the one you've already got.

We Tested 26 Snowboard Bindings—These 9 Are the Best of 2025

Tap in–or, rather, strap in–to the flow state with these tester-approved snowboard bindings

The Best Camping Gear and Accessories

Bags, tools, and little extras to make camp feel like your home away from home

How Long Do Travel Mugs Actually Keep Beverages Hot?

We lab-tested 24 insulated mugs, tumblers, and thermoses to find the best

Vacuum Pumps, Bandsaws, and a Real-Life Time Machine: Welcome to the Outside Gear Lab at CU Denver

Last fall, Outside partnered with University of Colorado Denver to open a state-of-the-art gear-testing lab. Now, it’s finally open for business—and poised to upend the gear-testing world.

The Best Running Shoes for Training and Racing

We put 117 shoes through thousands of miles of long runs, speed workouts, races, and daily jaunts. These 16 emerged as the best.

These Snowboard Boots Performed the Best for the 2025 Season

Lace up and lace your line with these tester-approved snowboarding and splitboarding boots.

Fanny Packs Are Back and I’m On Board, Sort Of

I fought the resurgence of these goofy packs until I figured out that they’re convenient and comfortable—especially when worn as sling bags

The Best Cross-Country Boots and Accessories of 2025

The best nordic ski gear provides comfort, support, warmth, and breathability, all in a deceivingly streamlined package

The Best Cross-Country Skis of 2025

Challenging conditions last season helped us test the best skis that are breaking boundaries in the sport right now

The Best Camp-Kitchen Accessories of Fall 2024

We tested knives, coolers, stoves, and other kitchen essentials to highlight the best of the season

Amazon’s October Prime Day Is Here—Our 16 Favorite Deals on Outdoor Gear

Score some serious savings on outdoor gear during Amazon’s limited-time sale, Prime Big Deal Days

Tested: The Three Levels of Truck-Bed Storage Nirvana

I evaluated three different solutions for truck-bed storage. Here they are, ranked.

The 9 Best Fall Camping Deals Today: Tents, Sleeping Bags, and More

Steep and Cheap’s autumn sale is really, really good

Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: Almost There

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the best smartwatch an Android user can buy to date, but it still has room for improvement as a workout companion

Find Your Why and Run with It

Ultramarathoner Callie Vinson shares her running journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way

Tested: The Two Best Modular Awning Options for Your Rig

Choose the wrong truck or camper awning, and you'll be looking at broken poles and vehicle damage. Choose the right one, and you'll be looking at one of these.

The Gear I Used During a Backcountry Survival School in Utah

These five pieces got our gear columnist through a week of surviving off the bare minimum in the backcountry

The Venture Paragon Is a Reliable, Do-It-All Splitboard

This deck rides switch exceptionally, floats well, and may be the most durable split on the market today

Our Seven Favorite Splitboards of 2025

Ditch the crowds and enjoy the pow with our testers’ favorite splitboards on the market

Do You Actually Need Super Shoes to Run Your Best?

Our Dear Gear columnist breaks down the benefits—and potential downsides—of buying a super shoe

Are Yeti Products Worth the Money?

Our gear guy answers his most asked question once and for all

The Gnu Barrett Is Our Favorite Women’s Snowboard of 2025

The Gnu Barrett board wins the Editor’s Choice award for a second time thanks to its reliable, ripping all-mountain prowess

The Best Women’s Snowboards of 2025

From all-mountain rippers to powder craft, these five boards will have women riders everywhere salivating to get the 2024/2025 season started

Protecting the West, One Sip at a Time

Why High West Distillery committed $1 million to preserving the West and its inhabitants

The Nitro Alternator Is Our Favorite Snowboard This Year

Our testers’ favorite board, the Nitro Alternator is a capable, no-frills, cambered all-mountain crusher

Korua Shapes’ Transition Finder Is an Affordable All-Mountain Surfer

Meet our snowboard test director’s go-to Japow board and a perennial favorite of our Tahoe test team

The Best Snowboards You Can Buy This Season

30 testers put 50 snowboards to the test during our board test week at Tahoe’s Diamond Peak and beyond. These are the cream of the crop.

Have Mountain Bikes Gotten Too Heavy?

With modern rigs weighed down by high-performance components, two Pinkbike editors square off about whether the industry has taken things too far

Garmin’s New Satellite Messenger Upgrades Off-Grid Communication

The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers

The Best Marathon Racing Shoes (2024)

After a year of testing, we've identified 12 marathon shoes that will boost your performance and make the race more enjoyable

Our 9 Favorite Hunting Accessories for Fall and Winter

Out of the 106 products we tested, these ten picks got us most excited to get back into hunting season

11 Great Patagonia Deals We’re Eyeing on Hoodies, Jackets, and More

Don't miss these last-season deals on Patagonia gear to refresh your cold-weather wardrobe

Apple’s New iPhone 16 Pro Is Once Again Our Favorite Pocket Adventure Camera. Here’s Why.

Innovative new features make the phone even more powerful at capturing professional photos and video

The Best Hunting Clothes for Fall and Winter

These jackets, waders, vests, boots, socks, gloves, and layers handled long days and cold nights in the winter backcountry hunting deer, ducks, turkey, and more

The Shibumi Is the Greatest Beach Shade I’ve Ever Used

Shelter from the sun is essential to enjoying yourself at the beach. This beach shade is our favorite that we’ve ever tested.

Reviewed: Polar’s Long-Waited Flagship Watch, the Grit X2 Pro

The gorgeous new flagship watch makes some big promises. But is it worth the cost?

I Biked from Mexico to Canada. Here’s the Gear I Relied On.

The 2,700-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is long, remote, and rugged. Here’s the kit you’ll need to pull it off.

6 Recovery Sandals That Are Actually Worth the Money

Supercharge your recovery and ease inflamed joints with these ultra-cushy kicks

This Van Made Me a Van Person

I was reluctant to succumb to #vanlife. But after two weeks in a Wayfarer Van, I might be converted for good.

The Best Thing You Can Do at the Beach, and Three Smart Things You Can Do for the Beach

I love beachcombing and snorkeling with a purpose, but I’m learning care for the beach starts with how I shop

Everything You Need to Know About Apple Event’s New Products

The new iPhone 16 comes with smart camera upgrades and important new health features. We get an improved Apple Watch and AirPods. But there’s no Ultra Watch 3, unfortunately.

The Best Sports Bras of 2024

Eleven testers spent hundreds of hours working out in dozens of different sports bras to find the best-performing picks for every type of activity

The Best Running Shorts for Men

Ten testers tried 47 running shorts over 4,500 miles. These came out on top.

8 Amazing Labor Day Deals on Gear That’s Made in the USA

Celebrate American workers while supporting American jobs and saving money

The 15 Best Outdoor Deals at REI’s Labor Day Sale

Some of our favorite pieces of outdoor gear are on sale right now at REI

Discover North Lake Tahoe’s Secret Season

What’s better than leaf-peeping? Leaf-peeping with Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada as a backdrop.

The Gear Our Editors Loved in August

The season is coming to an end—here’s the gear that is keeping our editors outside until the very last moments of summer warmth

Can’t Find the Right Surfboard? Here’s How to Order a Custom One.

We dove deep and found out everything you need to know about getting a bespoke stick before you pull the trigger

I Wear Swim Shorts Everywhere—Here’s Why

Our gear columnist refuses to wear anything but swim shorts in the warmer months. Is he just lazy, or is he on to something?

Enter for a Chance to Win an Epic $10,000 Getaway*

One lucky grand prize winner will receive an AutoCamp glamping adventure and three winners will score a sweet gear package

Yeti’s New Cast-Iron Skillet Is the Best You Can Buy—Here’s Why

Our hands-on impressions cooking with Yeti’s new skillet, why we love it, and why it looks oh so familiar

Time Tested

The surprising intersection between adventure, art, and iconic hiking boots

Do Older Mountain Bikes Really Ride Worse than New Ones?

Mountain bikes are constantly changing—what counts as outdated versus new-school mountain-bike geometry these days?

Less Is More Nutrition

Stay healthy and energized with whey protein

Camp Shoes Make Life Better

Why I love slip-on shoes meant for camping, and my favorites for every season

The Best Men’s Summer Running Shirts (2024)

Ten testers tried more than 50 T-shirts and singlets over 4,500 miles. These came out on top.

How to Sleep in Your Car—and Actually Enjoy It

This gear will guarantee a good night’s rest every time you sleep in your vehicle

How to Pick a Safer Helmet, According to Science

Price, style, weight, ventilation and comfort are all important considerations, but the main purpose of a helmet is to keep your head safe

Gear Up Give Back

Put your retired gear to good use to promote outdoor inclusivity and protect the planet

Yep, Surfers Wear Helmets at the Olympics Now

Nearly half of the surfers at the 2024 Games wore helmets. Here’s a brief history of helmets in the sport and where you can buy them now.

Here’s What the Winning Mountain Bikes at the Olympics Cost

Hint: they ain’t cheap

Reviewed: The Travel Yoga Mat I Take Everywhere

The Oko Living yoga rug is like a portable personal gym

Keep Your Pup Safe on Trail with This First Aid Kit Collar

The author reviews a new medical kit for pups that’s equipped with gauze, bandages, and other essentials

The Gear Our Editors Loved in July

The gear that let us brave monsoon season in the west and heat waves in the east

8 Funky Shorts (and Jorts!) I’m Loving This Summer

These fun, functional shorts cover all my outdoor adventure needs in unique style

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