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The Untold History of Outdoor Research, One of America's Great Gear Brands
The Untold History of Outdoor Research, One of America's Great Gear Brands

How the PNW-based outfitter launched from a failed summit attempt on Denali and grew to hometown hero status over 40 years by putting function first

How to Wash a Down Jacket: An Expert Guide to Caring for Down Garments
How to Wash a Down Jacket: A Comprehensive Guide

Step-by-step instructions and pro tips from a professional guide and gear tester to help you maximize the lifespan of your lightweight down items

Where to Buy Used Outdoor Gear: 10 Shops for Secondhand Apparel & Equipment
Snag Deals on Used Outdoor Gear Online and IRL at These 10 Marketplaces

Looking for affordable tents, sleeping bags, hiking boots, and bikes? These online and in-person retailers have you covered with gently used gear

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Guide: Why the Famous Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)
Why the Legendary Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)

Since its initial release in 1998, the Alpha SV has been the yard stick by which all other rain shells are measured. Our gear expert explains why

Meet Thermore, the Most Influential Ingredient Brand You've Never Heard Of
How Thermore Became the Most Influential Ingredient Brand You've Never Heard Of

Thermore's sustainable, synthetic insulation made with recycled PET bottles has been quietly driving change in the outdoor industry since 1972

2024’s Top Trends in Women’s Hiking Apparel and Gear
The Top 4 Biggest Trends in Women's Hiking Apparel and Gear in 2024

Stay stylish and protected on the trail while incorporating the newest women's hiking clothing trends

Nikonos V Review: The Ultimate Waterproof Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure
Why the Nikonos V Is the Ultimate Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure

Developed by Jacques Cousteau and perfected in 1984 with the fifth generation, this legendary Nikon is beloved by both water and land photographers

Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds—and Rebuilds—Legendary Hiking Boots
Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds (and Rebuilds) Our Favorite Hiking Boots

The famed Oregon bootmaker has expanded its Recrafting repair program and opened its doors to factory tours for the first time in its 90 year history

Shipping Container Homes: All You Need to Know Before Buying & Building
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Shipping Container Homes

Pros & cons, what you should know and need to know, plus some $$ saving pro tips from the builder and owner of the world's most famous container home

Sole Searching: Arc’teryx Creates New Footwear Category With Vertex Alpine
Sole Searching: Arc’teryx Creates New Footwear Category With Vertex Alpine

Inside the problem solving and design process of the new lightweight hybrid approach shoe, moving athletes over mountains like never before

The Best Design-Minded Gravel Bike Gear for Mixed Terrain Cycling
Take On All Mixed Terrain with This Tested-and-Approved Gravel Bike Gear Guide

Tested on the rugged backroads and singletrack of British Columbia, this kit goes fast, far, and looks good along the way

12 Best Down Puffer Pants for Winter Adventures (and Relaxing at Home)
12 Best Down Pants for Cold Weather Adventures (and Chilling at Home)

Lightweight, packable, and hyper-warm, the quilted down pant is a gear essential few have adopted, but a game-changer for those willing to