Gear

How Hoka Makes Billions While Staying True to Its Trail Running Roots
How Hoka Makes Billions & Still Stays True to Its Trail Running Roots

In the French Alps, at the year's biggest trail running event, this writer saw evidence of how the billion-dollar brand will survive mainstreamization

Pa'lante Snow Pack Review: A Backcountry Pack Inspired by Ultralight Hiking
Ultralight Innovator Pa'lante Introduces Its First Bag for Backcountry Ski Missions

Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions

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

Outlandish Community Building at New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store
New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store Reflects on Two Years of Community Building

A conversation with the founders of Brooklyn gear shop Outlandish on creating a hub for gear lovers, making the outdoors more accessible, and more

Salomon Updates the Award-Winning QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs
Salomon Updates the Award-Winning All-Mountain QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs

Inspired by storms and textiles, Salomon designer Victor Brousseaud brings an all-new look to the all-mountain ski

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

The Best Outdoor Brands from the U.S. and Canada, According to the Experts
The Best Outdoor Brands for Hikers, Campers, and Climbers

Our gear expert has tested thousands of rain shells, day packs, and base layers over the last few decades. Here are the labels he trusts the most.

18 East Leaps Across the Atlantic to Collab with London Retailer Goodhood
18 East Leaps Across the Atlantic to Collab with London Retailer Goodhood

The New York-based label brings handcrafted fabrics and outdoorsy inspiration to the limited-edition 8-piece apparel collection

The Black Crows Powder Hunter Ski Collection Lives Up to Its Name
Black Crows Releases New Limited-Edition Ski Kit for Deep Powder Days

Special collection of skis, poles, and pack designed for those who travel the globe chasing storm cycles in search of the best powder skiing

Kitworks Launches Gear Storage System to Solve for Messy Closets & Garages
New Brand Kitworks Launches to Make It Easier—and More Fun—to Store All Your Gear

Tired of plastic Rubbermaid bins, this new company has a novel theory about outdoor gear organization (it's modular and involves lots of accessories)

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

ROA x Altra Timp 5 Collaboration Trail Runner Blends Performance and Style
Footwear Brands ROA and Altra Fuse Brand DNA Into a Collab Trail Runner

The surprise collab brings together two outdoor footwear brands for a trail ready model first debut at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024