Outside's 2019 Summer Buyer’s Guide Giveaways
The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the mountains are calling for weekend warrioring. To celebrate the start of summer, we’ll be updating this page over the next three months with a monthly...
View ArticleThe Best Summer Sleeping Bags of 2017
Sacks for a comfortable night’s sleep, wherever you lay your head. Kammok Thylacine. (Kammok) Kammok Thylacine ($627) Gear of the Year Ten years ago, the biggest difference between sleeping bags was...
View Article2017 Gear of the Year: Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc
Each year, we ride dozens of bikes in Sedona, Arizona, putting them through their paces at our annual bike test. This year, we found one road bike that stood above the rest. Watch to see why our...
View Article2017 Gear of the Year: Santa Cruz Tallboy
Each year, we test dozens of bikes in Sedona, Arizona, putting them through their paces in a variety of terrain. This year, we found one stand-out bike that can do just about anything. Watch to see why...
View ArticleThe Best Trucker Hats of 2017
Runners wearing trucker hats? Yeah, it’s a thing. You may have noticed Ryan Hall or Jenn Shelton rocking one. Truckers are a hell of an improvement over the alternatives. Previously, our headgear was...
View ArticleThe Best Running Tech of 2017
Go faster, train smarter. Strava Premium. (Strava) Strava Premium ($60 per year) In addition to advanced metrics, post-race analysis, and the infamous Suffer Score, Strava Premium now offers an...
View ArticleThe Best Running Accessories of 2017
All you need for city streets and wooded trails. All Good SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen spray. (All Good) All Good SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen Spray ($22) This push-button zinc spray rubs in without the greasy...
View ArticleThe Best Camera Accessories of 2017
Taking photos shouldn’t be a chore. Make it fun. (Courtesy Danner) Danner Mountain 600 Low Hiking Boots ($160) The best hikers protect your feet without feeling like cement blocks. The 600 Low fulfills...
View ArticleThe Best Watches of 2017
Watches that mix modern technology with old-school appeal. (Courtesy Tsovet) Tsovet SVT-RM40 ($325) It was the Tsovet’s minimalist design that won us over. The solid stainless-steel case is...
View ArticleThe Best Fitness Watches of 2017
Wrist computers finally show their style. Apple Watch Series 2 (Courtesy Apple) Apple Watch Series 2 ($599) Gear of the Year The second iteration of Apple’s smartwatch earned our Gear of the Year nod...
View ArticleThe Best Women's Gym Gear of 2017
Quality gear to make you feel like a million bucks no matter how hard you’re pushing it. CEP Dynamic+ Run Ultralight Low socks. (CEP) CEP Dynamic+ Run Ultralight Low Socks ($20) Some compression socks...
View ArticleThe Best Go-Anywhere Gym Gear of 2017
Make any time sweatin’ time. Lululemon Reversible (Un) mat (Lululemon) Lululemon Reversible (Un)mat ($48) Thin, durable, and sticky, this pad was made for commuters and travelers who want to get...
View ArticleThe Best Headphones of 2017
Turn on, tune in, rock out. Beats Solo3 Wireless (Courtesy Beats) Beats Solo3 Wireless ($300) The comfy, do-everything Solo3 offers rich, thumpy sound and is great during commutes and on runs, where...
View ArticleThe Best Energy Snacks of 2017
Get the most out of your workouts with these energy sources. (Courtesy Bobo's) Bobo’s Oat Bar ($4) Thanks in part to its cakelike texture and rolled oats, this was without a doubt the best-tasting bar...
View ArticleThe Best Women's Travel Gear of 2017
Essentials for wandering—and playing—in style and comfort. (Courtesy Patagonia) Patagonia Glorya Dress ($69) We hiked four miles in this poly-spandex dress, then turned right around and went to Sunday...
View ArticleThe Best Women's Bike Accessories of 2017
High-performance gear for trail and tarmac. MOUNTAIN Wild Rye Kiah shirt. (Wild Rye) Wild Rye Kiah Shirt ($69) This is the only bike jersey we’ve ever worn to the office without feeling underdressed....
View Article2016 Gear of the Year: Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 6Fattie
At this year's bike test in Sedona, Arizona, we tested 36 mountain bikes, eight of which fell into the growing plus-size category. These bikes, with their wider tires, provide incredible traction and...
View ArticleGear of the Year 2016
Every summer, we find the best products of the season and award them Gear of the Year in our Buyer's Guide. These 14 picks—from a ridiculously well-priced tent to a road bike that longs for...
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