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Surely you’ve tried champagne flutes before?
These essentials will make your life a whole lot easier, and more fun, when you’re deep in the backcountry
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From binoculars to artisan robes, we put together the ultimate 62 gift ideas so you can spend less time browsing and more time getting outside with your loved ones this season
Help your loved ones brave the cold with these adventure-ready picks
Long travel days are no match for these stylish, convenient accessories
Products to help end any cold weather fitness lump
Make your loved ones’ lives easier with these cutting-edge products
The CRKT Chogan Hammer makes quick work of campfire wood and tent stakes
Studs or chains? LTs or P-metrics? Here's everything you need to know to find the perfect flexible, grippy tires—no matter the weather conditions.
When it comes to whipping up delicious meals, we have opinions
We've rounded up some early holiday discounts for outdoor chefs and entertainers
The next time you find yourself camping by a wild body of water, catch your own dinner with this packable fly fishing kit
It carries well, quickly flips open, and gets the job done
There’s more to these tools than their blades
How a satellite communicator helps me tamp down panic in the wilderness
From the perfect cooler to the best bug-repelling candle, we’ve rounded up our favorite products that make picnicking a breeze
Durable outdoor cooking utensil? Yes. But to me, this century-old Griswold also symbolizes much more.
Savory backcountry eats. Camping meals that really impress. Chefs who inspire. And the perfect tools to help you create a mouthwatering feast after a day of adventure.
Hosting a little backyard get-together? These editor-approved items will make entertaining easy—and have your guests wondering where you got them.
Ashley Rodriguez, host of the ‘Kitchen Unnecessary’ YouTube show, shares her favorite tricks for creating delicious meals outside
These gloves are a staple in columnist Jakob Schiller’s year-round gear rotation. “With a waxed and baked leather outer, waterproof-breathable membrane, and Thinsulate insulation, they’re great for frigid resort ski days while being breathable enough for long backcountry missions,” he writes. “Once summer rolls around, I use them to collect…
Essential gear for any type of summer travel and adventure
Doesn’t look like you’ll head back to the office any time soon—why not add some luxury to your home setup?
Here are the nine pieces from the 2022 Summer Gear Guide that our gear editors are obsessing over
We reviewed 341 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
Keep your pup safe and stylish on the trail with these seven accessories
A lightning-fast water filter makes staying hydrated on the trail easier than ever
These accessories might not make or break your trip, but you’ll sure be glad you packed them
When you’re covering 145 miles through the Alps, every gram counts
The apparel, equipment, and gear that Outside staffers and contributors are gifting to Mom
Score sunglasses, fire pits, water bottles, and more at a discount until midnight tonight
Spring comes in like a lion. This gear will help.
The Makita 18V LXT lithium-ion cordless inflator makes traditional pumps a thing of the past
The best gear for staying comfortable and climbing on North America’s tallest mountain
Get ready to cover more ground, more quickly
Don’t assume a noise deterrent will save you from a run-in with a wild animal. Do your homework before you head out into the wilderness.
Potatoes, popcorn, paella, and apple crisp—all of these, and more, can be made using a smokeless fire pit
Outside’s gear director, Will Taylor, included the StoneHauler Pro in his roundup of the best winter workout gear. “The padded duffel has a separate cinchable wet-clothes zone within the main compartment, plus backpack straps and a stout side handle,” he wrote.
“Though we’ve tested pricier, more feature-rich watches, we liked the budget-friendly simplicity of the new M2,” wrote our Buyer’s Guide tester. “It provides all the data you want (heart rate, activity tracking, interval timers) without any extraneous, confusing metrics that you don’t need.”…
This quiet, four-speed tool helps ease sore muscles. “It doesn’t come with a lot of frills—there is no carrying case and no extra attachments—but it is a solid piece of machinery that can give you a relatively deep massage,” wrote our tester. “For the majority of people,…
Make sure to order monthly and quarterly boxes with expedited shipping by December 20 to receive your gear by Christmas…
Our Gear Guy called this the best multitool for simple use: “It really hit a sweet spot in terms of extreme tool capability and ease of use,” he wrote. “The screwdriver is particularly impressive: it spans the entire length of the handle (rather than swiveling out of the interior…
We featured the Armbar Cork in our 2020 Summer Buyer’s Guide. “This eight-tool, 3.1-ounce device is a solid base-camp assistant, with scissors, a hammer, and a 2.5-inch blade for an array of chores,” wrote gear editor Maren Larsen. “Bottle, can, and wine openers keep food and drink flowing, and…
November usually means the onset of winter, but much of the country is experiencing dry and unseasonably warm weather. Here’s what Outside editors have been using to pass the time until snow season.
Chasing this upland game bird is as hard as it is rewarding
Benchmade’s custom configurator makes ordering a custom blade faster than ever before
Looking for some thoughtful gift ideas for the adventurer in your life? Save up to 40 percent on gear and apparel at Huckberry’s Black Friday sale, now through November 27.
“Quite simply, this is the perfect travel pack,” wrote our Buyer’s Guide tester of the 45-liter Peak Design pack. “ There are pockets for just about everything, including a hidden one for passports, a soft-lined one for sunglasses, and a padded one for a laptop.”…
These are our favorite pieces that won’t break the bank
Contributor Andrew Skurka tested Zoleo’s Satellite Communicator last year, and he liked how it measured up to the competition: “It’s priced, constructed, and engineered well, and it provides a significantly improved messaging experience,” he wrote. (Get a free, six-month Gaia GPS Premium membership with your purchase, now through November…
For those that like their holidays with a serving of lactic acid
Whether you want to explore public or private lands, these maps demonstrate landownership lines for the entire U.S.
Give well-loved clothes new life with this DIY sewing repair
At trailheads and on city streets, thieves are stealing more gadgets than ever. Here’s my solution for stopping them.
40-plus testers spent four months testing the latest, greatest winter gear on ski hills, backcountry routes, and trails, and in our own home gyms and backyards
We still love these runner-up apparel pieces and accessories
The apparel and accessories we loved for exercising at home
A kit to keep you protected in the mountains
Tough, multifunctional accessories for any itinerary
A knife, rangefinder, jacket, and other pieces that are worth checking out
Bring the festivities to your living room or backyard