Outside Gear

He Spent His Career Selling Polyester Gear. Now He Wants to Recycle It.

Reju is developing a process that separates polyester from blended fabrics and turns it back into material for new clothes—like base layers, fleeces, and shells.

I've Been Testing Camera Bags for 20 Years. These Are the 4 Best.

These setups will help you carry your gear safely and comfortably, no matter how rowdy the adventure.

I Finally Found a Duffel That Actually Keeps All My Stuff Organized

Kitworks Adventure Duffel keeps everything in its place—and is tough enough to sling on top of a bus.

I Traded My Favorite Daypacks for This $70 REI Sling—and I’m Never Looking Back

A "new school" of hikers is trading bulky gear for minimalist kits. After testing a new solution from REI, I realized my traditional daypacks have become overkill for most trails.

5 Game-Changing Gear Picks for Year-Round Tailgating

A seasoned tailgater shares the five pieces of gear that elevate every parking-lot party—even in the dead of winter

4 Gravel Bikes That Prove You Don't Have to Go Bankrupt to Get Great Performance

Our favorite gravel whips of the year for every type of rider

I’m a Professional Gear Tester. Here’s the Secret to Organizing Decades of Equipment In My 900-Square-Foot Home.

I used to be a "gear slob" who missed out on trips because I couldn’t find my essentials. After twenty years of testing, I’ve found the five storage systems that actually get you out the door faster.

We Tested Yeti and RTIC in a 72-Hour Ice Retention Showdown. Here’s Which Cooler Won.

A real-world test reveals whether the cheaper RTIC can match Yeti’s legendary ice retention.

5 Steep Trail Running Routes Worth the Challenge

The reward is worth the effort? Better believe it on these monster runs.

The Best MTB Shorts of 2026, According to Riders Who Obsess over Fit and Pockets

We tested 12 pairs across Baja desert, Sedona red rock, and Pacific Northwest forests. These five earned a permanent spot in the rotation.