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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

Mount Elbert Winter Hiking Guide: Tackling the Classic Colorado 14er
A Winter Hiking Guide to Colorado's Tallest Mountain and Classic 14er, Mount Elbert

Which route to take, what to wear, and all else to know about summiting the tallest mountain in Colorado (and 2nd highest in the continental U.S.)

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

Peru Divide Bikepacking Guide: An Epic Trail of Beauty & Type II Fun
Peru Divide Bikepacking Guide: An Epic Trail of Natural Beauty and Type II Fun

This two-wheeled trip through the Andes will test your climbing capacity, but with adequate preparation, the stunning views will be worth the effort

Guide Adrian Ballinger on How Expedition Travel Changed the World
Adrian Ballinger Talks About How Expedition Travel Has Changed—and Changed the World

The Alpenglow Expeditions founder shares archival photos and stories of facing death on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding

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

Behind the Scenes at a Historic Vans Pipe Masters on Hawaii's North Shore
Behind the Scenes at a Historic Vans Pipe Masters on Hawaii's North Shore

Reflections on legacy while seeing the torch passed at one of surfing's most legendary contests—at surfing's most deadly wave

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)