Everything You Need to Know About Polartec Alpha, the Performance Fleece Final Boss
Exploring the origins and material benefits of ultralight hiking's favorite fuzzy layer
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The Hidden Cost of Colorful Gear & the Outdoor Brands Working to Change It
Textile dyes have hefty environmental impacts, but a few outdoor brands are pursuing ways to make colorful gear more eco-friendly
How Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Finds Inspiration in Vintage Outdoor Gear
The brand's co-founder Samuel Hardeman talks vintage collecting, climbing culture, and creating an outdoor brand with fashion-world appeal
How to Experience Scotland's Right to Roam in Cairngorms National Park
In the UK's largest national park, the best adventures start where you leave the trail behind
The Complete History of Gramicci, Rock Climbing's Original Dirtbag Brand
How pants made by a hippie California rock climber for high-stepping up granite became one of the most influential silhouettes in modern menswear
The 9 Best Fishing Shirts for Organizing Tackle in Style on the Water
Surveying the pocket-rich world of shirts for anglers—or anyone who likes to keep their belongings close and meticulously organized
First Impressions With Norda's New 055 All-Mountain Trail Running Shoe
Testing the newest shoe from Norda, an evolution of its acclaimed race model that's an entirely different shoe on trails, gravel, and elsewhere
The 12 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool
With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays
The 10 Best Midlayers for Outdoor Adventure, Tested & Reviewed
The perfect ingredient for your layering sandwich, whether you're hiking, running, skiing, fishing, or camping
MTB in NYC? Cunningham Park in the Borough of Queens Makes It Available to Many
This lesser-known city park has been home to a 6.5-mile-long, volunteer-maintained network of cross-country mountain bike trails since 2007
This One-Woman Brand Is Making Backpacks Coveted by Global Mountain Pros
Slovenian alpinist Neza Peterca turned a lifetime of design, sewing, and repair experience into an all-custom technical backpack brand
What Is Active Insulation? Revisiting the Forgotten & Much Improved Jacket Category
A decade after invention, active insulation remains tricky to define, but Patagonia's new Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride Midlayer is the category ideal
Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?
After decades of the "shrink it and pink it" design approach, a small group of brands are setting new standards for the gear women wear on the slopes
Why Wool Might Not Be the Miracle Material the Outdoor Industry Says It Is
Wool is touted as an endlessly renewable alternative to petroleum-based fibers—but how true are the claims backing up your favorite baselayer?
The 11 Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2026, Tested & Reviewed
From backcountry shells to resort staples (plus a wild bonus) these top ski jackets were tested in nearly every winter condition imaginable
Wyld Is Using Conservation to Build a Modern Cannabis Brand & Rebuild Mother Earth
Wyld's THC gummies are a popular trail snack, but the company is building a legacy of responsibility that goes beyond a quality high
How Learning the Inuit Approach to Wilderness While Hiking in Labrador Changed Me
An intimate trip to Canada's far northeastern coast inspired a perspective shift based on listening, observing, and moving slow
Everything You Need to Know About the Giant, Ugly Duck That's Saving Your Down Gear
The Kardashians, Bay Area tech bros, and tariffs are helping make goose down scarce. And this unknown, oversized duck is waddling in to save the day
New Hipcamp Partnerships Opens the Sierra Club’s Historic Alpine Lodges to Us All
The grassroots organization partnered with Hipcamp to invite new adventurers to care for and enjoy their storied alpine huts in Tahoe National Forest
We Wear Tested A Ton of Fleece Pants to Find the Best for Home, Camp, and Trail
Plush, breathable, and adventure-ready, these fleece pants deliver peak comfort whether you’re logging miles or streaming episodes
The 13 Best Fleece Jackets & Pullovers to Keep You Warm & Stylish
Wear tested and approved, these functional fleece tops insulate using synthetic, organic, and recycled fabrics and
Samaya Is on a Mission to Reclaim Mountaineering's Soul With Beautiful Gear
The young French label crafts ultralight tents and packs for climbers who believe how you reach the top matters just as much as getting there at all
What You Need to Know About Octa Fleece, the Evolution of the Beloved Outdoor Fabric
An inside look at how an eight-tentacled sea creature inspired a fabric innovation that's becoming the hottest material in outdoor apparel design
How to Spot Good Used Gear That Lasts, According to an Expert Buyer
How to find outdoor gear that still has plenty of life left in it, according to an expert in gear and thrifting