Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean Leslie Hsu Oh|December 6, 2019 Outdoor-lifestyle brand United By Blue prioritizes impact over sales.
Your Shorts Could Help You Get Rescued Ryan Wichelns|November 7, 2019 RECCO technology is no longer just for ski gear. With the development of a new helicopter-based detector, outdoor brands are now incorporating the tiny reflectors into all-season hiking apparel.
Uncommon Challenge: Cook With a Candle Will McGough|November 5, 2019 Does 50-year-old gear advice hold up on a camping trip in 2019?
The Best Outdoor Gifts of 2019 Maren Horjus|October 30, 2019 Find gifts ideas for this holiday season in our guide, including a packable camp blanket, a cozy jacket, an action-ready camera and more.
Understanding Headlamp Brightness Ryan Wichelns|October 28, 2019 A new standard aims to provide a more realistic idea of how much light you can expect and for how long.
Gear for Night Running Heather Balogh Rochfort|October 7, 2019 These seven products will keep you quick and visible when you're running in the dark.
Good Gear: Smartwool’s Intraknit base layers will revolutionize your closet Kelly Bastone|October 4, 2019 The company’s latest innovation feels great—and marks a significant shift in the way technical apparel is made.
For Those About to Rock Hilary Oliver|October 1, 2019 Just starting out rock climbing at the gym or crag? Scoop up this beginner-friendly climbing gear and you’ll be ready to train all your focus on your next move.
Liquid Assets Ebony Roberts|October 1, 2019 Every outdoor get-together is better with a drink in hand. Learn our favorite pieces of durable drinkware at the REI Co-Op Journal.
Uncommon Challenge: Go Backpacking Out Your Front Door Aer Parris|September 17, 2019 As long as you’re carrying your belongings on your back, does it matter where you go? Our writer heads out for a long walk without leaving Seattle to find out.
Easy Seat Aer Parris|September 12, 2019 What’s lighter, a pound of feathers or a revolutionary camp chair?
Which Garmin Forerunner Should I Get? Yitka Winn|September 12, 2019 We break down the new Garmin Forerunner watches (945, 245, 45), explain how they compare to their predecessors and recommend which one is right for you.