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Sunglasses, waistpack and climbing rope lay on a mossy log.

Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development

Aer Parris//March 15, 2019

Recyled gear has been heralded by many in the outdoor industry. We look at the trend and highlight three products that are champions of this effort. Read More...

Skinny Skis Are Back

Robert Pursell//February 21, 2019

After years of pushing skis with super-wide waist widths, ski brands and consumers are realizing that narrower skis can get the job done just fine. Read More...

A new jacket from The North Face, made with FUTURELIGHT technology.

8 Innovative Pieces of Snowsports Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2019

Robert Pursell//February 4, 2019

This year, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show introduced ski and snowboard fans to a slew of new innovations, from Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacons to ski goggles for pups to the grand return of an iconic freeskiing brand. Read More...

Person in red jacket swings ice axe while climbing a glacier.

Waterproof and Actually Breathable? Yes Please

Aer Parris//January 30, 2019

The North Face debuts its innovative new FUTURELIGHT™ technology. Read More...

Tested: The Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC Binding

Megan Michelson//December 27, 2018

The most anticipated ski binding of the winter is here. We got a chance to test it out. The verdict? It truly does it all. Read More...

This Winter’s Coolest New Boot Was Built by a Skier

Devon O’Neil//October 10, 2018

How Canadian pro skier Eric Hjorleifson created this winter's most revolutionary backcountry ski boot, the Dyanfit HOJI Pro Tour. Read More...

New Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC Binding Offers Uphill, Downhill Performance

Megan Michelson//September 2, 2018

The binding combines the lightweight construction and 90-degree range of motion of a free-heel pin binding with the stability of an alpine binding. Read More...

The Coolest New Trail Gear We Found at Outdoor Retailer

Jess Daddio//July 27, 2018

Whether you're aiming for a fastest known time (FKT) or taking your baby on a hike, you'll appreciate these new trail-oriented pieces of gear from the Summer Outdoor Retailer show. Read More...

Get Schooled in Outdoor Product Design

Morgan Tilton//June 26, 2018

Universities across the West are launching college degree programs to help train the next generation of outdoor leaders and product developers with sustainability at the helm. Read More...

New Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Introduces Music, Topo Maps and Contactless Payments

Yitka Winn//June 18, 2018

Compare the original Garmin Fenix 5 with the new Fenix 5 Plus series—three all-new GPS watches that let you train unencumbered thanks to color maps, onboard music storage, contactless payments and more. Read More...

Gear Review: Osprey Eja 58 Pack

Shelby Carpenter//May 29, 2018

Backpackers looking to enjoy their time in the wilderness face a perennial question: What’s more important, having comfortable gear or lightweight gear? Osprey has finally created a lightweight, women-specific pack that maintains comfort for a range of load weights: the Osprey Eja 58. Read More...

Which Satellite Messenger Should I Get?

Yitka Winn//May 15, 2018

We’re here to help you make that decision with a rundown of the major differences between four of the most popular satellite messengers we carry at REI—the Garmin inReach Mini, Garmin inReach Explorer+, SPOT X and SPOT Gen3. Read More...