Gear

Discover how running in the Windy City, and embracing its often challenging elements, builds the resiliency and mental toughness to take on the world. As Kira West prioritizes self-care throughout the seasons, the focus on wellness ripples outward to her work connecting with the city’s other passionate runners. Independent since 1906, New Balance empowers people through sport […]

Last summer our family had a reunion in Alaska, venturing from forest to mountains to sea and staying up late into the subarctic evenings. The vibe was mellow; the Alaskan Amber went down smoothly. But something was missing. We’re all music lovers—my 20-something kids even tolerate some of the tunes I like—and I didn’t bring

For years, I’ve viewed kinesiology tape—those brightly colored stripes you see on the legs and shoulders of athletes—as nothing more than snake oil, something people used for show without any real benefits. All my experiences with athletic tape involved protecting an injured joint by tightly wrapping and immobilizing it. I was skeptical that a few

I’ve never had a lot of respect for “wind jackets” as a layer. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s when we called them “windbreakers,” and that term makes me think of high school track coaches. It’s also usually the first layer I ditch from my pack when I’m trying to

When it comes to planning your next big travel adventure, thinking about your luggage is probably not high on your priority list. But take it from us—a smartly designed carry-on suitcase, a rugged and waterproof duffel, or a versatile bag that can morph from duffel to backpack at the drop of a shoulder strap—can go

With an explosion of brands that are designing quality mountain bike clothes, there is no shortage of well designed, women-specific options. Below you will find a select list of some of our favorites after rigorously testing as many brands as we could get our hands on. Also be sure to check out our guides to

Nowadays there’s no such thing as a bad digital camera. The iPhone you have in your pocket takes stunning images and every single mirrorless or DSLR being released by the major brands is capable of capturing images that could land on the cover of Outside. But with great choices come hard decisions. The camera market

 [[{“value”:” When asked which camera takes the best photos, professional photographers like to quip that “the best camera is the one you have with you.” It’s a tongue-in-cheek way of saying that you should never worry too much about your gear. Use whatever you have, then do the work to find, frame, and capture a

 [[{“value”:” It was only a matter of time. After all, my husband and I live in Boulder County, Colorado, one of the bike meccas of the U.S. where the joke is that the bike on the back of the car is often worth more than the car itself—and thieves know it. Besides being a hub for

 [[{“value”:” For six months last year, once a week between May and October, I put on a pair of overalls and played farm girl as a volunteer on a goat dairy near my home in Boulder, Colorado. I’ll soon start shifts for this summer. The experience has taught me a lot: That everything on a