Gear

 [[{“value”:” If a surfboard is a paintbrush and a wave is a canvas, then surfers today have thousands of different tools to make art. Are you a traditionalist, like the Old Masters? Take out a classic longboard. Are you more keen on surrealist style, channeling your inner Salvador Dali? Go for an asymmetrical shape. What […]

 [[{“value”:” From lightweight packrafts that weigh less than some tents to whitewater rigs that can take on the gnarliest rapids, there are hundreds of different types of boats on the market these days. Last year, we tested canoes, kayaks, rafts, and everything in between from Colorado’s rivers to Florida’s estuaries. Below, you’ll find a sampling

 [[{“value”:” Our editors enjoyed the much-deserved sunshine this May. We shredded spring corn, took our pups on hiking adventures, and biked the streets of New York City. Here’s the outdoor gear that we loved the most. When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This supports our mission to get more

 [[{“value”:” Gravel bikes have changed considerably over the past couple decades. While some modern gravel bikes are essentially road bikes with more tire clearance, others are optimized for bikepacking with lots of gear. Because there are so many options, finding the right gravel bike can be a challenge. So we put in hundreds of miles

 [[{“value”:” With its unique blend of adventure opportunities and outdoor culture, Asheville, North Carolina, was the perfect destination for Outside editors to test the latest gear for hiking, camping, paddling, and climbing. Explore Asheville is sharing the joy of getting outside by giving away some of the products our editors love most. Whether you’re exploring

 [[{“value”:” The standup paddleboard category is a crowded field, like surfing California’s Old Man’s on a Sunday. But, after extensive testing (woe is us), we managed to narrow it down to a handful of SUPs that stood out amongst the crowd. Whether you’re embracing your inner Laird Hamilton on a wave or cruising around your

 [[{“value”:” There was a time when you had to choose between comfort and off-roading chops when it came to pulling your adventure home along with you. You could spend a week in a luxury trailer as far as the pavement would take you, or sleep off-kilter in a Jeep pop-up camper deep in the wild.

 [[{“value”:” Summer running can be both amazing (all that daylight!) and challenging (all that sweat!). The right apparel can help you enjoy this special time of year by keeping you cooler and drier while feeling fast and fashionable. We tested 31 pairs of hot weather shorts to find the best for your summer runs. Be

 [[{“value”:” Summer running is both a joy and a challenge. The good news is you don’t have to bundle up and freeze until you work up a sweat—you can head out and be comfortable in your lightest, thinnest gear. The bad news is that, once you warm up, even the skimpiest clothes can feel clingy

 [[{“value”:” What makes for a great road and gravel e-bike? The formula is simple: familiar handling, comfortable positioning, and the right amount of assistance to make the rider feel connected to the bike. How a bike approaches that formula is very different, however. These bikes have come a long way over the past few years.