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Books & Media

Our Spookiest Stories, Now Available in Audio

Thanks to the new audio feature on Outside, it's easier to consume unsolved mysteries on the go, just like your favorite podcast.

Emilee CoblentzApril 28, 2026

Travel Advice

Need an Escape? Listen to Our Favorite Travel Stories.

From Outside contributor Tim Neville’s award-winning story of living in total darkness for 82 hours in a dark cave, to Pam Houston’s tale of the mental health benefits of Icelandic horses, these stories will give your tired eyes a break and remind you of the power of travel.

Kathleen RellihanMarch 15, 2026

Books & Media

10 Audio Stories of Women Who Reshaped Outdoor History That You Can Listen to Right Now

From surviving 700 days in the Arctic to the first woman to brave the English Channel, these audio stories profile the trailblazers who defied the odds to shape the world.

Abigail WiseMarch 14, 2026

Gear News

The Gear Long Reads We Can't Stop Thinking About—In One Audio Playlist

We used Outside's new text-to-speech feature to create a playlist featuring our favorite gear stories of all-time.

Kristen GeilMarch 13, 2026

Books & Media

The Stories You Couldn’t Stop Listening To

Outside recently launched a text-to-speech feature. Don't know where to start? Here are our most listened to articles so far.

Emilee CoblentzMarch 3, 20261

Books & Media

Listen to Outside on Your Hikes, Runs, and Walks

Outside just launched a text-to-speech feature that makes it easier to stay caught up on the headlines—without spending more time in front of a screen. Here's how to access it.

The EditorsJanuary 23, 20266

Tools & Tech

After 700+ Hours of Testing, These Are the Sport Earbuds Still Powering Our Playlists

We tested 55 models on runs, swims, climbs, and commutes to find the best earbuds for every listener and budget

Will PalmerOctober 27, 2025

Books & Media

He Wrote Outside's All-Time Funniest Story. He also Founded Audible.

After a remarkable 20-year stretch as a journalist, Don Katz switched hats and created one of the most successful tech and media startups of all time. Here he talks about how a love of words fueled his ambitions in both professional pursuits.

Lisa ChaseAugust 14, 2024

Books & Media

The Story of Outside’s Funniest Story

What’s stranger than a story about people stuffing ferrets down their pants? How about that story leading the writer to create one of the largest, most successful digital media companies, ever

August 14, 2024

Tools & Tech

The Best New Sport Earbuds and Headphones of 2024

We tested 20 new products on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best earbuds and headphones for every listener and budget

Will PalmerAugust 15, 2024

Tools & Tech

We Loved the Classic Look of These Earbuds from Marshall. Then We Were Wowed by Their Sound Quality.

The Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds made us feel like we were inside a recording studio

Will PalmerOctober 29, 2024

Love & Humor

Nick Offerman’s Flatulent Adventure

In that low moment when he realized his far-flung journey wasn’t going to be what he imagined, there was only one thing to do: let out the gas

Nick OffermanDecember 19, 2022

Tools & Tech

Cameras, Speakers, and Headlamps, Oh My!

Make your loved ones’ lives easier with these cutting-edge products

Joe Jackson, Sarah JacksonNovember 10, 2022

News and Analysis

To Hear This Horror Story, You Have to Walk Through a Forest in Sweden

Swedish novelist John Ajvide Lindqvis created a scary audio story geo-locked within his country’s borders to lure visitors into its beautiful natural areas. For Halloween only, you can listen to it anywhere in the world.

Melissa LockerOctober 31, 2022

Books & Media

Jack Johnson Is Not as Mellow as You Think

In an exclusive interview about his first album in five years, the multiplatinum-selling musician opens up about his competitive side, songwriting, and the struggle to stay optimistic in trying times

Michael RobertsJune 17, 2022