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Yeti Just Launched Its First-Ever Technical Performance Apparel. Our Expert Tester Weighs In.

Our curious, nerdy, and somewhat judgmental rain jacket expert translates the spec sheets for Yeti's newest products: midlayers and outerwear.

Drew ZieffOctober 22, 20262

Gear

The Best Fleece Jackets for Men and Women (2027)

We tested more than 40 fuzzy pullovers and jackets to find the 7 highest-performing fleeces for every cold-weather adventure

Kelly BastoneOctober 20, 20262

Running

These Are the 10 Marathon Shoes Our Testers Trust on Race Day

Our testers trained and raced hundreds of miles in dozens of running shoes to find the best picks for your fall marathon.

Cory SmithOctober 19, 20262

Snow Sports

Can One Pair of Skis Really Do It All? We Tested 108 All-Mountain Skis to Find Out.

From the Nordica Enforcer 99 to the Atomic Maverick 84, these skis carve groomers, charge through crud, and handle trees, bumps, and fresh snow.

Marina KnightOctober 19, 20262

Running

25 Expert Testers Agree: These Are the 10 Best Road Running Shoes We Recommend Today

25 runners tested 63 shoes on daily jogs, fast workouts, and long endurance runs to find the 10 best running shoes for every stride and pace.

Cory Smith, Lisa JhungOctober 16, 20262

Gear News

We Sifted Through Thousands of REI Deals in October. These 15 Are Actually Worth Buying.

REI slashed prices by up to 55% off. These editor-approved steals won't last.

Drew ZieffOctober 16, 2026

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The Best Women's Running Tanks and Tees for Bargain Hunters, Trail Bums, and Ridiculously Sweaty Joggers

We tested 63 women's running tops over four seasons—these 9 kept us most comfortable.

Lisa JhungOctober 14, 2026

Apparel

After a Year of Testing 80 Sport Sunglasses, These Are the Ones We're Still Wearing

These 12 sport shades are the best we’ve tested for comfort, clarity, protection, and style.

Lily RitterOctober 13, 2026

Water Sports

“It’s Not That Crazy.” Experts Weigh in on the TikTok Star Paddling 434 Miles of the Congo Basin in an Inflatable Kayak.

TikTok adventurer Ash Dykes is attempting a 434-mile journey down Central Africa’s Sangha River in an inflatable kayak. Safety experts explain why the gear actually works—and what real risks lie ahead.

Francesca KrempaOctober 13, 20263

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Evo Is Offering Up to 40 Percent Off Top-Rated Winter Gear Right Now

Save up to 40 percent on outerwear, skis, snowboards, and mountain bikes during this two-week clearance event.

Drew ZieffOctober 12, 2026

Running

After 20,000 Miles and a Year of Testing, These Are the 8 Trail Running Shoes that We Keep Recommending

We tested 96 trail running shoes to find the best models for everything from gravel cruising to rocky scrambles.

Cory Smith, Lisa JhungOctober 8, 2026

Apparel

Oprah’s Iconic Hiking Sweatsuit Is Sold Out. I Found 4 Affordable Dupes for Fall.

You get a sweatsuit! You get a sweatsuit! And YOU get a sweatsuit!

Kristen GeilOctober 7, 20261

Gear News

The Only 6 Amazon Prime Day Deals Our Gear Editors Recommend—And They're Up to 49% Off

Most Prime Big Deal Days discounts on outdoor gear aren't worth the hype, but our gear team found a handful of genuinely great savings.

Drew ZieffOctober 6, 20261

Apparel

I Tried Performance Denim Jeans and Jorts on Hikes, Climbs, and Long Plane Rides. I'm Never Going Back.

This versatile fabric brings joy to bike commuters, hipster hikers, impromptu rock climbers, and me.

Lisa JhungOctober 21, 20261

Gear News

"It Stays Warm Even When Wet." Our Top Sustainable Midlayer Is 20% Off Today.

The Ortovox Ravine Metawool 90 earned our award for most sustainable midlayer, thanks to its recycled shell and Alpine wool insulation. Today only, you can get it for 20 percent off at Backcountry.

Kristen GeilOctober 5, 2026

Apparel

We Tested 80 Women's Running Shorts from California to the Swiss Alps. These Are the Ones We Keep Wearing.

We wore dozens of running shorts on hundreds of sweaty miles over roads, trails, and tracks to find the best.

Lisa JhungOctober 1, 2026

Running

The Nike Alphafly 3 Is Our Testers’ Favorite Marathon Shoe, and It’s 24% Off Right Now

Our top pick for best carbon-plated marathon shoe is getting an upgrade—which means now's the time to stock up on the current iteration.

Kristen GeilOctober 1, 2026

Gear

I Went to Montana to Ask Ranchers and Cowboys Their Favorite Gear. Here Are the Surprising Things They Rely On.

No one expects more from their gear than these folks who work outside year-round.

Jakob SchillerSeptember 30, 20263

Gear News

“These Are the Best Hiking Shoes on the Market”: 7 Gear Picks Our Editors Were Obsessed with in September

From a $58 tee that survived a Wisconsin backpacking trip to the balance bike that turned a toddler into a mini mountain biker, here's the gear our editors won't shut up about.

The EditorsSeptember 30, 20261

Running

We Tested 90 Sports Bras. These 12 Won Top Marks in Comfort, Support, and Breathability.

We ran, hiked, biked, cycled, and worked out in the gym to test sports bras (sometimes keeping them on all day). These stood out from the rest.

Lisa JhungSeptember 29, 2026

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Yeti Just Launched Its First-Ever Technical Performance Apparel. Our Expert Tester Weighs In.

The Best Fleece Jackets for Men and Women (2027)

These Are the 10 Marathon Shoes Our Testers Trust on Race Day

Can One Pair of Skis Really Do It All? We Tested 108 All-Mountain Skis to Find Out.

25 Expert Testers Agree: These Are the 10 Best Road Running Shoes We Recommend Today

We Sifted Through Thousands of REI Deals in October. These 15 Are Actually Worth Buying.

The Best Women's Running Tanks and Tees for Bargain Hunters, Trail Bums, and Ridiculously Sweaty Joggers

After a Year of Testing 80 Sport Sunglasses, These Are the Ones We're Still Wearing

“It’s Not That Crazy.” Experts Weigh in on the TikTok Star Paddling 434 Miles of the Congo Basin in an Inflatable Kayak.

Evo Is Offering Up to 40 Percent Off Top-Rated Winter Gear Right Now

After 20,000 Miles and a Year of Testing, These Are the 8 Trail Running Shoes that We Keep Recommending

Oprah’s Iconic Hiking Sweatsuit Is Sold Out. I Found 4 Affordable Dupes for Fall.

The Only 6 Amazon Prime Day Deals Our Gear Editors Recommend—And They're Up to 49% Off

I Tried Performance Denim Jeans and Jorts on Hikes, Climbs, and Long Plane Rides. I'm Never Going Back.

"It Stays Warm Even When Wet." Our Top Sustainable Midlayer Is 20% Off Today.

We Tested 80 Women's Running Shorts from California to the Swiss Alps. These Are the Ones We Keep Wearing.

The Nike Alphafly 3 Is Our Testers’ Favorite Marathon Shoe, and It’s 24% Off Right Now

I Went to Montana to Ask Ranchers and Cowboys Their Favorite Gear. Here Are the Surprising Things They Rely On.

“These Are the Best Hiking Shoes on the Market”: 7 Gear Picks Our Editors Were Obsessed with in September

We Tested 90 Sports Bras. These 12 Won Top Marks in Comfort, Support, and Breathability.

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