Parks Project Celebrates Japan's National Parks With New Apparel Collection

Parks Project Celebrates Japan's National Parks With New Reissued Apparel Collection

New graphic tees and sweats celebrate Mt. Fuji and highlight the country's many other lesser-known national parks

At Kluane Mountaineering, a Tradition of Small-Batch Down Gear Lives On

At Kluane Mountaineering, a Tradition of Small-Batch, Made-to-Order Gear Lives On

How the Edmonton, Alberta-based brand maintains a 50-year legacy of making expedition-grade down jackets and sleeping bags in a modern world

What Is Active Insulation? A Look at the Forgotten Jacket Category

What Is Active Insulation? Revisiting the Forgotten & Much Improved Jacket Category

A decade after invention, active insulation remains tricky to define, but Patagonia's new Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride Midlayer is the category ideal

Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?

Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?

After decades of the "shrink it and pink it" design approach, a small group of brands are setting new standards for the gear women wear on the slopes

What If Wool Wasn't the Miracle Material the Outdoor Industry Says It Is?

Why Wool Might Not Be the Miracle Material the Outdoor Industry Says It Is

Wool is touted as an endlessly renewable alternative to petroleum-based fibers—but how true are the claims backing up your favorite baselayer?

The Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2026, Thoroughly Tested in PNW & Japan

The 11 Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

From backcountry shells to resort staples (plus a wild bonus) these top ski jackets were tested in nearly every winter condition imaginable

Why Your Favorite Cycling Brand Is Now a Running Brand, Too

Why the Coolest Cycling Brands Are Getting Into Running

From two tires to two feet, many culture-driving cycling brands are pivoting offerings to the current sport du rigueur

Meet the Sheep Ranching Outfit Raising Wool for Team USA's Olympic Uniforms

Meet the Sheep Ranching Operation Raising Wool for Team USA's Olympic Uniforms

Since 2014, Ralph Lauren has partnered with Shaniko Wool Company to source American-grown, high-quality merino wool for its Olympics outfits

What Is Muscovy? Your Guide to the Giant, Ugly Duck That's Saving Down Gear

Everything You Need to Know About the Giant, Ugly Duck That's Saving Your Down Gear

The Kardashians, Bay Area tech bros, and tariffs are helping make goose down scarce. And this unknown, oversized duck is waddling in to save the day

Norda x gnuhr = gnorda, a Cleverly Minimalist Collab for Technical Trails

Norda x gnuhr = gnorda, a Collab of Maxed Out Minimalism for Technical Trails

Two brands known for their use of highly technical materials and innovative designs team up on a 10-piece run that includes footwear and apparel

How Danish Menswear Label Forét Defines “Soft Outdoor” Style

Why Danish Menswear Label Forét Defines Its Timeless Staples as “Soft Outdoor”

The Copenhagen-based menswear brand designs clothing with a nostalgic call-back to old-school outdoor, but don't call it gorpcore

The 7 Best Fleece Pants for Home, Camp, and Trail: Tested & Approved

We Wear Tested A Ton of Fleece Pants to Find the Best for Home, Camp, and Trail

Plush, breathable, and adventure-ready, these fleece pants deliver peak comfort whether you’re logging miles or streaming episodes

The 13 Best Fleece Jackets That Blend Style and Performance

The 13 Best Fleece Jackets & Pullovers to Keep You Warm & Stylish

Wear tested and approved, these functional fleece tops insulate using synthetic, organic, and recycled fabrics and

Inside Hikerkind, the Outdoor Brand That Wants You To Look Hot While Hiking

Inside Hikerkind, the Outdoor Brand That Wants You To Look Hot While Hiking

The former fashion industry pros behind the brand believe style and performance can come together on the trails

Podcast Host Avery Trufelman on How the Military Influences Outdoor Gear

Podcast Host Avery Trufelman on How the Military Helped Build the Outdoor Industry

Hit podcast "Articles of Interest" is all about Gear this season, so we spoke with it's host and creator about outerwear, Arc'teryx, Gorpcore & more

American Outdoor Brand Guide: The Most Influential Labels From Each State

American Outdoor Brand Guide: The Most Influential Outdoor Brands from Each State

Every state has its own "claim to fame" outdoor company—we compiled the top brand from all 50