Gear

  The best watch testers are picky and obsessive. Like you, they’re people who don’t suffer fools, who just want to get on with their workout, and don’t have time for a watch that doesn’t perform. To find the right people for this year’s test we recruited a group of dedicated runners, a special forces […]

  Earlier this month, I was in New York City on vacation. As my wife and I walked up and down Manhattan and through Brooklyn it was clear that this fashion-forward city has an enduring love affair with Patagonia’s Retro Pile and Retro-X fleece jackets. Everywhere we looked, New Yorkers—from young Gen Zers to old-time

  This year I really want to soak up winter to the fullest—and not just on the slopes. I want to become an expert at après-ski. What gear do I need? Is anything besides a beer necessary? —Social Anxiety Dear Anxiety, “Need” is a strong word in this context. According to the Oxford English Dictionary,

  After weeks of teasing cryptic messages on social media, Nordica announced today the complete redesign of the Enforcer and Santa Ana family, the brand’s top-performing line of all-mountain skis. That includes the brand’s flagship Enforcer 100, which has been a favorite of advanced and expert skiers since it was first introduced in 2016. The

  The best thing about bikes is riding them. However, depending on where you live, winter may curtail your ability to do so. Sure, you could fritter away the cold and dreary months by Zwifting, but do you really need more screen time in your life? Instead, put your hands and your mind to work

  It was late fall, the Texas sun sufficiently merciful, and I was standing on a wood platform overlooking the humid, green core of Hazel Bazemore Park on the western outskirts of Corpus Christi. Though forgettable by most metrics, this 87-acre swatch of honey mesquite and lowland grasses ranks as one of the country’s richest

  It’s winter, which, for most outdoors people, means that it’s fleece season. Cozy, comfy fleece season. Fleece dates back to 1981, when Yvon Chiounard worked with Malden Mills (now Polartec) to create something that felt as warm and cozy as his favorite wool sweater, but that dried quicker and compressed down smaller for backpacking

  When I bought an F-150 a couple of years ago, I knew I wanted to put a topper over the truck bed (I refuse to own a vehicle that I can’t sleep in). But traditional, hard-shell toppers are expensive, typically running between $3,000-$5,000. Also, while I camp often, I also frequently need to do

   The ultimate celebration of adventure lifestyle took place at the legendary Iron Horse Ranch in Somerville, Texas this fall. Destination Defender delivered an exciting line-up of outdoor activities, live music, delicious food, off-road experiences, and a heart-felt recognition of nonprofit service. Learn more about Destination Defender and meet the winners of the 2023 Defender

  A few of us editors made the best use of the twelfth month in the year by climbing in Patagonia, hiking in New Zealand, and skiing in Colorado. Below is the gear that had us taking advantage of every last moment in 2023. (Photo: Courtesy Rab) Rab Mythic Ultra ($495) Although I originally got