On our daily runs, we test more than just the latest pair of running shoes. We’re also wearing the newest apparel to determine how well the pockets in a pair of shorts work or a GPS watch to ensure it ...

We test a lot of gear here at Outside, and we have the data to prove it. For the 2025 Summer Gear Guide on Outside, Backpacker, and Climbing, our gear editors, category managers, and testers put more ...

Nature is worth preserving. But we’re not ones to get sentimental about our kits. Innovations in tents, jackets, boots and backpacks make outdoor recreation safer, more comfortable and, importantly, ...