Tanner Bowden is a staff writer at Gear Patrol covering all things outdoors and fitness. He is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and a former wilderness educator. He lives in Brooklyn but will always identify as a Vermonter.
Trade full ankle support for lightness and agility to keep you moving on the trail.
Osprey’s award-winning backpacks are favored by hikers both hardcore and casual.
With their circular cutout design, Spyderco knives have become recognizable classics.
A pow surfer, colorful baselayers, eco-friendly ski wax and more.
Quality steel comes at a price, but today it's a reduced one.
Arc'teryx's V80 wheeled duffel is hard to find and easy to love.
Before it made sunglasses, goggles, helmets, outerwear, backpacks and NFL face shields, Oakley was just a man and his car.
CRKT recently revealed more than 50 new tools for the new year, including some of its strangest to date.
And you can buy it all.
Five key things all runners should know before suiting up.
When you have the right clothing, winter hiking is no different from regular hiking.
A good travel mug should maintain its temperature over time and be entirely leak-proof.
Musicians and visual artists decorated Yeti coolers that are being auctioned off to support live performance crews.
Notebooks for the new year, a keychain-sized pocket knife and another that falls apart (on purpose).
It takes a lot of gear to hit the slopes. Start here.
Based in the Alps, Naglev is a young brand with a unique take on hiking. It's finally released a new boot.
The Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover is one of Patagonia's most iconic products, and it has a little-known quirk.
When it comes to ski boots, you should always consult a professional bootfitter.
While we bunkered down within protective walls, brands developed new ways to maximize our moments outside them.
This stuff will keep you moving long after the pandemic.
From unique designs to reimagined classics, these knives were a cut above the rest in 2020.
Uncharted Supply Co. makes fully equipped survival kits for when disaster strikes, and this one is 20 percent off.
Waterproof canisters, armless sunglasses, a fireproof blanket and more.
Mood-enhancing gummies, CBD body balm, bike shorts and so much more.
A style-forward trail running collection, a rip-proof gym bag, merino activewear and more.
