Outdoors
Nike’s Boldest Innovation of 2025 Harnesses the Brand’s Secret Weapon
Half a century after the Tailwind, Nike continues to channel one of earth's most basic elements.
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Outdoors
Did Patagonia Accidentally Design the Best All-Weather Adventure Pants of the Year?
Borrowing tech from board shorts and wetsuits, these formidable, weatherproof bottoms could be a sneaky outdoor-ready pickup.
Style
Topo Designs Brilliantly Translates a Classic Outdoor Bag into a Minimalist EDC Darling
A pack that paid its dues in rock climbing makes its way into everyday commuting without losing its spirit.
Outdoors
The “World’s Most Durable Trail Shoe” Just Leveled Up in the Best Way
Norda revisits the trail shoe that started it all, equipping the ultratough model with modern technology.
Outdoors
This Titanium Tool Improves on an EDC Classic in Some Crucial Ways
Titaner has been on a tear with its everyday carry releases this year. This essential is another exceptional addition to the brand's catalog.
Outdoors
A Hardcore Knife Brand Levels Up Its Formidable Flagship EDC Folder
Terrain 365's rustproof, ultra-tough Invictus knife gets slimmed down with some refinements to its styling in the latest edition.
Style
Patagonia Proves Its EDC Mettle with an Affordable Do-It-All Daypack
The beloved outdoor brand fully embraces urban everyday carry with this adaptable, commuter-focused bag.
Outdoors
This Tactical Knife Might Have the Coolest Handle Treatment of the Whole Year
This trio of unique knives is what happens when a legendary brand teams up with an iconic designer.
Style
Patagonia’s Most Beloved Travel Jacket Gets Some Subtle yet Compelling Upgrades
How can a nearly perfect lightweight puffer be made even better? The beloved outdoor brand may have the answer.
Outdoors
Nike’s Heavy-Duty Hiking Boot Has Never Looked More Rugged
First released in 2022, Nike's most formidable boot is back and tougher than ever.
Outdoors
Hoka’s Most Exciting Shoe of 2025 Brings Next-Gen Tech to the Trails
A-TPU foam is quickly becoming the crown jewel of road running. Can Hoka popularize it on the trails?
Outdoors
Tracksmith’s First Trail Shoe Looks as Refined as It Does Capable
Endurance and elegance collide in the brand's third shoe but the first designed specifically for trail running.
Outdoors
This Rugged Bag Can Haul a Ton of Gear and Practically Disappears When You Don’t Need It
Perfect for camping, road trips and everything in between, Cotopaxi's take on a gear box is both deeply convenient and highly tough.
Style
Patagonia’s Best-Looking Fleece Gets Some Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
The Retro-X is often imitated but never replicated. Now, the outdoor brand has tweaked it once again to widen the gap with impostors.
Style
These Ultralight Modular EDC Packs Look Minimalist, But They Pack a Hell of a Punch
Each bag in the trio functions as a standalone, but it can also be integrated with the other two. And that's saying nothing of their rock-solid build.
Outdoors
Patagonia Has Been Perfecting the Fleece for Decades. This Might Be Its Best Yet
Inching ever-closer to perfection, the famed outdoor brand's seemingly incremental improvements make a big difference. Here's why.
Outdoors
This Innovative Outdoor Tech Shouldn’t Be So Divisive. Here’s Why
The outdoors should be for everyone, and this marvel of innovation can help make that lofty dream a reality for some.
Outdoors
Arc’teryx Just Reinvented Its Rugged All-Purpose Jacket
The brand's versatile all-mountain hardshell is the latest design to adopt a PFAS-free membrane.
Style
Is Vans Ditching Skate Style for Gorpcore Gear? This Sneaker May Hold the Answer
The California sneaker and lifestyle brand is no stranger to outdoor reinterpretations, but this take on the Old Skool is a new spin.
Style
Hoka’s New City Shoe Is More Technical Than Most Trail Runners
Following up on last year's Satisfy's collab, Hoka revisits the Mafate Speed 4 Lite as street-ready answer to Salomon XT-6 hype.