
The Best Synthetic Down Jackets for Staying Warm and Dry
Synthetic insulation rivals down in warmth — and surpasses it in durability and water resistance.

Synthetic insulation rivals down in warmth — and surpasses it in durability and water resistance.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms

The definitive guide to the best hiking boots available now, with reviews for each boot — plus what to know before you buy.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms

These top shirts are tried and tested — to keep your runs breezy and fast.
By Hayley Helms, Cory Smith, and Ben Emminger

No matter where you’re traveling to, you’ll need a bag, and there’s nothing more functional than a cavernous, weatherproof, backpack strap-equipped duffel.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms

The brand makes some of the finest jackets and insulated hoodies money can buy, and now you can buy them for less at REI.
By Sean Tirman

Looking to travel light? These proven winners can easily tackle any trail — or town — you throw at them.

Arc’teryx is known for its high-performance insulated jackets, and its most popular is on sale now.
By Meg Lappe

This tough stuff is built to be used and abused by the military in the face of extreme conditions — and it’s also available to you.
By Meg Lappe

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer hiking season, and if you’re in need of new hiking boots, there isn’t a better time to get them.

The best approach shoes will make your walk in the woods way more manageable — and transition perfectly to the post-hike bar crawl… remember those?
By Cory Smith

Known for boundary-smashing technical garments, Veilance is getting ready to unveil its take on an unexpected fabric — denim.
By Gerald Ortiz

Snag the awesome Alpha SV at a deep discount and you’ll be king of the mountain.

The waterproof, breathable, packable Zeta SL is just what you need this time of year — and hey, it’s on sale.


There are so many deals on the internet that we can’t get to all of them.
By Gear Patrol

If you need to stock up on winter gear, head over to this sale and save 30 percent on some of our favorite things for the colder months.

The Arc’teryx Stryka Hoody is the ultimate outdoor fleece.
By AJ Powell

We take a look back at the most popular stories and products from the past month.
By Gear Patrol

Arc’teryx launches a program that lets you sell back used gear, plus buy it at a discounted price.
By Meg Lappe

These are the top Memorial Day sales you can start shopping today.
By Meg Lappe