I've never liked rain jackets. They're hot and unbreathable, and never at-hand in the moments when they're most needed. I managed to find an exception in Patagonia's Stretch Rainshadow Pullover.

The oldest heli ski operation in the country has kept up with the times.

CRKT worked with knife maker Joe Casewell to create a pocket knife unlike any other.

Mountain Hardwear's new Ghost Whisperer Sleeping Bag is available in 20- and 40-degree models, both of which are currently discounted.

After a rare nervous syndrome brought Jake Carpenter, founder of Burton Snowboards, to the brink of death, he decided to get creative.

Tarps are as basic as camping gear gets, but they're also equally versatile. Kammok's new Khuli Pro might be one of the best.

Eddie Bauer's EverTherm won our award for the most innovative down jackets of the year. Normally $299, you can now get it for $179.

The North Face's Ventrix pullover is outdoor lifestyle apparel at its best. I wear mine to the top of mountains and in downtown New York.

Even when it's freezing outside, over-layering can become a problem. Vests provide vital core warmth without the excess.

Car camping lets you bring as much gear as a vehicle can hold, and that means you can cook with full-sized knives like these.

Above all else, an EDC pocket knife should be practical. That's what Kershaw's Brawler is, but today it's very affordable, too.

Traveling through airports with one or more pairs of skis calls for a very specific piece of luggage. Here are the best ski bags, and tips on how to lug them through airports without losing your edge.

Before moving to Jackson, Wyoming to build custom handmade skis in a dusty workshop, Mike Parris was a robotics engineer who helped develop Mars and lunar rovers.

Peak Design makes a full range of thoughtful camera straps, bags and more.

The everyday carry gurus at Bellroy teamed up with cycling apparel brand MAAP to produce a backpack just for bike commuters.

L.L. Bean released its Ice Carrier tote in 1944, and in the 74 years since it has become iconic. Right now, it's 25 percent off.

Tents that were released years ago still hold their own against what's new today. That's why 50 percent off Mountain Hardwear's award-winning Optic 2.5 is a great deal.

L.L.Bean's Packaway jacket is an affordable puffy that uses the latest technology to provide lightweight warmth. Right now, it's 25 percent off.

After seven years of development, Salomon released the S/Lab Shift MNC ski binding. I spent a full season skiing with it, and the verdict is in.

Winter temperatures haven't dropped to their lowest yet, but Rapha just released the perfect warm-weather cycling jersey anyway.

Want to impress your riding buddies? Introduce them to this boutique English cycling brand (it isn't Rapha).

These top picks for lightweight, innovative down jackets will keep you warm from when the leaves fly until the snow melts next spring.

Packable air mattresses have become wildly popular among campers but there's still a reason to love a foam pad. Among others: they're cheap.

An often-overlooked key to smarter, more efficient travel is to use packing organizers. Right now, Eagle Creek's set is on sale at Amazon.

Fimbulvetr is a Norwegian company that's taking a different approach to snowshoes.

Why does wool make for a good camping blanket? Because it's both durable and warm and with this one in particular, because it's on sale.

Dad knew his stuff, we recognized that, and then we took his stuff. Here, Gear Patrol staff members share all the gear that we've taken from our dads over the years.

Do athletes in the outdoor industry really have meaningful input on product design? Four pros weigh in.

Arc'teryx just launched its Gear Library, a program that lets you try out its gear before you buy it, for free.

Pocket knives can cost thousands, but price doesn't signify utility.

Trek used the platform of its high-performance road bike to create its newest e-bike, a drop-bar model called the Domane+.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but some of the best price cuts on outdoor gear are still available, for now.

CRKT has revealed a handful of new pocket knives slated for release in 2019, and there's a lot to get excited about.

Specialized's tiny new device knows when a rider goes through a crash, and will automatically call for help if it's needed.

RMU began as a garage-founded ski company, but one of its latest products, the BRFCS, is an adventure travel bag that can hold its own against the best.

Unlike shoes and boots created for scaling mountains, Fronteer's outdoor-inspired footwear is designed to wear in cities.

The latest project from the maker of some of our favorite pocket knives is a writing utensil that's sure to impress.

Evergoods is one of the best new brands in backpacks, and for Cyber Monday its commuter-friendly bag is on sale.

Patagonia has made it clear that it's against Black Friday, but that doesn't mean you can't find its award-winning gear at a discount today.

Gerber's Dime multi-tool is tiny but packs all the tools that you'll need most. For Cyber Monday, it's only $10.

For Cyber Monday, Backcountry is offering 25 percent off one full-priced Arc'teryx item, including one of our favorite down jackets.

Danner's iconic, Oregon-made hiking boots are currently on sale at Huckberry for 30 percent off their full price.

TRX is a minmimal full-body fitness system that was designed by a Navy SEAL commander while on deployment. Right now, it's 35-percent off.

GORUCK's backpacks are built to survive the rigors of war zones and provide the organization for everyday life. For Cyber Monday, they're also 25 percent off.