Once upon a time, Black Friday offered a single day of the best deals all year long. Now, of course, Black Friday is simply the focus point in a season of holiday discounts. This period of righteous deals not only stretches forward to Cyber Monday, but also backward through November, as more brands take advantage of the flexibility offered by...

　　Whether youre a backcountry skier venturing off-grid or an ultra-marathoner looking for above-average endurance tracking, the best GPS watches cater to diverse needs and activities. This wrist-mounted tech comes in various forms, from solar-powered behemoths lasting days without charging to everyday wearables with on-demand GPS and health tracking. 　　Beyond tracking and screen clarity, these watches offer comprehensive health and fitness...

　　Fair warning: if you invite me to dinner at your house and I spy a black plastic spatula in the utensil canister on your counter, I’m confiscating it. Not because I’m a thief, but because I care about you. I don’t want black plastic anywhere near your scrambled eggs or anything else that goes into your mouth. 　　A recent study...

　　Give the gift of the outdoors! But how? For us, the outdoors gift guide is a generalists catchall that doesn’t involve more specific pursuits like hiking and cycling. 　　Most of the gifts here are things that can be used around town and then into the hills, woods, snow, etc. All items listed here are things we’ve personally tested and/or made...

　　Its time to pick up a new, high-performance jacket, as Helly Hansen has some of its more popular jackets and midlayers marked down. The big markdowns can add up to hundreds of dollars on big-ticket items. 　　As Helly Hansen pushes out last years inventory, the available colors and sizes will dwindle. If you see something you like, add it to...

　　Snowboard bindings are your point of contact with your snowboard — as a joint, they change how you connect with your gear and with the ground. 　　Bindings come in a variety of flex, shape, and construction from rigid freeride and big-mountain bindings to flexible park bindings, with a few different entry and exit styles. If youre looking for a comfortable,...

　　Everyone deserves to enjoy the outdoors year-round, especially in the magic of winter, without the additional barrier of finding apparel that fits. To help speed up the process, we rounded up the best plus-size ski and snow gear for women based on expert interviews, and were currently field testing these choice picks. 　　The outdoor industry still has a ways to...

　　All-mountain snowboards are like a solid pair of workboots: comfortable and durable, and you can wear em for the majority of the day. From aggressive carving to lacing moguls and carefree powder floating, the snowboards on this list offer true quiver-of-one character. Youll enjoy riding these boards across a variety of snow conditions and terrain at the local ski mountain...

　　If youre like most all-terrain tire users, you probably dont drive on dirt as much as youd like. So pavement performance is critical. But when you do steer onto rough dirt, gravel, mud, and rocky roads, your tires need to perform. 　　Thats me in a nutshell. And its how I tested the Nokian Tyres Outpost nAT all-terrain tires over the...

　　The US military is responsible for the emission of more greenhouse gasses than any other single institution in the world. It is actively planning for the consequences of climate change, but is it doing anything to prevent it? In the new season of How We Survive, the team from Marketplace looks at how rising global temperatures and more extreme weather...

　　From hikes and yoga to jet-setting and gym sessions, womens workout and travel leggings are a comfortable and functional choice. Despite their apparent simplicity, theyre not all alike, and theres nothing worse than a pair of ill-fitting leggings. They ride up, squeeze tight, slide down, and need constant adjustment. Its not only annoying, but it also gets in the way...

　　Backcountry skiers, splitboarders, and snowmobilers know how essential ski backpacks are for carrying avalanche rescue tools that can save lives. Other times, these packs carry a few energy bars and a water bottle, or an extra pair of mittens. Picking the right ski pack for your day on the slopes depends a lot on the mission at hand. 　　While most...