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Jul 30, 2025

Cyclists: Rivendell Has Crafted the Rear Derailleur of the Century

　　In May, I went for a ride on the Mount Tam trails in Marin County, California, with Grant Petersen, the founder and owner of Rivendell Bicycle Works, and his buddy Dan Leto. It was a warm and sunny Sunday morning. As we were unloading the bikes from Dan’s car at the trailhead (and Grant was working on a flat), an...

Jul 30, 2025

The Arkansas Adventure Series: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

　　You could traipse all over the country looking for great riding, hiking, rock climbing, zip lining, and stargazing. Or you can park yourself in this Ozarks paradise and do it all in one place. And these are only a few reasons to check out Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas—where adventure never ends. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism...

Jul 30, 2025

The Arkansas Adventure Series: Devil’s Den State Park

　　If you like being outside and exploring in nature, we know the state for you: Arkansas. We sent the Arkansas Field Team on a mission to explore the best of The Natural State. Mission accomplished. Check out Devils Den State Park, and see what you can discover where adventure never ends. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism protects...

Jul 30, 2025

The Arkansas Adventure Series: Buffalo National River

　　There’s a reason this Arkansas waterway was designated as America’s first National River in 1972. Adventure never ends when youre floating down the scenic Buffalo National River. The freeflowing river is a playground for water lovers and a refuge for anyone who wants to experience a primal slice of Ozarks nature. 　　The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism protects and...

Jul 30, 2025

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Jul 30, 2025

How (Literal) Pants-Wetting Anxiety Can Clarify Life, with Sierra Schlag

　　Throughout professional skier Sierra Schlag’s childhood, her Japanese heritage and cultural practices made her the target of racist bullying. Then, when she traveled to Japan to visit family as a child, and later as an adult, she was referred to as “Nisei”—a person born in North America whose parent(s) immigrated from Japan. She couldn’t make sense of being seen as...

Jul 30, 2025

David Blaine and Diana Nyad on the Art of Endurance

　　For decades, legendary magician David Blaine has completed record-breaking stunts that defy the impossible: He has held his breath for more than 17 minutes, was buried alive for seven days, frozen alive for three days, fasted for 44 days, caught a bullet fired from a gun in his mouth, and so much more. In his new National Geographic series David...

Jul 30, 2025

LIVE! To Alex Honnold, Fear Isn’t Real (From the Outside Festival)

　　Alex Honnold is the most accomplished and daring rock climber since the invention of the chalk bag. He grabbed global attention for his free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, immortalized in the Academy Award®-winning documentary Free Solo. This monumental feat solidified his status as a superstar of the climbing community and a guru of staying calm...

Jul 30, 2025

Lind Canvas Review: An Electric Surfboard Is Just as Thrilling as It Sounds

　　Surfing is addictive. Once it clicks, you feel like you’re flying over the surface of water. The only thing is, you need a wave to do it. For me, wakesurfing doesn’t scratch the itch, and while mechanical wave pools exist, they aren’t exactly cheap or ubiquitous yet. Enter the Lind Canvas, an insanely over-engineered, high-powered electric surfboard that delivers surf-like...

Jul 30, 2025

Our 6 Favorite Deals from Topo Designs’ Summer Sale

　　Prime Day may have ended yesterday, but the summer deals haven’t stalled just yet. (Check here to see if you can score any last-minute Amazon deals.) Topo Designs is throwing its own sale event through July 14, giving you this entire weekend to shop deals on day packs, apparel, luggage, bike bags, and just about everything else the brand makes....

Jul 30, 2025

Mosquitos Nearly Ruined My Eastern Sierra Backpacking Trip—But This $11 Lotion Saved the Weekend

　　A few weeks ago, I ventured up to the Eastern Sierra for a quick backpacking trip. I’m no backpacking expert — I’ve only been on a couple trips in my life — but I am a gear nerd, so my packing list was comprehensive. I packed spare trash bags to keep things dry in case of rain and I had...

Jul 30, 2025

Leatherman Just Dropped Its First Premium Knives

　　Ask me which brand of multitool you should buy, and there’s only one answer I’m going to give you: Leatherman. Not only did the Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer invent the segment in 1975, but it continues to make the highest quality, most innovative tools out there. Now, with its first range of quality blade-only knives, Leatherman hopes to put something simpler...

Jul 30, 2025

First Look: Leatherman Premium Fixed-Blade and Folding Knives

　　Long admired as the go-to brand for durable, high-quality multitools in the outdoors, Leatherman has a new slate of knives that builds up their reputation by stripping things down. Its new premium fixed-blade and foldable knives are addition by subtraction—dedicated offerings for those who need the singular performance of a purpose-built outdoor knife. 　　The five knives in the collection include...

Jul 30, 2025

The 28 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Outdoor and Fitness Gear (Updated With New Finds)

　　Fourth of July has come and gone, but digital fireworks are still popping off thanks to the hundreds of Amazon Prime Day deals going right now. Prime Day, the online retailer’s biggest sale event of the year so far, is on from July 8-11. Yes, you read that right—while still called “Prime Day,” the event is now four days long....

Jul 30, 2025

I’ve Been Running—and Sweating Profusely—for More Than 40 Years. These Are the Best Hot-Weather Shorts I’ve Ever Owned.

　　If, like me, you’re a ridiculously heavy sweater, you may have been told after a run: “You look like you jumped in a pool.” And if you’ve been paid that compliment, you’re in luck, because the Ciele ATShort is designed for exactly that—dipping in a pool or a lake during or after a run—so they are exceptionally adept at managing...

Jul 30, 2025

An Ode to the Small But Mighty Wet Wipe

　　I recently took an informal inventory of my gear to try and figure out what piece I’ve used the most over the past three months. A favorite pair of Altra running shoes and a Salsa bike were near the top, but as I finished the tally, it became clear that individually sealed wipe packets, like those from Dude Wipes and...

Jul 30, 2025

The Coolest Gear We Saw at OMA’s Summer 2025 Media Show

　　Every year, Outside’s gear team heads to Outdoor Market Alliance in Lakewood, Colorado, to get a glimpse at the new gear headed to the North American market. Much of what we get our hands on is headed for shelves in a few months for the fall season. Some of it, though, is a glimpse at next summer’s offerings, giving is...

Jul 30, 2025

13 Deals from Patagonia’s Freshly Stocked Web Specials Section

　　If you’ve been online this week, you’ve probably been hit over the head with Prime Day coverage. While there are dozens of noteworthy deals over at Amazon (including huge savings on Yeti and Garmin, among others), there are some great savings to be aware of elsewhere. Patagonia, for example, has caught our eye with its expansive Web Specials section. Most...

Jul 30, 2025

Explore the World of Overlanding

　　If you’re curious about how to start off-road touring, seasoned guidance matters. It’s easy to find at Overland Expos, ideal gathering places to dream big and discover the ideas and equipment to fuel your next journey. At four stops of this cross-country event series, Hankook Tire shares in the spirit of exploration, offering hands-on driving experiences and connecting with adventurers....

Jul 30, 2025

This Colorado Town Just Bought Its Ski Area From Corporate Ownership

　　In a ski industry era dominated by acquisitions and the slow-but-steady march of conglomerates like Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company, it’s easy to assume the next resort to change hands will be swept into another megapass portfolio. But today’s news? It flips the script. The town of Nederland, Colorado—population 1,500—is buying Eldora Mountain from POWDR. 　　Watch: This Is What...