Compression socks have been popular with runners for decades to help increase blood flow and aid in recovery or minor pain relief. In this guide, we will go over what compression socks are, who ...

A regular backpack takes up a fixed amount of space in your suitcase or car, while a packable one folds down to a fraction of its expanded size or packs flat so it can fit inside a carry-on or hang ...

The norda 000 is a brand-new trail running shoe designed for mountain running, technical trails, scrambling, and long-distance running on dirt and gravel. It launched on August 26 at Ultra-Trail du ...

Travel requires different things from a water bottle than the one sitting on your desk or going on daily walks with you. Restrictions like airport security lines, tap water in unfamiliar countries, ...

The Tracksmith Twilight running shorts are an ultra-comfortable pair made of a stretchy, woven material that feels unlike most traditional running shorts. This summer, I tested 13 pairs of shorts for ...

If you ask a runner what their favorite sock is, they will likely have an answer for you, which is why calf sleeves exist separately from compression socks. Compression calf sleeves allow runners to ...

The Great Range Traverse is a 23-mile point-to-point hike in New York's Adirondack High Peaks with roughly 10,700 feet of elevation gain. It is a very difficult, technical route with exposed slabs, ...

The Summer 2026 Outdoor Market Alliance Media Show was a show to be remembered. Sure, we may not remember every single SKU we saw, how many fabrics we touched, how many tents we crawled into as a team ...

When traveling, you want to pack clothes that don’t take up too much space, are durable and can handle travel conditions, are wrinkle- and odor-resistant, and can function from city walks to long ...

Switchback, a business and education event for the outdoor industry, concluded its second-annual event this June. The event saw a gathering of outdoor specialty brands, retailers, and media, including ...

The REI Co-op Flash Shade Hoodie is a thin, extremely lightweight, quick-drying sun hoodie that is like the pro version of the beloved REI Co-op Sahara Shade. The Flash Shade hoodie is a completely ...

Hike by alpine lakes, wildflower-lined streams, and twisted ancient foxtail pine forest straight out of Ansel Adams—under the shadow of 14,000-foot tall Mt. Langley. Although this loop takes you up ...