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What’s the Best Way to Store My Summer Gear?
The leaves have turned, there’s snow on the high peaks, and it’s getting dark earlier. This means it’s finally time to start storing your summer gear. I asked my closest friends, all of whom work as...
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What’s the Best Performance Underwear for Men?
Men used to have a few basic choices when it came to underwear. You could scrunch into a pair of tighty-whities or opt for more room—but less support—in a pair of traditional cotton boxers. Thankfully,...
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What’s the Best Winter Running Gear?
Pro runner Max King is crushing it lately. He’s podiumed at several important races, including the Warrior Dash and Western States 100-miler. He credits his success to training hard year-round, even in...
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What Gear Do I Need to Improve My Balance for Ski Season?
Professional big-mountain skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa makes ripping down face-melting lines in Alaska look easy. And while he has plenty of genetic talent to thank for those feats, he wouldn’t be one...
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Which Businesses Will Close on Black Friday?
In October, REI CEO Jerry Stritzke created a massive buzz nationwide when he announced the #OptOutside initiative: the retailer will close its headquarters and 143 stores on Black Friday. Instead of...
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How Do I Track Winter Storms This Winter?
Outside senior editor and staff writer Grayson Schaffer is the best powder hunter I know. He’s one of those guys who’s always in the right place at the right time when the snow starts falling. For...
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How Do I Wax My Skis at Home?
Without wax, skis don’t glide properly and the bases eventually start to deteriorate. But don’t worry. Waxing your skis is relatively easy. For tips on how to do it, I called Todd Bracher, director of...
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What’s the Best Fitness Gear?
We all know the feeling that strikes midway through the first run of ski season. Our quads are killing us, our backs ache, and we wonder why we didn’t do more pre-shred training during the off-season....
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What Are the Best Insulated Travel Mugs?
There are more insulated travel mugs in 2015 than ever before. And that’s a good thing. We love any tool that will keep our coffee hot or our whiskey cold during a day in the backcountry. But not all...
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What’s the Best Winter Dog Gear?
Most dogs love to play in the snow, but some might need some extra protection when temperatures drop. For canine winter gear tips, I called Louisa Morrissey, owner of Glenwood Springs, Colorado–based...
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What Type of Ski Bindings Should I Buy?
Nowadays, there are more binding choices than ever, thanks in part to the rising popularity of backcountry skiing. That’s great, but it can be overwhelming, especially for beginners just getting into...
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What Gear Belongs in My Emergency Winter Car Kit?
Every car should be stocked with an emergency kit, just in case you encounter hazardous winter roads. To find out exactly what belongs in it, I called Tod Pritchard, the public information officer for...
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What Gear Will Help Me Keep My New Year’s Fitness Resolution?
We're about a week into 2016, which means it's a good time to upgrade the gym gear. To help you hit your fitness goals throughout 2016—and not just during the first month—I’ve put together a list of...
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What’s the Best Way to Haul Beer (and Other Beverages) into the Backcountry?
A hot cup of coffee or a little nip of whiskey on a snowy day in the backcountry is pure magic and a nice reward for all your hard work on the skin track. Thankfully, there are a lot of options for...
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What’s the Best New Gear for Less Than $40?
Last week, the world’s top outdoor brands launched next season’s gear at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over three jam-packed days, I saw hundreds of products, much of which...
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What Are the Coolest New Small Gear Companies?
Recently, we’ve seen a lot of inventive gear come from small brands such as Voormi and RinseKit. To find the next generation of cool upstarts and their new products, I combed the periphery of the...
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How do I Buy My First Pair of Alpine Ski Boots?
Buying ski boots can be a pain. There are lots of brands and styles to choose from, but if you end up with the wrong pair, your feet will hate you. To make the process easier, I spoke with Eric Hatch,...
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How Should I Pack for a Backcountry Ski Trip?
When you’re in the backcountry, what you have in your pack can mean the difference between being comfortable or freezing—and in some cases, life or death. For the best packing advice, I turned to my...
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What Are the Best Axes for Chopping Wood?
There’s nothing cozier than a fireplace or wood-burning stove in the winter. Yes, it can be a pain to chop all that wood, but think about it like this: you’ll get ripped and cut your heating bill at...
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What Are the Best Ski Socks?
Since I started as Outside’s Gear Guy three years ago, I’ve tested dozens of ski socks. There are lots of great options on the market—from SmartWool’s PhD line to Darn Tough’s nearly indestructible...
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