Stories
Which Bivy is Right for You?
After years of user feedback, and decades of product testing and tinkering, Outdoor Research ...
Cold Weather Running Tips
Don't let dipping temps keep you from hitting the trail. Follow these tips for more fun, enjoyab...
How To Master Bike Commuting In Winter Conditions
Do you love to ride your bike to work, but feel unsure how to transition from a shorts-wearing su...
Top 8 Things To Keep In Your Pockets While Hiking
Most hiking and backpacking gear sits buried in your pack during the day, but some extremely hand...
Why Do Outdoorsy People Love Plaid So Much?
The folding doors of my closet squeal every time I open them. Recently it sounds like they might ...
How A Weekend Camping Changed My "Typical Asian Mom"
“We broke up,” I sobbed into the phone to my mom. On the other end of the line was a long pause. ...
Before Your Thru-Hike
Sure, a thru-hike is basically just a long walk. But to make sure you have the supplies you need ...
Getting Queer Young People Connected To Nature
Do kids learn better outside? All signs point to yes.
Outdoor education teaches hard skills like...
How To Run 100 Miles—A Gear List
One of the things you learn in ultra running, as I say in our new film How to Run 100 Miles, is...
Choosing The Right Outdoor Jacket
Some of the most confusing terms in outdoor gear are the names “hard shell” and “soft shell.” Wh...