Outside Gear Blogs

Fresh Loot


Get the daily dish on the newest outdoor gear and industry trends from our stable of experts. If you’re looking for something a little more specific, check out the individual pages below.

The Gear Junkie Scoop


Nationally syndicated columnist Stephen Regenold reviews the latest gear and trends in this Outside-exclusive blog.

Material Girl


Buyer’s Guide associate editor Alicia Carr dishes on the best new female-friendly gear and apparel.

The Spoke Word


Senior editor John Bradley on all things cycling: race news, training tips, gear reviews, and more.

The Dialed Life


Senior editor Jeremy Spencer holds forth on his favorite swag, tools, tech, shoes, threads, libations, and more.

The Wonk


Sneak peeks at fresh products, plus industry news, gossip, and trends, from senior editor Sam Moulton, our resident gear guru.

Field Tested


Associate editor Justin Nyberg and other backcountry addicts put new gear through the wringer and give you the lowdown.