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Outside • summer gear guide

Editor’s Letter

Contributors

Hike

FOR THE LONG HAUL • FROM ULTRALIGHT TO ULTRALUXE, THIS SEASON’S TOP PACKS ARE READY TO GO THE DISTANCE

backpacking packs

DREAM WEAVERS • THESE BAGS AND PADS ARE THE PERFECT TRIFECTA OF WARMTH, WEIGHT, AND COMFORT

sleeping bags & pads

SHELTER FROM THE STORM • These tents will keep you safe and dry, whether you’re in the high alpine or a lakeside campground

FANCY FOOTWORK • Travel down the trail in style with these hikers

SHELL OR HIGH WATER • RAIN LAYERS AND WINDBREAKERS THAT ARE UP FOR ANYTHING

shells

DAILY DRIVERS • Off for an after-work jaunt? A 14-hour objective? These compact haulers can handle it all.

WALK IT OUT • Layers designed to weather long days on the trail

men’s apparel

HIGH GEAR • MOVE FASTER AND SMARTER WITH THESE TRAIL-READY TOOLS

backpacking accessories

FAST FOOD • WHIP UP A FEAST ON THE GO

camp kitchen

Car Camping

ROOM TO GROW • These hardy car-camping tents are big enough for the whole family

GO BIG OR GO HOME • Why sacrifice a good night’s sleep when you’ve got room to spare?

GO GO GADGETS • Camp accessories that will make you feel right at home

Bike

RUBBER MEETS ROAD • ENJOY SMOOTH SAILING ON THESE PERFORMANCE-FORWARD WHIPS

road

RISE AND GRIND • Choose your own adventure with these versatile gravel rigs

READY RIPPERS • THE MOST EXCITING TRAIL BIKES OF 2023

trail

SHRED SLEDS • Our two favorite enduro bikes of the year

GET ROLLING • Two affordable whips that don’t skimp on the fun

ELECTRIC GLIDE • Six powered-up rides that will give you the boost you need

DOME PIECES • Our favorite brain buckets of the year

PEDAL PUSHERS • Three kicks to keep your feet firmly planted

DIRT CRAFT • Hit the trail with all the trimmings

NEED FOR SPEED • Put your head down and go with these streamlined lids

DIFFERENT STROKES • Gravel grinder or road rider—we’ve got the shoes for you

EASY RIDERS • Bells and whistles to make cycling a breeze

Float

STAND AND DELIVER • Big waves, small waves, lakes, and beach breaks: there’s a board for every type of adventure

BOARD MEETING • Six testers rode nearly two dozen surfboards. These three came out on top.

FLOAT ON • Take the plunge on this year’s new fleet of watercraft

SPLASH ZONE • Strong currents, salty water, and chlorine are no match for these trunks and suits

women’s swimwear

CAST AWAY • LAND MORE LUNKERS WITH THIS FISHING KIT

fishing gear

DON’T SLIP • No more wading barefoot

Climb

GET A GRIP • SLAB AND MICRO CRIMPS ARE NO MATCH FOR THESE ROCK SHOES

shoes

ROCK AND SOLE • Burly approach shoes that will get you to the wall (and back)

HIT THE WALL • SEND IT SAFELY WITH THESE CLIMBING ESSENTIALS

hardware

READY TO ROCK • Get the perfect helmet and harness for your next big project

Workout

TREAD SWIFTLY • This year’s best shoes for flying over road and trail

road-running shoes

FULLY VESTED • Bounce-free, accessible fluid and fuel for the run

GO THE DISTANCE • Cool and comfortable clothes for hot summer miles

women’s running...