
Buying Guides


8 New Boots We Can’t Wait to Wear This Spring
From Lucchese, White’s, Viberg, Rancourt and more.
By John Zientek

The Best New Running Shoes Out This Month
We’ve rounded up the best new running shoe releases this month to buy now.
By Meg Lappe

6 Affordable Bourbon Whiskeys to Drink Instead of Pappy Van Winkle
Want a whiskey that’s sweeter, softer, fruitier and smoother? Simple.
By Chris Wright

Preppy Is Back. Here’s How to Wear It
Including Todd Snyder, Rowing Blazers, Rancourt and more.
By John Zientek

How Three Personal Trainers Dress for the Gym
Three personal trainers share their go-to gym outfits for when they’re in the gym all day long.
By Meg Lappe

Everything You Need to Bike Commute in the Rain
The weather might change but your commute remains the same.

What Globetrotting Suit-Seller Mark Cho Has in His Cart
A high-end watch, a German pen, a seersucker jacket and more.
By John Zientek

The Best Fitness Tools to Track Your Sleep and How to Use The Data
These five sleep trackers give you the data you need to fix your sleep — and start getting more.
By Meg Lappe

The Essential Spring Jacket Your Arsenal Is Missing
From Todd Snyder, RRL, Visvim and more.
By John Zientek

Some of America’s Best Bourbon Whiskey Is Coming Out of Texas
Looking for the most exciting whiskey state outside of Kentucky?
By Chris Wright


The 6 Best Softshell Jackets of 2019
Sometimes you don’t need a full-blown top layer to get you through a winter hike. These jackets will quickly take the place of your heavy-duty winter coat.
By Cory Smith

The Best Winter Trail Running Kits of 2019
Trail running in the snow is beautiful but requires a plethora of gear.
By Meg Lappe

The Ultimate Hut Trip Touring Kit
Whether you’re a regular at the huts near your home base, or you’re planning for your first trek out, these 13 items are essential.
By Drew Zieff

The Ultimate Guide to Footwear for Off-Season Hiking
From microspikes to waterproof trail runners, here’s all the gear you need underfoot to keep from freezing and slipping on your way to to the summit.

The Best New Knives and EDC of February 2019
In February, The James Brand released its first multi-tool and updated its flagship EDC knife, 2018’s best blade got a new look and Gerber released a tool for eating outdoors.

All the Races You Should Sign Up For This Year And The Gear You Need to Compete
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to fill your calendar with races and stock up on the gear you need to win.
By Meg Lappe

Everything You Need for Your First Tough Mudder Race
Will you survive the 20 obstacles?
By Meg Lappe

The 4 Pieces of Gear You Need to Start Boxing
Everything you need to take your first steps in the ring.
By Meg Lappe