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10 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Active Moms

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Do you know what the absolute perfect Mother’s Day gift is? A well-coordinated family activity in the great outdoors with mom’s loving children not complaining about any of it, the entire time.
But we know that a family hike, backpacking trip, camping overnight, bike ride, paddle, or climb can be hard to...
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These Expert-Tested Sports Bras are Comfortable, Supportive, and Perfect for Summer

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Every woman is built differently and has a different idea of what makes the perfect sports bra. But every woman wants (and deserves) a bra that is comfortable and supportive, and lets her do activities with zero distraction. In light of that, we had a team of testers—all different sizes—try more than 30...
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You Won't Believe This Gear Is Made Out of Garbage

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An increasing number of smart, eco-conscious entrepreneurs are putting Earth first by utilizing unwanted materials that would otherwise end up as trash. From trendy tote bags and fanny packs made out of billboard vinyl to casual and recovery footwear made from leftover running shoe midsole scraps, the fo...
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Can THC Really Make You a Better Athlete? I Tried Micro-Dosing to Find Out.

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More and more athletes have been tapping into THC/CBD products to try to enhance their performance, feel less pain while training or competing, or aid their recovery from workouts, which includes improving their sleep.
The use of THC—the primary psychoactive compound from the cannabis plant—for recreatio...
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Carry Your Fluids and Gear More Comfortably with These Top-Performing Running Vests

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Hydration vests have become the preferred method of carrying fluids for most runners, and you can find over 25 different options on the market this season. We tested them all. Vests carry liquids and supplies comfortably by distributing the weight evenly across your chest and upper back; the best ones be...
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Tackle Any Terrain with Confidence in These Top Runner-Tested Trail Shoes

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Trail running shoes are like adventure partners: find a good one, and you feel safe, confident, and excited to explore all sorts of terrain. We put the season’s offerings to the test on every kind of topography, from Rocky Mountain singletrack to Santa Barbara bluffs, Nebraska gravel backroads, and the r...
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After Months of Testing, We Sorted Out the Best Running Shoes for Training and Racing

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Running shoe technology is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the wide range of people getting out, gaining fitness, and pushing their personal limits. Today, the range of styles available to runners is greater than ever before, with shoe developers constantly introducing new foams and novel shapes...
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Why These Three Women Outdoor Leaders Are Facing More Challenges Than Ever

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Let’s face it: It’s a tough time to be anything besides a white male. And while the outdoor industry has long been a fantastic place to find our joys in nature, the industry—like many others—has been male dominated, especially when it comes to leadership roles at the brands that make the gear we all use...
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These Running Shoes for Mixed Terrain Are the Perfect Blend of Smooth and Rugged

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In the past two years,  a handful of brands have leaned into—or doubled down on—the category of shoe that can both run smoothly on pavement and keep you from falling on your face on a trail. Several brands, like Craft Sportswear and Salomon, have introduced what they’re calling their “Gravel” category of...
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My Favorite Sweater for Winter Activities Isn’t Made from Wool

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As a gearhead who mostly tests running shoes and apparel made for high-energy activities, I don’t often fire up about a sweater. But when I pulled on Paka’s  Original Sweater for the first time, I didn’t want to take it off.
I wore it while working at my desk. I wore it while walking my dog. I even ran a...
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I’m Wearing Running Gear Right Now (But You’d Never Know It)

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On a quick trip to San Diego over the holidays, my friends couldn’t stop asking about the shoes I had worn on the plane and around town.
“Those are cute, who makes them?”
“Ooh, what are those?”
“You don’t run in those, though, do you?”
The answers to these questions were Tracksmith, my sneakiest, most ve...
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Winter Ice and Snow Can’t Coop Me Up: I Have Claws

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In the foothills of Colorado, winter creates a wide range of (sometimes dangerous) running conditions. The one I like to avoid the most is the indoor treadmill. I’m an outdoor animal. Like my yellow lab, Lulu, I sleep and lounge indoors but need to breathe fresh air, run on a natural surface, and be amon...
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Winter Ice and Snow Can’t Coop Me Up: I Have Claws

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In the foothills of Colorado, winter creates a wide range of (sometimes dangerous) running conditions. The one I like to avoid the most is the indoor treadmill. I’m an outdoor animal. Like my yellow lab, Lulu, I sleep and lounge indoors but need to breathe fresh air, run on a natural surface, and be amon...
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Three Things Making My Family Ski Trips Easier

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Anyone who skis or snowboards knows: Everything outside of actually making turns is a massive pain in the ass. The exorbitant number of clothing and accessories items required to avoid frostbite and injury. The hardgoods—skis, snowboards, boots, poles—you have to load and unload without wrecking your car...
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Brave Snow, Ice, and Slush with These Top Winter Running Shoes

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Gone are the days of looking high and low for a shoe that will let you get outside in winter cold and slop in comfort. Virtually every brand has introduced multiple snow-, cold-, and water-shedding running shoes this year.
The season’s top picks range from impressively comfortable, cushy neutral road run...
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Next-to-Skin Comfort in the Cold: The Best Women’s Long-Sleeved Running Shirts

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Long-sleeved running shirts are underrated. Finding a good one—soft, wicking, breathable, comfortable—can be the difference between looking forward to a winter run and dreading it. The best kinds of long-sleeved shirts can be worn on their own in mild temps and shoulder seasons, and they serve as the fin...
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Run Outside All Winter with These Favorite Women’s Tights and Pants

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Winter running is hard for everyone, whether you’re an every-day-come-what-may die-hard or just decided to start running in the New Year. But thanks to high-performance fabrics and smart designs, this season’s best women’s running tights and pants make getting outside accessible, whatever your tolerance...
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Need Reading Glasses but Don’t Want to Look Old? You’re in Luck, Thanks to These Surfers.

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As a touring bluegrass musician, Tim Parr was passing through Malibu, California in 2017 when he decided to shop for reading glasses. At age 49, the outdoor industry veteran who’d worked at Patagonia and founded a bike company (Swobo) had never worn glasses before. But, Parr says, his younger band member...
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The Best Women’s Winter Running Jackets (2025)

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Winter can be challenging for runners. It can pressure you to stay inside and ruin your routine. Or it can be an opportunity to flex mental toughness and build physical strength by heading out in all sorts of weather. We choose the latter. Running in cold, rain, wind, or snow (or all of the above) can be...
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Bring On the (Early) Nights, We’ve Got Lights

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I usually mourn the end of Daylight Savings Time. I don’t think I’m alone. After a summer and fall of long days, allowing us to run, ride, hike, and garden under the sun’s glow after regular working hours, having darkness descend upon our lives as early as 4:45 p.m. is a massive shock to the system. In s...
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6 Ways to Carry Your Phone on a Run

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I’m somewhat baffled when I see people running with a phone in their hand. I get why you want your phone with you: for safety, for taking spontaneous photos, for emergency calls from loved ones. But awkwardly gripping a sweaty phone during a run is hard work (tightens your muscles and throws off your bal...
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6 Ways to Carry Your Phone on a Run

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I’m somewhat baffled when I see people running with a phone in their hand. I get why you want your phone with you: for safety, for taking spontaneous photos, for emergency calls from loved ones. But awkwardly gripping a sweaty phone during a run is hard work (tightens your muscles and throws off your b...
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The Best Trail-Running Shoes for Every Terrain

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Today’s trail-running shoes are more advanced than ever, incorporating cutting-edge materials, innovative designs, and clever blends of foams, plates, fabrics, outsole rubbers, and lug patterns. This combination results in shoes that excel across diverse terrain like never before.
A great pair of trail s...
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The Best Trail-Running Shoes for Every Terrain

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Today’s trail-running shoes are more advanced than ever, incorporating cutting-edge materials, innovative designs, and clever blends of foams, plates, fabrics, outsole rubbers, and lug patterns. This combination results in shoes that excel across diverse terrain like never before.
A great pair of trail...
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