3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (452+ words) Outside contacted eight major wearable tech companies, including Oura, Apple, WHOOP, Google, and Polar, to find out how they’ve worked to address the wearable skin-tone problem. Here’s why wearables can struggle to get accurate readings on dark skin, and how…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (277+ words) There are music festivals. There are outdoor festivals. There are food festivals. But there’s nothing like Destination Defender. Designed to appeal to both Defender enthusiasts and anyone looking for an adventure-fueled weekend, the event delivers an experience that’s both intimate…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (193+ words) I’d heard of patchouli oil to ward off mosquitoes, of various plants that prevent mosquitoes from breeding, and even of a battery-powered insect-repellent device. But I’d never heard of using a cocktail to keep the pests away until a new…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (786+ words) Tucked alongside the interior chest pocket of a two-toned magenta Arc’teryx jacket is a laser-etched QR code—but instead of pulling up the menu at your local pub, it prompts you to register your new purchase, immediately kicking off a…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1123+ words) If you’re headed to Moab, I’ve put together my personal guide to where to bed down between adventures. From Free 99 to $1,200, here’s the best places to stay in Moab for every budget, the pros and cons of each spot, and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (133+ words) We push gear to its breaking point every year so you don't have to guess what's worth buying. This Labor Day, several of our top-tested, editor-awarded picks are 25% off or more at REI and Backcountry... Every year, we push hundreds…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (762+ words) Long dive fins clamp my feet, but instead of slicing through open water, they have vanished inside a shimmering turquoise tail that cinches my legs from waist to toe. I grab the fabric and pull, shimmying it higher over my…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (323+ words) What makes a great coastal getaway? In a word, everything. For the most satisfying vacation, you want shoreline adventures and pristine nature, for sure, but you also want great food, arts, and a warm local culture. With tidal creeks and…...