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Looking to get the important mother in your life something that will make her feel appreciated? Buy her something useful for Mother’s Day that she wouldn’t spend the money on herself. These upgrades are often tough to rationalize, so making the plunge for them can be a very thoughtful gesture. Below are five Gear Guy—and Gear Mom—approved upgrades. Altra Olympus 4.0 Trail-Running Shoe ($170)  ( Photo: Sarah Jackson) The Olympus 4.0’s 33-millimeter stack height and extra-wide toe box make it downright luxurious on long runs. Its Vibram MegaGrip outsole gives confidence-inspiring g...

Trying to be as eco-friendly as possible while recreating outdoors can often feel like an overwhelming task. There’s a lot to factor in when considering your ecological footprint. Starting out small—like changing up your approach to cooking at camp—is much a more manageable step toward a more sustainable lifestyle. Here are some tips on how to be greener on your next night around the campfire. Think About Refillable Fuel Options In 2019, contributor Ryan Wichelns explained that the ubiquitous green one-pound propane bottles we all use for camp stoves are incredbily difficult to recy...

I was ready for a wild-looking shoe when I opened the box containing Hoka’s newest hiker, the TenNine GTX, which features a fish-tail heel that extends inches behind a normal shoe’s terminus. What really caught my eye, though, wasn’t the kicks but a caveat printed on a small card  advising me not to drive a car or walk down stairs while wearing them.  I’ve experienced a lot of warnings in the nearly eight years I’ve been Outside’s Gear Guy—“These skis are transcendent in pow but chatter brutally in crud” or “This air mattress is crazy light but sounds like a jet eng...

We all could use a break. A break from the stress of the day, the larger problems we deal with during a global pandemic, and especially the endless news feeds we scroll that remind us of it all. In the spirit of unplugging, here are some products that help nudge us away from our glowing rectangles—if just for a little bit. A Journal Stepping away from the screen and using a pen and paper to write can do wonders for your mental health. Journaling is an activity that five-time Olympic Trials qualifier Becky Wade swears by: “When we take time to explore and label our emotions, we’re ...