Let's Talk About Snakebites
> You stand a greater risk of being killed by lightning or a bee sting than you do of dying from a snakebite. Heck, statistics indicate that your chances of being bitten are virtually zero. At the time of this…
Nite Ize Knocks Down Counterfeits in Court
> Nite Ize landed a big win with the International Trade Commission earlier this week. After a two-year investigation, the commission, which advises the executive branch and passes rulings on matters of trade and foreign patent, copyright, and trademark infringement,…
10 Fun Runs to Sign Up for This Summer
> We’ll admit it: Sometimes it’s worth lacing up for a race with no time goals, no fancy gear, and no anxiety. If you’re new to the fun-run game, summer’s the perfect time for your first. These spirited, festive options…
The Upstart Brand Making Affordable Kids Apparel
> When it comes to expensive outdoor gear (that is, most outdoor gear), quality and durability usually justify the price tag. Pay a few hundred bucks for some wicking, well-fitting base layers and you know they’ll enhance your outdoor experiences…
Is the Marathon World Record Soft?
Comparing 26.2 to shorter distances to see if Eliud Kipchoge was robbed by the weather in Berlin Here’s how crazy the hype was leading up to the Berlin Marathon a few weeks ago: bookies were offering odds of 8-13 in…
Yeti Releases a Tundra on Wheels
> The Yeti Tundra is one of the most iconic coolers on the market. It was the product Austin brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders launched their company with back in 2006, and the overbuilt, exceptionally insulated cooler continues to be a staple of truck beds…
10 #Vanlife Essentials, on Sale Now
> When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we earn an affiliate commission that helps pay for our work. Read more about Outside’s affiliate policy. Sure, #vanlife has become an Instagram cliché, but there’s no denying…
Why You Should Buy a Ski Pass Right Now
> April is skiing’s most underrated month. There are warmer temperatures, no lift lines, and plenty of season-ending parties and pond skims. Right now there are still dozens of resorts open, including many in the Northeast, where nor’easters blanketed the region…
Is DEET Safe?
> More than 72 years after its development, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, or DEET, remains the most widely used topical insect repellant in the world. As of 2009, it had been applied 8 billion times worldwide, and 200 million people rely on the…
Sherpas Fall Into Crevasse on Everest
> On May 9, two Sherpa climbers fell into a crevasse on Everest when the ladders they were crossing collapsed. The incident was captured on video by Japanese climber Nobukazu Kuriki’s film crew. Ladders are used to cross the deep…