The Simple Meal That’s Powering Team USA
Oats, eggs, and coffee reign supreme Team USA is on the ground in Pyeongchang, South Korea, primed and ready to compete on the world’s largest stage. As a staff prone to geeking out about how nutrition affects performance, we were…
Your Pre-Trip Truck Maintenance Checklist
> Want to make sure your truck doesn’t break down when you’re days from civilization? A simple pre-trip maintenance routine is the best way to achieve that. Here’s mine. I like to wash my Land Rover before taking off on…
How to Take Any Dog on an Adventure
> If there is such a thing as an expert on adventure dogs, Rachael Rodgers is it. The resident of Canmore, Alberta, volunteers to take dogs from local animal shelters into the mountains to play. She has recreated with dozens…
The Scientific Case for a Big Breakfast
For long-term health in endurance athletes, when you eat is nearly as important as how much you eat The big thing in sports nutrition in the 1990s was the “window of opportunity.” Down some carbs immediately after a workout, a…
This Scientist Learns About Life on Mars in Yellowstone
> Yellowstone’s backcountry is no place for the casual hiker or tourist. These geologically active lands feature deep mud, boiling water, bison, and wolves. The air isn’t safe to breathe for long periods of time, either; the chemicals wafting from…
A “Plogger” Is a Runner, but More Smug
The latest iteration of running for a cause For several summers in my early twenties, I took an 18-hour train trip from Vienna, Austria, where I lived, to Copenhagen. The best part of the journey came toward the end. Not…
Why You Should Always Use a Sleeping Bag Liner
> 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. The sleeping bag liner is one of the most underrated pieces…
In Defense of Off-Roading
> Every time we publish an article about a truck, dirt bike, or off-road vehicle, some of our readers protest. Off-roading just doesn’t square with a lot of people’s vision of responsible outdoor recreation. I think those people have it…
The Electric Jaguar I-Pace Can Go Off-Road
> This Jaguar I-Pace is the first competitor from a legacy automotive brand to challenge the Tesla Model X. Is it better? I’m excited to report an emphatic yes. The I-Pace is a practical crossover SUV with plenty of usable…
Our Woefully Outdated Licensing Laws Kill Cyclists
An unlicensed truck driver killed a 13 year-old cyclist in Brooklyn. It’s time to take motor vehicle licensing and registration into the 21st century. Bicycles annoy certain types of people. For this reason, scarcely a day goes by where some…