From Passive to Active Insulation Traditionally, outdoor gear has relied on passive insulation, such as synthetic or down ...

The news released on September 14 that Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has given away his $3 billion outdoor clothing company to a pair of trusts—with a mandate to channel the 49-year-old company’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. The summer season calls for outdoor exploration and adventure, so it’s ...

The outdoor industry in the United States has been grappling with a diversity problem for decades. The image of the stereotypical outdoorsperson barely needs explaining, it comes to mind immediately: ...

A year into the pandemic, our collective thirst for the great outdoors is evident. Road trips, camping, and outdoor exploration have become increasingly common themes for travel during this unusual ...

Innovation has always played a crucial role in the outdoor industry, with major brands constantly looking for new ways to improve the performance of their gear. Companies like The North Face, ...

Part of the reason companies like Patagonia and Arc’teryx are so successful is because they were started by people who wanted to make the best clothing for their own adventures. Today, that same ...

Journalist Glenn Kelly tried out seven outdoor clothing brands to find the warmest and coolest.. Winter weather in Ireland can be picturesque, but it can also be downright lousy. Dropping temperatures ...

A new insulation material aims to transform discarded textile waste into high-performance warmth for jackets and outdoor gear ...

Outdoor clothing brand Passenger is gearing up for global expansion as it named one of the UK’s fastest growing online companies The New Forest company – which plants a tree for every order sold – has ...

From the Arctic Circle to the Alps to the Yorkshire Dales, our journalists have put hiking clothes and accessories to the test. Over the past few months, our team has been putting outdoor clothing to ...