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Tune into tonight’s premiere: a film about inclusion, identity, and hand-drawn heroes. This evening, Patagonia is releasing its long-anticipated mountain bike film, “Becoming Ruby.” The film tells the story of mountain biker, skier, and artist Brooklyn Bell. To inspire and motivate herself, she created a comic book hero named Ruby J. “I’m so excited to share what I’ve

Call them what you will — waist packs, hip packs, lumbar bags — it all boils down to the same thing: a fanny pack. All the rage in the ’90s and the topic of much ridicule in the decades since, hip/waist/fanny packs are almost certainly here to stay. Heck, more than that — they’re making a

If you’ve always wanted to snuggle up in your favorite puffy jacket, now’s your chance. The Patagonia Macro Puff Hoody uses synthetic insulation and light, water-resistant face fabric to keep the cold at bay. When the temps plunge, it’s a toasty-warm layer that we’ve proven has the chops for cold-weather adventure. And now it comes

How do I choose a cheap bike to get me off the couch and onto the bike path? Our bike experts weighed in on how to choose an inexpensive bicycle and offer a few of the best budget bikes to get you started. Bicycle sales are currently booming around the world. Due in part to

With movie theaters, concerts, festivals, and other community activities closed down, could 2020 be the year people get back outside? We talked with a few experts to get a fresh take on COVID-19. By all accounts, the bike industry is booming. Several headlines this week screamed, “Bikes are the new toilet paper!” They note that

Two of the most prominent trade shows in the fishing world cancel as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the outdoor industry. Hit hard by the impact of the spreading coronavirus, trade shows are on the chopping block. The fishing industry is no exception to this rule. Typically held in Orlando, Florida, the International