Here at Backpacker, we’ve always relied on expert field-testing for our gear reviews. But sometimes, we want to really nerd out over data. Which rain shell can withstand a downpour? And do any of them ...

Last fall, Outside partnered with University of Colorado Denver to open a state-of-the-art gear-testing lab. Now, it’s finally open for business—and poised to upend the gear-testing world. New perk: ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Engineering students at the University of Colorado Denver soon will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience testing outdoors gear with precision ...

A long-standing belief surrounding super shoes is that they’re only “good” for one race. As the miles accumulate, it’s true that the foam compresses and loses its spring, reducing the shoe’s ...