In the current health and fitness-conscious environment, there has been a notable transformation in clothing and wearables. People are willing to invest their resources to achieve a highly efficient, ...

Sit me and one of my riding buddies within earshot of a non-cyclist in a local cafe and I’d wager our chat would slip completely under the radar. Not because it’s dull - although perhaps not everyone ...

Waxed fabrics first came on the slippery scene when European sailors discovered that wet sails performed better than dry sails. Applying fish oil (and eventually linseed oil) to the sailcloth resulted ...

Looking to reupholster your dining room chairs in a beautiful print without having to worry about future damage from spills? Concerned about wearing a new pair of canvas sneakers because of the threat ...

Learn how Indigenous ancestors discovered the secret to waterproof clothing. When you live in wet and cold climates and conditions, survival becomes dependent upon how dry you can be. Throughout the ...

Car enthusiasts love to see water beading on their cars after giving it a coating of wax because it’s an indicator the wax is working. Hikers should also relish seeing water beading on their ...

New, supposedly more eco-friendly waterproof fabrics have made a few headlines in recent months. The strongest opinion I’ve heard boils down to an outright rejection of the efficacy of the new fabrics ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...