Go behind the scenes at the Outside Lab. See how we used data and science to stress-test rain shells, backpacks, and headlamps for 2025.
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We tested 150+ pieces of gear in the Outside lab this year—here are our 5 biggest surprises
The Outside Lab at CU Denver tested over 150 pieces of gear in 2025. Here's what we learned from popping sleeping pads and ...
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: ...
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