Outdoorista Column: Outdoor Gear Trends & Testing

Jul 3

Written By Jennifer Weintraub

Words, style selects, and photography.

Rugged doesn’t have to mean rough. Welcome to the era of the outdoorista — where technical gear meets trendy styles. Females are rewriting the rules of the trail, proving that you can rip and look chic. This new series is for anyone who wants to get after it — and look good doing it.

My Packing Strategy for Chasing Powder: High Performance Pieces That Deserve a Place in Your Ski Bag on Your Next Trip | February 2026

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Layered for the Long Haul: What I Wear Skinning | January 2026

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19 Gift Ideas for Every Outdoorista: Adventure-Ready Picks for Every Outdoor Obsessed Woman | December 2025

Step Aside Leggings: These Pants Are Made for Mountain Life | November 2025

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Full Send, Full Style: The Coolest Mountain Bike Gear to Rip & Repeat | October 2025

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Drenched in Style: Gear for River Days & Water Play | August 2025

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Trekking Outfits that Redefine Trail Style | August 2025

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Shady Business: Sunglasses That Summit Style & Performance | July 2025

Nature’s New Palette: Summer’s Hottest Hues Hit the Trail | June 2025

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Fashion That Rips: Wild Rye & The Bold New Look of Women’s Outdoor Adventure | June 2025.

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Jennifer Weintraub

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