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 ...

Sometimes, picking the right pet leash is way more than a simple choice of aesthetic and color. Depending on the breed, size, and strength of your dog (or cat!), a leash's length, width, thickness, ...

During a rock climbing session at his local gym, Alexander Tsao gazed at the rope that was keeping him secured 40 feet off the ground and suddenly had a thought: What happened to the ropes when they ...