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 ...

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 ...

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, ...