Gear
Mike England
Premium brands may be all the rage in our increasingly gentrified Montana micro-metropolis, but most veteran outdoors folk actually prefer lesser-known outfits that make a solid product at an affordable price. Read more >>
The new year is here, and what better way to celebrate than by padding out your gear closet? Or your partner's, or your mom's or dad's—who says you can't give gifts after Christmas, anyway? Heck, we encourage it. Read more >>
Colleen Tretter
Tent-care tips. Outdoorspeople know there are three guarantees in life: death, taxes, and zipper failure. None are any fun, and I’ll avoid the first two, but hopefully these tips will help you with the latter inevitability. Read more >>
Mike England
The enduring appeal of tactical gear.“Most of our movement pursuits originated in basic survival skills, and fighting sits in the heart of it.” —Ido Portal, kinesiology coach, movement guru, and human monkey Read more >>
Kurt Dehmer
With the variety of big-game animals we have in Montana, picking one all-purpose rifle is no mean feat. Before buying yourself a shootin’ tool, it’s best to ask yourself some basic questions: Read more >>
Kent Orms
Ok, you’ve made the big investment and bought a boat. Then you had to buy paddles, maybe a sprayskirt or a frame, then a helmet and a PFD. Your wallet’s thin enough to shave with, but you still need outerwear. Something durable and comfortable, something inexpensive but bomber. Read more >>
Product Reviews
Mike EnglandPremium brands may be all the rage in our increasingly gentrified Montana micro-metropolis, but most veteran outdoors folk actually prefer lesser-known outfits that make a solid product at an affordable price. Read more >>Mike EnglandIf you thought GoreTex couldn't get any better, think again—their new Pro series is not just waterproof and b Read more >>Corey HockettWhen lightweight bindings first came out, I was reluctant to buy in. The design of pin bindings looked too dinky, something I might pop out of at high speeds or break should I land aggressively. I stayed with my heavy setup for years, and don’t regret that I did. Read more >>Mike EnglandHere at O/B, we've long been fans of Kurgo, a small, family-owned company that makes everything from dog collars to travel beds, play toys to water bowls Read more >>Annie LindersonMountain style meets rugged performance in the Special Edition Drift Jacket Read more >>Company Profiles
Mike EnglandThe enduring appeal of tactical gear.“Most of our movement pursuits originated in basic survival skills, and fighting sits in the heart of it.” —Ido Portal, kinesiology coach, movement guru, and human monkey Read more >>Do-It-Yourself
Aaron YostI recently started skiing Bozeman's backcountry via snowmobile. Sort of a dream come true, but because my buddy and I share the snow machine and we're new to this, we've had to do a lot of experimenting. Packing our skis has proved the most problematic. Read more >>