Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. I worked in my yard in each of these ...

If you spend a fair amount of time outdoors, a pair of rubber boots is a necessity year-round. In fall, there are wet leaves to rake and slop-filled gutters to clean. When snow hits the ground, rubber ...