On average, there are more than seven million people who ski or snowboard every year. These winter sports provide a fun outlet for people to enjoy the outdoors and the thrill of descending a snowy mountain.  For many, the thought of skiing sounds fun, but it's quickly followed by the worry of being too cold out in the elements. That problem is quickly solved by having the right ski gear. The ...

  Trail running is an invigorating experience. Nature's sights, sounds, and smells are healing and therapeutic for your body. It's also a great alternative to the repetition of running on roads.  The good thing about trail running is that you don't need much gear. You can pack light and get moving quickly, but there are a few items you'll want to have with you. One of the most important items y...

Hiking is one of the most common and popular outdoor activities. This may not be too surprising considering  hiking is a beautiful activity that allows you to see unique parts of the world. However, if you're not prepared with the right hiking clothing, you will  Not be able to properly enjoy the great outdoors.

  LÉ BENT is proud to be an official sponsor of Cody Townsend's FIFTY Project — a herculean quest to ski ‘The 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America.’ Watch the latest episode below:                                     We asked Cody what drove him to pursue the Fifty...   “The FIFTY was started because I was searching for something new in skiing.”   “I’d spent the prior decade ch...

  The invention of synthetic fabrics such as polyester in the middle of the 20th century seemingly solved this problem. The majority of modern clothes are made from these artificial textiles. This includes your average insulated jacket. Yet, these materials are cheap, dry quickly, and are easy to mass-produce. This may sound like a consumer's dream. Unfortunately, the reality is that synthetic ...

  There were around 61 million ski visits in the United States during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. That percentage was up nearly 3.5% compared to previous years. One of the biggest reasons ski numbers have increased is that the recent COVID-19 pandemic pushed more people to try outdoor activities.  Whether you are a skier enthusiast or are just starting out, you likely know the discomfort and str...

  Trail running is one of today's fastest-growing sports, with an estimated 20 million runners worldwide—up from just under 4 million in 2012. If that trend continues, another 3 million runners will leave the pavement  behind by next year in search of tight weaving single track and gravel trails. And who can blame them!. Nothing beats running through nature, braving the elements to boost adrena...

  In the U.S., around 75 million skier days get racked up every year. A ski holiday is a great activity for the whole family and people of all experience levels.  To ensure you have the best day possible on the slopes, the importance of dressing well and layering correctly cannot be understated. Keeping warm whilst also maintaining breathability and performance can be a tricky balancing act. Th...

  LÉ BENT is 10 years old this year. At least, it is on paper. In truth, it was born a long time before that. Our story as co-founders goes back to the early 80’s. Two toddlers stoked and throwing sand at each other in a sand pit behind a semi detached house in Sydney’s beachside suburbia. We grew up together by the beach and in the mountains and our paths crossed as we travelled the world and...