Stories & Guides

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Inspiration for your wildest adventures and the practical guides to help you crush them. Real stories, pro tips, and zero apologies.

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Inspiration for your wildest adventures and the practical guides to help you crush them. Real stories, pro tips, and zero apologies.

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The Women's Gear We're Wearing Now (and Loving All Season)

The Women's Gear We're Wearing Now (and Loving All Season)

Discover our best August women's clothing and gear picks, including supportive sports bras for C–DD cups, UPF 50 rash guards, active swimwear, lightweight hiking pants, versatile travel apparel, and cozy transitional sweaters built for late-summer ad...

Sun Protection for Women Who Stay Outside Longer Than the Forecast Intended

Sun Protection for Women Who Stay Outside Longer Than the Forecast Intended

UPF vs. SPF: Discover how sun-protective clothing helps block UV rays and explore the best UPF apparel for hiking, water sports, and travel.

Ragnar SoCal Relay: 12 Women, 200 Miles, One Unforgettable Adventure

Ragnar SoCal Relay: 12 Women, 200 Miles, One Unforgettable Adventure

Follow 12 women over 40 as they tackle the Ragnar SoCal Relay—200 miles, sleepless nights, supportive sports bras, and unforgettable friendships.

Women's Swimwear Built for Real Bodies & Movement

Women's Swimwear Built for Real Bodies & Movement

Discover women-designed swimwear built for active women. Better fit, stay-put support, quick-dry performance, and real-world wear testing.

Women-Owned Sports Bras That Actually Hold Up: Meet the Brands Behind Title Nine’s Bra Lineup

Women-Owned Sports Bras That Actually Hold Up: Meet the Brands Behind Title Nine’s Bra Lineup

Built by women who run, ride, climb, train, and test gear for a living, these women-owned sports bra brands know what support should feel like. Meet the founders behind the sports bras we trust for every adventure.

Not A Vacation, An Annual Migration

Not A Vacation, An Annual Migration

Salt-crusted layers, kayaks loaded down with camp gear, and a crew of women who keep heading south to Baja whenever the sun calls.

A Week Awake Surf Retreat

A Week Awake Surf Retreat

Surfers, fearless adventurers, badass entrepreneurs. What started in Costa Rica didn’t stay there for long. AWA is now a global women’s surf community built by two women who chose the ocean over the expected path—and brought others with them into the...

Chasing Long Lefts & Shaping Surfboards

Chasing Long Lefts & Shaping Surfboards

Meet Christie Carr—a rare female surfboard shaper living in Southern Costa Rica, handcrafting fast, playful boards shaped by a life built on waves, risk-taking, and radical DIY creativity. From the Gulf Coast to the jungle-lined shore, her story is a...

Off the Beaten Path

Loose plans. Dirt roads, dawn patrol, coconuts on repeat—and a crew of women who don’t wait around for perfect conditions.

Best Travel Clothes for Women

Best Travel Clothes for Women

Find the best women’s travel clothing built for carry-on ease and all-day adventure—wrinkle-resistant, lightweight, and ready for flights, cities, and trails. From versatile dresses to packable layers, this gear goes wherever you do.

Best Hiking Pants for Women

Best Hiking Pants for Women

The right hiking pants aren’t just along for the ride—they’re built to power every mile. In this guide, we break down the styles, features, and trail-tested picks that help us hike stronger, move freer, and stash plenty of snacks along the way.

Best Travel Bags

Best Travel Bags

From duffels that take a beating to sling bags built for airport sprints, these best travel bags for women are tough, versatile, and ready for any adventure. Title Nine tested every strap, zipper, and pocket to find the bags that keep up wherever the...

What To Wear Running

What To Wear Running

We run for ourselves, and our clothes better keep pace. This guide breaks down the best running gear for women—tops, bottoms, bras, shoes, and accessories—so you can hit the road or trail without a hitch.

Top Rated Sports Bras

Top Rated Sports Bras

Bounce tested. Sweat tested. Life tested. These top-rated sports bras are the real deal—handpicked by Title Nine’s in-house boob experts after thousands of miles, reps, and wash cycles to find the bras that actually keep up with women who move.

Find Your Wild

Find Your Wild

Title Nine is all about helping women find their wild—building gear, community, and experiences that let you take risks, push limits, and own every adventure. Read more in a note from our founder on our updated brand identity: bold, unapologetic, and...

How to Choose a Sports Bra

How to Choose a Sports Bra

The right sports bra can make or break a workout, and the wrong one will remind us every step of the way. This guide tackles fit, support levels, sizing, and common brablems so we can find the bra that keeps up with every mile, jump, and adventure.

What To Wear Camping

What To Wear Camping

Gear up for the wild with Title Nine’s ultimate guide to what to wear camping—from moisture-wicking base layers and versatile mid-layers to rugged outerwear and trail-ready footwear, every piece is built for women who move hard, stay comfortable, and...

Moab Story

Moab Story

Five days, seven blisters, and endless laughs—our Early Spring 2026 Moab Climb Crew took Title Nine gear to the red rocks, proving adventure is best shared with badass women who run the show.

How to Choose a Swimsuit

How to Choose a Swimsuit

Finding a swimsuit that can actually keep up with us? That’s the mission. We break down the support, coverage, fit, and sporty styles that stay put so we can spend less time adjusting and more time charging into the water.

Camping Essentials

Camping Essentials

From lightweight daypacks to insulated jackets and head-to-toe layers, this camping essentials guide shows women how to pack smart, stay comfortable, and enjoy the outdoors without compromise.

Mountain Biking Gear Essentials

Mountain Biking Gear Essentials

Hit the trails like a pro with Cassie Abel’s mountain biking tips for women—from essential gear and trail-ready snacks to building your MTB community and mastering descents, climbs, and turns. Title Nine and Wild Rye show you how to ride hard, ride s...