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Lifetime Warranty: A company’s promise to repair or replace an item that breaks.
Wetsuit: An insulating garment that allows individuals to spend more time in cold water.
Founders of the Recreational Equipment Co-op (REI), which the couple started in their West Seattle home in 1938 as a way to help climber friends gain access to cheaper ice axes and harnesses by ordering bulk gear from Europe.
A category of gear that came into being in the late 1960s as more and more skiers ventured beyond resort boundaries.
The surprising tendency for technical products and trends from the outdoor world to find their way into mass culture.
Polarization: A lens technology that cuts glare created when light reflects off materials like plastic and glass.
For some, an ultramarathon can be close to a religious experience. For all, it will undoubtedly be one of the most ridiculous things you can put your body through, as evidenced by our organ-by-organ breakdown.
Mountain House: Maker of 33 varieties of tasty freeze-dried meals packaged in polyester, aluminum, and nylon pouches.
Swiss Army Knife: The world’s first consumer multitool, designed by cutler Karl Elsener with two blades, a screwdriver, and a can opener.
Blimp-tired bicycles were developed for one of the most grueling endurance races in the world. But then everyone else realized how much fun they were.
Heart-Rate Monitor: A device that measures a wearer’s heart rate; particularly useful for monitoring exertion in athletes.
Hauling it far from home is a drag, but careful planning can ease your pain
USGS Topographical Map: A detailed representation of a landscape, created by the United States Geological Survey, and a rare example of something every bit as beautiful as it is useful.
The Perfect Size Wheel: An elusive and controversial hoop that allows mountain bikers the ability to optimize progress over rocky terrain.
From mountain biking to paddleboarding, your best friend can do it all with a bit of basic training
The world's leading design center for outdoor footwear—everything from featherweight climbing shoes to hard-shelled mountaineering stompers—is a small city in northern Italy where craftsmanship reigns.
Telescoping front forks and articulating rear frame triangles that absorb bumps and shocks.
A sturdy, purpose-made fishing boot that has become the gold standard of footwear in the 49th state.
The brand of zipper that is likely keeping your britches up at this very moment. Headquartered in Tokyo, 81-year-old YKK (short for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, which translates as Yoshida Company Limited) was founded by Tadao Yoshida, who started making custom zippers to take advantage of breaks and…
Gone are the days of rangers in fire lookout towers. Now, mountain-top cameras are being used to spot smoke and flames.
Two towns bonded over their Best Towns rivalry
Episode 3: Pro kayaker Steve Fisher has always dreamt of running the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. For a long time the descent was illegal, but not anymore. …
Through KEEN Footwear’s #LiveMonumental campaign
Military-strong material with smart features for any civilian
Researchers show health, visibility effects
This 12-percent ABV beer survived a shipwreck
Surfer Jamie O’Brien and his team made the fiery stunt look easy. But turns out, it took months of planning and some very specific gear to get right.
Treat your feet right with bright art and classic comfort
Towable as hell but built with enough room to host dinner parties
New owner Vista Outdoor will add the hydration bottle, pack, and filter company to a collection of more than 30 outdoor and sporting goods brands
What does a typical Kenyan diet look like and why is it effective for fueling runners?
Some our favorite images from this year's Tour de France stages in the French Alps.
Bushwhacking, pack rafts, and a historic float down one of the world's most beautiful wildernesses.
Active opposition, budget doubts compel city to withdraw
Citing avalanche risk, summit climbers turn back
When you build the two millionth edition of an iconic 4x4, it deserves special treatment
A cool concept that does fisheries good
When the American cyclist quit the Tour, he did exactly what an athlete should do
Whether you sign up for an official work day or simply remember to follow trail etiquette, it’s easier to do your part than you might think.
The "Swiss Machine" is halfway through an undertaking to summit 82 peaks across Western Europe in 80 days. How’s he holding up?
Glaciers! Trained grizzlies! $3.25-million dollar cameras! An inside look at the hottest bike flick of 2015.
Bipartisan bill to reauthorize LWCF