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A stylish single-speed commuter that's as functional as it is indestructible: the Globe Bikes Roll 2 bicycle.
Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Brooks Cascadia 6 trail running shoe.
Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Oakley Fast Jacket sunglasses.
Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Salomon XR Crossmax Neutral trail running shoe.
I'm looking for an inexpensive rain shell. I'd prefer something waterproof and breathable, with a hood and pit zips. Thoughts?
Last year, Asics released a special version of its up-market, heavily cushioned Kayano training shoe that the company says will tune itself to accommodate changes in a woman's menstrual cycle. If that strikes you as an absurd idea, it should. The shoe is both silly and expensive. But it is…
By Stephen Regenold Designed to be one of the most minimal sport sandals ever made, the Zilch from Teva is flexible enough to fold in half. A thin sole, a footbed, and Velcro straps are the…
What's the best shoe for a half marathon or marathon? Do I need lots of cushioning, or should I go minimalist?
Electric bikes are for schmucks, right? Nah. The newest models are stylish, useful machines that will put a lot more riders on the road.
My fiance and I have never been backpacking or camping. We'll be doing day hikes and an occasional overnight. Our budget is important, but I also want to know that our gear will last. What do we need? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
By Stephen Regenold As a company that sells shin guards and gel inserts for bike shoes, you'd think cases for Apple iPads would be a stretch. But new to the product line at G-Form LLC, a…
Whether you're cooling off during a weekly swim in the local outdoor pool or training daily for a triathlon in a state-of-the-art aquatics center, you'll want to outfit yourself with gear made for the pool. Presenting the 10 best summer swimming products for 2011, from suits to shampoo. Right before…
For the Buyer's Guide and Spring Bike Special, we test bikes extensively (think 20-some testers and dozens of rides per bike), but it can feel like speed dating, with not enough time to really get to know a…
I need a multi-function barometer-altimeter-compass watch for trekking. I was looking at the Suunto Core watch (which I like) but I also found the Tech4o TrailLeader Pro. Is it a good watch, too? Do you have any other suggestions?
By Stephen Regenold The sailboat bobbed in swells, our view to land obscured by a thick fog. It was early one morning this spring, and I was sailing along the Californian coastline en route from San Francisco to LA. Beyond cell-phone range, and out of…
Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Dockers Convertible Mobile men's button-down.
We had a food question a few weeks ago from someone embarking on a long canoe trip, and my answer was pretty much “learn to cook.”’ Maybe that was snarky. But it’s true: With the right ingredients and tools you can make just about anything you want. Backpacking is a…
By Stephen Regenold In a column last year, “Belt Drive Mountain Bike,” I covered the bike-chain-replacing Carbon Drive System from Gates, writing that “the humble bike chain — greasy, gunk-prone, finicky if not lubed and maintained — has been standard equipment…
Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Merrell Primed Moc.
Our favorite car camping tent this year features 90 square feet of floor space.
Fresh off her third successful summit of Everest, climber Melissa Arnot takes time out during Outside in Aspen Weekend. smalldogonthego.com…
Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.
Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
Tom Mason of Bent Gate Mountaineering teams up with Serac Adventure Films to tell you how to find the best lid for your skiing needs. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…
A versatile Killer Value that can handle backpacking or car camping.
Taking a cold camera inside a warm, moist tent is asking for trouble. So what do you do when filming on Everest? Outside Adventure Film School…
Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.
Ultralight backpackers will praise this 2,014-cubic-inch minimalist pack for its perfectly designed organizational pockets and breathable back panel. $175…
Doug Schnitzspahn on the best packs from the 2008 Winter Buyer's Guide.
This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.
A great starter race bike built to take on bad roads and big hills.
A great portable coffeemaker that cleans up easy.
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
Our Gear of the Year winner packs small and sleeps comfortably.
You are going to mistakes while filming and climbing the world's highest mountain. Michael Brown shares some of his. Outside Adventure Film School…
One of the most user-friendly—and fun, and rockered—powder skis around.
An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…
A traditional stability shoe that rails against the minimalist craze.
Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.
At the peak, the climbers and videographers will be physically and mentally spent. So how can one ensure good shots? Outside Adventure Film School…
A comfortable goggle with lenses that automatically tint when the sun gets bright.
A great looking down jacket that can weather harsh conditions. $325…
Outside's Alicia Carr checks out Smith's Tractor Beam Technology, a new feature set to debut on their helmets and goggles in winter 2012.
A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…
This year's Killer Value, the Asics Gel-Trail Attack 4 WR.