Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Adidas Response Cushion Twenty M running shoe.

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 Asics Gel-Kinsei 4 running shoe.

Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist trail runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Montrail Rogue Racer trail running shoe.

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…

Seven fitness apps

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.

Four-season performance with three-season weight: Introducing our Gear of the Year winning jacket, Columbia’s Peak 2 Peak.

With reinforced edges, this twin tip is designed specifically for the park.

Our favorite all-mountain women's board.

A super-sticky carving ski that penetrates even the hardest snow.

A light hiking shoe that's durable and comfortable.

The most barebones training shoe in our line-up–our testers only wanted to run fast in this featherweight runner. $110…

The Gear of the Year winning Saucony ProGrid Triumph 5.

A trail bike for people who love to climb.

A great starter bike with room to grow.

A super-light cross-country racer that flies over big terrain.

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…

A special commemorative timepiece worn by President Obama.

The Arc'teryx Alpha SL can be worn biking or bar hopping.

Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.

A boot that works well in the snow and is fit for the bar.

A soccer ball that instantly stiffens upon contact.

Our favorite car camping tent this year features 90 square feet of floor space.

How to tie a prusik knot in a few easy steps.

Sam Moulton is at Boulder Ski Deals for a rundown of the best alpine skis.

The most versatile jacket, and our Gear of the Year winner.

K2’s most versatile all-mountain ski.

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.

Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…

Pearl Izumi's new shoe was our Gear of the Year winner.

A killer value and a true starter race bike.

A great starter race bike built to take on bad roads and big hills.

The lightest all-mountain bike we tested this year.

A tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…

A review of the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover.

In her off time, the 26-year-old triathlete earned a degree from Harvard.

A high-end ski shell built for tough conditions.

Shades tailor made for endurance athletes.

A versatile Killer Value that can handle backpacking or car camping.

Director Michael Brown returns from Everestto break down another season of filming.Outside Adventure Film School…

Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.

Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.

The most versatile all-around mountain ski just got better.

An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…

Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.

One of our favorite hybrid road and trail running shoes.

A time-trail and triathlon bike built to cheat the wind.

A full-carbon racer that can be converted to a singlespeed.

A comfort-performance racer that delivers.

This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…

One of the warmest and most technical resort jackets we tested.

She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…

Our favorite new sunglasses for skiers and mountaineers.

Our Gear of the Year winner packs small and sleeps comfortably.

Fresh off her third successful summit of Everest, climber Melissa Arnot takes time out during Outside in Aspen Weekend. smalldogonthego.com…

Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.

A few tips on finding a boot that fits correctly.

The backcountry ski 2011 Gear of the Year winner.

A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…

This year's Killer Deal, a road shoe built for heavy training.

This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.

A top-of-the-line racer that our testing pros gushed over.