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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 Brooks Cascadia 6 trail running shoe.
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.
Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Garmin Forerunner 610 watch.
Best Foot Forward: From marathon trainers to minimalist runners, we've got the right shoe for you, including the Pearl Izumi Streak II 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 Adidas Response Cushion Twenty M 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.
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…
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.
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 Gear of the Year winner was the most versatile bike we tested.
The perfect gift for the backcountry skier in your family.
A tough, old school commuter bag made in the U.S.A. $170…
A 3-in-1 jacket with a waterproof membrane that can be worn in any combination.
Sam Moulton heads to the Marmot booth to hear about a tough new hard shell to be released in winter 2012.
I know many readers are self proclaimed Gear Junkies so I thought a brief review of my gear I used to summit Everest would be of interest. As usual, these are not endorsements and I always paid for my gear unless noted otherwise. Overall, I used the same items…
These new shoes are toeing the line between trail and road runner. One reason the North Face Double Track won our 2011 Gear of the Year award.
Fully customizable powder skis–add your own graphics and chose the flex based on your height and weight.
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Patagonia for the Reconnaissance.
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr reviews one of the coolest new boot innovations at the SIA snow show.
Yes, Thule makes luggage, and it’s just as tough as their roof racks. Presenting our 2011 Gear of the Year winner.
The Nike Air Structure Triax+ 11, this year's Killer Value.
Fitness guru Stefan Andermann demonstrates how to asses your body movements before you buy a bike. Frankie Flats Repair Service, Santa Fe, NM…
The infinitely useful, give-to-anyone, backcountry tool. $58…
An axe that works for everything from chopping kindling to field dressing an animal. $170…
Water- and wind-resistant, the Nau Lightbeam 100%-recycled polyester staves off the elements with a low-profile design. $175…
A bombproof winter coat to keep you warm no matter what the conditions. $599…
Classic board shorts perfect for that ultimate winter getaway. $108…
Alite built the two-legged Monarch chair built for camping. $59…
A durable approach shoe built for scrambling over rough terrain.
It’s sticky sole and lightweight helped, but it was the perfect fit that won the Garmont Zenith Mid our Gear of the Year award.
Johnathan Frederick of Bent Gate Mountaineering teams up with Searac Adventure Films to tell you how to shop for backcountry and alpine skis. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Need new backcountry ski boots? Watch this video before you start shopping. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks her favorite gear from the SIA Snow Show.
With an extra 15 liters of expandable space, our Gear of the Year winning pack, the Deuter ACT Zero 50+15, works for day hikes and multiday trips.
A brand new company delivers a shoe fit for the gnarliest trails.
The most versatile road bike we tested this year.
Ultralight, waterproof, breathable, reinforced panels: all the ingredients that make up our Gear-of-the-Year-winning jacket. $200…
The 88 Blocks hoodie has a built-in balaclava, so it's good for skiing and wearing around town.
Vertical baffles keep the down inside this Big Agnes bag from shifting. $290…
Outside's Grayson Schaffer shows you how to tie a figure eight in a few easy steps.
It's easier than you think. And you'll save money. And have more fun. Seriously. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Ali Carr shares the Gear of the Year-winning snowboard.
A commuter pack that can handle the toughest weather and keep your tech gear safe. $79…
Our Gear-of-the-Year-winning hiker stomps technical terrain with a toothy Vibram sole and breathes like the best of them. $110…
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton shares his favorite helmet for Winter 2011. $180…
Columbia's new heated electric boot was built to keep your toes toasty in winter. $250…
A light, compressible and warm insulated flannel shirt from Isaora. $229…